Has Judge Gull In The Delphi Murder Case Lost Her Mind?

The Indiana Supreme Court was the stage for legal arguments on Thursday as Richard Allen, the individual charged with the 2017 double murders of teenagers Abby Williams and Libby German in Delphi, Indiana, seeks to reinstate his original defense team. Allen was notably absent from the court hearing, despite being the one who initiated the motion. Originally scheduled to stand trial for the double murders this month, Allen's case took an unexpected turn last October. Special Judge Fran Gull dismissed Allen's public defenders, Bradley Rozzi and Andrew Baldwin, following a leak of crime scene evidence online. Judge Gull characterized the attorneys as "grossly negligent" as part of her rationale for their removal. It later came to light that an employee of Baldwin and Rozzi's law office had taken the photos without permission, and they were not leaked by the lawyers themselves. Subsequently, new attorneys were assigned to Allen's case, with Judge Gull stating that his best interests required him to have access to a competent defense team. During Thursday's proceedings, Mark Leeman, counsel for the relator, argued that Judge Gull had not conducted a formal hearing to voice her concerns about alleged negligence and incompetence; instead, she made the decision without a proper discussion. Chief Justice Loretta Rush acknowledged this oversight and wondered if Judge Gull had acted beyond her authority. However, Matt Gutwein, counsel for the respondent, contended that the judge had indeed given Allen's former lawyers the option to continue with a trial, but they had voluntarily stepped down. Chief Justice Rush questioned the transcript from the conversation between Judge Gull and the attorneys, expressing doubts about whether the lawyers were genuinely given a choice regarding the trial. In response to the situation, Richard Allen has made three requests to the Indiana Supreme Court: the reinstatement of Bradley Rozzi and Andrew Baldwin, the appointment of a new judge, and a trial to be held within 70 days. Legal experts have offered differing perspectives on the potential outcome. Dr. Jody Madeira, a law professor at Indiana University, suggested that the judge would likely not be disqualified from the case, and Allen's original counsel might not be reinstated. She anticipated that the trial would move forward with a new defense team under Judge Gull's supervision. However, criminal defense attorney Brian Clayton raised the possibility that the Indiana Supreme Court could allow Allen's original defense team to be reinstated. Clayton emphasized Allen's constitutional right to competent legal counsel and the familiarity of his original lawyers with the intricacies of the case. Allen has expressed his desire for Bradley Rozzi and Andrew Baldwin to represent him. As a result of these legal proceedings, Richard Allen's trial, originally set for this month, has been postponed until October 2024. This delay is intended to provide Allen's new attorneys with sufficient time to review the case thoroughly. 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 Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

19 Jan 202411min

Today, the Indiana Supreme Court conducted a significant hearing that could greatly affect the direction of the Delphi Murders case. The key points of discussion included whether to reinstate Brad Rozzi and Andrew Baldwin as defense attorneys, the role of Special Judge Fran Gull in overseeing the case, and considerations for conducting a speedy trial. These deliberations are crucial in determining the next steps in the legal proceedings of this high-profile case. 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 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, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

18 Jan 20241h 3min

In a significant development in the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the Delphi murders case, defense attorneys representing Richard Allen have filed a motion for his transfer from the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility. This request, articulated in a six-page document by attorneys Robert Scremin and William Lebrato, underscores the logistical challenges and potential impact on their ability to effectively represent Allen.    Richard Allen, accused of the 2017 murders of Abby Williams and Libby German in Delphi, Indiana, has been in custody for over two years, during which his safekeeping has been a recurring concern. Initially held at the Westville Correctional Facility, Allen was transferred to Wabash Valley Correctional Facility on December 6, 2023. This move, however, has not alleviated the difficulties faced by his legal team.    Scremin and Lebrato, who took over Allen's representation following the dismissal of attorneys Brad Rozzi and Andrew Baldwin, have expressed that the distance between their base in Fort Wayne and the Wabash Valley facility, located 233 miles away in Sullivan County, is excessively burdensome. They describe a visit to Allen on December 22, 2023, as a grueling 10-hour endeavor, involving a meeting in a makeshift visitation room that they likened to a prep-kitchen, with Allen confined to a cell within this space.    The motion also revisits concerns previously raised about the conditions at Westville Correctional Facility, including the treatment of Allen, who was reportedly shackled and chained in a manner reminiscent of the fictional character Hannibal Lecter. Additionally, the attorneys highlighted the presence of Odinism within the facility, noting a guard with face tattoos symbolizing Odin's spear, among other related tattoos.    Scremin, with 25 years of legal practice, emphasized the unprecedented nature of these visitation conditions, advocating for Allen's transfer to either the Allen County Jail or the Adams County Jail to facilitate more effective legal counsel.    The decision on this motion rests with special judge Fran Gull, whose role in the case is itself a subject of deliberation. A hearing scheduled for January 18 by the Supreme Court will address not only Judge Gull's involvement but also the potential reinstatement of Allen's previous attorneys, Rozzi and Baldwin. The outcome of this hearing, set for 11 a.m., could significantly influence the course of this high-profile case  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 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, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

17 Jan 202417min

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