Delphi Defense Breakdown: How the System Failed Richard Allen (Again)

Delphi Defense Breakdown: How the System Failed Richard Allen (Again)

In this first segment of Hidden Killers Live, we dig into the shocking breakdown of Richard Allen’s appeal process in the Delphi murders case. With defense attorney and Defense Diaries host Bob Motta joining the panel, we unpack the bureaucratic chaos surrounding missing exhibits tied to the now-infamous 136-page Franks memo—a document that accused law enforcement of misleading the court to obtain a search warrant.

Why does this matter? Because those exhibits, including documents that point toward alternate suspects, weren't formally entered into evidence—meaning they’ve been omitted from the official trial transcript. The appellate court now has a certified record that’s incomplete, and Richard Allen’s legal team has been forced to file a motion to compel the transmission of those exhibits just to keep the appeal alive.

Bob explains how different jurisdictions handle this kind of mess, what’s at stake, and how this may set precedent for how other wrongful conviction appeals are sabotaged through procedural technicalities. We also discuss the very real possibility that Richard Allen’s appeal could fail—not because of the merits, but because of broken systems, missing paperwork, and a Kafkaesque legal process that seems more interested in protecting itself than in seeking justice.

This isn’t just another paperwork delay. It’s potentially the death knell for a man already sentenced to die in prison—and it raises serious questions about transparency, accountability, and whether justice can survive in a system this broken.

#RichardAllen #DelphiMurders #TrueCrime #FranksMemo #AppealProcess #HiddenKillers #BobMotta #DelphiCase #Injustice #WrongfulConviction


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Who Was Using Delphi Victim's Phone 5 Hours After She Went Missing, If It Wasn't Richard Allen?

Who Was Using Delphi Victim's Phone 5 Hours After She Went Missing, If It Wasn't Richard Allen?

Who Was Using Delphi Victim's Phone 5 Hours After She Went Missing, If It Wasn't Richard Allen? What if the critical piece of evidence in a murder trial wasn’t as solid as everyone thought? Defense attorneys in the case of the Delphi murders recently presented a new shocker: Libby German's cell phone was allegedly handled five hours after her disappearance, with a headphone jack mysteriously inserted. Does this indicate that Libby and her friend were alive for longer than previously thought, or does it point to an unknown person tampering with the evidence? The defense’s strategy has created a storm of reasonable doubt, leaving many wondering if the case against the alleged perpetrator is unraveling. With a lack of a clear behavioral history connecting the accused to such a heinous crime and no incriminating digital evidence found, doubts about the investigation itself continue to grow. Will the jury see enough to convict, or is this case doomed to leave everyone, especially the victims' families, in the dark? #delphimurders #reasonableDoubt #truecrime #LibbyGerman #murdermystery #criminaljustice #investigation Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

13 Nov 20247min

Breaking Down the Defense of Delphi Accused Richard Allen With Att. Eric Faddis

Breaking Down the Defense of Delphi Accused Richard Allen With Att. Eric Faddis

Could Richard Allen be facing more than just his trial? This episode dives deep into the psychological complexities of the defense’s approach in the Richard Allen case, spotlighting an untainted defense psychologist who offers an unexpected take on false confessions. We’ll look at how restricted evidence and a potentially reversible defense decision could shape this case’s outcome. And if Allen walks free, he may be up for a new battle – a civil one against Delphi, raising questions about accountability and justice. Will his ordeal ever truly end? #TrueCrime #DelphiCase #RichardAllen #FalseConfessions #CivilRights #MakingAMurderer #Justice Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

13 Nov 20246min

Did Delphi Investigators Do Such A Poor Job To Cover For Someone?

Did Delphi Investigators Do Such A Poor Job To Cover For Someone?

Did Delphi Investigators Do Such A Poor Job To Cover For Someone? Was Richard Allen set up to fail from the start, or did the prosecution simply drop the ball? When you dig into the details, it gets even murkier. FBI analysts raised eyebrows with digital evidence suggesting headphones were plugged into Libby’s phone for hours, an anomaly that shouldn’t happen without human intervention. But was the phone really as untouched as they said, or could water somehow have played a role, messing with the data? And how about that late discovery of coding issues that stumped even the experts? It all leaves you wondering: if this is what we're catching, what else slipped through the cracks? Plus, there’s the mind-boggling lack of analysis on evidence. Seventy-one hairs left untested for years, only for one to finally be checked and identified as Libby’s sister’s. With seven and a half years of investigation under the belt, you'd expect more. Instead, the defense’s surprising early closure in court left everyone stunned, not to mention the baffling decision to leave key ballistics evidence unexamined due to budget constraints. Did a lack of resources tie their hands, or was it a calculated risk, banking on the prosecution’s own shaky case? And yet, with all this reasonable doubt swirling, one chilling fear remains: will Richard Allen be convicted anyway? Or is he already holding that "get a new trial free" card, ready for the next round of this legal nightmare? #justiceforlibby #digitalmystery #headphoneanomaly #fbiinvestigation #reasonableydoubt #miscarriageofjustice #richardallentrial Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

13 Nov 20248min

An Open Letter to the Delphi Jurors: The Truth You Were Never Told

An Open Letter to the Delphi Jurors: The Truth You Were Never Told

In this episode of Hidden Killers, Tony Brueski pens an open letter to the jurors of the Richard Allen trial, thanking them for their dedication while shedding light on the critical evidence and alternative suspects they were never allowed to consider. From misfiled tips to the controversial exclusion of the Odinism theory, Tony dives into the systemic failures that kept the jury from seeing the full picture. Was justice truly served, or did the system set them up for an incomplete verdict? Tune in to uncover the details. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

13 Nov 20249min

How Could A Jury Convict Delphi Accused Richard Allen And Feel Good About It?

How Could A Jury Convict Delphi Accused Richard Allen And Feel Good About It?

Did Richard Allen really confess to a crime he didn't commit—or is his defense merely highlighting a disturbing reality of psychological breakdown? The trial of Richard Allen has been a rollercoaster of bizarre and unsettling details. From Bible-eating and running into walls to confessions made under extreme mental duress, the defense paints a harrowing picture of Allen's fragile psychological state, worsened by prolonged isolation and lack of human interaction. It's enough to make anyone question their grip on reality. But how credible are his confessions, and can we ever truly understand the impact of extreme mental pain on human behavior? As we explore the case, the defense raises unsettling questions about false confessions and the effects of extreme isolation. How much of our own judgment about Allen's sanity or guilt comes from misunderstanding mental health—and could that misunderstanding lead to injustice? Would you be convinced by a confession given under such conditions, or do you think there's more to the story? #RichardAllen #DelphiTrial #FalseConfession #PsychologicalBreakdown #IsolationEffects #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

12 Nov 20249min

The MANY Failures Of Richard Allen's Delphi 'State' Psychologist & Possible Malpractice

The MANY Failures Of Richard Allen's Delphi 'State' Psychologist & Possible Malpractice

The MANY Failures Of Richard Allen's Delphi 'State' Psychologist & Possible Malpractice Could this case be the ultimate example of the justice system's failure to rise above bias and malpractice? The trial against Richard Allen in Delphi, Indiana, has taken countless turns, and the defense has brought in some heavyweight experts to dismantle the prosecution’s case piece by piece. From the shocking forensic anomalies surrounding Libby German’s phone to the deeply disturbing details of Allen’s alleged confessions during a psychotic break, every element of this trial has been picked apart. But perhaps the most haunting part is the question of whether Allen’s confessions, given under conditions of severe mental deterioration and isolation, could be deemed credible. Experts have described his behaviors—eating feces, stripping naked, and experiencing religious delusions—as clear signs of psychosis. Yet, the prison psychologist seemed adamant in dismissing these symptoms as mere malingering. Was this oversight born of bias, and could it amount to malpractice? Meanwhile, the forensic evidence once deemed unshakable is now under heavy scrutiny, leaving many to wonder if the prosecution’s case was ever strong enough to begin with. The community of Delphi, already scarred by loss, now stands on the precipice of a verdict that may bring an end to the trial but likely not to their pain. As the jury contemplates Allen’s fate, the question looms: will their decision reflect true justice, or will reasonable doubt cast an everlasting shadow over this case? #TrueCrime #DelphiMurders #RichardAllen #JusticeSystem #Psychosis #ForensicEvidence #TrialAnalysis Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

12 Nov 202414min

Breaking Down The Prosecution of Delphi Accused Richard Allen With Att. Eric Faddis

Breaking Down The Prosecution of Delphi Accused Richard Allen With Att. Eric Faddis

Could the prosecution's case against Richard Allen be falling apart at the seams? With everything from weak ballistics evidence to questionable confessions, the prosecution seems to be walking a tightrope, teetering between proving Allen's guilt and exposing their own missteps. Eric Faddis, a former prosecutor, joins Tony Brueski to unpack this controversial case, exploring how the prosecution's evidence—or lack thereof—could make or break Allen's fate. Did the prosecution’s own evidence push Allen to confess, or was it all part of a larger plan to secure a conviction? And with DNA evidence nowhere in sight, how convincing is the case against him really? Prepare for a deep dive into a case with more questions than answers. Could this be a high-profile investigation that leaves us all scratching our heads? #hashtags: #DelphiMurders #RichardAllenTrial #TrueCrimeAnalysis #HiddenKillers #QuestionableEvidence #ProsecutionMissteps #JusticeOrInjustice Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

12 Nov 202410min

A Full Breakdown Of The Delphi Richard Allen Trial With Ret. FBI Jen Coffindaffer

A Full Breakdown Of The Delphi Richard Allen Trial With Ret. FBI Jen Coffindaffer

Is Richard Allen really the man behind the brutal Delphi murders, or is there simply not enough evidence to say? As testimony wraps up, Jennifer Coffindaffer, retired FBI Special Agent, lays out the shocking weaknesses in the prosecution’s case: a glaring absence of DNA, a missing phone, and cell data that doesn’t quite add up. Even the voice recognition evidence feels more like guesswork than science. But the defense also had its struggles, from early closings to missing motions that left many questions hanging. How does a case with this level of public scrutiny have so many loose ends, and could that be enough to raise reasonable doubt? Or, as some would argue, is there simply no smoking gun? #DelphiMurders #TrueCrime #RichardAllen #DNAEvidence #ReasonableDoubt #HiddenKillers #FBIAnalysis Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

12 Nov 202423min

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