DELPHI TRIAL DAY 6: Seized Items from Richard Allen's House

[@HiddenTrueCrime]

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[@kimberlylucas3094]

I’m just wondering if there are others missing that he may have ⚰️? He absolutely has a fascination with that bridge and 🔪. Just strange.

[@gferraro8353]

@kimberlylucas3094 I came across an old unsolved today which brought up newer murders. It made me wonder? I am sure LE shares their findings with unsolved murders and other agencies. But this guy knew what he was doing and almost got away with it. An article came up from prior to 2017. But all were men killed and with a gun on a creek trail !! A man was charged with 2 or 3 out of a total 6 or more. Not enough evidence for the others. He is in a mental institution , no trial yet.

[@angelmeade6927]

Has flannel shirt guy been mentioned yet? No one say him? That whole town is sketchy. Jury probably had no questions for Lovett because they knew all these police are corrupt.

[@DontTrackMe6_6_6]

I hear it a lot the girls are heroes for recording that recording added nothing to the case if you think of it didn't point law enforcement to Allen women love the whole hero narrative truth of the matter there not they saved nobody they solved nothing and both did not live a hero would say I know why you want me off this trail shoot me on it something he'd never had done

[@cindymatthews6440]

Thank you so much Lauren. I know you are giving true and honest reports straight out of the courtroom. That means so much to my precious friend Anna ( Abby’s Mom) because she and I talked about all of the untruths on social media that is hurtful to the families of Abby and Libby. Please to all your viewers, say prayers for the families they need all of our love and support. # JUSTICEFORABBYANDLIBBY

[@ericaf2024]

You all are in our prayers and thoughts 🙏🏻❤️ Justice for Abby and Libby ❤

[@w8tingonu]

Cindy Matthews i assure you I am praying for both families with fervor and my deepest sincere thoughts.❤🙏

[@cindymatthews6440]

Thank you very much ❤️

[@cindymatthews6440]

Thank you very much ❤️

[@ladybugtoes9045]

❤ 🙏 justice for Abby and Libby

[@sashie253]

Girl, this is serving fierce, sleeping (or not) outside for the public good, doing ad reads for anti insomnia caps while literally trying to sleep on the streets of Delphi...LEGEND 💪👏👏🔥✨✨✨😇 thank you 🙏

[@FrankThe77Tank]

The fact that Richard Allen put himself on the trail at the exact time of the murders & wasn’t looked at for 5 years is BEYOND ABSURD!!

[@teresacorrigan3076]

He almost fooled them. If he is guilty he wouldn’t have said he was there. Amateurs think this. If I tell them they won’t think I am guilty 😊

[@FrankThe77Tank]

@@teresacorrigan3076 it’s insane! Any grown man that said they were there that day, should’ve been heavily looked into no matter what. He literally told them he was wearing exactly what BG was wearing. What does he have to do? Beg to be looked into? lol

[@FrankThe77Tank]

@@teresacorrigan3076 & IMO, he contacted them because he figured they’d find out he was there (because he was seen), then they’d ask, why wouldn’t an innocent person come forward & say they were there?! If he kept quiet, they still wouldn’t know..

[@mightme6887]

Also beyond insane is the fact that the ME admitted to not having a clue what time the girls' deaths happened. Therefore, anyone who was there from the time they were dropped off could be said to have been there at the exact time of the deaths.

[@griffin2263]

Incompetent police !

[@Truth-Machine5000]

If Richard Allen says he isn’t Bridge Guy, ask him if he saw Bridge Guy. They were there at the same time.

[@Ann-q1n]

And they were wearing same clothes. Should remember that right!

[@Truth-Machine5000]

I do. Heavy Carhart jacket. On an un-seasonable warm day.

[@HiddenTrueCrime]

He said he didn’t. He only saw the “three girls” and no one else

[@Ann-q1n]

@@Truth-Machine5000 he is 100% bridge guy and 100% guilty!

[@edwine8857]

He did see bridge Guy on that day. When RA looked at his phone whilst standing on that platform the face reflected in it's shiny screen surface was BG.

[@charlotte583]

“Is he right here?” - ”Don’t leave me up here!” - ”see, this is the path!” - ”That be a gun” - “We have to go down this way!” -“Guys” - “Hi” - ”Down the hill” Libby’s grandfather always said they stuck together, that one may have had the opportunity to run, however, chose to stay…this is the reality those darling girls experienced..this was such a dynamic exchange, It seems Libby knew instinctively something was very wrong…I believe her phone went in her back pocket, then, later when Abby had on Libby’s Jeans, the phone residing in the back pocket found its final position underneath Abby…I would think Libby’s injuries were so unnecessarily severe, because she posed the greater physical threat to him and needed to be prevented, maybe this threatened his power? Who knows…I do know that one of those darling girls suffered so much more than the other, and I no longer feel it was Libby, I fear Abby may have witnessed her darling friends final frenzied moments, absolutely heartbreaking…bless their darling hearts and the fracture in their families forever…their poor poor mummy’s 💕

[@susannegramlich6754]

Your touching words have me crying I wish our world was a better place.

[@shannonhart9374]

Good theory

[@bzmama3162]

Oh wow. He would likely know more than us… so incredibly sad. ❤ Praying for the family.

[@bzmama3162]

Oh wow. He would likely know more than us… so incredibly sad. ❤ Praying for the family.

[@Sparks_Alive]

@@charlotte583 so true. It’s so horrific and terrifying. It’s hard to imagine. He may have threatened to hurt one of the girls. If the other didn’t stay I’m just thankful he didn’t find the phone and take it. And that somehow the phone was there and had not gotten wet and was accessible to the police.

[@therealgirljb]

Lauren, you are amazing! I respect you so much, your work ethic, kindness, beauty inside and out. I cannot imagine how hard this is - sleeping outside, freezing, trying to write so you can read it later, holding your pee, missing Dr. John and the Little Matthais! Thank you for being YOU! ❤

[@mccauleyclannorth]

Thank you Lauren for sacrificing your sleep (sanity) by keeping us all informed. You are amazing!!

[@honorleannelothamer9144]

Ok I was neck deep into this case for several years. Yes I’m the one that obtained the interview with Ron Logan. I live in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Yes you are correct…lots of trolls follow this case and I had several threats during my time investigating. I just want to say your re-caps are the best! I wish I could be there mainly to show support to the families. Thank you for your great coverage! You’re the only KZbin channel I’ve ever paid to be a “member”.

[@Maryhadabiglamb]

Whoever marked Allen’s trip as cleared needs to be investigated. A special thanks to Kathy, she cracked the case, I hope she gets the reward money

[@Southernheathen13]

@@Maryhadabiglamb I agree. That seems very convenient in my opinion.

[@Whyusemyname]

The detective who took the report from Allen where he basically admitted to being bridge guy and then never thought about it again needs to be ridiculed. What a terrible investigator. What was there 6 people total on the trail that day at that time and he was the only lone male. Crazy that alarm bells weren’t going off in his head.

[@Maryhadabiglamb]

@@Whyusemyname I believe he was a conservation officer?

[@Southernheathen13]

@@Whyusemyname my guess is he assumed that Allen wouldn’t have come forward if he was bridge guy. It’s a crazy thought since so many times we see the murderer put themselves into the investigation to see what the cops know.

[@karencollins2661]

I am worried about your health and sleeping in the cold and skipping lunch for lunch live. Love your dedication. We can do without the lunch live so you can eat lunch. Love the lunch live but rather you would eat lunch. Like I said we can.wait until evening. Love ya girl and Dr. John. Thank you for all you do for us.

[@elizabethann8228]

Not only that, but not being able to use the restroom at break time!! That would cause a person to drink less and thus causing dehydration and can therefore cause a UTI. ( I know this from personal experience at a new job years ago) So I agree with you!! Drink, eat, take a break , use the restroom, call your hubby and we can wait til night time Lauren. Agree, love the lunchtime updates but it’s not worth your health.

[@CaliGee2u]

I agree. Take your lunch.

[@Ruth-nn1dr]

I agree. You need to drink and stay hydrated. You could have horrible health complications from not using the restroom and not taking in fluids.

[@elizabethelliott3175]

Yes, I agree - please please eat lunch, and take your time! Your health is more important than reporting to us at that time!

[@frankofva8803]

Gosh, Lauren. I am completely blown away by the detail you captured of this testimony. You are such an impressive woman. There has to be some kind of journalistic award for your coverage of this case. You are truly doing Justice to Abby and Libby’s memory. I can’t thank you enough.

[@tawnym7162]

EXCELLENT work under challenging circumstances: Covering this trial completely removes you from any normal schedule plus waiting in line in darkness and then inside the courtroom no electronics only hand written notes where it may be difficult to hear. You did an amazing job - very organized and concise. I like the anecdotal aspects of your reporting too. You are doing an amazing job bringing this otherwise closed off trial to beamig light!!!

[@Tarlu17]

Lauren, I have been a big fan of HTC since I discovered you and Dr. Babe in the early days of the Idaho student murders investigation. While Dr. John’s expertise really shines through in your joint work, I am absolutely amazed by your talent as a boots on the ground journalist, which is particularly on display here. I don’t know how on earth you are able to capture the level of detail you do (and on no sleep with a notebook and a pen nonetheless), and your ability to share that information as well as what you experience being there in such a comprehensive way is incredible. Thank you for bringing the intelligence, nuance, open-mindedness, and compassion that is at the heart of everything you and Dr. John do to this particular trial, and please stay safe and warm as you continue to be our eyes and ears out there.

[@heatheryfeathery1]

I’ve said the same thing. She is an amazing journalist, and sometimes it gets overshadowed by Dr. John’s expertise. I suggested a new episode formate where the first half if Lauren giving the background information and the second half is Dr. John’s psychological analysis. Lauren focuses on the true and Dr. John focuses on the crime.

[@edwine8857]

Why is it so hard for some to realises how easy it would be for a full grow man, no matter how short is is, to overpower two teen-aged girls? Even if he had no weapons they are more that likely to obey him. To young people, adults are an authority figure and most kids don't want to get it trouble. If a man had walked up to them one evening on a car-park (parking lot) and said, " girls go home it's late," most would walk towards home. Only a rare few would protest. So you throw in a weapon and you have complete power. Right until the end those poor girls would've believed that if they comply to his demands they would been let go. There was only one man involved and it looks like it was very probably RA.

[@sbaumgartner9848]

It's what Dr. John said in last weekends video. Thx. He said he wouldn't resist himself even if it was a young small kid with a gun. It's the gun that's terrifying..

[@OliveGreen0516]

You are correct. Something similar happened to my best friend and I when we were 14, and we went with the guy. Luckily, he ran off after the assault, but it literally only took him telling us he would break our necks. There was no weapon, and he wasn't the biggest of guys, either.

[@sbaumgartner9848]

@@OliveGreen0516 Thx. And this memory never leaves us!

[@kathleenrose4820]

I wonder what Richard meant by "it doesn't matter, it's over". His marriage? His freedom? His hiding of the crime? Something else?

[@mendi2914]

@@kathleenrose4820 RA clarified this…he said all his neighbors had seen the police at his house and neighbors were questioned about him. He explained he meant his life was ruined by the actions of the police because he couldn’t go back to normal.

[@lucybarrington4634]

“It doesn’t matter, it’s over.” Reminds me of Chad Daybell’s “I’m not coming back.”

[@Bgood22222]

@@lucybarrington4634 what’s the timestamp where this comment was discussed?

[@glenf6639]

This case is NOTHING like the Chad and Lori Daybell case at all.

[@BayouBujard]

@@Bgood22222 1:56:26

[@Beyondfire8]

“It doesn’t matter, it’s over" was referring to not being believed, the moments after that statement, RA continues to insist his innocence in all the question. Lauren is twisting the entire story SMH. 😨 Go watch news reporters describing this statement yourself. You aren't getting the facts here.

[@AuroraPhoenixx]

@@Beyondfire8 were you in the court room?

[@RodneyMunch8767]

Your retelling of Kathy Shank's testimony was riveting. Thank you so much, Lauren, for your hard work and personal sacrifice in bringing us this information.

[@jjgidds]

Making you all SLEEP on the courthouse steps is SO wrong. This is NOT OK. It should be televised!

[@Obiahjones]

@@jjgidds This judge has done everyone a huge disservice including these poor beautiful girls, we as citizens of this nation have a right to see court cases tried right out here in the public’s eye not for the victims but to insure justice, court cases aren’t about the victims they are about processing justice, that’s an unfortunate truth, wrongs are never righted, justice is simply administered as efficiently as possible.

[@jpeg42069]

Just found your channel and wanted to say THANK YOU for what you are doing. I can’t imagine sleeping in the cold like that, running on little sleep, and then long days of court with such distressing information being shared. Thank you, Lauren.

[@Sunnydays98889]

Your coverage is amazing! Your true commitment and sacrifice is appreciated❤

[@curiouscharli5744]

I love watching courtroom dramas and never thought someone could give me the same experience by reporting a case. Lauren you have truly surprised me...the witnesses, prosecution and defense questions, cross, redirect and sidebars... I see the whole drama play out in my mind's eye as you relay what happened daily. Lauren, you are truly amazing. A real class act ❤

[@leahvogelsimpson]

With as strict as Gull has been I'm honestly shocked she's allowed people to sleep outside in the line. I've lived in Southern Indiana most of my life and still remember the day the girls went missing, I never dreamed they'd be found brutally murdered. I'd like to come to at least one day of trial but I'm not about to go out and sleep out there in the middle of the night. This is wild and honestly absurd that we've got to resort to this to get this info to the public. Thanks to you guys and all the yt lawyers out there doing this to get the info out.

[@y2ksurvivor]

If I were the wife of Allen or the daughter and believed my husband or father were wholly innocent and being railroaded by the government, you couldn't get me to be as quiet as they have been. No way. That says a lot to me.

[@OscarFrosty]

Same.

[@SimpleLifeAlways81]

She photoshopped all kinds of pictures

[@tinazaccagna1459]

His daughter has not attended the trial thus far possibly because I believe her husband might be called by the prosecution

[@jms42]

​@SimpleLifeAlways81 can you give any details on this?

[@gummibearscrime]

Yeah good point i always wondered about this in scenarios like this. I always assumed the defense begged family to be quiet to not risk the case.

[@FrankThe77Tank]

If Richard Allen never contacted LE, they’d still know nothing about him. IMO, he contacted them because he figured they’d find out he was there (because he was seen), then they’d ask, why wouldn’t an innocent person come forward & say they were there?!

[@TruGrim1]

Its obvious thats why he did that

[@michelleclarke8500]

Exactly what I thought too

[@Francis-xl2gu]

How many guilty people inject themselves into looking for a person that THEY have unalived

[@cameronrob1990]

I agree.. also many suspects will try to insert themselves into the investigation.

[@donnacaldwell3267]

@@Francis-xl2gu You’d be surprised. Often a perp will do just that because it’s a way to extend the excitement after the initial crime. It’s a cat and mouse game to them.

[@g_d3836]

Following this case from Australia. Thank you so much for your amazing coverage.

[@crazychick79]

Same here.

[@brendaredmond4678]

I think the most compelling evidence came when Lt. Jerry Holman took that stand and said the day they were searching Richard Allen's home he was outside with Richard Allen. He advised him that if anything was broken during the search there is a form he can fill out. Richard Allen replied "It doesn't matter, it's over." He made the same statement later as well.

[@jlind3891]

That can mean different things so I’m upset he didn’t follow up that question by asking what do you mean or are you ready to make a confession?

[@pikas_palace]

how is that evidence?

[@y2ksurvivor]

​@@pikas_palaceit's testimony, which is a form of evidence. take it up with Merriam Webster.

[@pikas_palace]

@@y2ksurvivor look up what testimony means first

[@rosier7206]

@@brendaredmond4678 this and the fact richard allen decided his outfit the day he went to hike on the bridge,he described the same outfit bridge guy was wearing in the viral video . Also the reason he self reported was because he was wearing in his words “a black or blue jacket” (which i thought was weird because he like 50 years old and should be able to describe what he was wearing like which one is it richard blue or black colored jacket?) and he said he was wearing a hat and blue jean the same as bridge guy.

[@freeglee3482]

wow Lauren!!! Thank you for this! I really was wondering if you were outside or someone was holding your place for you, (which is fine, no judgement) but you are truly in the trenches to bring this to us! I am so impressed with all you are doing...thank you SO much!

[@w8tingonu]

Hey it felt nice to see your name again. I want to ty for encouraging Lauren and hidden true crime. You are helping and it is nor in vain. Amen to God for you and your loved ones.😁

[@Dragonfly5455]

Why is the judge making it so difficult for the public to observe the trial??? Ie, smal number of seats, no video or audio, no potty breaks... WHAT is the judge trying to hide???? Seems suspect and squirrelly

[@jbritton6033]

@@Dragonfly5455 i think the judge dislikes you tubers and arm chair detectives... The judge wants to make it as hard and miserable as posable.

[@pikas_palace]

youtube true crime content is not a constitutional right

[@y2ksurvivor]

​@@pikas_palaceprecisely.

[@Gracie-vq2nj]

Maybe all the media attention. Out of respect to the Families and the girls respect and dignity. She's trying to avoid a circus. Keeping all attention on the trial and not the media.

[@Lisa_T.]

@@pikas_palace Sixth Amendment In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial.

[@michelemd5308]

You must know shorthand to capture such detailed information to report to us! I feel like I'm there with you, so ty! SHAME ON JUDGE to know what dedicated reporters are doing to ensure an in person seat in the courtroom! Trial SHOULD BE TELEVISED & A BIGGER FACILITY!

[@jenninscho1980]

Right, and so many reporters should be able to be there and take turns. What are they trying to hide? I thought this becomes public records after the fact but maybe they want to leave something off the record so...hmmm.😒

[@gummibearscrime]

You read my mind! Short hand for sure!

[@Candykiss234]

Well done Lauren for all your coverage I was working so I listen to these when I get my down time . X

[@brittneejaydeerica639]

That bullet in his Hope box was a memento from the murderer or the girls in my opinion. Why else have one single bullet in there that just so happens to match the one at the crime scene. That’s not a coincidence

[@pazuzuuuuuu]

@@brittneejaydeerica639 100% agree, something he could keep in plain sight as a memento without any awkward questions

[@amyhorsley5255]

OH MY GOODNESS. You are dedicated!!!! Thank you so much for bringing us the live reporting. Well, live as it gets.

[@griffin2263]

Sounds like police did a terrible job investigating this from start to finish.. the incompetence is overwhelming

[@kimgallagher1815]

14,000 tips . You try dealing with that plus the every day busy police life . Armchair warriors 🙄🙄🙄

[@janen9393]

This is the best reporting ever! So happy I discovered your channel.

[@FBmudlarkingworld]

I want to hear Richard Allen’s voice so bad - bridge guys voice is very distinctive 😊🇬🇧

[@sara_387]

Michelle Walks, Gray Hughes, Zav girl and probably other channels all have comparison videos of RA's voice and BG. IMO they are consistent.

[@BlessYourHeart254]

To me his voice sounds like many midwestern white dudes in middle age, BUT I agree, each voice is distinctive, so I think voice comparison could be done. Will have to check out the channels recommended.

[@nmm913]

JLR Investigates has a video (i believe it is from an year ago). The voice sounds similar however I think it is still too hard to tell imo

[@Haven_OG]

There are videos of his voice on KZbin taken from his wife’s Facebook videos. His voice is identical!!

[@shannonhart9374]

@@nmm913I couldn’t remember his KZbin channel! Thank you!

[@pinkvolo]

Miss Kathy, who testified, seemed to have been a very articulate and informative witness!

[@sofia.maria_ramos]

Aw Laure, Dedication pure! Thanks a lot for your daily updates on this long awaited trial!

[@DanielleCoulter-e6l]

Thank you so much for working so hard and being so detailed! I was so upset when I saw this trial wasn’t going to be recorded in any way because I’ve been following this case since I saw the news that the girls were missing and so I’m really invested in this case and I want to see it through! So I always watch your videos when it’s cases I’m into and when I saw u were covering it I was so thankful! And I’m extremely grateful to you for being so detailed and giving us all the information that ur receiving from the trial every day! Awesome job! You’re the best!

[@Evanthebat15]

Thank you so much Lauren for the detailed reporting you have been doing on this case at the cost of your own comfort, also appreciate everyone else that's there taking notes. Listening to your reporting and WTHR feels like I am in the courtroom watching the trial, you are both also very respectful while going over some very sensitive subjects. It breaks my heart hearing how Abby seems to have realized that they had no where to run, I pray those two angels get the justice that they deserve and whoever did it ends up in jail.

[@Ninergal91-w3y]

I can't stand the fact you all are having to sleep outside in the cold because the judge is being inflexible.

[@Alaska-Bush-Mom]

Facts. IMO the judge is making this trial out to be a concert w limited tickets available. Feels like the judge is making a joke of it all

[@miajackson3559]

Oh well. It’s still a choice to camp outside . At least lauren and others aren’t homeless and there’s much worst things in life like losing a child!!

[@FrankThe77Tank]

This Judge has made many questionable decisions. She seems very odd.

[@y2ksurvivor]

You're right, it's a shame the court wasn't turned into the obvious circus that it waa going to become. Such a shame for our entertainment options.

[@cori-lynn]

Thank you for covering this trial! I can't imagine the physical and psychological stress you are under. It is vital that the public be able to see justice served; whatever that may look like. I sincerely hope the families do get the justice that is much needed and deserved. Prayers for the family members of Abby and Libby while they are forced to relive the worst day of their life.

[@janeferguson1246]

Underpants and sock were missing g. Did they find those trophies ar his house? WHO could have put that bullet in that box?

[@janeferguson1246]

I wonder how many locals fish there! Esp. When they have a fishing license @?

[@janeferguson1246]

I'm not sure thst you are st the same trial as other Podcaster. Perhaps you should hold your opinion..we aren't very fsr.

[@janeferguson1246]

Oh. By the way. KNIVES ARE in Every fidherperson"s box.

[@janeferguson1246]

Lure box

[@Matt-c1b9m]

Thankyou for being real❤😊

[@serrasmile]

You are dedicated! Sleeping outside?!? Hard core. Love you and Dr. John!

[@melissafeagins264]

Thanks for your coverage Lauren. So far, you and the Murder Sheet pod, who have been covering this like a blanket for the last 7 years have brought out all of the same most important points. It's good be able have trustworthy sources in the courtroom.

[@bungalowfeuhler1541]

1:35:07 - When he provided that alibi, the video had not been released. Without the video, his safest bet was volunteering that he was there. People saw him. What if they recognized him as the guy from CVS and the cops notice that CVS-guy is the only person who didn’t come forward? Besides that, it’s EXTREMELY common for killers to come forward as witnesses to their own crime. After they initially get away, they’re sitting at home in a mad panic. They’re expecting the banging on the door to happen any second. Every phone call has gotta be the police. Once they calm down and begin to think they may have gotten away with it, it’s actually soothing for them to just contact the police themselves. They are desperate to look into the eyes of a cop and to see if they reveal any suspicion. When they are allowed to walk away from the interview, they feel much more confident that they have a chance at getting away with it.

[@scottdaley1672]

Good points, they never came back to talk to him again and that’s why he never stepped forward again

[@DragonsJRS]

Exactly. That’s why he says “if the pic is from the girls phone, it’s not me”. He would admit it was him probably if they had said it was from the trail cam. With the leaks coming out of the sheriffs office, small town rumours, he might’ve heard they had some kind of evidence. So he came forward as it would seem less suss than if he didn’t admit he was there. He was hiding in plain sight. And with the way his parents & wife are backing him, even if they suspected Richard, they’d never say anything. I haven’t followed much of the case since it happened n only watched this coverage of the trial. He’s guilty. Too many coincidences for it not to be him.

[@mcCafe93]

this is the best coverage about the case EVER

[@freddyphilips8525]

Thank you once again Lauren for your hard work!

[@evelas5303]

Thanks!

[@autumnishotterthansummer]

You give the best coverage out of all the reporters I've tuned into. I literally had no idea that anything else was said other than 'theres no trail'. You are the only source to have told us that, thank you for your hard work on bringing us the details of this trial.

[@Maria-st3oy]

Tack! Uppskattar verkligen din rapportering ❤

[@eimasalisio2537]

This is completely off topic lol but the video when it switched to the sponsor part of you driving, i swear you looked so much like Rosamund Pike in "Gone Girl" to me.. not sure if anyones ever told you that before but once i saw the profile video of you driving it jumped out at me lol then while looking at other pictures and videos i totally see the resemblance now.. i know this is a totally randome off topic comment, it was just something that really struck me.. you are beautiful as always.. in no way is this meant to be anything negative or hurtful, just an observation that for some reason, really stood out to me. thank you again for all of the coverage you did with this trial, it has made so many more people beable to see and learn what happened in this case and helped get Libby and Abbys story out to more people. Because this is THEIR STORY, NOT Richard Allen's ❤ and getting this information out to more people will help those beautiful girls memory live in with all who have been touched by this case, their legacy now lives on in others thanks to all of the hard work you put in to help get that story out to the public.

[@AnaMaria-wn6jn]

Sure glad that lady VOLUNTEERED!! Cause… what if?? Seriously. This is an example of why the word “ botched” has been thrown out there. Also, this is the FIRST time the truth has really been told about WHO actually dug out the Richard Allen name from the ton of info that existed. Kudos to KATHY!

[@brendaredmond4678]

@@AnaMaria-wn6jn I have a feeling Kathy had a little spiritual guidance.😇😇

[@ItsCarol.mm2]

@@brendaredmond4678my exact thought

[@stevebutler812]

I was taught to sometimes respond in depositions with the words, “I can’t say.” It doesn’t mean I” don’t know.” it just means “I can’t say.”

[@sbaumgartner9848]

You’re doing an amazing job under very difficult work conditions. It’s amazing how many people are convinced a person is innocent or quilty before we know the small details. It was very interesting to learn how RA increased his height by 2” soon after the murders, how detectives looked into his fishing license history, how he had 15 cell phones at home but the one used in 2027 was missing, what the hell is his obsession with knives, and the investigators not recording his saying “… its over’. It also doesn’t matter what the rest of us think about his innocence or guilt once we have heard all the evidence. It’s what the jury decides that will be the legal decision.

[@smithwilma7263]

Thank-You Lauren for keeping us updated on what going on in this case‼️😊😊😊

[@MillaJ100]

Thank you I am so impressed with your commitment. 💜

[@megnado5325]

My gosh I hope you get a very much deserved time off after this to relax and recover. What you're doing, I absolutely could not do, thank you!

[@We_Are_All_Vultures]

Wow great job Kathy 👏🏻⭐ incredible. She broke this case open. It's crazy to think of all the police being praised (and paid) .........but then you have silent heroes in the background like Kathy Shank. Thank you Kathy. 🙌🏻

[@brooketyler469]

Since he is a frequent hunter, I bet he has those clothing items and his phone tucked away somewhere, like in a hunting blind. Lauren you are the GOAT! Thank you for all your hard work.

[@bethysbarn]

That’s a good idea! I’d never thought about a hunting platform or something in the area nearby that he might have used to watch the area before or store things at cuz I thought someone said years ago there’s a few things like that in the woodlands where the locals shoot deer at a certain time of year or whatever it is, I’m in the UK and don’t hunt at all so I’m clueless 😂 but the hunting supply store is really close apparently and they do have a lot of hunters in the area so that’s a great thought! Where better to hide those sorts of things that if you were a murderer you would never want found at your house?! Even if he only stashed his phone and the knife there! If you had even an ounce of intelligence you’d ditch that knife and phone asap and burn the clothes and buy the same ones again to be able to produce them when asked where the clothes you wore that day were and you’d bring nothing home, this guy having one bullet that matched the crime scene one in a keepsake box makes me wonder if that’s the one trophy that he actually allowed himself to keep at home and then he also switched ammo brand cuz he couldn’t find the one he dropped at the crime scene maybe? 🤔 who knows?! I hope they have more substantial evidence against him though cuz it’s not looking enough to sway a jury so far if it was him! 😬🙏🙏🤞🤞🤞

[@Klapauzius-369]

Danke für Ihre gute Arbeit! 💚

[@janeferguson1246]

I Wonnder HOW,after all that time, THAT box just. S HOWED UP!

[@julibuchanan6846]

What you are doing is so important. I listen a couple times a day. I appreciate all the details

[@PamHalsall]

I like this person who sticks to the case and evidence presented in the court . Her thoughts question the evidence such as the alibi and not hateful opinions .

[@anklemania]

Everyone needs to Subscribe! I watched a few of her other videos and she is very thorough and does a deep dive. We need this coverage of this case when they won't allow cameras and audio. Thanks to all of the info informers and helpers with sketches and detailed notes. Hope you cover the Diddy case too! That's going to be a wild one.

[@dianasimplifies]

Great job Lauren! Thx for all your hard work! ❤❤❤❤

[@SunFlower-sf1go]

RA is the killer. It will all come together at the end. He said he passed the 3 teens. The 3 teens saw a man. He said he went to the bridge and stood on platform 1. Witness Betsy saw a man on platform 1 as she was leaving. Betsey sees Abby & Libby walking toward High Bridge on her way out. All witnesses say man in bridge picture is who they saw. RA came forward but never said he saw any other man. The timing from data on witness photos, fitbit and camera from cars on road connect the time and RA initially said he was there from 1:30 to 3:30 before he changed his story. RA is bridge guy!

[@Francis-xl2gu]

Lauren THIS is almost as good as being there in my opinion, Big well done !!

[@nikkirogers5991]

Even better-- no travel expense, no losing sleep, no stress, no eating take out, hearing all the evidence and discussion while sitting comfy at home.

[@dawnrose9150]

Seems like Richard got rid of that one phone

[@kemosabe8692]

What does a person organized or not do on their first day on the job at their new desk. If it is not new and or empty, they clean it out and organize it to suit them. It took her 5 1/2 years to go through her desk and find the container with hand written interviews?

[@CPAndy-x5x]

I thought the office was just moved to that new location.

[@kemosabe8692]

@@CPAndy-x5x the girls were killed in february 2017, she started the following month in march. They made two moves for a total of three locations. She was going through her desk on the second move and found the interviews in a bankers box around October of 2022 as I understand it.

[@IndigoCosmic]

It's crazy how had RA never contacted authorities and admitted that he was on the bridge that day he probably would have never been caught.

[@jeannemarie5908]

Lauren, thank you so much for being so dedicated and covering this case!

[@dirtyhoefarms2024]

February 13th has been described as an unusually warm day - Bridge Guy was bundled up like it was a cold day ... to perhaps alter his appearance, to make him more difficult to describe? Jeez I only have one phone - 15 phones?? Knives in the bedroom???

[@aliciaa5894]

Exactly.

[@Je_ne_suis_rien]

It was testified to that it was in the forties. That is not warm from where I am from.

[@truthpilgrim]

@@Je_ne_suis_rien February in Indiana, you’ll sometimes see people wearing shorts & flip flops if the sun is shining & it’s above 30.

[@nmm913]

My husband and I have a bunch of old phones and several knives in our bedroom we've collected over the years. We don't hunt and fish. We aren't weirdos or killers

[@aliciaa5894]

@@nmm913 the old phones isnt weird, but with all of the old phones… why is the phone he had in 2017 at the bridge missing?

[@meghanmusic8279]

Thank you for the update this is so much!! Those poor families having to deal with this!! I really hope they don’t drop the ball on this one!!

[@claudi_knits]

You are doing such a great job Lauren 🙌🏼 ..I feel I am in the courtroom when listening to you 🩵

[@The_sky_is_still_blue]

Amazing reporting on this trial ! So very impressed with your note taking ability! 💛

[@judieaton7887]

Thank you so much for this amazing, old school coverage. You're my go to for this case

[@susanmoore7229]

I can’t imagine what Lauren will do if it rains. 😬 Thank you so much Lauren 😊

[@theindyblonde23]

Thank you Lauren for your honest and detailed coverage going on during this trial! You are a Rockstar!!!

[@BeeCJ]

Thank you for bringing this trial to us.

[@angiesunnie8469]

Your notes are spectacular! 🙏

[@laurieclarkson9180]

Imagine being the killer. You've just killed two girls and no one knows your secret..until..the news flashes your picture waking across a bridge. You're freakin out! You had no idea the kid had a camera and filmed you. Now what? Admit that you were there because it's only a matter of time before they come for you. Call the tip line and admit you were there. Control the narrative. Was there a correlation between the release of the video and him calling the tip line? I'm about to listen again.

[@booksfellover]

@@laurieclarkson9180 a still image of bridge guy from the bridge guy video was released on feb 15 and Richard spoke to the conservation officer on feb 16. So he could have seen the image before speaking to the conservation officer.

[@teresacorrigan3076]

And asked if he is bridge guy. He said if the picture was taken by the girls then it’s not me 🤔

[@karenandrews8695]

​@@booksfellover also when the photo was released, bg was just someone they wanted to talk to. Of course they knew he was the prime suspect. 😢

[@TeeJayNZ]

@@teresacorrigan3076wow what a strange thing for him to say bcos according to Betsy Blair she saw the girls and RA on the bridge or approaching it around the same time he’s guilty imo

[@brendaredmond4678]

@@laurieclarkson9180 yes he also had friends who recognized him as bridge guy. Richard appeased them by saying he called and told them.

[@DarkCriimes]

Lauren thank you for all that you do ! I’m in the UK so I really appreciate your updates. I’ve been homeless so I know what sleeping outside is like !

[@jacquelinecasey1361]

That dialogue between the girls makes me think they went there o meet someone the were in contact with online. I’ve always thought this was planned by the killer.

[@MjNortham]

Dang, you were probably an amazing student! Your notes are incredible.

[@ignor6581]

His family knows it's him. They are just in denial . If that was my husband or son I would know. The clothing he's wearing the moves while he walks and he was there by his own admission. They know ! There is no other person who have magicly appeared and do this without being seen by someone. It's him in my opinion.

[@Je_ne_suis_rien]

If it's him, so far the state has a very weak case and I hope they have more hard evidence.

[@suzinaccache]

Lauren thank you, Im from the UK and this case is devastating. I have doubts whether Richard Allen is bridge guy. I really appreciate it and all the time youre putting into this. I watched your Chad Daybell coverage too and love your non bias approach to all cases. You treat everyone involved with respect and kindness and there is a reason why people involved in these cases reach out to you both to tell their stories so thank you ❤

[@Munaluv3]

Knowing what the girls said before they were told to go down the hill is so sad. Clearly they were frightened. 😢 TY Lauren for your dedication and coverage of this case. It is greatly appreciated 💞

[@Ahlly144]

It’s heartbreaking 💔💔🥹

[@Haven_OG]

Sounds like they knew he was following them.

[@jenna.w.9041]

Lauren thank you for your dedication to providing this information ! This is a lot of time and work for you! Dr. John, that you for taking care of everything to enable Lauren to obtain this information! Good man!

[@Maryhadabiglamb]

Allen came forward the day after the image was released as he knew his wife would recognise it was him in the image on the trail!! This makes me sick

[@Ipleadthefifth]

Wait, I thought he came forward way earlier than that like 3 days after

[@sara_387]

I understood that his wife knew that he had been there and that was why he came forward. But I can’t remember which witness said that today.

[@Maryhadabiglamb]

@@sara_387 o don’t believe that, he only came forward after the image was released

[@Maryhadabiglamb]

@@Ipleadthefifth no, he came forward on the 16th a day after the image of BG was released. He knew his wife would have recognised it was him

[@scottdaley1672]

@@Maryhadabiglamb now he claims that can’t be him

[@BatTikvah]

Hello Lauren! So happy to have you on this case

[@Sleutherine]

I thought it was interesting about Kathy Allen leaving during the search warrant. So there’s a serious event happening at their house and she doesn’t tell her husband she has to go to the bathroom? She just leaves without saying anything? I can’t imagine being outside with my husband while the police search our house and I just suddenly leave without saying a word to him. I think maybe she panicked a little and didn’t know what to do.

[@NicoleDoolinBrinar]

Or went and got rid of evidence

[@Goldieslaxx9]

​@@NicoleDoolinBrinar exactly

[@Goldieslaxx9]

She's an adult so unless she had IBS or diarrhea she should have been able to hold it or at least go to a neighbor's house not all the way to her job. If she did hide evidence I hope she gets everything coming to her.

[@adelenorman3441]

Thank you Lauren for all your dedication ❤️❤️

[@AGENT99937]

I know it’s such a sad and disturbing case and I mean no disrespect to the families, but I must say I really like hearing the case through your nightly reporting. It reminds me of the old days when we just listened to the radio and had to use our imagination. Thank you for your thoughtful and compassionate reporting. It’s nice to hear the kindness shown in the courthouse

[@Fnaf-andfriends]

Just wanted to say thank you for your hard work and going in so hard to let our community know what’s going on inside those closed doors 🙏💜🩵💜🩵

[@NaveDelAmor]

LE owes the family and community a huge apology!

[@infiniteink185]

Thanks so much Lauren. Love to wake up in New Zealand and catch up. Hopefully you are resting as well as you can.

[@ranar.582]

So it was his car, he owned the clothes, owned the firearm, lied about the time in his 2nd interview, was definitely there, had the same build and voice and likes to lie about his height (hence the boots and why he appeared a bit taller). OH and he confessed 60 times!! But NO GUYS HE'S SO INNOCENT HE'D NEVER DO IT!! A strong circumstantial case will sway any reasonable jury, you don't need DNA when you use logic and put two and two together. Is it the guy that fits everything or is it the Norse God Odin's followers? 😅 Occam's Razor people!! He's done imo...

[@ranar.582]

@@cherylemaybury9967 You can't make up reasons for every bit of circumstantial evidence and disregard the cumulative results of everything fitting him. He lies about his height because plenty of shorter men are insecure about their heights, his statements about the time are conflicting both statements can't be true so yes he lied and regarding the confessions these are the claims of his defense but we haven't heard them yet and I'm sure we will but do you want to tell me all 60 times was coerced or under mysterious medication? Including confessions to his mom, wife, prison guards and his own expert? I'm sorry I feel like nothing will persuade RA people to see reason atp. If you want to believe in norse sacrifices and police conspiracies targeting a random pharm tech for no reason then please do!

[@IzzyMariel]

@@cherylemaybury9967 no. the confessions started before the drugs. you guys would have nothing without lies.

[@DarkCriimes]

@@cherylemaybury9967DNA after so many years. He could easily have disposed of everything. Not saying he’s guilty but there might not be DNA.

[@Beyondfire8]

Occam's Razor only points to his innocence. YOu need to look up what "Occam's Razor " mean

[@ginandtonic69]

@@Beyondfire8totally disagree. The razor will suggest it’s a local who was at the scene and likewise definitelyaway from nonsense like an Odin cult conspiracy which Occam’s Razor laughs at , points and laughs again.

[@bonnieschoenemandilley3416]

Watching recording. I so appreciate you Lauren ❤️

[@debk6598]

Oh, Lauren! Please stay safe out there at night! Thank you for doing this to bring all of the info to those of us at home. Blessings to you.