Richard Allen, the man accused of murdering two teenage girls in Delphi, Indiana, will remain at the Westville Correctional Facility. Despite arguments from his lawyers concerning his deteriorating health and allegedly subpar living conditions, Special Judge Fran Gull rejected their request for his relocation. Allen's legal team claimed he endures inadequate sleeping arrangements, limited access to clean clothing, and a lack of family visitation. They likened his situation to that of a "prisoner of war." However, the judge's ruling indicated that Allen receives "more favorable" treatment compared to other inmates at the facility, though specific details were not disclosed.

Allen is charged with the 2017 murders of 14-year-old Liberty German and 13-year-old Abigail Williams. The girls were found deceased near a hiking trail close to their hometown, a day after being dropped off by a relative. The case, ruled a double homicide, has deeply impacted the small community of Delphi, where Allen resided and worked at a local pharmacy. The cause of death and specific evidence collected by authorities remain undisclosed. Allen has entered a plea of not guilty.