Combo of Allen Docs
Combo of Allen Docs
Combo of Allen Docs
EXHIBIT "B"
Filed: 4/5/2023 10:39 AM
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County, Indiana
EXHIBIT "A"
Filed: 5/19/2023 2:21 PM
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County, Indiana
STATE OF INDIANA )
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vs. )
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RICHARD M. ALLEN )
SUBPOENA
agents to enter onto the Westville Correctional Facility for the purpose of inspecting,
measuring, surveying, and photographing the individual cell block(s), and surrounding
facility, wherein Defendant Richard Allen has been continuously incarcerated since
November of 2022. Said event shall occur within thirty (30) days of the issuance of
this Subpoena as referenced below.
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STATE OF INDIANA , ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
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COUNTY OF CARROLL ) CAUSE NO. 08C01-2210-MR-000001
STATE OF INDIANA )
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vs. )
RICHARD M. ALLEN
Attorney, Bradley A. Rozzi, Attorney, Andrew J. Baldwin, and their agent are
available to inspect the premises, upon reasonable notice, Monday through
Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or on any other time convenient for the
Department of Corrections and Movants.
By:
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00 F urth et
Logansport, IN 46947
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that I have served a copy of this document by first class US. Mail,
postage prepaid upon Indiana Department of Corrections, c/o Westville Correctional
Facility, 5501 S 1100 W, Westville, IN 46391 and the Carroll County Prosecutor's
Office, the May of May, 2023.
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Filed: 6/9/2023 1:20 PM
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County, Indiana
STATE OF INDIANA
vs.
RICHARD M. ALLEN
SUBPOENA
By:
Bra A. Rozzi, A orne for Defendant
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INDIANA STATE POLICE LABORATORY DIVISIUN Filed: 6/13/2023 11:25 AM
Carroll Circuit Court
CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Carroll County, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN 46202
FAX (317) 921-5626
October 19, 2022 [11 ll 1| ll 1] m] u
M. JAY HARPER
INDIANA STATE POLICE / DISTRICT 14
5921 STATE ROAD 43 NORTH
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN 47906
QEfiQBIPTION CE I EMS: I
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Laboratory Item 016 Sealed paper bag containing a sealed envelope containing
Agency Item 122 40 S&W cartridge.
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314
The cartridge in item 016 was identified as having been cycled in the firearm in item
from Indiana State Police Laboratory Case Number 19K-00197 (Indiana State Police
EXHIBfi' A
INDIANA STATE POLICE LABORATORY DIVISION
CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS
4' EW/
Melissa Oberg
Forensic Scientist
Firearms Unit
M. JAY HARPER
INDIANA STATE POLICE / DISTRICT 14
5921 STATE ROAD 43 NORTH
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN 47906
and 10/19/2022.
Laboratory activities were performed between 10/14/2022
Q§§CRIETIQfl OF I I EMfi:
Laboratory Item 314 Sealed cardboard box containing one Sig Sauer, Model P226,
Agency Item MC8 40 S&W caliber pistol, serial number U 625 627.
Laboratory Item 314T1 Sealed manila envelope containing test fired and cycled
ammunition from the firearm in item 314.
Laboratory Item 314T2 Sealed maniia envelope containing test fired and cycled
ammunition from the firearm in item 314.
Laboratory Item 314T3 Sealed manila envelope containing test fired and cycled
ammunition from the firearm in item 314.
Laboratory Item 317 Sealed plastic bag containing one magazine containing eight
Agency Item MC11 cartridges and another magazine containing nine cartridges.
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test fired. No
The firearm in item 314 was examined for functional defects and
functional defects were found.
EXHIBIT jg
INDIANA STATE POLICE LABORATORY DIVISION
CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS
Examination of the two magazines in item 317 revealed each to be a 4O S&W caliber
a of
staggered box magazine manufactured by or marketed as Sig Sauer having capacity
ten cartridges.
The cartridge in item 016 from Indiana State Police Laboratory Case Number 17K-00066
(Indiana State Police Agency Case Number 17ISPC001748) was identified
as having
been cycled in the firearm in item 314.
A test fired cartridge case from item 314T1 was entered into the IBIS database. Images
of item 314T1 were sent to the BATF National Correlation and Training Center for review.
The test fires in item's 314T1, 314T2, and 314T3 will be returned to the contributor. It is
recommended that the test fires are retained for a period of at least five years.
REMARKS:
Identification: An identification opinion is reached when the evidence exhibits an
of individual marks.
agreement of class characteristics and a sufficient agreement
Sufficient agreement is related to the significant duplication of random
of a pattern or
striated/impressed marks as evidenced by the correspondence
combination of patterns of surface contours. The interpretation of identification is
research and the reporting
subjective in nature, and based on relevant scientific
examiner's training and experience.
CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS
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Meiissa Oberg
Forensic Scientist
Firearms Unit:
Page 3 0Y3
Reviewed by 4875
Laboraiory Case Number: 19K-00197
[Ken-mailed by ANSI Natiomi Accreditaiion Emmi (ANAB). Accrediied since 199 l.
Resuiis mime only to the item tested. Dex-imions from Laboramn' Test Me1hods require Ihe appmval of an analy1ical supervisor.
Filed: 5/19/2023 2:21 PM
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County, Indiana
STATE OF INDLANA )
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vs. )
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RICHARD M. ALLEN )
NOTICE OF DISCOVERY
Comes now the Defendant, Richard Allen, by Counsel, Bradley A. Rozzi, and
serves upon the Indiana Department of Corrections, c/o Westville Correctional
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for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that I have served a copy of this document by first class U.S. Mail,
postage prepaid upon Indiana Department of Corrections, c/o Westville Correctional
Facility, 5501 S 1100 W, Westville, IN 46391 and by the County e-filing system upon
the Carroll County Prosecutor's Office and Andrew J. Baldwin, the 19th day of May,
2023.
JOHN R. HILLIs
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BRADLEY A. RozzI
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STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
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COUNTY OF CARROLL ) CAUSE NO. 08C01-2210-MR-000001
STATE OF INDIANA )
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vs. )
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RICHARD M. ALLEN )
ORDER
Comes now the Court and having communicated with the parties on Defendant
Allen’s Motion for Order on Continuing Disclosure of Defendant’s Mental Health
Records, now grants said Motion and orders the Indiana Department of Corrections
and/or any other departments, law enforcement agencies, and/or individuals assuming
jurisdiction over the care and the custody of Richard M. Allen (D/O/B: 9/9/72) to
release to Attorney Bradley A. Rozzi and/or Andrew Baldwin, upon the written request
or either, any and all mental health records associated with Richard M. Allen, without
the necessity of the execution of consents and/or waivers by Defendant Allen or his
agents.
Ordered__________________________________________.
STATE OF INDIANA
VS.
RICHARD M. ALLEN
Comes now the Honorable Frances C. Gull, Special Judge in the above captioned cause,
and orders the Indiana Department of Corrections, through its Commissioner, to transport
Defendant Allen to the Cass County Jail, Cass County, Indiana, and release Defendant Allen to
the care and custody of the Cass County Sheriff, Edward Schroder. Defendant Allen shall
remain in the care and custody of the Cass County Sheriffi at the Cass County Jail, pending a
to facilitate the transfer of Defendant Allen to and from all scheduled hearings in this cause
STATE OF INDIANA
vs.
)
RICHARD M. ALLEN
Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, finds that immediate and irreparable
injury, loss, or damage will result in the absence of an order pending a hearing in this cause. As
such, the Court grants said Order and herein directs the Indiana Department of Corrections, by
and through its staff, from Video taping any further attorney-client conferences between
Defendant Allen and his legal team. The Court further orders that Defendant Allen's legal team
shall be afforded the opportunity to utilize their laptop computers and cellphones in the course of
conducting conferences with Defendant Allen at the Westville Correctional Facility and/or any
other Department of Correction facilities wherein Defendant Allen may be housed. Further, this
matter shall be scheduled for hearing on Defendant Allen's request for a preliminary injunction
0n
Ordered
STATE OF INDIANA )
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vs. )
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RICHARD M. ALLEN )
ORDER
Comes now the Court and having reviewed Defendant Allen's Motion for Order
on Continuing Disclosure of Defendant's Mental Health Records, now grants said
Motion and orders the Indiana Department of Corrections and/or any other Departments
and/or individuals assuming jurisdiction over the care and the custody of Richard M.
Allen to release to Attorneys Rozzi and Baldwin, upon their written request, any and all
mental health records associated with Richard M. Allen without the necessity of the
Ordered
STATE OF INDIANA )
vs. )
RICHARD M. ALLEN )
Bradley A. Rozzi, and respectfully requests that this Court modify the Court Order
("Safekeeping Order") entered on November 3, 2022, in this cause. In support of said
Motion, Attorney Rozzi states as follows:
1. On or about October 28, 2022, Mr. Allen was charged with two (2)
Counts of Murder. Mr. Allen's bond was set in the amount of 20 million dollars;
2. On November 3, 2022, prior to Counsel being assigned to Mr. Allen,
the Carroll County Sheriff, via formal Motion, filed his Request by the Sherzfir of Carroll
County, Indiana, to Transfer Inmate fiom the Custom) of the Sherifi' to the Custody of
the Indiana Department of Corrections for Safekeeping;
3. 0n the same day, November 3, 2022, the Honorable Benjamin A. Diener,
Judge of the Carroll Circuit Court, executed a Court Order granting the Sheriff's request
and fiirther ordered the Carroll County Sheriff to transfer Mr. Allen to a facility, within
Facility has been the center of much attention, in the recent past, in matters involving
unequal and inhumane treatment of offenders. 1;
pretrial detainees may not be treated less favorably than convicted persons, unless the
difference in treatment is justified by a legitimate government interest. Brief of
appellees at 43. As the Second Circuit indicated in Rhem v. Malcolm, 507 F.2d 333 [2d
Cir. 19741, "The demands of equal protection of the laws and of due process prevent
Mr. Allen is afforded showers only one to two times per week.
Mr. Allen is required to wear the same clothes, including underwear, for
days and days on end, all of which are soiled, stained, tattered and torn.
e Mr. Allen, who is a constitutionally innocent man and maintains his factual
innocence as well, has not been afforded any opportunity to visit his Wife or
other family members during the last 5 months of incarceration during which
time he has been subjected to conditions akin to those of a prisoner of war.
Mr. Allen is allowed only an electronic tablet through which he can make
calls to family members, all of which is monitored by prison officials, with
the cost of all phone calls being home by Rick and his family.
h Mr. Allen is afforded very little, if any, recreation time outside of his cold,
concrete, and metal quarters.
Attorneys for Mr. Allen delivered nearly 1,000 pages of police reports to
Mr. Allen on Friday, March 24, 2023, with the intention of seeking their
client's cooperation in his own defense. As of Monday, April 3'", 2023, said
IIILLIS. HILLIS. information has yet to be provided to Mr. Allen;
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geographically, not only from his family but also from his Attorneys, who are required
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to travel for hours to speak with him in confidence regarding his case. Said visits also
being deprived of his constitutional right to assist in his defense. In contrast, the State
of Indiana, through it's prosecutorial and law enforcement divisions, sit in the comfort
of their own command center planning and preparing to prosecute Mr. Allen to the
fullest extent of the law;
Allen is being treated far less favorably than a convicted person,
11. In sum, Mr.
many of which are housed in less secure areas of the prison, are offered programming,
therapy, and mental health services, routine recreation, and contact visits with family
and friends;
dating back to his early years. Upon his incarceration, Mr. Allen was presumably
evaluated and medicated by prison medical staff. Up until a visit with Mr. Allen on
April 4, 2023, counsel for Mr. Allen found him to be polite, communicative with great
eye contact, generally responsive to our questions and exhibiting a good sense of humor
on occasion in spite of his false arrest and circumstances. However, Mr. Allen's
deteriorating physical condition has been observed by Counsel dating back to the
person and by extension, his mental capacity. By contrast, see attached Exhibit "B"
which reflects his condition a year or two prior to his incarceration. The conditions
under which Mr. Allen has been forced to endure are akin to that of a prisoner of war;
14. The test for determining the constitutionality of treatment of pretrial
detainees alleged to deprive them of liberty without due process of law is "whether
those conditions amount to punishment of the detainee."§ Bell v. Wolfish, 441 U.S.
520. 535. 99 S.Ct. 18611 1872. 60 L.Ed.2d 447 [1979}. Here, Mr. Allen is being
punished to the fullest extent of the law. The conditions he is currently enduring have
been thrust upon him without any judicial analysis of the need for such a deprivation of
his liberty. Further, counsel is unaware of any facts, outside of those generally alleged
in the Sheriff s safekeeping petition which support the need to detain Mr. Allen on what
could casually be referred to as "death row.";
15. Approximately 2 months prior to the filing of this Petition, Attorney Rozzi
was able to secure a more traditional bed space in the Cass County Jail, a newly erected
modern jail facility with the most advanced security measures, located directly across
Rozzi's office and only approximately 20 miles from the
the street from Attorney
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Allen due process of law. Under these circumstances, Mr. Allen would be treated like
other inmates awaiting trial in the criminal justice system, as opposed to being punished
based only on the merits of untested charging information and probable cause affidavit;
16. In the process of facilitating Mr. Allen's removal from Westville
Correctional Facility, Attorney Rozzi communicated with Prosecutor, Nicholas
near Mr. Allen's Attorneys and family. Mr. Allen asserts that said denial is a deliberate
attempt to impose conditions upon him that are intended to fi'ustrate his purpose in
defending against the charged allegations and create a hardship on him which would
drive any human to mental breakdown. Said approach to his pre-trial detention is a
direct infringement on his 6'" Amendments rights under the U.S. Constitution;
18. From a practical standpoint, it is also worth noting that the raw volume of
tips during the course of the investigation, all of which must be reviewed by the
Defense. Reasonable access to Mr. Allen, is necessary as he is needed to assist with the
process of reviewing discovery. His current detention situation does not provide this
convenience;
l9. As a further practical matter, both co-counsel for Mr. Allen are having to
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housing Mr. Allen in Cass County where everyone (except the Carroll County Sheriff)
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20. Attorney Rozzi believes an emergency exists and time is of the essence
based upon the dramatic change in Mr. Allen's condition, including his change in
demeanor, change in appearance, and change in his overall mental health status, and
respectfully requests that this Honorable Court modify the Safekeeping Order (as
permitted by LC. 35-33-11-1) and order Richard Allen to be transported and housed at
the Cass County jail or somewhere nearer to his family and lawyers, and to do so
without a hearing, or (in the alternative) to conduct a hearing as soon as possible before
Mr. Allen is placed in further jeopardy due to his current placement, and also so that
Mr. Allen may assist his lawyers in addressing Mr. Allen's mental health concerns as
well as allowing Mr. Allen to participate in the preparation of his defense, and for all
other just and proper relief in the premises.
Respectfully mitted,
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that I have served a copy of this document by the County efiling
system upon the Carroll County Prosecutor's Office and Andrew J. Baldwin the 5th
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Filed: 5/17/2023 8:32 AM
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County, Indiana
STATE OF INDIANA )
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VS. )
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RICHARD M. ALLEN )
Comes now Attorney, Bradley A. Rozzi, and in support of his Motion for
Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, now swears and affmns as
follows:
Facility pursuant to the November 3, 2022, and April 14, 2023, Safekeeping Orders;
5. Defendant Allen remains incarcerated in the maximum-security unit of the
Westville Correctional Facility Where Attorneys Rozzi and Baldwin are required to
travel to engage in inperson attorney-client communications;
6. At various times between November of 2022 and April of 2023, both
HILLIS. HILLIS. Attorney Rozzi and Attorney Baldwin Visited Defendant Allen in the maximum-security
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attorney-client dealings. Said visits typically occurred in the office of the Captain of the
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administrative uses. Other than the presence of an officer placed immediately outside
the door of the various meeting spaces, until a Visit on or about Friday April 21, 2023,
some semblance of privacy was offered up to the Attorney(s) and Defendant Allen;
7. On or about April 5th, 2023, Attorneys for Richard Allen, filed an
member, visited Defendant Allen at the Westville Correctional Facility. At all times
during the Visit, Attorney Baldwin, his staff member and Defendant Allen were under
the constant surveillance of correctional staff who also videotaped the attorney-client
conference, through a window, just outside of the meeting room under conditions
similar to that which are referenced in paragraph "9" below. Additionally, unlike the
previous Visits that occurred before filing the April 5, 2023 Motion, Attorney Baldwin
was prohibited from bringing his cellphone into the Visit;
9. On May 4, 2023, Attorney Rozzi and his staff member visited Defendant
Allen at the Westville Correctional Facility. Attorney Rozzi and his staff member were
placed inside an administrative office which was approximately 12 feet by 8 feet in size.
The room contained approximately four separate padded chairs and a desk. On one end
of the room, there were Windows facing the outside and on the other end of the room,
there was a window facing the interior hallway of the maximum-security unit. Attorney
Rozzi offered up to Defendant Allen one of the padded seats in the room. The
correctional staff required that Defendant Allen sit in a plastic chair, in the center of the
room facing the interior window. Defendant Allen was approximately 8 feet from the
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staff member who were sitting right next to Defendant Allen. Attorney Rozzi is of the
belief that the entire visit, which lasted approximately one hour, was videotaped by
prison staff. Never before has Attorney Rozzi experienced such an infringement on an
accused's right to confidential communications with counsel;
10. It is also noteworthy that Attorney Rozzi was prohibited from possessing his
cellphone and laptop computer during the Visit. As a result of this, Attorney Rozzi had
no ability to discuss with Defendant Allen, any part of the voluminous discovery that
has been offered up to the defense in this case;
11. Accordingly, Attorney Rozzi respectfully requests that this Court issue a
temporary restraining order, pursuant to Rule 65(B), prohibiting the Indiana Department
of Corrections from videotaping the attorney-client visits as well as authorizing
Attorney Rozzi and Attorney Baldwin to have access to their laptop computers and
cellphones during said visits. Attorney Rozzi alleges the following in support of his
request:
a. that immediate and irreparable injury, loss, or damage will result to
Defendant Allen in the absence of the issuance of such an Order;
b. the moving party is reasonably likely to prevail on the merits as the
Attorney Baldwin have significantly impaired their ability to share information with
Defendant Allen regarding the charges and allegations in this case; and
14. The actions of the Indiana Department of Corrections staff are inconsistent
and far more intrusive than those privileges afforded other individuals who are awaiting
trial in the Department of Corrections and County Jails in the Sta Indiana
I sweat and affinn under the pen ties/for perjury M the foregoing
representations are true.
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Andrew J. Baldwin, #17851-41
I swear and affirm under the penalties for perjury that the foregoing
representations are true. if 7 5a! m
Andrew J. Baldwin, #17851-41
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I certify that I have served a copy of this document by the County e-filing
system upon the Carroll County Prose tor's Office and Andrew J. Baldwin and by
email upon Elise Gallagher the day of y, 2023.
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STATE OF INDIANA
VS.
RICHARD M. ALLEN
Bradley A. Rozzi and Andrew J. Baldwin, copies of any and all mental health records
associated with Defendant Allen. In support of said Motion, Defendant Allen states as
follows:
1. Defendant Allen is currently housed in the Indiana Department of
Corrections pursuant to the Safekeeping Order in this cause;
2. Prior to Defendant Allen's incarceration, Defendant Allen did execute a
Power of Attorney in favor his Wife, Kathy Allen. However, no healthcare
physical state, and to restore his mental and physical health so that he may assist in his
own defense;
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through the DOC but is required to execute a HIPPA Waiver. Said Waiver will require
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5. Defendant Allen is currently in a deteriorating state, both mentally and
physically, and therefore Attorney Rozzi has concerns regarding Defendant Allen's
ability to execute a knowing and voluntary waiver;
6. Defendant Allen is also incarcerated approximately 1 1/2 hours away from
directing the Indiana Department of Corrections and/or any other agencies in charge of
defendant Allen's care and custody to release to Attorney Rozzi and Attorney Baldwin,
Respectfully submitted,
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o or Defendant
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system upon the Carroll County Prosecutor's Office and Andrew J. Baldwin the
[m day of June, 2023.
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Filed: 6/13/2023 11:25 AM
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County, Indiana
STATE OF INDIANA
VS.
RICHARD M. ALLEN
MOTION 1N LIMINE REGARDING BALLISTICS
a. The items analyzed and the conclusions drawn by the Indiana State
Police Laboratory Division are irrelevant and therefore inadmissible
under Rule 401 and Rule 402 of the Indiana Rules of Evidence.
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LDJflasaOB c. Testimony regarding the analysis and conclusions referenced in
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conclusions and in addition, the examiner's testiinony does not rest
upon reliable scientific principles.
5. Such evidence is not necessary for a full and fair determination of the facts
through its prosecutors, and its Witnesses not to mention, refer to, interrogate
concerning, or attempt to convey to the jury in any manner, either directly or indirectly
the existence of any analysis conducted with regard to the items referenced in Exhibits
"A" and "B" as well as any conclusions drawn therefiom Without first obtaining
permission of the Court outside the presence of the jury; flirther instruct the State of
Indiana and its witnesses not to make any reference to the fact that this Motion has been
filed and granted and to warn and caution each and every one of their witnesses to
strictly follow these same instructions; and order all relief just and proper in the
premises.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
STATE OF INDIANA )
VS. )
RICHARD M. ALLEN
Comes now the Defendant, Richard Allen, by Counsel, Bradley A. Rozzi, and
pursuant to Rule 45(B) of the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure, requests that this
Honorable Court quash the Subpoena issued by Carroll County Prosecutor, Nicholas
McLeland, on or about the 20th day of April, 2023, in the above captioned matter. In
support of said Motion, Defendant Allen states as follows:
1. On or about April 20, 2023, Defendant Allen was served with a Motion for
Leave of Court to Subpoena Third-Party Records;
2. Attached to said Motion was a Subpoena Duces Tecum directed to
(a) Any mental health records that you may have concerning Richard
M. Allen, including all records from any physician that has
evaluated or examined Richard M. Allen from the beginning of his
stay at Westville Correctional Facility, on or about November 3rd ,
2022 until present.
(b) The results of any mental health evaluation and/or exams performed
on Richard M. Allen while he has been incarcerated at Westville
Correctional Facility, on or about November 3rd, 2022 until present.
(c) Any other documents, records, notes, videos and/or writings that
HILLIS. HILLIS. the facility may have pertaining to Richard M. Allen mental health
Rozzx & DEAN. LLC during his time of incarceration at Westville Correctional Facility,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
200 FOURTH ST. on or about November 3m, 2022 until present.
LOGANSPORT. IN 46947
(574) 722-4560
FAX (574D 722-2659
JOHN R. HULIS
LD. «753309
4. The Subpoena is unreasonable and oppressive for the following reasons:
BRADLEY A. Rozzt
u). #2336509 a. Disclosure of the documents violates Defendant Allen's privacy
BRADEN J. DEAN rights under 45 C.F.R. 164, ct a1.; and
1.1). "1941-34
b. Prosecutor McLeland is requesting records which are irrelevant as
there are no pending matters pertaining to Defendant Allen's
competency to stand trial, nor has Defendant Allen raised the
defense of insanity.
quashing the Subpoena and for all other just and proper relief in the premises.
Respectfully Submitted,
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that I have served a copy of this document by the County e-filing
system upon the Carroll County Prosecutor's Office and Andrew J. Baldwin the 9
day of May, 2023.
Bradle A. R0 ,#§336 9
HIL S, H S, I & DEAN
20F Stre'et
Logansport, IN 46947
574-722-4560
HILLIS. HILLIS,
Rozzr & DEAN. LLC
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
200 FOURTH ST.
LOGANSPORT. IN 46947
[574) 7294560
FAX (574) 733-2659
JOHN R. HILLIS
LD. «753309
BRADLEY A. R0221
LD. #2338509
BRADEN J. DEAN
LD. #319 41-34
Filed: 5/3/2023 2:59 PM
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County, Indiana
STATE OF INDIANA
vs. )
)
RICHARD M. ALLEN
Comes now the Defendant, Richard Allen, by Counsel, Bradley A. Rozzi, and
pursuant to Rule 45(B) of the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure, requests that this
Honorable Court quash the Subpoena issued by Carroll County Prosecutor, Nicholas
McLeland, on or about the 20th day of April, 2023, in the above captioned matter. In
support of said Motion, Defendant Allen states as follows:
1. On or about April 20, 2023, Defendant Allen was served with a Motion for
Leave of Court to Subpoena Third-Party Records;
2. Attached to said Motion was a Subpoena Duces Tecum directed to
(a) Any medical documents that you may have concerning Richard M.
Allen, including all records from any physician that has evaluated
or examined Richard M. Allen from the beginning of his stay at
Westville Correctional Facility, on or about November 3rd , 2022
until present.
(c) Any other documents, records, notes, Videos and/or writings that
the facility may have pertaining to Richard M. Allen medical health
HILLIS, HILLIS, during his time of incarceration at Westville Correctional Facility,
Rozm & DEAN. LLc on or about November 3rd, 2022 until present.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
200 FOURTH ST.
LOGANSPORT. IN 46947
(574.) 722-4580
FAX (574) 722'2659
4. The Subpoena is unreasonable and oppressive for the following reasons:
quashing the Subpoena and for all other just and proper relief in the premises.
Respectfully Submitted,
'
rad .Ro 23365-04)
Lls, 1 s,ROZZI&DEAN
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that I have served a copy of this document by the County e-filing
system upon the Carroll County Prosecutor's Office and Andrew J. Baldwin the 3 l'
day of May, 2023.
Brad A R 1 #23365 9
HI IS. HI OZ & DEAN
2 F treet
Logansport, 947
574-722-4560
HILLIs, HILLls.
R0zz1 & DEAN. LLc
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
200 FOURTH ST.
LOGANSPORT. IN 46947
1514) 722-4560
FAX (574D 722-2859
JOHN R. HILLIs
I.D. 3763309
BRADIEY A. Rozzx
Ln. #2338509
BRADEN J. DEAN
1.1). "31941-34
Filed: 5/3/2023 2:59 PM
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County, Indiana
STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
)ss:
COUNTY OF CARROLL ) CAUSE NO. 08C01-2210-MR-000001
STATE OF INDIANA )
VS. )
RICHARD M. ALLEN
Comes now the Defendant, Richard Allen, by Counsel, Bradley A. Rozzi, and
pursuant to Rule 45(B) of the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure, requests that this
Honorable Court quash the Subpoena issued by Carroll County Prosecutor, Nicholas
McLeland, on or about the 20th day of April, 2023, in the above captioned matter. In
support of said Motion, Defendant Allen states as follows:
l. On or about April 20, 2023, Defendant Allen was served with a Motion for
(b) Any notes from any guards, inmates or other Westville personnel
that have made written observations of Richard M. Allen, either
while he is in his cell or when he is being moved from one place to
another for the time period of his incarceration at Westville
Correctional Facility.
JOHN R. HILLIS (e) Any written requests made by Richard M. Allen while he was at
1D. "7533-09 Westville Correctional Facility.
BRADLEY A. Rozzx
1.n.#23305-oo
BRADEN J. DEAN
LD. mu 941-34
(f) Any other documents, records, notes, videos and/or wn'tings that
the facility may have pertaining to Richard M. Allen for his
incarceration at that facility.
quashing the Subpoena and for all other just and proper relief in the premises.
Respectfully Submitted,
dley Mozzi, #2 65 0
ILLIST HILLISXOZZI DEAN
CERTIFICATE 0F SERVICE
system upon the Carroll County Prosecutor's Office and Andrew J. Baldwin the 6
day of May, 2023.
HILLIS. HILLIS.
Rozzx & DEAN. LLc
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
200 FOURTH ST.
LOGANSPORT. IN 46947
1570 722-4580
FAX 674) 722-2659
Bradle A , # 3365-09
HIL S, LIS, OZZI EAN
JOHN R. HILLIS 20 rth Street
Ln. "533-09
BRADLEY A. Rozzx Logansport, IN 4 9
Ln. #2335509 574-722-45 60
BRADEN J. DEAN
Ln. "31941-34
Filed: 5/3/2023 2:59 PM
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County, Indiana
STATE OF INDIANA )
VS.
RICHARD M. ALLEN
Comes now the Defendant, Richard Allen, by Counsel, Bradley A. Rozzi, and
pursuant to Rule 45(B) of the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure, requests that this
Honorable Court quash the Subpoena issued by Carroll County Prosecutor, Nicholas
McLeland, on or about the 20th day of April, 2023, in the above captioned matter. In
support of said Motion, Defendant Allen states as follows:
1. On or about April 20, 2023, Defendant Allen was served with a Motion for
Leave of Court to Subpoena Third-Party Records;
2. Attached to said Motion was a Subpoena Duces Tecum directed to
CVS Headquarters;
3. More specifically, said Subpoena referenced the following documents and
records to be produced:
(b) Copies of all work records for Richard Allen, including attendance
records for those days.
a. The records are irrelevant and not likely to lead to the discovery of
HILLIS. HILLIs.
Rozzr & DEAN. LLc admissible evidence; and
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
200 FOURTH ST.
LOGANSPORT. IN 46947 b. The files may contain information protected under 45 C.F.R. 164, et
(574) 722-4560
al.
$581574) 722-2859
JOHN R. HILLIS
1.1). #75:!"9
BRADLEY A. Rozzr
1.1). «23305.09 5. Defendant Allen respectfully requests that this Court issue an Order
BRADEN J. DEAN
Ln. 331941-34 quashing the Subpoena and for all other just and proper relief in the premises.
Respectfully Submitted,
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that I have served a copy of this document by the County e-filing
system upon the Carroll County Prosecutor's Office and Andrew J. Baldwin the $1"; /
day of May, 2023.
HILLIS. HILLIs.
Rozzr 8y DEAN. LLC
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
200 FOURTH ST.
LOGANSPORT. IN 46947
(574) 722-4580
FAX (5'74) 722-2659
JOHN R. IIILLIS
LD. «7533.09
BRADLEY A. Rozzx
1.1). #9333509
BRADEN J. DEAN
LD. #31941-34
Filed: 2/13/2023 11:08 AM
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County, Indiana
Now comes the State of Indiana, by Prosecuting Attorney Nicholas C. McLeland, and
advises that the State has filed charges against the Defendant, under the above referenced cause
number. That pursuant to Rule 26 of the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure, the Defendant is
entitled to discovery which includes materials of a sensitive nature. Therefore, pursuant to the
provision of Rule 26(C), the State requests that the Court issue a protective Order governing
these materials as follows:
1. That one copy of the discovery material shall be provided to Counsel for the
Defendant.
2. That the discovery material shall not be used for any purpose other than to prepare
for the defense in the above referenced cause number.
3. That the discovery material shall not be publicly exhibited, displayed, shown,
used for educational, research or demonstrative purposes or used in any other
investigators or experts for the Defense, that sensitive and private information
contained in the discovery shall be redacted, including any social security
writing that he or she has received a copy of this Order and that he or she submits
to the Court's jurisdiction and authority with respect to the material; agrees to be
subject to the Court's contempt powers for any violation of this Order; and is
paragraph 1 and any and all transcripts shall be returned to the Carroll County
9. That Counsel for the Defendant shall be responsible to ensure that all persons
involved in the defense of this case comply with this Order.
10. That the written documents/records provided by the State with the discovery
material fall under the same rules as described above.
Wherefore the State respectfully asks that the Court to issue an Order protecting the
sensitive material distributed to the Defense and for all other just and proper relief in the
premises.
fl/nrc mm
Nicholas C. McLeland
v
Attorney #28300-08
Prosecuting Attorney
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned certifies that a copy of the foregoing instrument was served upon the Defendant's attorney of
record, through personally delivery, ordinary mail with proper postage affixed or by service through the efiling system
and filed with Carroll Circuit Court, this _l3fl' day of February, 20
_
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Nicholas C. McLeland
Attorney #28300-08
Prosecuting Attorney
Filed: 5/3/2023 2:59 PM
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County, Indiana
STATE OF INDIANA
)\.l)))
VS.
RICHARD M. ALLEN
Comes now the Defendant, Richard Allen, by Counsel, Bradley A. Rozzi, and
respectfully requests that this Court reconsider the Order on Judgment of the Court
entered on April 14, 2023 and further, schedule a due process hearing in this cause. In
Benjanrin A. Diener ordered the transfer of Defendant Allen pursuant to I.C. 3533-11-1
(Safekeeping Statute);
2. At no time prior to the issuance of the November 3, 2022, Safekeeping
Order was there any evidentiary hearing to support the issuance of said Order;
3. Defendant Allen has been continuously incarcerated in the maximum
7. I.C. 35-33111 holds that the "Court shall determine whether the inmate is
in imminent danger of serious bodily injury 0r death, or represents a substantial threat
"
t0 the safety of others. Article I, Section 12 of the Indiana Constitution provides that
"all Courts shall be open,' and everjz person, for injury done to him in his person,
propert12, or reputation, shall have remedy by due course 0f law justice shall be
administered freely and without purchase,' completely, and without denial; speedily,
"
and without delay. Ledbetter v. Hunter, 652 N.E.2d 543 (June 1995). There has been
no showing, either prior to the November 2022 Safekeeping Order and/or prior to the
issuance of the Order for Judgment of the Court of April 14, 2023, which supports the
need to confine Defendant Allen in the Indiana Department of Corrections, under his
current conditions;
8. Defendant Allen fisrther believes that his Sixth Amendment right to counsel
and corresponding rights under Article I, Section 12 of the Indiana Constitution have
been violated for reasons including, but not limited to, the following:
A.
W365639
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that I have served a copy of this document by the County e-filing
system upon the Carroll County Prosecutor's Office and Andrew J. Baldwin the 3rd
H.1LLIS. HILLIS.
Rozz1 & DEAN, LLC
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
200 FOURTH ST.
LOGANSPORT. IN 46947
1514) 722-4560
FAX (574! 122-2659
JOHN R. films
:1). #753309
BRADLEY A. Rozzr
ID. #2336509
BRADEN J. DE AN
1.0.331941-34
STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
)ss:
COUNTY OF CARROLL ) CAUSE NO. 08C01-2210-MR000001
STATE OF INDIANA
)
VS.
RICHARD M. ALLEN )
ORDER
The Court having reviewed Defendant's Motion to Continue Bail Hearing and
Jury Trial Setting, now grants said Motion and resets this matter for a bail hearing on
, at .m.
Ordered
STATE OF INDIANA )
)
vs. )
)
RICHARD M. ALLEN )
ORDER
The Court having reviewed Defendant’s Motion to Reconsider and Request for
___________________________________________________________________.
Ordered__________________________________________.
STATE OF INDIANA )
VS. )
RICHARD M. ALLEN )
Bradley A. Rozzi, Counsel for Defendant Allen, being first duly sworn upon his
oath, requests the Court to prohibit public access to four separate Motions to Quash
2022.
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BRADEN J. DEAN
1.1). "31941-34
Filed: 5/3/2023 2:59 PM
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County, Indiana
STATE OF INDIANA )
)
VS. )
)
RICHARD M. ALLEN )
Bradley A. Rozzi, Counsel for Defendant Allen, being first duly sworn upon his
oath, requests the Court to prohibit public access to the Motion to Reconsider and
Request for Due Process Hearing, filed simultaneously herewith, and in support of said
request states as follows:
1. Access or dissemination of the Court Record will create significant risk of
substantial harm to the requestor, other persons, or the general public; and
2. Attorney Rozzi makes said request in an effort to remain in compliance with
the Order or Judgment of the Court (Gag Order) entered in this cause on December 2,
2022.
BRADIEY A. Rozzl
Ln. menses-09
BRADEN J. DEAN
Ln. "1941-34
STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
) SS:
COUNTY 0F CARROLL )
ORDER
Comes now the Court, the State of Indiana, by Nicholas C. McLeland, Prosecuting
Attorney, having filed its' Motion Requesting Protective Order Governing Discovery, and the
Court being duly advised in the premises, now grants said Motion and the State, the Defendant
and Counsel for the Defendant, are now instructed and ORDERED as follows:
1. That one copy of the discovery material shall be provided to Counsel for the
Defendant.
2. That no additional copies of the discovery material shall be made by the
3. That the discovery material shall not be used for any purpose other than to prepare
for the defense in the above referenced cause number.
4. That the discovery material shall not be publicly exhibited, displayed, shown,
used for educational, research or demonstrative purposes or used in any other
investigators or experts for the Defense, that sensitive and private information
contained in the discovery Shall be redacted, including any social security
writing that he or she has received a copy of this Order and that he or she submits
to the Court's jurisdiction and authority With respect to the discovery; agrees to be
subject to the Court's contempt powers for any violation of this Order; and is
granted prior permission by this Court to access said discovery.
9. That upon final disposition of the case, the discovery material referred to in
paragraph l and any and all transcripts shall be returned to the Carroll County
Prosecutor's Office or maintained by Defense Counsel pursuant to the terms
herein.
10. That Counsel for the Defendant shall be responsible to ensure that all persons
involved in the defense of this case comply with this Order.
11. That the written documents/records provided by the State with the discovery
material fall under the same rules as described above.
Copy: State
Rozzi
Baldwin
Filed: 1/31/2023 1:25 PM
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County, Indiana
Now comes the State of Indiana, by Prosecuting Attorney, Nicholas C. McLeland, and
respectfully files it's response to the Defendant's Petition to Let to Bail and would ask the Court
to deny the same. The State of Indiana would ask the CouIt to not set bail or to release the
Defendant on his own recognizance and would ask the Court to continue to hold the Defendant
without bond. In support the following request, the State shows the following:
l. That charges were filed against the Defendant, Richard Allen, on October 28th, 7
3 That the Defendant filed a Petition to Let Bail on November 21". 2022, stating
that the proof of guilt is not evident, nor is the presumption of guilt strong that the
guilt.
7 That the State believes the evidence shows culpability of the actual crime of
Murder, for which bail may be wholly denied.
8. That the State believes this evidence shows by a preponderance of the evidence
that the Defendant committed the crime of Murder.
9. Under I.C. 3533-8~2, the crime of Murder is not bailable if the State proves by a
preponderance of the evidence that the proof is evident or the presumption strong
that the Defendant committed the offense.
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Nicholas C. McLeland
Attorney #28300-08
Prosecuting Attorney
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned certifies that a copy of the foregoing instrument was served upon the Defendant's attorney of
record, through personally delivery, ordinary mail with proper postage affixed or by service through the efiling system
and filed with Carroll Circuit Court, this _30'h day of January, 2023.
_
Mt? r MM
Nicholas C. McLeland
v
Attorney #28300-08
Prosecuting Attorney
Filed: 2/13/2023 11:04 AM
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County, Indiana
Now comes the State of Indiana, by Prosecuting Attorney, Nicholas C. McLeland, and
respectfully informs the Court that the State does not object to the Defendant's Motion to
Continue Bail Hearing and Jury Trial Setting and in support of said motion states the following:
1. That Counsel for the Defendant filed a Motion to Continue Bail Hearing and Jury
Trial Setting on February 7th, 2023.
2. That the State has no objection to continuing the Bail Hearing currently set for
fl/nrc 14W
Nicholas C. McLeland
V
Attorney #28300-08
Prosecuting Attorney
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned certifies that a copy of the foregoing instrument was served upon the Defendant's attorney of
record, through personally delivery, ordinary mail with proper postage affixed or by service through the efiling system
and filed with Carroll Circuit Court, this _13th day of February, 20 3.
_
'm'C
Nicholas C. McLeland
Attorney #28300-08
Prosecuting Attorney
Filed: 12/30/2022 11:57 AM
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County, Indiana
STATE OF INDIANA )
)
vs. )
)
RICHARD M. ALLEN )
The Defendant, by counsel, moves the State of Indiana to produce the following with
1. The names and last known addresses of persons whom the State of Indiana
intends to call as witnesses together with their written statements, recorded or taped statements,
Video taped statements, memoranda containing substantially verbatim reports of their oral
statements and memoranda reporting or summarizing their oral statements, including but not
limited to any person referred to as a "confidential informant" who offered up information that
2. The names and last known addresses of persons known by the State of Indiana to
have knowledge pertinent to this cause of action but who the State of Indiana does not intend to
call as witnesses.
3. Any and all written or recorded statements and the substance of any oral
statements made by the accused, or by any other person alleging statements made by the
Defendant, regardless of whether the State of Indiana intends to call such persons as a witness or
indicates the person is a confidential informant, and a list of witnesses to the making and
4. Any and all reports or statements of experts or other individuals who conducted
any test, experiment, examination, or comparison, made in connection with this particular case,
comparisons, whether the State intends to use these reports or statements or not.
the alleged crime, was acting directly or indirectly at the investigation, or on the behalf of the
State of Indiana, or one of its agents, and if so, state the names and addresses of said individuals.
6. A statement as to any consideration and benefits incurred or offered, the State of
Indiana has given or intends to give any witness, in exchange for his/her testimony, including but
not limited to monies paid, a change of prison accommodations and/or work station, or any state
action that could reasonably effect the witness' bias, and disclosure of any and all State action its
agents actions taken during the time the witness was cooperating.
7. The names and last known addresses of persons not intended to be called as the
State of Indiana's witnesses but who have been questioned or interviewed by the State of Indiana
or its agents in preparation of this case, together with their relevant written or recorded
statements, including memoranda reporting or summarizing their oral statements and any record
8. Grand jury testimony of a witness, once he/ she has testified. Lockridge v. State,
Defendant and overheard by any persons known to the State of Indiana and a list of any
witnesses who overheard such statements or conversations, together with any and all reports,
writing as to whether there has been any electronic surveillance or recordings of conversation to
10. A statement as to whether any telephone calls were made by the Defendant
following his arrest and whether the calls were taped or overheard by any persons known to the
State of Indiana. If the call was taped, produce the tape recording or if the conversation was
overheard, then produce a memorandum of the conversation overheard together with the names
ll. All phone records, books, papers, records, tapes, documents, photographs, video
tapes and other tangible objects and evidence which the State of Indiana may use in the
prosecution of this matter or which were obtained from or belonged to the Defendant, or any
12. A record of arrests, criminal convictions and juvenile records which may be used
of any witness who may be called by the State of Indiana, including but not limited to, the
Defendant.
13. A record of arrests, criminal convictions and juvenile records which may be used
of any Witness who is listed on the defense witness list, including but not limited to, the
Defendant.
14. True copies of all written case reports and all other written reports, notes,
memoranda, maps, drawings or diagrams, written, drawn or otherwise prepared by the County
Sheriff's Department, City Police Department, Indiana State Police Department, the Federal
Bureau of Investigation, the County Medical Examiner's Office, and any other law enforcement
agency or any private individual in connection with or pertaining to the investigation of the
15. A list of dates and times that the Defendant appeared in any lineups either in
person or in a photo array, the names and addresses of persons who appeared in each of the
lineups or photo arrays with the Defendant, the names and addresses of any persons who viewed
the lineups or photo array as alleged witnesses or victims and what each of those persons stated
16. A statement as to whether or not the Defendant, any vehicle in which he had an
interest or his residence were searched following his arrest either with or without a Search
Warrant and, if so, a statement of information contained and the items seized as a result of the
search. In addition, if the search was made pursuant to a Court authorized Search Warrant,
produce a copy of the Search Warrant together with a copy of the Return. Further a statement
regarding all areas searched in the investigation of this case, and a statement of information
contained and the items seized as a result of the search. If the search was made by a court
authorized search warrant, produce a copy of the warrant together with a copy of the return and a
transcription of testimony at the probable cause hearing to obtain the search warrant. If any
search was made by consent, produce a copy of the consent to search form. With regards to all
searches made in connection with this investigation, produce all reports, receipts, inventories,
documents, tapes, and other tangible objects and evidence collected, along with a statement
information touching upon any matter of law or fact favorable to and/or exculpatory of the
agents which may be favorable to the Defendant and material to the issue of guilt or punishment
or could reasonably weaken or affect any evidence proposed to be introduced against the
Defendant or is relevant to the subject matter or the charge filed herein or which in any manner
19. Any and all demonstrative exhibits prepared by the State, its agents or experts,
20. Any report by any cellular carrier whose records were obtained to determine the
location of where calls originated or were received by the identification of cellular tower sites.
21. Copies of any and all documents and audio/video records pertaining to any
completed 0r ongoing litigation (whether threatened or filed in a court of law) involving the
Carroll County Sheriff" s Department, Tobe Leazenby, Tony Liggett, Michael Thomas or any
other law enforcement or civilian employee who was named as a potential witness or participant
in said litigation including, but not limited to, any negotiated settlement agreements resulting
22. Copies of any and all personnel files of Tobe Leazenby, Tony Liggett, and
Michael Thomas related to their employment with the Carroll County Sheriff Department.
23. Copies of any and all documents and audio/Video records pertaining to any
completed or ongoing litigation (whether threatened or filed in a court of law) involving the
Carroll County Sheriffs Department and the processing of any evidence in any criminal
associated with the crimes alleged in this case, including the name, address and contact
25. Documentation, photos, Videos and/or audio recordings associated with any
viewings facilitated by law enforcement authorities at or near the Freedom Bridge/Monon Trail
involving persons of interest, suspects, or witnesses associated with the criminal charges lodged
26. Pursuant to Rule 404 of the Indiana Rules of Evidence, you are requested to state
the general nature of any evidence of other crimes, wrongs, or acts of the Defendant or any
anticipated defense witness which the State intends to offer for any purpose, and state which
exception the State would rely upon as contained in the Indiana Rules of Evidence Rule 404(b),
for its admission. You are also requested to supply the names and last known addresses of all
witnesses that may be called to testify as to any evidence of other crimes, wrongs or acts of the
Defendant or any defense witness, and specify the other crime, wrong or act to which each
27. Pursuant to Rule 404 of the Indiana Rules of Evidence, you are requested to state
the general nature of any evidence of other crimes, wrongs, or acts of any witness which the
28. Pursuant to Rule 405 of the Indiana Rules of Evidence you are requested to
provide the undersigned with any and all relevant specific instances of conduct to be used by the
State in cross examination relative to evidence of character or a trait of character of any person
his/her office pertaining to or informing him/her regarding any prospective jurors that might be
The disclosure and production shall be made without regard to whether the evidence to be
disclosed and produced is deemed admissible at the trial herein. A11 responses shall be
/
drama! A. Rozzi. #2336509
Counsel for Defend
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
of this document by the County efiling system upon
I certify that I have served a copy
the Carroll County Prosecutor's Office and Andrew J. Baldwin the @g/éflay of December,
2022.
radley 1 #23365-09
HILLMILLIS. ROZM DE
ourth Street
Log spw 46947
574-722-4560
'
Filed: 2/7/2023 7:54 AM
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County, Indiana
STATE OF INDIANA )
VS.
RICHARD M. ALLEN )
scheduled in this matter. In support of said Motion, Defendant Allen states as follows:
1. On November 21, 2022, Defendant Allen filed his Petition to Let Bail. Said
Petition is scheduled for hearing on February 17, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.;
2. The defense has yet to receive the entirety of discovery from the State and
therefore, is not yet prepared to proceed with the bail hearing;
3. The defense anticipates receiving the remaining discovery by the end of this
week;
4. Defense Counsel believes that the volume of discovery is such that there will
not be adequate time to review the discovery in preparation for the bail hearing;
February l7, 2023, be lifted and reset on a date and time convenient for the Court and
the parties;
6. Defendant Allen also acknowledges that the jury trial is scheduled in this
cause on March 20, 2023. The exchange and review of discovery, as referenced above,
HILLIs. HILLIS,
ROZZI & DEAN. LLc will necessitate that the jury trial be lifted and reset on a date and time convenient for all
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
200 FOURTH ST.
parties; and
LOGANSPORT. IN 46947
(574] 7224560
FAX1574) 722.2659
7. Wherefore, Defendant Allen requests that both the bail hearing and jury trial
JOHN R. HILms dates be lifted and reset on dates and times convenient for the Court and the parties.
1.1). #753309
BRADLEY A. Rozzx
1.13. #2336509
BRADEN J. DEAN
1.1). "31941-34
Respectfully Submitted,
B ylA,&{ozzL#f 65-09
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that I have served a copy of this document by the Co '
system upon the Carroll County Prosecutor's Office and w J. Baldwin t 7th
HILLIS. HILLIS.
30221 & DEAN. LLc
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
200 FOURTH ST.
mANSPORT. IN 46947
(574) 722-4580
FAX (574] 122-2659
JOHN R. Hmus
1.)). 31533.09
BRADLEY A. Rozz1
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Filed: 6/19/2023 9:48 PM
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County, Indiana
STATE OF INDIANA, )
)
Plaintiff, )
)
v. )
)
RICHARD M. ALLEN, )
)
Defendant. )
5. This case involves a protection from abuse order, a workplace violence restraining order, or a
no-contact order: No.
10. This form has been served on all other parties and Certificate of Service is attached: Yes.
Respectfully submitted,
THEODORE E. ROKITA
Attorney General of Indiana
Attorney No. 18857-49
2
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that on June 19, 2023, the foregoing document was served upon the following
person(s) via IEFS, if Registered Users, or by depositing the foregoing document in the U.S. Mail,
3
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CLERK
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CARROLWCIRCUIT COURT
1 of 1 11/23/2022, 9:19 AM
Filed: 11/14/2022 2:49 PM
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County, Indiana
APPEARANCE
(PUBLIC DEFENDER)
Case Number: 08C01-2210-MR-000001
// Check if Pro Se. NOTE: This form is not required for pro se protective orders.
1. RICHARD M. ALLEN
(Name or names of responding party/parties)
2. Address of pro se responding party or parties (as applicable for service of process):
Name: Name:
Address: Address:
Certificate of Service
I certify that I have served a copy of this document by the County e-filing system upon
the Carroll County Prosecutor’s Office the 14th day of November, 2022.
STATE OF INDIANA )
)
v. )
)
RICHARD ALLEN )
Comes now the accused, Richard Allen, by and through counsel Brad Rozzi
and Andrew J. Baldwin and pursuant to Criminal Rule 12(A) of the Indiana Rules
of Criminal Procedure, requests that this court change venue from Carroll County.
In support of said motion, the accused and his counsel swears and affirms the
following:
1. On October 28, 2022 the State of Indiana filed a probable cause affidavit
and charging information alleging that Richard Allen murdered “Victim 1
and Victim 2” on or about February 13th, 2017.
2. That the allegations stem from the highly publicized death of two Carroll
County teenagers.
3. That even before Richard Allen had been accused of these crimes, the
matter had been highly publicized.
4. The extensive media attention began while the victims were missing.
5. The extensive media attention continued after the victims were found.
6. The extensive media attention continued for the next 80 months (5+
years) in a variety of formats, until Richard Allen was arrested:
7. The media coverage included multiple press conferences by state and local
authorities, including press conferences in which the elected prosecutor
participated.
9. After the arrest of Richard Allen, a press conference was held by state and
local authorities.
10. Although it could be argued that the amount of publicity that this
particular case has received in the past 5+ years will make it difficult to
find a jury that has not heard of this case, Richard Allen’s defense team
has gleaned statistical data that would strongly indicate that moving the
case/trial just 150 miles away would significantly reduce the likelihood of
obtaining a tainted jury pool.
11. That since his arrest, data procured from “Google Trends” and “Google
Ads” details the amount of internet interest through Google searches for
“Richard Allen” and the data is quite telling:
e. Fort Wayne is less than 100 miles from Delphi but in that 100
miles, internet searches fell from roughly 50% of residents in
Carroll County googling “Richard Allen” to less than 5% of residents
googling “Richard Allen. This would mean that Carroll County
residents have searched “Richard Allen” over ten times more often
than those residents in Fort Wayne, a city less than 100 miles from
Delphi. Presumably, jury pools from counties even farther away
would have searched “Richard Allen”
13. The 2022 population of Delphi Indiana is under 3,000 residents and
therefore it may be the case that as much as roughly 10% of the Delphi
population was actively involved in participating for the search of the
victims and presumably, therefore, arguably heavily invested in the
matter and the outcome of the case.
14. Those involved in the search for the victims, in addition to showing a
strong investment in the case, arguably could be called as a witnesses, or
(at a minimum) their involvement in the search should prevent them from
serving on the jury as they may have information concerning the layout of
the area searched that could infect the jury, and have opinions based upon
their involvement in the search for the victims.
15. Additionally, arguably any of the family and friends of anyone involved in
the search for the victims could be tainted as well from serving on a jury.
16. Additionally, many Carroll County residents have been involved in some
aspect of this case, whether it be in an investigative capacity (police), or as
fact-witnesses that could be called as witnesses in the case, or those that
searched for the victims, or residents who simply are interested in the
matter and have conducted their own independent investigation.
21. It is common sense to presume that residents from counties further away
from Carroll County will not have the same level of investment in the case
and therefore will be able to more fairly decide the matter without concern
about how their verdict may affect their relationships with other Carroll
County residents.
22. Additionally, the amount of media coverage of the case has been so
extensive that the Court was compelled to engage numerous law
enforcement personnel to ensure the safety and security of all actors,
including the accused, from any actual or perceived threats of harm that
surrounded a somewhat simple pretrial hearing in this case. Subjecting
potential jurors to such an environment in what may be a multi-week trial
would undoubtedly distract jurors to a point that impartiality could not be
obtained.
23. Additionally, the fact that the prosecutor requested that the probable
cause afidavit be sealed. and that the original sitting judge sua sponte
recused himself from the case, is anecdotal evidence that both the
prosecutor and prior judge also recognize the magnitude of interest and
publicity in this case and the practical problems associated with the
interest and publicity in Carroll County.
24. Additionally, Richard Allen was a community member who, for many
years, worked at CVS in Delphi. As CVS is the type of business that is
commonly visited by the general public, Richard Allen would have come in
close contact with many of the Delphi and Carroll County citizens,
creating another real concern of a high probability of bias among potential
jurors in Carroll County.
25. That Richard Allen's defense team believes the best means to avoid a
tainted jury pool and to receive a fair venire for both sides would be to
venue the matter to a county at least 150 miles fiom Carroll County and
to conduct the jury trial in the chosen county.
I swear under penalties ofpezjuzy that the statements contai'ned in this pleading
are true and accurate to the best ofmy knowledge.
WWar len
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Attorne for ichard Allen
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
drew J. Baldwin
Filed: 11/14/2022 1:58 PM
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County, Indiana
CO-COUNSEL:
Andrew J. Baldwin Atty. No. 17851-41 andrew@criminaldefenseteam.com
Respectfully submitted,
BALDWIN PERRY & KAMISH, P.C.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
This is to certify that a copy of the foregoing pleading has been provided to all
counsel of record via IEFS this same day of filing.
ORDER
Comes now Defendant, by counsel, having filed Moton to Convert Let Bail
Hearing into Suppression Hearing, and the Court being duly advised in the
Bail Hearing scheduled for June 15, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. be converted into a
Suppression Hearing.
Date: ________________
Frances C. Gull, Special Judge
Carroll Circuit Court
Distribution:
Carroll County Prosecutor’s Office
BALDWIN PERRY & WILEY, P.C.
Filed: 5/19/2023 4:43 PM
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County, Indiana
Comes now the Accused, by counsel, and moves this Court to convert the
hearing, that is currently scheduled for June 15, 2023, from a Let Bail Hearing
into a Suppression Hearing. In support of this motion, the Accused states the
following:
1. That currently, this matter is set for a Let Bail Hearing on June 15,
2023.
2. For a variety or reasons, counsel for the Accused requests that the Let
4. That counsel for the Accused believes that a hearing on said motion
should last no more than four (4) hours in terms of testimony and
currently scheduled for June 15, 2023 from a Let Bail Hearing to a Suppression
Hearing.
Respectfully submitted,
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
This is to certify a copy of the foregoing pleading has been provided to all
counsel of record for the opposing party, via IEFS this same day of filing.
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Filed: 11/23/2022 9:49 AM
EXHIBIT Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County, Indiana
1
STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
) SS:
COUNTY OF MARION ) CAUSE NO. 08C01-2210-MR-000001
STATE OF INDIANA )
)
Plaintiff, )
)
v. )
)
RICHARD M. ALLEN )
)
Defendant. )
The Media Intervenors1 submit this Post-Hearing Brief following the November 22, 2022
public hearing (the “Public Hearing”) on the State’s Verified Request to Prohibit Public Access to
a Court Record (the “Motion”). This Post-Hearing Brief addresses three points in response to the
During the Public Hearing, the State trivialized the media’s interests by referring to
“extraordinary lengths” taken to get a “soundbite.” The Media Intervenors’ interests are not so
trivial—quite the opposite. The media, as the Fourth Estate, serves the public by reporting on
matters of keen public interest (such as the Defendant’s arrest and charges), promoting
transparency, and holding the government accountable. See Cox Broad. Corp. v. Cohn, 420 U.S.
469, 495 (1975) (emphasis added) (“With respect to judicial proceedings in particular, the function
1
The term “Media Intervenors” refers to the following entities collectively: Indiana Broadcasters
Association, Inc.; Hoosier State Press Association, Inc.; The Associated Press; Circle City
Broadcasting I, LLC d/b/a WISH-TV; E.W. Scripps Company d/b/a WRTV; Nexstar Media Inc.
d/b/a WXIN/WTTV; Neuhoff Media Lafayette, LLC; Woof Boom Radio LLC; TEGNA Inc. d/b/a
WTHR; Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC d/b/a The Indianapolis Star; and American
Broadcasting Companies, Inc. d/b/a ABC News.
1
of the press serves to guarantee the fairness of trials and to bring to bear the beneficial effects of
public scrutiny upon the administration of justice.”). When the government denies access to full
information, it is not only the media’s job, but its responsibility, to seek what little information it
can obtain. Full access would improve the depth of reporting, avoid misinformation, and promote
accountability.
In sum, the Media Intervenors’ newsgathering efforts should not be cast as a nuisance, or
worse, actively discouraged. Doing so would undermine the Media Intervenors’ federal and state
II. Concerns Regarding Safety and Further Investigations Do Not Warrant Exclusion.
The State during the Public Hearing acknowledged the public’s “right to know” but
suggested that the “cost” was too high to allow it. In so doing, the State downplayed the significant
In any event, the State’s arguments regarding the “costs” of disclosure do not rebut the
First, as to the State’s concern for the ongoing investigation: Though the State indicated
that actors other than the Defendant may have be involved in the alleged crimes, the State
apparently has conducted sufficient investigation as to the Defendant himself to charge him with
double felony murder. The State may continue investigating other actors while disclosing why the
Defendant was charged. The supporting information should not be kept under the rug for months
or years on-end.
Second, to the extent there is a concern for witness harassment or courtroom decorum, the
course of the Public Hearing demonstrated that the Court and law enforcement were well-equipped
2
to implement appropriate security measures, and the public was able to abide by the Court’s rules
for decorum. As for witnesses outside the courtroom setting, the State has already provided the
Court a copy of the Probable Cause Affidavit with their names redacted. At minimum, the Court
can (and should) release the redacted copy without compromising witness privacy.
Finally, the State’s concern for witness privacy suggests that the State may ask for future
hearings—or even the trial itself—to be blocked from public access. If the public is to accept the
ultimate result of any trial, this is not a realistic solution. See Richmond, 448 U.S. at 572 (“People
in an open society do not demand infallibility from their institutions, but it is difficult for them to
accept what they are prohibited from observing”). A public trial and public proceedings are
essential to ensure justice for the victims, fairness to the accused, and overall legitimacy of the
process. No matter the ultimate result, the public needs to be apprised of the process along the
way. If the Defendant is acquitted or enters into a plea agreement, the public needs to know why
to ensure the government is doing its job. If the Defendant is found guilty, the public needs to
know why to ensure that the government is delivering justice. There are too many instances in our
nation’s short history of criminal sanctions being handed down without appropriate process and
Respectfully submitted,
3
Telephone: (317) 635-8900
Facsimile: (317) 236-9907
dan.byron@dentons.com
margaret.christensen@dentons.com
jessica.meek@dentons.com
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on November 23, 2022, the foregoing was filed with the Clerk
of the Carroll County Circuit Court and served to all counsel of record via IEFS.
4
Filed: 6/19/2023 9:48 PM
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County, Indiana
EXHIBIT A
'
STATE OF INDIANA )
)
vs. )
)
RICHARD M. ALLEN )
NOTICE OF DISCOVERY
Comes now the Defendant, Richard Allen, by Counsel, Bradley A. Rozzi, and
serves upon the Indiana Department of Corrections, c/o Westville Correctional
AR for Defendant
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CERTIFICATE 0F SERVICE
I certify that I have served a copy of this document by first class U.S. Mail,
postage prepaid upon Indiana Department of Corrections, c/o Westville Correctional
Facility, 5501 S 1100 W, Westville, IN 46391 and by the County e-filing system upon
the Carroll County Prosecutor's Office and Andrew J. Baldwin, the 19th day of May,
2023.
EXHIBIT A
I
STATE OF INDIANA )
)
vs. )
)
RICHARD M. ALLEN )
SUBPOENA
agents to enter onto the Westville Correctional Facility for the purpose of inspecting,
measuring, surveying, and photographing the individual cell block(s), and surrounding
facility, wherein Defendant Richard Allen has been continuously incarcerated since
November of 2022. Said event shall occur within thirty (30) days of the issuance of
this Subpoena as referenced below.
B
Bra .Rozzi, A omey f Defendaht
Fourth Stree
ogansport, 46947
747 60
HILLIs, HILLIS,
Rozzx & DEAN. LLC
ATTORNEYS A'I' LAW
200 FOURTH ST.
LOGANSPORT. IN 46947
(574) 722-4500
FAX I574) 722-2859
JOHN R. HILLxs
1.1). 137533.09
BRADLEY A. Rozzx
1.)). 923365.09
BRAJ)EN J. DEAN
1.1). 331941-34
EXHIBIT A
STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
)ss:
COUNTY OF CARROLL ) CAUSE NO. 08C01-2210-MR000001
STATE OF INDIANA )
vs. )
)
RICHARD M. ALLEN
Attorney, Bradley A. Rozzi, Attorney, Andrew J. Baldwin, and their agent are
available to inspect the premises, upon reasonable notice, Monday through
Friday from 8:00 am. to 5:00 p.111. or on any other time convenient for the
Department of Corrections and Movants.
EXHIBIT A
HILLIS, HILLIS, ROZZI
By
ra A. Rozz' ttorn/ey for Defendant
0 F urth et
Logansport, IN 46947
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
of this document by first class US. Mail,
I certify that I have served a copy
postage prepaid upon Indiana Department of Corrections, c/o Westville Correctional
Facility, 5501 S 1100 W, Westville, IN 46391 and the Carroll County Prosecutor's
Office, theMay of May, 2023.
Bra R0221 # 9
HILLI HIL OZ & DEAN
HILLIS. HILLIS.
R0221 & DEAN. LLC
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
200 FOURTH ST.
LOGANSPORT. IN 46947
(574) 129,4560
FAX (574) 7292659
JOHN R. HILLIS
LD. 07533-09
BRADLEY A. R0221
1.1). #2336509
BRADEN J. DEAN
LD. #3194144
EXHIBIT A
STATE OF INDIANA CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
COUNTY OF CARROLL, SS: CAUSE NUMBER 08C01-2210-MR- I
ocr 282022
COUNT 1=
MURDER
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CLERK ARROLL cmcun coum
a Felony I.C. 35-42-1-1(2)
Nicholas C. McLeland, being first duly sworn u on his oath, says that on or about February 13, 2017, in
the Countyof Carroll, the State of Indiana, Richar M. Allen, did kill another human being, to wit: Victim 1;
while committing or attempting to commit kidnapping of Victim l.
All of which is contrary to the form of the statute in such cases made and provided, to-wit: I.C.
35-42-1-l(2), and against the peace and dignity of the State of Indiana.
I afiirm, under the penalty of perjury as specified in I.C. 35-44.1-2-1, that the foregoing representations
aIC true.
Nicholas C. McLeland
Witnesses:
Kathy Allen Betsy Blair
Sarah Carbau h Kelsi German
Stephen Buck ey Matthew Clemans
Jeremy Clinton Dan C. Dulin
Josh Edwards Jay Harper
Brian Harshman Jerry Holeman
William Kauffers Tony Liggett
Wesley McWhirter Stephen Mullin
Melissa Oberg Terry Wilson
A.J. Smith David Vido Bench Warrant to issue; bond is set at $
A.S. R.V.
B.W.
OCT 28
if.
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D
:
COUNT 2:
MURDER
Sbmamm
CLERK CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
a Felony I.C. 35-42-1-1(2)
Nicholas C. McLeland, being first duly sworn u on his oath, says that on or about February 13, 2017, in
the Countyof Carroll, the State of Indiana, Richar M. Allen, did kill another human being, to wit: Victim 2;
while committing or attempting to commit kidnapping of Victim 2.
All of which is contrary to the form of the statute in such cases made and provided, to-wit: I.C.
35-42-1-1(2), and against the peace and dignity of the State of Indiana.
I aflirm, under the penalty of perjury as specified in I.C. 35-44.1-2-] , that the foregoing representations
are true.
Witnesses:
Kathy Allen Betsy Blair
Sarah Carbau h Kelsr German
Stephen Buck ey Matthew Clemans
Jeremy Clinton Dan C. Dulin
Josh Edwards Jay Harper
Brian Harshman Jerry Holeman
\Vllliam Kaufi‘ers Tony Liggett
Wesley McWhirter Stephen Mullin
Melissa Oberg Terry Wilson
A.J. Smith David Vido
A.S. R.V. Bench Warrant to issue; bond is set at $
B.W.
'
vs
RICHARD M. ALLEN
DOB: 9/9/1972
SSN: m-Ior«3934
COUNT 1:
MURDER
aFelony LC. 35-42-1-1(2) .
All of which is contrary to the form of the statute in such cases made and provided, to-wit: LC.
3542-1-10), and against the peace and dignity of the State.oflndiana.
under the penalty of perjury as specified in LC. 35-44. 1-2-1, that the foregoing representmions
areIatgrm,
.
Witnesses:
RICHARD M. ALLEI'I
DOB: 9/9/1972
SSN: meat-3 934
COUNT 2:
MURDER
a Felony I.C. 35-42-1-1(2)
Nicholas C. McLeland, being first duly his 0 so 's that on or about February 13, 2017, in
the County of Canon, the State ofIndians, Ric M.
moi-33011 Allen, 'd another human being, to wit: Victim 2;
while committing or attempfing to commit kidnapping of Victim 2.
All of which is contrary to the form of the statute in such cases made and provided, to-wit: LC.
3542-1-10), and against the peace and dignity of the State ofIndiana.
I affirm, under the penalty-of peijm'y as specified in LC. 3544.1-2-1, that the foregoing representations
are true.
Nicholas c. Mchland
Witnesses:
STATE OF INDIANA )
)
Plaintiffs, )
)
v. )
)
RICHARD M. ALLEN )
)
Defendants. )
1. The undersigned attorney and all attorneys listed on this form now appear in this
case for the limited purpose challenging the provisional sealing of the probable cause
affidavit and charging information in the above-captioned cause pending the
November 22, 2022 public hearing on the matter. This limited appearance is on
behalf of the following party member(s):
2. Applicable attorney information for service as required by Trial Rule 5(B)(2) and for case
information as required by Trial Rules 3.1 and 77(B) is as follows:
22532345.v1
Fax: 317-236-9907
dan.byron@dentons.com
margaret.christensen@dentons.com
jessica.meek@dentons.com
3. There are other party members: Yes No X (If yes, list on continuation page.)
4. If first initiating party filing this case, the Clerk is requested to assign this case the
following Case Type under Administrative Rule 8(b)(3):
6. This case involves support issues. Yes No X (If yes, supply social security numbers
for all family members on continuation page.)
7. There are related cases: Yes No X (If yes, list on continuation page.)
Respectfully submitted,
2
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on November 21, 2022, the foregoing was filed with the Clerk of the
Carroll County Circuit Court and served via IEFS.
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Filed: 6/8/2023 4:47 PM
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County, Indiana
STATE OF INDIANA )
)
V. ) CAUSE NO. 08CO1-2210-MR1
)
RICHARD ALLEN )
2. Applicable attorney information for service as required by Trial Rule 5(B)(2) and for case
information as required by Trial Rules 3.1 and 77(B) is as follows:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing has been served on the State of Indiana, by
eSerVice, on the date of filing.
/s/KeVin Greenlee
Kevin Greenlee 22983-03
Filed: 11/23/2022 9:49 AM
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County, Indiana
STATE OF INDIANA )
)
Plaintiff, )
)
v. )
)
RICHARD M. ALLEN )
)
Defendant. )
The Media Intervenors,1 by counsel, respectfully submit this Motion for Leave to Intervene
in the above-captioned cause. In support, the Media Intervenors state the following:
1. On November 2, 2022, the Court entered its Order Acknowledging Public Hearing
(“Public Hearing Order”) on the State’s Verified Request to Prohibit Public Access to the Probable
2. That Public Hearing Order stated that the hearing would take place on November
22, 2022 (the “Public Hearing”) and would “be conducted pursuant to Ind. Code § 5-14-3-5.5 and
1
The “Media Intervenors” refer to the following entities collectively: Indiana Broadcasters
Association, Inc.; Hoosier State Press Association, Inc.; The Associated Press; Circle City
Broadcasting I, LLC d/b/a WISH-TV; E.W. Scripps Company d/b/a WRTV; Nexstar Media Inc.
d/b/a WXIN/WTTV; Neuhoff Media Lafayette, LLC; Woof Boom Radio LLC; TEGNA Inc. d/b/a
WTHR; Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC d/b/a The Indianapolis Star; and American
Broadcasting Companies, Inc. d/b/a ABC News.
2
Rule 6 applies in “extraordinary circumstances” where a court record “that otherwise would be
publicly accessible” is requested to be excluded from public access. See Rule 6(A). Ind. Code § 5-
14-3-5.5 applies when the court receives a request to seal a public record that is “not declared
confidential under [Ind. Code § 5-14-3-4(a)]” (i.e. public records that are mandatorily excepted
from disclosure).
1
3. The Public Hearing Order further stated that “[p]arties or members of the general
public will be permitted to testify and submit written briefs, subject to reasonable time constraints
4. Consistent with the Public Hearing Order, the Media Intervenors filed a Prehearing
Brief and their counsel’s Appearances on November 21, 2022, in anticipation of being heard at the
Public Hearing based on (1) the permissive language of the Public Hearing Order and (2) Ind.
Code § 5-14-3-5.5(d), part of the Indiana Access to Public Records Act (“APRA”), which gives
“members of the general public” the right to “testify and submit written briefs” upon a request to
5. At the beginning of the Public Hearing, however, the Court stated that the Public
Hearing would be conducted pursuant to Rule 6 and not pursuant to APRA,3 therefore not
6. Accordingly, the Media Intervenors now formally request leave to intervene in this
action for the limited purpose of challenging the State’s Verified Request to Prohibit Public Access
filed on October 28, 2022 and the provisional exclusion of the Probable Cause Affidavit and
Charging Information. See Richmond Newsp., Inc. v. Virginia, 448 U.S. 555, 573 (1980)
(explaining that the media acts as “surrogates for the public” in seeking public access); see also
Nixon v. Warner Commc’ns, Inc., 435 U.S. 589, 597 (1978) (“It is clear that the courts of this
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Media Intervenors now understand that the Defendant and his counsel have indeed reviewed the
State’s Verified Request to Prohibit Public Access and Probable Cause Affidavit. Access by the
Defendant and his counsel indicates that the State’s Request was simply to exclude the documents
from public access rather than to seal the documents. See Access to Court Records Handbook at p.
53, Q1 (2020), available at: https://www.in.gov/courts/iocs/files/PublicAccessHandbook.pdf
(explaining the difference between records “not accessible for public access” and those “sealed
under statutory authority”).
2
country recognize a general right to inspect and copy public records and documents, including
7. The Media Intervenors also respectfully request that the Court, in recognition of the
media’s unique access interests, consider (1) its Prehearing Brief filed on November 21, 2022;4
and (2) their tendered Post-Hearing Brief (attached to this Motion as Exhibit 1). The tendered Post-
Hearing Brief is succinct and does not repeat the points made in the Pre-Hearing Brief. The purpose
of the Post-Hearing Brief is to respond to certain arguments made by the State during the Public
Hearing.
(i) Grant them leave to intervene in the above-captioned cause for the limited
purpose of challenging the State’s Verified Request to Prohibit Public
Access filed on October 28, 2022 and the provisional exclusion of the
Probable Cause Affidavit and Charging Information;
(ii) Consider the Media Intervenors’ Prehearing Brief filed on November 21,
2022 and tendered Post-Hearing Brief (attached to this Motion) in ruling on
the State’s Verified Request to Prohibit Public Access filed on October 28,
2022; and
4
On November 22, 2022 following the Public Hearing, the Court entered its Order or Judgment
of the Court which “note[d] filing of a Limited Appearance by Attorneys” and the Pre-Hearing
Brief, further stating that the Court has taken this matter under advisement.
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Respectfully submitted,
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on November 23, 2022, the foregoing was filed with the Clerk
of the Carroll County Circuit Court and served to all counsel of record via IEFS.
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Filed: 2/10/2023 4:25 PM
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County, Indiana
STATE OF INDIANA )
)
Plaintiff, )
)
v. )
)
RICHARD M. ALLEN, )
)
Defendant. )
The Media Intervenors,1 by counsel, respectfully submit this Renewed Motion to Intervene
and Motion to Grant Public Access to the State’s Verified Request to Prohibit Public Access. In
1. On October 28, 2022, the State filed its Verified Request asking the Court to
prohibit public access to the Affidavit of Probable Cause and Criminal Information pertaining to
the Defendant’s arrest and criminal charges (the “Request”). The Request was filed as a
2. On November 2, 2022, the Court entered its Order Acknowledging Public Hearing
(“Public Hearing Order”) on the Request. The Public Hearing Order stated that the hearing would
1
The “Media Intervenors” refer to the following entities collectively: Indiana Broadcasters
Association, Inc.; Hoosier State Press Association, Inc.; The Associated Press; Circle City
Broadcasting I, LLC d/b/a WISH-TV; E.W. Scripps Company d/b/a WRTV; Nexstar Media Inc.
d/b/a WXIN/WTTV; Neuhoff Media Lafayette, LLC; Woof Boom Radio LLC; TEGNA Inc. d/b/a
WTHR; Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC d/b/a The Indianapolis Star; and American
Broadcasting Companies, Inc. d/b/a ABC News.
1
“be conducted pursuant to Ind. Code § 5-14-3-5.5 and Indiana Rules of Court, Rules on Access to
Court Records, Rule 6” and that “[p]arties or members of the general public will be permitted to
testify and submit written briefs, subject to reasonable time constraints imposed by the Court.”
3. The hearing on the Request occurred on November 22, 2022. At the hearing, the
Court stated that Access to Court Records Rule 6 rather than Ind. Code § 5-14-3-5.5(d), part of the
Indiana Access to Public Records Act (“APRA”), governed. The Media Intervenors therefore were
not permitted to present argument at the hearing. Accordingly, following the hearing, the Media
Intervenors filed their Motion for Leave to Intervene with a Post-Hearing Brief attached.
4. On November 28, 2022, the Court issued its Order denying the Request, in part,
5. The Media Intervenors now renew that Motion for Leave to Intervene with respect
to the public release of the Request. See Richmond Newsp., Inc. v. Virginia, 448 U.S. 555, 573
(1980) (explaining that the media acts as “surrogates for the public” in seeking public access).
6. In the November 28, 2022 Order, the Court found that “the State has failed to prove
by clear and convincing evidence that the Affidavit of Probable Cause and the Charging
Information should be excluded from public access” and that “the public interest is not served by
prohibiting access[.]” The Court, however, found that “the protection and safety of witnesses can
be ensured by redacting their names from the Affidavit, and that the defendant’s personal
7. The Court therefore ordered public release of a redacted Affidavit for Probable
Cause and Charging Information, submitted by the State at the hearing, with witness names and
2
8. Shortly after, the redacted Affidavit for Probable Cause and Charging Information
were released publicly. The Request itself, however, still has not been released publicly and
9. Access to Court Records Rule 6(A) permits the filing of “verified written request[s]
to prohibit Public Access to a Court Record,” as the State did here in filing its Request.
10. Rule 6(A) contemplates that requests to prohibit public access should not remain
excluded from public view forever. Such requests are only to be excluded temporarily until the
Court rules on the request: “When this request is made, the request and the Court Record will be
rendered confidential for a reasonable period of time until the Court rules on the request.” Rule
11. Because the Court has already ruled on the Request and denied the Request in-part
(with the exception of witness names and Defendant’s personal information), the Request itself
now should be released. There is no longer any legal basis or reason to exclude the Request—a
quintessential court record—from the public eye.2 See, e.g., Nixon v. Warner Commc’ns, Inc., 435
U.S. 589, 597 (1978) (“It is clear that the courts of this country recognize a general right to inspect
and copy public records and documents, including judicial records and documents”).
WHEREFORE, the Media Intervenors respectfully request that the Court grant them
permission to intervene in this matter for the purpose of seeking release of the State’s Verified
Request to Prohibit Public Access to the public and order the clerk to release the Request to the
public.
2
The Media Intervenors acknowledge that the Request may contain witness names and the
Defendant’s personal information. If that is the case, consistent with the Court’s November 28,
2022 Order, the Media Intervenors would not object to a public version of the Request that has
witness names and personal information redacted only.
3
Respectfully submitted,
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on February 10, 2023, the foregoing was filed with the Clerk of
the Carroll County Circuit Court and served to all counsel of record via IEFS.
4
Filed: 11/21/2022 3:59 PM
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County, Indiana
STATE OF INDIANA )
)
Plaintiff, )
)
v. )
)
RICHARD M. ALLEN )
)
Defendant. )
The Media Intervenors1 submit this Pre-Hearing Brief pursuant to the Court’s November
2, 2022 Order Acknowledging Public Hearing and urge this Court to grant public access to the
Probable Cause Affidavit and Charging Information because the public interest is best served by
public access to a prosecutor’s basis for filing criminal charges. It is impossible to know what basis
the State has alleged to support its Verified Request to Prohibit Public Access to a Court Record
(the “Motion”) because the Motion itself is excluded from public access pending the November
22, 2022 public hearing in this matter. However, it is unlikely that there is any justification to
warrant sealing the entire factual basis for charging the Defendant—particularly given the
substantial public concern regarding the unsolved and high-profile murder of two minors over five
years ago.
1
The “Media Intervenors” refer to the following entities collectively: Indiana Broadcasters
Association, Inc.; Hoosier State Press Association, Inc.; The Associated Press; Circle City
Broadcasting I, LLC d/b/a WISH-TV; E.W. Scripps Company d/b/a WRTV; Nexstar Media Inc.
d/b/a WXIN/WTTV; Neuhoff Media Lafayette, LLC; Woof Boom Radio LLC; TEGNA Inc.
d/b/a WTHR; Gannett Satellite Information Indiana Newspapers, LLC d/b/a The Indianapolis
Star; and American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. d/b/a ABC News
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This Court should grant public access and lift the provisional exclusion from public access
and sealing of the Probable Cause Affidavit and Charging Information. Doing so would further
the public’s right to access judicial records, which is particularly acute in these circumstances.
I. The Public and the Media Have a Substantial Right to Access Judicial Records
Based in Indiana Policy and the Federal and Indiana Constitutions.
In seeking public access, the media acts as “surrogates for the public.” Richmond Newsp.,
Inc. v. Virginia, 448 U.S. 555, 573 (1980). The United States Supreme Court has aptly explained
[I]n a society in which each individual has but limited time and resources with
which to observe at first hand the operations of his government, he relies
necessarily upon the press to bring to him in convenient form the facts of those
operations. Great responsibility is accordingly placed upon the news media to
report fully and accurately the proceedings of government, and official records and
documents open to the public are the basic data of governmental operations. . . .
With respect to judicial proceedings in particular, the function of the press
serves to guarantee the fairness of trials and to bring to bear the beneficial
effects of public scrutiny upon the administration of justice.
Cox Broad. Corp. v. Cohn, 420 U.S. 469, 495 (1975) (emphasis added). Media Intervenors, on the
public’s behalf, seek access to the Probable Cause Affidavit and Charging Information to ensure
Nebraska Press Ass’n v. Stuart, 427 U.S. 539, 560 (1976) (explaining that the press is “the
handmaiden of effective judicial administration, especially in the criminal field” and a “guard
against the miscarriage of justice by subjecting the police, prosecutors, and judicial processes to
Consistent with these principles, the General Assembly expressly recognizes Indiana’s
“public policy . . . that all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs
of government and the official acts of those who represent them as public officials and employees.”
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Ind. Code § 5-14-3-1 (further explaining that the Access to Public Records Act (“APRA”) will be
“liberally construed to implement this policy” and that the burden for nondisclosure falls on the
public agency). Access to Court Records Rule 6 (hereinafter “Rule 6”), promulgated by the Indiana
Supreme Court, likewise “presume[s] . . . openness and requires compelling evidence to overcome
Apart from well-reasoned policy considerations, the public interest in accessing judicial
records has constitutional dimensions. Media Intervenors, as members and representatives of the
public, are presumptively entitled to judicial documents and proceedings under the First and
Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution. See, e.g., Press-Enter. Co. v. Superior
Court, 478 U.S. 1, 11–12 (1986); see also Nixon v. Warner Commc’ns, Inc., 435 U.S. 589, 597
(1978) (“It is clear that the courts of this country recognize a general right to inspect and copy
The Indiana Constitution similarly (and perhaps more so) protects public access and key
newsgathering activities. See Ind. Const. Article 1, Section 9 (“No law shall be passed, restraining
the free interchange of thought and opinion, or restricting the right to speak, write, or print, freely,
on any subject whatsoever[.]”); Mishler v. MAC Systems, Inc., 771 N.E.2d 92, 97 (Ind. Ct. App.
2002) (recognizing that the Indiana Constitution “more jealously protects freedom of speech
guarantees than does the United States Constitution”). In light of Indiana’s Constitutional
protection of the free interchange of ideas, the Supreme Court has assumed that a “material burden”
on newsgathering ability could violate the Indiana Constitution. In re WTHR-TV, 693 N.E.2d 1,
Considering Indiana’s policy favoring public access and the constitutional implications of
restricting access to judicial records, the public’s and media’s interest in accessing judicial records
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is not something to be taken lightly, and certainly should not be dismissed as a nuisance. This
strong public interest must be a primary consideration in resolving the State’s Motion.
II. The Public Interest Is Best Served When Probable Cause Affidavits and Charging
Information Are Made Available for Public Scrutiny.
Against this backdrop of deeply-rooted public access rights, probable cause affidavits and
associated charging information (such as those presently shielded in this case) are essential judicial
records uniquely worthy of disclosure. They contain key facts uncovered in criminal investigations
which are insulated from public involvement and ultimately result in the State’s charging
decisions. The public has a strong interest knowing why the State is charging a particular member
of the community for alleged crimes. See Greenwood v. Wolchik, 544 A.2d 1156, 1157 (Vt. 1988)
(“Public access to affidavits of probable cause is all the more important because the process of
charging by information involves no citizen involvement, such as is present with juries and grand
Public access also serves as an important accountability tool, ensuring the fundamental
requirement of probable cause supports the arrest. See Com. v. Fenstermaker, 530 A.2d 414, 418
(Pa. 1987) (explaining that access to probable cause affidavits “would enhance the performance of
police and prosecutors by encouraging them to establish sufficient cause before an affidavit is
filed, would act as a public check on discretion of issuing authorities thus discouraging erroneous
decisions and decisions based on partiality, and would promote a public perception of fairness in
the arrest warrant process”); see also Nebraska Press Association v. Stuart, 427 U.S. 539, 587
(1976) (stating that “[s]ecrecy of judicial action can only breed ignorance and distrust of courts
and suspicion concerning the competence and impartiality of judges” and “free and robust
reporting, criticism, and debate can . . . subject[ ] [the criminal justice system] to the cleansing
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efforts of exposure and public accountability”) (Brennan, J., concurring). Accountability, in turn,
The history leading to the Defendant’s arrest, coupled with the nature of the underlying
alleged crimes (the murder of two children), underscores the need for transparency. See Matter of
T.B., 895 N.E.2d 321, 342 (Ind. Ct. App. 2008) (“[T]he death of any child is a matter of the keenest
public interest[.]”) (internal quotations omitted). These crimes have gone unresolved for years and,
apparently only recently, the investigation has gained traction. Yet the public has no idea how or
why the Defendant was arrested for the alleged crimes, no less how the investigative process led
to the Defendant’s arrest, or even how the State alleges the Defendant was involved in the murders.
These are critical issues squarely affecting the public interest. To the extent there is a concern that
the Defendant’s arrest was an unwarranted effort to satisfy public demand, making the charging
records available to the public will promote continued accountability and public trust in the
process. The public has a right to answers. See Richmond, 448 U.S. at 572 (“People in an open
society do not demand infallibility from their institutions, but it is difficult for them to accept what
III. The State Cannot Meet Its Burden to Seal the Records or Exclude them from Public
Access.
Rule 6 imposes a heavy burden on the State to exclude the Probable Cause Affidavit and
Charging Information from public access. In these “extraordinary circumstances,”2 the State must
2
Rule 6 applies in “extraordinary circumstances” where a court record “that otherwise would be
publicly accessible” is requested to be excluded from public access. See Rule 6(A). The Court’s
Order Acknowledging Public Hearing dated November 2, 2022 explained that the public hearing
will be conducted pursuant to Rule 6 and Indiana Code § 5-14-3-5.5, the latter of which applies
when the court receives a request to seal a public record that is “not declared confidential under
[Ind. Code § 5-14-3-4(a)]” (i.e. public records that are mandatorily excepted from disclosure).
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(1) The public interest will be substantially served by prohibiting access;
(2) Access or dissemination of the Court Record will create a significant risk of
substantial harm to the requestor, other persons or the general public; or
Rule 6(A), (D). To the extent the State seeks to go beyond exclusion from public access and seal3
the records under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act, the State must demonstrate all five
(4) there is a substantial probability that sealing the record will be effective in
protecting the public interest against the perceived danger; and
(5) it is reasonably necessary for the record to remain sealed for a period of
time.
Ind. Code § 5-14-3-5.5 (emphasis added); see also Ind. Code § 5-14-3-1 (burden for nondisclosure
Accordingly, Media Intervenors glean that the State is not claiming that the Probable Cause
Affidavit and the Charging Information must be sealed pursuant to a mandatory statutory
exception.
3
The Indiana Public Access to Court Records Handbook explains the difference between records
“not accessible for public access” and those “sealed under statutory authority” (such as under Ind.
Code § 5-14-3-5.5): “Records sealed under statute are more secure because no one is entitled to
view the records without court authorization. Records ‘not accessible for public access’ are only
secure from public access but may be viewed by court or Clerk staff and the parties to the case and
their lawyers.” Access to Court Records Handbook at p. 53, Q1 (2020), available at:
https://www.in.gov/courts/iocs/files/PublicAccessHandbook.pdf.
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Though Media Intervenors do not have the benefit of reviewing the basis for the State’s
Motion to Seal, the Media Intervenors highly doubt that the State could meet its burden under
either Rule 6 or Indiana Code § 5-14-3-5.5 for two reasons. First, for the reasons stated above, the
presumed public interest in disclosure is paramount. The State must present clear and compelling
evidence favoring nondisclosure to rebut the presumption of access. Second, the Motion to Seal
apparently requests broad relief; the Probable Cause Affidavit and Charging Information are
currently excluded from public access and sealed in their entirety without even a redacted, public
version available on the Court’s docket. Yet both Rule 6 and Indiana Code § 5-14-3-5.5
contemplate that any exclusion or sealing order must employ the least restrictive means, and only
when absolutely necessary. See Rule 6(D) (order prohibiting public access must include, among
others, “[u]ses the least restrictive means and duration when prohibiting access”); Ind. Code § 5-
14-3-5.5(d)(3) (the State must show, among others, that “any prejudicial effect created by
dissemination of the information cannot be avoided by any reasonable method other than sealing
the record”). Even if the Court concludes that clear and compelling evidence requires certain
portions of the Probable Cause Affidavit and Charging Information to be sealed, a public, redacted
Should the Court conclude that the State has not rebutted the presumption of public access,
the Media Intervenors respectfully request that the Court unseal the Probable Cause Affidavit and
Charging Information and make them available for public access as soon as possible. A loss of
First Amendment rights, “for even minimal periods of time, unquestionably constitutes irreparable
injury.” See Elrod v. Burns, 427 U.S. 347, 373 (1976); see also Neb. Press Ass’n v. Stuart, 423
U.S. 1327, 1329 (1975) (“[E]ach passing day may constitute a separate and cognizable
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infringement of the First Amendment.”). Accordingly, the Media Intervenors request expeditious
Respectfully submitted,
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on November 21, 2022, the foregoing was filed with the Clerk
of the Carroll County Circuit Court and served to all counsel of record via IEFS.
8
State of lndiana )
) SS: In the Carroll Circuit Court l N 0V 0 3 2022
County of Carroll )
3. The defendant has been charged in a high profile cause, creating potential safety
and security concerns because of extensive coverage from an array of various
media platforms, both mainstream and social, throughout this state. the United
States, and the world.
4. ln that the defendant has been charged in said high profile cause. it is felt by the
undersigned. potential safety and security concerns exist involving not only the
defendant but also both jail facilities in Carroll and White Counties within the
State of Indiana.
8. l certify to the best of my knowledge that the information set forth herein is true
and correct.
)))))
E
VS.
Now comes Nicholas C. McLeland, Carroll County Prosecuting Attorney, being first duly
sworn upon his oath, and requests the Court to prohibit the parties, counsel, law enforcement
oficials, eom't personnel, coroner and family members fiom disseminafing information or
releasing any exua-judicial statements by means of public commmicafion. In support of said
request, the State shows the following:
1. That the State filed 2 counts of Murder against the Defendant on October 28th, 2022 in
Canoll County Circuit Court.
2. That the case has received extensive treatment in the local, national and international
news media.
3. That the media accounts concerning this cause have contained an Imdue number of
statements relating not only to the progress of the investigation, but conclusions of the
invesfigation, some of which have been untrue.
4. That it is reasonable to believe that the media will continue to cover this cause of action
extensively and that the publicity will prejudice a fair tial.
5. That the addifional statements and media coverage in the news is likely to produce
prejudice in the commlmity making it impossible to have a fair and impartial jury to
ensure that all parties have a fair trial.
6. That an Order in place would ensure that the parties abide by Indiana Rules of
Professional Conduct, Rule 3.6.
That now comes the State of Indiana, by Nicholas C. McLeland, Carroll County
Prosecuting Attorney, and requests the Court to prohibit the parties, counsel, law enforcement
oficials, court personnel, coroner and family members fiom disseminafing information or
releasing any exu'a-judicial statements by means of public communicau'on, unfil further Order of
the Court and for all other just and proper relief in the premises.
W/M
Nféhoms'c: Mcfe1and, Atty. #283ocos
Carroll County Prosecuting Attorney
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The lmdersigned certifies flint a copy of the foregoing instrument was served upon the Defendant's
attorney of record, through personally delivery, ordinary mail with proper pomge afixed or by service
through the efiling system and filed with Carroll Cormty Circuit Court, this _22"' day of November,
_
2022.
lcholas C Mc land L
Attorney #283 00-08
Prosecuting Attorney
STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
) SS:
COUNTY 0F CARROLL )
VS. )
) APR 2 0 2023
RICHARD M. ALLEN ) .
7/
?L£ea;144\)
MOTION FOR LEAVE 0F COURT TO SUBPOENA
Comes now the State of Indiana, by Nicholas C. McLeland, Prosecuting Attorney for the
74"" Judicial Circuit, and moves this Court for an Order for Westville Correctional Facility, Atm:
Elise Gallagher, 5501 S. 1100 W., Westville, IN 46391, to produce to the Carroll County
Prosecutor's Ofice, Atm: Nicholas C. McLeland, 101 West Main Street, Delphi, IN 46923, any
and all mental health records for Richard Allen, DOB: 09/09/1972, SSN: 303-82-3934,
associated with his stay as an inmate at that facility, fiom November 3rd, 2022 until present.
While working the Delphi investigation, Carroll County Sherifl's Department Detective
Tony Liggett developed information that Richard Allen was involved in the murders of Victim 1
That on February 14", 201 7 Victim 1 and Victim 2 were found deceased in the woods
approximately 0.2 miles northeast of the Morton High Bridge in Carroll Conny. Iheir bodies
were located on the north side of the Deer Creek.
At the tinle, the Manon High Bridge Trail was an approximately 1 mile gravel trail
terminating at the Morton High Bridge. The Monon High Bridge is an abandoned railroad
trestle approximately 0.25 miles long spanning the Deer Creek and Deer Creek valley on the
southeast end of the trail Approximately 0. 7 miles northwest on the trailfrom the
north western edge of the Manon High Bridge is the Freedom Bridge, which is a pedestrian
bridge spanning State Road 25. Approximately 350 feet west of Freedom Bridge was a former
railroad overpass over Old State Road 25 (also known as County Road 300 North). The trail
terminates just west of the former railroad overpass. The majority) of the trail is in a wooded
area with a steep embankment on the south side of the trail. The entirety of the trail and the
location of the girls bodies were and are located in Carroll Conny, Indiana.
Through interviews, reviews of electronic records, and review of video at the Hoosier
Harvestore, investigators believe Victim 1 and Victim 2 were dropped off across from the
Meats Farm at 1:49 p.m. on February 13", 2017 by Kelsi German. The Mears farm is located
on the north side of County Road 300 North near an entrance to the trails. A video from
Victim 2's phone shows that at 2:13 p.m. Victim 1 and Victim 2 encountered a male subject on
the southeast portion of the Manon High Bridge. The male ordered the girls "Guys, Down the
hill". No witnesses saw them after this time. No outgoing communications were found on
Victim 2's phone after this time. Their bodies were discovered on February 14'", 2017.
The video recoveredfrom Victim 2's phone shows Victim 1 walking southeast on the
Manon High Bridge while a male subject wearing a dark jacket andjeans walks behind her.
As the male subject approaches Victim 1 and Victim 2, one of the victims mentions, "gun".
Near the end of the video a male is seen and heard telling the girls, "Guys, Down the hill. "
The girls then begin to proceed down the hill and the video ends. A still photograph taken
from the video and the "Guys, Down the hill" audio was subsequently released to the public to
assist investigators in identifying the male.
Victim 1 and Victim 2 's deaths were ruled as homicides. Clothes werefound in the
Deer Creek belonging to Victim 1 and Victim 2, south of where their bodies were located.
There was also a .40 caliber unspent round less than two feet away from Victim 2's body,
between Victim 1 and Victim 2's bodies. The round was unspent and had atraction marks on
it.
Interviews were conducted with 3 juveniles, R. V., B. W. and A.S.. They advised they
were on the Manon High Bridge Trail on February 13'", 2017. They advised they were
walking on the trail toward Freedom Bridge to go home when they encountered a male
walkingfrom Freedom Bridge toward the Monon High Bridge. A.S. described the male as
"kind of creepy" and advised he was wearing "like blue jeans a like really light blue jacket
and he his hair was gray maybe a little brown and he did not really show his face. " She
advised the jacket was a duck canvas type jacket. R. V. advised she said "Hi" to the male but
he just glared at them. She recalled him being in all black and had something covering his
mouth. She described him as "not very ta " with a bigger build. She said he was not bigger
than 5 '10". R. V. advised he was wearing a black hoodie, black jeans, and black boon. She
stated he had his hands in his pockets.
B. W. showed investigators photographs she took on her phone while she was on the
trail that day. The photographs included a photo of the Manon High Bridge taken at 12:43
p.m., and another one taken at 1:26 p.m. of the bench East of the Freedom Bridge. B. W.
advised after she took the photo of the bench they started walking back toward Freedom
Bridge. She advised that was when they encountered the man who matched the descr7ption of
the photograph taken from Victim 2's video. B. W. described the man she encountered on the
trail as wearing a blue or black windbreaker jacket. She advised the jacket had a collar and
he had his hood up from the clothing underneath his jacket. She advised he was wearing
baggy jeans and was taller than her. She advised her head came up to approximately his
shoulder. She advised R. V. said "Hi" to the man and that he said nothing back. She stated he
was walking with a purpose like he knew where he was going. She stated he had his hands in
his pockem and kept his head down. She advised she did not get a good look at his face but
believed him to be a white male. The girls advised after encountering the male they continued
their walk across Freedom Bridge and the old railroad bridge over Old State Road 25.
Investigators spoke with Beny Blair who advised she was on the trails on February
13", 201 7. Video from the Hoosier Harvestore captured Betsy 's vehicle traveling eastbound at
1:46 p.m. toward the entrance across from the Mears farm Beny advised she saw 4 juvenile
females walking on the bridge over 01d State Road 25 as she was driving underneath on her
way to park. Benjy advised there were no other cars parked across from the Mears farm when
she parked. She advised she walked to the Monon High Bridge and observed a male matching
the one from Victim 2's video. She described the male she saw as a white male, wearing blue
jeans and a blue jean jacket. She advised he was standing on thefirst platform of the Monon
High Bridge, approximately 5 0 feetfrom her. She advised she turned around at the bridge
and continued her walk. She advised approximately halfway between the bridge and the
parking area across from Mears farm, she passed two girls walking toward Monon High
Bridge. She advised she believed the girls were Victim 1 and Victim 2. Video from the
Hoosier Harvestore shows at 1:49 p.m. a white car matching Kelsi German 's vehicle traveling
away from the entrance across from the Mears farm. Betsy advised she finished her walk and
saw no other adults other than the male on the bridge. Her vehicle is seen on Hoosier
Harvestore video at 2:14 p.m. leaving westboundfrom the trails. Bemy advised when she
was leaving she noted a vehicle was parked in an odd manner at the old Child Protective
Services building. She said it was not oddfor vehicles to be parked there but she noticed it
was odd because of the manner it was parked, backed in near the building. Investigators
received a tip from Terry Wilson in which he stated he was on his way to Delphi on State Road
25 around 2:10 p.m. on February 13'", 201 7. He observed a purple PT Cruiser or a small
SUV We vehicle parked on the south side of the old CPS building. He stated it appeared as
though it was backed in as to conceal the license plate of the vehicle. Benjy and Terry both
drew diagrams of where they saw the vehicle parked and their diagrams generally matched as
to the area the vehicle was parked and the manner in which it was parked. Wesley McWhirter
advised he remembered seeing a smaller dark colored car parked at the old CPS building. He
described it as possibly being a "smart" car. McWhirter's vehicle is seen leaving at 2:28 p.m.
on the Hoosier Harvestore video.
Investigators spoke with Sarah Carbaugh, who stated that she was traveling East on
300 North on February 13'", 2022 and observed a male subject walking west, on the North side
of 300 North, away from the Monon High Bridge. Sarah advised that the male subject was
wearing a blue coloredjacket and blue jeans and was muddy and bloody. Shefurther stated,
that it appeared he had gotten into afight. Investigators were able to determine from
watching the video from the Hoosier Harvestore that Sarah Carbaugh was traveling on CR
300 North at approximately 3:5 7 p.m.
Through interviews, electronic data, photographs, and video from the Hoosier Harvestore
investigators determined that there were other people on the trail that day after 2:13 p.m.
Those people were interviewed and none of those individuals encountered the male subject
referenced above, witnessed by the juvenile girls, Bemy Blair and Sarah Carbaugh. Further
none of those individuals witnessed Victim 1 and Victim 2.
Investigators reviewing prior tips encountered a tbp narrative from an omcer who
interviewed Richard M Allen in 201 7. That narrative stated:
Mr. Allen was on the trail between 1330-1530. He parked at the old Farm
Bureau building and walked to the new Freedom Bridge. While at the Freedom
Bridge he saw three females. He noted one was taller and had brown or black
hair. He did not remember descr'ption nor did he speak with them. He walked
from the Freedom Bridge to the High Bridge. He did not see anybody, although
he stated he was watching a stock ticker on his phone as he walked He stated
there were vehicles parked at the High Bridge trail head, however did not pay
attention to them. He did not take any photos or video.
His cellphone did not list an IIlIEI but did have thefollowing:
MED-256 691 463 100 153 495
MEIDHEX-990024 7025797
Potentialfollow up information: Who were the three girls walking in the area
of Freedom Bridge?
Investigators believe Mr. Allen was referring to the former Child Protective Services
building as there was not a Farm Bureau building in the area nor had there been.
Investigators believe thefemales he saw included R. V., B. W. and A.S. due to the time they
were leaving the trail, the time he reported getting to the trail, and the descriptions the three
females gave.
Investigators discovered RichardAllen owned two vehicles in 201 7 a 2016 black Ford
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Focus and a 2006 gray Ford 500. Investigators observed a vehicle that resembled Allen 's
2016 Ford Focus on the Hoosier Harvestore video at 1 :2 7 p.m traveling westbound on CR 300
North in front of the Hoosier Harvestore, which coincided with his statement that he arrived
around 1:30 p.m. at the trails. Investigators note witnesses described the vehicle parked at the
former Child Protective Services Building as a PT Cruiser, small SUV, or "Smart" car.
Investigators believe those descriptions are similar in nature to a 2016 Ford Focus.
0n October 13", 2022 Richard Allen was interviewed again by investigators. He
advised he was on the trails on February 13", 2017. He stated he saw juvenile girls on the
trails east of Freedom Bridge and that he went onto the Monon High Bridge. Richard Allen
further stated he went out onto the Monon High Bridge to watch the fish. Later in his
statement, he said he walked out to thefirst plafiorm on the bridge. He stated he then walked
back, sat on a bench on the trail and then left. He stated he parked his car on the side of an
old building. He told investigators that he was wearing blue jeans and a blue or black
Carhartt jacket with a hood. He advised he may have been wearing some We of head
covering as well. He further claimed he saw no one else acceptfor the juvenile girls he saw
east of the Freedom Bridge. He told investigators that he owns firearms and they are at his
home.
Richard M Allen 's wife, Kathy Allen, also spoke to investigators. She confirmed that
Richard did have guns and knives at the residence. She also stated that Richard still owns a
blue Carharttjacket.
0n October 13'", 2022, Investigators executed a search warrant ofRichard Allen 's
residence at 196 7 North Whiteman Drive, Delphi, Carroll County, Indiana. Among other
items, officers locatedjackets, boots, knives andfirearms, including a Sig Sauer, Model P226,
.40 caliber pistol with serial number U 625 627.
Between October 14", 2022 and October 19'", 2022 the Indiana State Police Laboratory
performed an analysis on Allen 's Sig Sauer Model P226. The Laboratory peflormed a
physical examination and classification of the firearm, function test, barrel and overall length
measurement, testfiring, ammunition comonent characterization, microscopic conmarison,
and NIBHV. The Laboratory determined the unspent round located within two feet of Victim
2's body had been cycled through Richard M Allen 's Sig Sauer Model P226. Ihe Laboratory
remarked.-
An identification opinion is reached when the evidence ahibin an agreement
of class characteristics and a suflicient agreement of individual marks.
Suflicient agreement is related to the significant duplication of random
striated/impressed marks as evidenced by the correspondence of a pattern or
combination ofpatterns of surface contours. Hie interpretation of identification
is subjective in nature, and based on relevant scientific research and the
reporting examiner's training and experience.
Investigators then ran the firearm andfound that the firearm was purchased by
Richard Allen in 2001. Richard Allen voluntarily came to the Indiana State Police post on
October 26", 2022. He spoke with investigators and stated that he never allowed anyone to
use or borrow the Sig Sauer Model P226 firearnl. When asked about the unspent bullet, he
did not have an mlanation of why the bullet was found between the bodies of Victim 1 and
Victim 2. He again admitted that he was on the trail but denied knowing Victim 1 or Victim 2
and denied any involvement in their murders.
Carroll County Sherifl's Department Detective Tony Liggett has been part of the
investigation since it started in 201 7. He has had an opportunity to review and mmine
evidence gathered in this investigation. Detective Liggett, along with other investigators,
believe the evidence gathered shows that Richard Allen is the male subject seen on the video
from Victim 2's phone who forced the victims down the hill. Further, that the victims were
forced down the hill by Richard Allen and lead to the location where they were murdered
Through the statements and photographs of the juvenile females and the statement of
Beby Blair, R. V., B. W., and A.S. were at the southeast edge of the trail at 12:43 p. m., east of
Freedom Bridge at 1:26 p.m., and walked across the former railroad overpass over Old State
Road 25 after 1:26 p.m. and before 1 :46 p.m. They walked the entirew of the trail and
observed only one person an adult male. Betsy Blair's vehicle is seen on Hoosier Harvestore
video at 1 :46 p.m. and leaving at 2:14 pan. and she stated she only saw one adult male. R. V.,
B. W., A.S., and Beby Blair described the male in similar manners, wearing similar clothing,
leading investigators to believe allfour saw the same male individual.
Investigators believe the male observed by Betsy Blair, R. V., B. W., and A.S. is the same
male depicted in the video from Victim 2's phone due to the descrTptions of the male by the
fourfemales matching the male in the video. Furthermore, Victim 2's video was taken at 2:13
p.m., and Betsy Blair saw only one male while she was on the trailfrom approximately 1:46
p.m. to 2:14 p.m.
Investigators believe Richard Allen was the male seen by Betsy Blair, R. V., B. W., and
A.S. and the male seen in Victim 2's video. Richard Allen told investigators he was on the
trailfrom 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. that day. Video from Hoosier Harvestore shows a vehicle
that matches the descrbption ofRichard Allen 's vehicle passing at 1 :27 p.m. toward the former
CPS building. The clothing he told investigators he was wearing match the clothing of the
male in Victim 2's video and the clothing descriptions provided by Beny Blair, R. V., B. W., and
A.S. A vehicle matching the description of his 2016 Ford Focus is seen at or around 2:10
p.m., 2:14 p.m., and 2:28 p.m. at the former CPS building. Through his own admissions,
Richard Allen walked the trails and eventually hiked to the Manon High Bridge and walked
out onto the Manon High Bridge.
A male subject matching Richard Allen 's descr7ption was not seen on the trail after
2:13 p.m. Investigators identified other individuals on the trails or C.R. 300 North between
2:30 p.m. and 4:11 p.m. None of those individuals saw a male subject matching the
descrbmtion of Richard Allen on the trail. Furthermore, Richard Allen stated that he only saw
three girls on the trail, who investigators believe to be R. V., B. W., and A.S.
Investigators believe RichardAllen was not seen on the trail after 2:13 pan. because he
was in the woods with Victim 1 and Victim 2. An unspent .40 caliber round between the
bodies of Victim 1 and Victim 2, was forensically determined to have been cycled through
Richard Allen 's Sig Sauer Model P226. The Sig Sauer Model P226 was found at Richard
Allen's residence and he admitted to owning it. Investigators were able to determine that he
had owned it since 2001. Richard Allen stated he had not been on that property where the
unspent round was found, that he did not know the property owner, and that he had no
mlanation as to why a round cycled through his firearm would be at that location.
Furthermore, he stated that he never allowed anyone to use or borrow the Sig Sauer Model
P226. Investigators believe that after the victims were murdered, Richard Allen returned to
his vehicle by walking down CR 300 North. Investigators believe he was seen by Sarah
Carbaugh walking back to his vehicle on CR 300 north, with clothes that were muddy and
bloody.
Tony Liggett, along with investigators, believe the statentents made by the witnesses
because the statemenb corroborate the timeline of the death the two victims, as well as
coincide with the admissions made by Richard Allen. Further, the accounm relayed by Betsy
Blair, R. V., B. W., and A.S. are similar in nature and time stanms on photographs taken by
B. W. correspond to the times the juvenile females said they were on the trail and saw male
individual.
Investigators believe Richard M Allen committed this kidnapping which resulted in the
killing of Victim 1 and Victim 2. From their prior conclusions investigators believe Richard
M Allen was the male depicted in Victim 2's video saying, "Guys, Down the hill. " They
believe Richard M Allen was carrying his Sig Sauer Model P226 on that day due to the cycled
round matching thatfirearm was located within feet of Victim 2's body. Theyfurther believe
he was carrying the Sig Sauer Model P226from the audio from Victim 2's video in which
investigators believe they hear the sound of a gun being cycled and one of the victims
"
mentioning a "gun. Investigators believe after that time Victim 1 and Victim 2 were removed
from the bridge by Richard to where their murders occurred
Charges werefiled against Richard M Allen on October 28", 2022 for 2 counm of
Murder. Once Richard M Allen was taken into custody, he was moved to the Westville
Correctional Facility, which is part of the Indiana Department of Corrections, for safe
keeping. He has been in saidfacility since November, 2022. When Richard M Allen entered
the facility, he was placed in the segregation unitfor his protection. In the segregation unit,
his cell is equ3pped with a video recorder which records his activities within the cell. There
are also logs indicating when Richard M Allen leaves the cell andfor what purposes. He is
also being seen by medical providers and mental health specialiss to evaluate his physical
condition and monitor his mental health. Richard M Allen also has the ability to use a tablet
in his cell to send text messages, make phone calls and listen to music.
Upon Richard M Allen 's arrival to the facility, he was placed on "suicide watch"
because of certain statements he made about harming himselfi Throughout his stay, his
mental health improved to the point that he was taken off of "suicide watch". He was also
partic5pating in recreation time and beginning to exercise. The facility repom that he was
doing well and that they had no issues or concerns. His day to day demeanor was that he was
quiet, read a lot of books, did crossword puzzles and mrcised daily.
'
0n April 3", 2023, Richard M Allen made a phone call to his wife Kathy Allen. In
that phone call, Richard M Allen admin several times that he killed Abby and Libby.
Investigators had the phone call transcribed and the transcription confirms that Richard M
Allen admits that he committed the murders ofAbigail Williams and Liberty German. He
admits several times within the phone call that he committed the oflenses as charged. His
wife, Kathy Allen, ends the phone call abruptly.
Soon afler, attorneys for Richard M Allen filed an Emergency Motion to Modifi'
Safekeeping Order. In that motion, the Defense states that Richard M Allen 's mental state
has declined because Westville Correctional Facility is unfit and that he should be moved.
Defense also makes allegations that his mental health has declined to the point where Richard
M Allen has been deprived of his constitutional right to assist in his defense of this case.
Further, Defense alleges that his mental capacity has declined because of his incarceration at
Westville Correctional Facility. Defense has also challenged that his treatment is
unconstitutional. Soon after, investigators were made aware by the Warden of Westville
Correctional Facility that Richard M Allen began to act strangely.
Richard M Allen was wetting down paperwork he had gotten from his attorneys and
eating it, he was refusing to eat and refusing to sleep. He would go days on end refusing to
sleep. He further, broke the tablet that he usedfor text messages and phone calls. He went
from making up to 2 phone calls a day as ofApril 3", 2023 to not making any phone calls at
all. To date, Richard M Allen still has not made a phone call since April 3", 2023.
0n April 14", 2023, Richard M Allen was evaluated by two psychiatrilsm and one
psychologist to discuss his turn in behavior and whether or not there was a needfor
involuntary medication. The panel would also discuss moving Richard M Allen to a diflerent
facility that has a psychiatric unit. From that meeting, it was determined that Richard M
Allen did not need involuntary medication and that he did not need to be moved to another
faciligi. Since that meeting, Richard M Allen has began to eat again and has begun to sleep.
He behavior has began to return to what it was prior to making the admission on April 3",
2023.
Investigators believe the information that Westville Correctional Facility has gathered
since Richard M Allen was placed in thatfacility is inmortant to the investigation.
Investigators believe that there is video evidence that will include his admissions, plus his
behavior prior to the admission and directly after. Investigators also believe logs kept of his
daily routines are inwortant to determine when he was in his cell and when he was removed
and the reasons he was removed. Further, any records ofphysical exams and/or mental
mms will be inmortant to determine the state of his mental and physical health. This
information is needed to refute the allegations made in Defense's Emergency Motion to
Modifiz Safekeeping Order. The evidence is also necessary to refute the allegations of
diminished mental capacity and/or other possible defenses. It may also be inportant as the
State introduces additional evidence gathered, including admissions made by Richard M
Allen himself Investigators believe all the information is important in the continued
investigation for Murder ofAbigail Williams and Liberty German.
For these reasons, the State is requesting the employment records for Richard Allen as
specified in the attached Subpoena Duces Tecum and/or Request for Production of Documents
response to the observations made by the investigating oficer, the State believes that Richard
Allen is a suspect in the criminal acts. The State believes that the employment records would be
able to confirm or support information that the law enforcement has acquired as a result of the
murder investigation.
The State of Indiana has contacted Defense counsel for Richard Allen and Defense
counsel has not informed me whether they consent or object to this subpoenas. The State of
Indiana has also sent them a courtesy copy of this subpoena, via email.
order production of said records, and such other relief as is just and proper in the premises.
Respectfully submitted,
MM MM
Nicholas C. McLeland
Prosecuting Attorney
101 West Main Street
Delphi, IN 46923
765-564-4514
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that service ofa true md complete copy ofme above and foregoing pleading or met was made upon flie
following parties and filed wim the Carroll Circuit Court by depositing the same in the United sates mail in an
envelope properly addressed and wim suficient postage afixed this a0 T" day of April, 2023.
%W?;77/3W
MOTION FOR LEAVE OF COURT TO SUBPOENA THIRD-PARTWRWVCU'T COURT
Comes now the State of Indiana, by Nicholas C. McLeland, Prosecuting Attorney for the
74m Judicial Circuit, and moves this Court for an Order for Westville Correcfional Facility, Atm:
Elise Gallagher, 5501 S. 1100 W., Westville, IN 46391, to produce to the Carroll County
Prosecutor's Ofice, Attn: Nicholas C. McLeland, 101 West Main Street, Delphi, IN 46923, any
and all medical records for Richard Allen, DOB: 09/09/1972, SSN: 303-82-3934, associated with
his stay as an inmate at that facility, fi'om November 3'", 2022 unfil present.
While working the Delphi investigation, Carroll County Sherifl's Department Detective
Tony Liggett developed information that Richard Allen was involved in the murders of Victim 1
171a! onFebruary 14", 2017 Victim 1 and Victim 2 were found deceased in the woods
approximatel}: 0.2 miles northeast of the Manon High Bridge in Carroll Couno'. Their bodies
were located on the north side of the Deer Creek.
At the time, the Manon High Bridge Trail was an approximatebv 1 mile gravel trail
terminating at the Monon High Bridge. The Monon High Bridge is an abandoned railroad
trestle approximately 0.25 miles long spanning the Deer Creek and Deer Creek valley on the
southeast end of the trail Approximately 0. 7 miles northwest on the trailfrom the
northwestern edge of the Monon High Bridge is the Freedom Bridge, which is a pedestrian
bridge spanning State Road 25. Approximately 350 feet west of Freedom Bridge was a former
railroad overpass over Old State Road 25 (also known as County Road 300 North). The trail
terminates just west of the former railroad overpass. The majority of the trail is in a wooded
area with a steep embankment on the south side of the trail. The entirety of the trail and the
location of the girls bodies were and are located in Carroll County, Indiana.
Through interviews, reviews of electronic records, and review of video at the Hoosier
Harvestore, investigators believe Victim 1 and Victim 2 were dropped ofl across from the
Mears Farm at 1:49 p.m. on February 13'", 201 7 by Kelsi German The Mears farm is located
on the north side of Count}, Road 300 North near an entrance to the trails. A video from
Victim 2's phone shows that at 2:13 p.m. Victim 1 and Victim 2 encountered a male subject on
the southeast portion of the Manon High Bridge. The male ordered the girls "Guys, Down the
hill". No witnesses saw them after this time. No outgoing communications werefound on
Victim 2's phone after this time. Iheir bodies were discovered on February 14", 201 7.
Hie video recoveredfrom Victim 2's phone shows Victim 1 walking southeast on the
Manon High Bridge while a male subject wearing a dark jacket andjeans walks behind her.
As the male subject approaches Victim 1 and Victim 2, one of the victims mentions, "gun".
Near the end of the video a male is seen and heard telling the girls, "Guys, Down the hill. "
Ihe girls then begin to proceed down the hill and the video ends. A still photograph taken
from the video and the "Guys, Down the hill" audio was subsequently released to the public to
assist investigators in identifiring the male.
Victim 1 and Victim 2's deaths were ruled as homicides. Clothes werefound in the
Deer Creek belonging to Victim 1 and Victim 2, south of where their bodies were located
There was also a .40 caliber unspent round less than two feet awayfrom Victim 2's body,
between Victim 1 and Victim 2's bodies. The round was unspent and had atraction marks on
it.
Interviews were conducted with 3 juveniles, R. V., B. W. and A.S.. They advised they
were on the Manon High Bridge Trail on February 13", 2017. They advised they were
walking on the trail toward Freedom Bridge to go home when they encountered a male
walkingfrom Freedom Bridge toward the Manon High Bridge. A.S. described the male as
"kind of creepy" and advised he was wearing "like blue jeans a like really light blue jacket
and he his hair was gray maybe a little brown and he did not really show his face. " She
advised the jacket was a duck canvas type jacket. R. V. advised she said "Hi" to the male but
he just glared at them. She recalled him being in all black and had something covering his
mouth. She described him as "not very tall" with a bigger build She said he was not bigger
than 5 '10". R. V. advised he was wearing a black hoodie, black jeans, and black boom. She
stated he had his hands in his pockeb'.
B. W. showed investigators photographs she took on her phone while she was on the
trail that day. The photographs included a photo of the Monon High Bridge taken at 12:43
p.m., and another one taken at 1:26 p.m. of the bench East of the Freedom Bridge. B. W.
advised after she took the photo of the bench they started walking back toward Freedom
Bridge. She advised that was when they encountered the man who matched the descrbtion of
the photograph taken from Victim 2's video. B. W. described the man she encountered on the
trail as wearing a blue or black windbreaker jacket. She advised the jacket had a collar and
he had his hood up from the clothing underneath his jacket. She advised he was wearing
baggy jeans and was taller than her. She advised her head came up to approximately his
shoulder. She advised R. V. said "Hi" to the man and that he said nothing back. She stated he
was walking with a purpose like he knew where he was going. She stated he had his hands in
his pockets and kept his head down. She advised she did not get a good look at his face but
believed him to be a white male. The girls advised after encountering the male they continued
their walk across Freedom Bridge and the old railroad bridge over Old State Road 25.
Investigators spoke with Bemy Blair who advised she was on the trails on February
13", 201 7. Video from the Hoosier Harvestore captured Betsy 's vehicle traveling eastbound at
1:46 pan. toward the entrance across from the Mearsfam Bemy advised she saw 4 juvenile
females walking on the bridge over Old State Road 25 as she was driving underneath on her
way to park. Bemy advised there were no other cars parked across from the Mears farm when
she parked. She advised she walked to the Monon High Bridge and observed a male matching
the one from Victim 2's video. She described the male she saw as a white male, wearing blue
jeans and a blue jean jacket. She advised he was standing on thefirst platform of the Manon
High Bridge, approximately 50feetfrom her. She advised she turned around at the bridge
and continued her walk. She advised approximately halfway between the bridge and the
parking area across from Mearsfarm, she passed two girls walking toward Monon High
Bridge. She advised she believed the girls were Victim 1 and Victim 2. Video from the
Hoosier Harvestore shows at 1:49 p.m. a white car matching Kelsi German 's vehicle traveling
away from the entrance across from the Mears farm. Ben'y advised she finished her walk and
saw no other adults other than the male on the bridge. Her vehicle is seen on Hoosier
Harvestore video at 2:14 p.m. leaving westboundfrom the trails. Betsy advised when she
was leaving she noted a vehicle was parked in an odd manner at the old Child Protective
Services building. She said it was not oddfor vehicles to be parked there but she noticed it
was odd because of the manner it was parked, backed in near the building. Investigators
received a tip from Terry Wilson in which he stated he was on his way to Debhi on State Road
25 around 2:10 p.m. on February 13", 2017. He observed a purple PT Cruiser or a small
SUV type vehicle parked on the south side of the old CPS building. He stated it appeared as
though it was backed in as to conceal the license plate of the vehicle. Betsy and Terry both
drew diagrams of where they saw the vehicle parked and their diagrams generally matched as
to the area the vehicle was parked and the manner in which it was parked Wesley McWhirter
advised he remembered seeing a smaller dark colored car parked at the old CPS building. He
described it as possibly! being a "smart" car. McWhirter's vehicle is seen leaving at 2:28 p.m.
on the Hoosier Harvestore video.
Investigators spoke with Sarah Carbaugh, who stated that she was traveling East on
300 North on February 13", 2022 and observed a male subject walking west, on the North side
of 300 North, away from the Manon High Bridge. Sarah advised that the male subject was
wearing a blue coloredjacket and blue jeans and was muddy and bloody. Shefurther stated,
that it appeared he had gotten into a fight. Investigators were able to determine from
watching the video from the Hoosier Harvestore that Sarah Carbaugh was traveling on CR
300 North at approximately, 3:5 7 p.m.
Ihrough interviews, electronic data, photographs, and video from the Hoosier Harvestore
investigators determined that there were other people on the trail that day after 2:13 p.m.
Those people were interviewed and none of those individuals encountered the male subject
referenced above, witnessed by the juvenile girls, Bemy Blair and Sarah Carbaugh. Further
none of those individuals witnessed Victim 1 and Victim 2.
Investigators reviewing prior @s encountered a tbp narrative from an oflicer who
interviewed Richard M Allen in 201 7. That narrative stated:
Mr. Allen was on the trail between 1330-1530. He parked at the old Farm
Bureau building and walked to the new Freedom Bridge. While at the Freedom
Bridge he saw three females. He noted one was taller and had brown or black
hair. He did not remember description nor did he speak with them. He walked
from the Freedom Bridge to the High Bridge. He did not see anybody, although
he stated he was watching a stock ticker on his phone as he walked. He stated
there were vehicles parked at the High Bridge trail head, however did not pay
attention to them. He did not take any photos or video.
His cellphone did not list an MEI but did have thefollowing:
MED-256 691 463 100 153 495
MEIDHEX-990024 7025797
Potentialfollow up information: Who were the three girls walking in the area
of Freedom Bridge?
Investigators believe Mr. Allen was referring to the former Child Protective Services
building as there was not a Farm Bureau building in the area nor had there been.
Investigators believe the females he saw included R. V., B. W. and A.S. due to the time they
were leaving the trail, the time he reported getting to the trail, and the descr7ptions the three
females gave.
Investigators discovered Richard Allen owned two vehicles in 201 7 a 2016 black Ford
Focus and a 2006 gray Ford 500. Investigators observed a vehicle that resembledAllen 's
2016 Ford Focus on the Hoosier Harvestore video at 1:2 7p.m traveling westbound on CR 300
North in front of the Hoosier Harvestore, which coincided with his statement that he arrived
around 1:30 p.m. at the trails. Investigators note witnesses described the vehicle parked at the
former Child Protective Services Building as a PT Cruiser, small SUV, or "Smart" car.
Investigators believe those descrbptions are similar in nature to a 2016 Ford Focus.
0n October 13", 2022 Richard Allen was interviewed again by investigators. He
advised he was on the trails on February 13", 201 7. He stated he saw juvenile girls on the
trails east of Freedom Bridge and that he went onto the Monon High Bridge. Richard Allen
further stated he went out onto the Monon High Bridge to watch the fish. Later in his
statement, he said he walked out to the first pWom on the bridge. He stated he then walked
back, sat on a bench on the trail and then left. He stated he parked his car on the side of an
old building. He told investigators that he was wearing blue jeans and a blue or black
Carharttjacket with a hood. He advised he may have been wearing some type of head
covering as well. He further claimed he saw no one else exceptfor the juvenile girls he saw
east of the Freedom Bridge. He told investigators that he owns firearm and they are at his
home.
Richard M Allen 's wife, Kathy Allen, also spoke to investigators. She confirmed that
Richard did have guns and knives at the residence. She also stated that Richard still owns a
blue Carharttjacket.
0n October 13'", 2022, Investigators executed a search warrant ofRichardAllen 's
residence at 196 7 North Whiteman Drive, Delphi, Carroll County, Indiana. Among other
items, oflicers located jackets, boom, knives andfirearms, including a Sig Sauer, Model P226,
.40 caliber pistol with serial number U 625 627.
Between October 14", 2022 and October 19", 2022 the Indiana State Police Laboratory
performed an analysis on Allen 's Sig Sauer Model P226. The Laboratory performed a
physical mmination and classification of the firearm, function test, barrel and overall length
measurement, testfiring, ammunition comonent characterization, microscopic comarison,
and NIBHV. Ihe Laboratory determined the unspent round located within two feet of Victim
2's body had been cycled through Richard M Allen 's Sig Sauer Model P226. The Laboratory
remarked:
An identification opinion is reached when the evidence ahibim an agreement
of class characteristics and a suflicient agreement of individual marks.
Suflicient agreement is related to the significant duplication of random
striated/inmressed marks as evidenced by the correspondence of a pattern or
combination ofpatterns of surface contours. The interpretation of identification
is subjective in nature, and based on relevant scientific research and the
reporting mminer's training and werience.
Investigators then ran the firearm andfound that the firearm was purchased by
Richard Allen in 2001. Richard Allen voluntarily came to the Indiana State Police post on
October 26'", 2022. He spoke with investigators and stated that he never allowed anyone to
use or borrow the Sig Sauer Model P226 firearm When asked about the unspent bullet, he
did not have an mlanation of why the bullet was found between the bodies of Victim 1 and
Victim 2. He again admitted that he was on the trail but denied knowing Victim 1 or Victim 2
and denied any involvement in their murders.
Carroll County Sherifl's Department Detective Tony Liggett has been part of the
investigation since it started in 2017. He has had an opportunity, to review and mmine
evidence gathered in this investigation. Detective Liggett, along with other investigators,
believe the evidence gathered shows that Richard Allen is the male subject seen on the video
from Victim 2 's phone who forced the victims down the hill. Further, that the victims were
forced down the hill by RichardAllen and lead to the location where they were murdered
Through the statements and photographs of the juvenile females and the statement of
Bemy Blair, R. V., B. W., and A.S. were at the southeast edge of the trail at 12:43 p.m., east of
Freedom Bridge at 1:26 p.m., and walked across the former railroad overpass over Old State
Road 25 after 1:26 p.m. and before 1:46 p.m. They walked the entirety of the trail and
observed only one person an adult male. Betsy Blair's vehicle is seen on Hoosier Harvestore
video at 1:46 p.m. and leaving at 2:14 p.m. and she stated she onb saw one adult male. R. V.,
B. W., A.S., and Bemy Blair described the male in similar manners, wearing similar clothing,
leading investigators to believe allfour saw the same male individual.
Investigators believe the male observed by Beby Blair, R. V., B. W., and A.S. is the same
male depicted in the video from Victim 2's phone due to the descrbptions of the male by the
fourfemales matching the male in the video. Furthermore, Victim 2's video was taken at 2:13
p.m., and Beny Blair saw only one male while she was on the trailfrom approximately 1:46
p.m. to 2:14 p.m.
Investigators believe Richard Allen was the male seen by Beby Blair, R. V., B. W., and
A.S. and the male seen in Victim 2's video. Richard Allen told investigators he was on the
trailfrom 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. that day. Video from Hoosier Harvestore shows a vehicle
that matches the descrbytion ofRichard Allen 's vehicle passing at 1:2 7p.m. toward the former
CPS building. The clothing he told investigators he was wearing match the clothing of the
male in Victim 2's video and the clothing descrbptions provided by Betsy Blair, R. V., B. W., and
A.S. A vehicle matching the description of his 2016 Ford Focus is seen at or around 2:10
p.m., 2:14 p.m., and 2:28 p.m. at the former CPS building. Through his own admissions,
Richard Allen walked the trails and eventually hiked to the Manon High Bridge and walked
out onto the Monon High Bridge.
A male subject matching Richard Allen 's descrbption was not seen on the trail after
2:13 p.m. Investigators identified other individuals on the trails or C.R. 300 North between
2:30 p.m. and 4:11 p.m. None of those individuals saw a male subject matching the
descrbption ofRichard Allen on the trail. Furthermore, Richard Allen stated that he only saw
three girls on the trail, who investigators believe to be R. V., B. W., and A.S.
Investigators believe Richard Allen was not seen on the trail after 2:13 pan. because he
was in the woods with Victim 1 and Victim 2. An unspent .40 caliber round between the
bodies of Victim 1 and Victim 2, was forensically determined to have been cycled through
Richard Allen 's Sig Sauer Model P226. The Sig Sauer Model P226 was found at Richard
Allen's residence and he admitted to owning it. Investigators were able to determine that he
had owned it since 2001. Richard Allen stated he had not been on that property where the
unspent round was found, that he did not know the property owner, and that he had no
mlanation as to why a round cycled through his firearm would be at that location.
Furthermore, he stated that he never allowed anyone to use or borrow the Sig Sauer Model
P226. Investigators believe that after the victints were murdered, Richard Allen returned to
his vehicle by walking down CR 300 North. Investigators believe he was seen by Sarah
Carbaugh walking back to his vehicle on CR 300 north, with clothes that were muddy and
'
bloody.
Tony Liggett, along with investigators, believe the statement made by the witnesses
because the statemenm corroborate the timeline of the death the two victims, as well as
coincide with the admissions made by Richard Allen. Further, the accounm relayed by Beby
Blair, R. V., B. W., and A.S. are similar in nature and time storms on photographs taken by
B. W. correspond to the times the juvenile females said they were on the trail and saw male
individual.
Investigators believe Richard M Allen committed this kidnapping which resulted in the
killing of Victim 1 and Victim 2. From their prior conclusions investigators believe Richard
M Allen was the male depicted in Victim 2's video saying, "Guys, Down the hill. " Ihey
believe Richard M Allen was carrying his Sig Sauer Model P226 on that day due to the cycled
round matching thatfirearm was located within feet of Victim 2 's body. They further believe
he was carrying the Sig Sauer Model P226 from the audio from Victim 2's video in which
investigators believe they hear the sound of a gun being cycled and one of the victims
"
mentioning a "gun. Investigators believe after that time Victim I and Victim 2 were removed
from the bridge by Richard to where their murders occurred
Charges were filed against Richard M Allen on October 28", 2022for 2 counm of
Murder. Once Richard M Allen was taken into custody, he was moved to the Westville
Correctional Facility, which is part of the Indiana Department of Corrections, for safe
keeping. He has been in saidfacility since November, 2022. When Richard M Allen entered
the facility, he was placed in the segregation unitfor his protection. In the segregation unit,
his cell is equbpped with a video recorder which records his activities within the cell. There
are also logs indicating when Richard M Allen leaves the cell andfor what purposes. He is
also being seen by medical providers and mental health specialism to evaluate his physical
condition and monitor his mental health. Richard M Allen also has the ability to use a tablet
in his cell to send text messages, make phone calls and listen to music.
Upon Richard M Allen 's arrival to the facility, he was placed on "suicide watch"
because of certain statements he made about harming himself.' Ihroughout his stay, his
mental health inproved to the point that he was taken off of "suicide watch". He was also
particbpating in recreation time and beginning to exercise. The facility repom that he was
doing well and that they had no issues or concerns. His day to day demeanor was that he was
quiet, read a lot of books, did crossword puzzles and exercised daily.
0n April 3", 2023, Richard M Allen made a phone call to his wife Kathy Allen. In
that phone call, Richard M Allen admits several times that he killed Abby and Libby.
Investigators had the phone call transcribed and the transcrTption confirms that Richard M
Allen admin that he committed the murders ofAbigail William and Liberty German. He
admin several times within the phone call that he committed the oflenses as charged. His
wife, Kathy Allen, ends the phone call abruptly.
Soon after, attorneys for Richard M Allen filed an Emergency Motion to Modifi'
Safekeeping Order. In that motion, the Defense states that Richard M Allen 's mental state
has declined because Westville Correctional Facility is unfit and that he should be moved.
Defense also makes allegations that his mental health has declined to the point where Richard
M Allen has been deprived of his constitutional right to assist in his defense of this case.
Further, Defense alleges that his mental capacity has declined because of his incarceration at
Westville Correctional Facility. Defense has also challenged that his treaunent is
unconstitutional. Soon after, investigators were made aware by the Warden of Westville
Correctional Facility that Richard M Allen began to act strangely.
Richard M Allen was wetting down paperwork he had gotten from his attorneys and
eating it, he was refusing to eat and refusing to sleep. He would go days on end refusing to
sleep. He further, broke the tablet that he usedfor tat messages and phone calls. He went
from making up to 2 phone calls a day as ofApril 3", 2023 to not making any phone calls at
all. To date, Richard M Allen still has not made a phone call since April 3", 2023.
0n April 14", 2023, Richard M Allen was evaluated by two psychiatrism and one
psychologist to discuss his turn in behavior and whether or not there was a needfor
involuntary medication. The panel would also discuss moving Richard M Allen to a diflerent
facility that has a psychiatric unit. From that meeting, it was determined that Richard M
Allen did not need involuntary medication and that he did not need to be moved to another
facility'. Since that meeting, Richard M Allen has began to eat again and has begun to sleep.
He behavior has began to return to what it was prior to making the admission on April 3",
2023.
Investigators believe the information that Westville Correctional Facility has gathered
since Richard M Allen was placed in thatfacility is inportant to the investigation.
Investigators believe that there is video evidence that will include his admissions, plus his
behavior prior to the admission and directly after. Investigators also believe logs kept of his
daily routines are important to determine when he was in his cell and when he was removed
and the reasons he was removed. Further, any records ofphysical aams and/or mental
mms will be inmortant to determine the state of his mental and physical health. This
information is needed to refute the allegations made in Defense's Emergency Motion to
Modifi' Safekeeping Order. The evidence is also necessary to refute the allegations of
diminished mental capacigz and/or other possible defenses. It may also be inmortant as the
State introduces additional evidence gathered, including admissions made by Richard M
Allen himself: Investigators believe all the information is irnportant in the continued
investigation for Murder ofAbigail Williams and Liberty German.
For these reasons, the State is requesfing the employment records for Richard Allen as
specified in the attached Subpoena Duces Tecum and/or Request for Production of Documents
response to the observations made by the investigating oficer, the State believes that Richard
Allen is a suspect in the criminal acts. The State believes that the employment records would be
able to confirm or support information that the law enforcement has acquired as a result of the
murder investigation.
The State of Indiana has contacted Defense counsel for Richard Allen and Defense
counsel has not informed me whether they consent or object to this subpoenas. The State of
Indiana has also sent them a courtesy copy of this subpoena, via email.
the 74th Judicial Circuit, respectfully prays that this Court review the attached Subpoena and then
order producfion of said records, and such other relief as is just and proper in the premises.
Respectfiilly submitted,
MM "W
Nicholas C. McLeland
Prosecuting Attorney
101 West Main Street
Delphi, IN 46923
765-564-45 14
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certiiy mm service of a true and complem copy of the above mid foregoing pleading or met was made upon me
following parties and filed wim the Carroll Circuit Court by depositing the same in the United sates mail in an
envelope properly addressed and wim suficient postage afixed this g QT" day of April, 2023.
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STATE 0F INDIANA ) CAUSE NUMB C 0
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MOTION FOR LEAVE OF COURT To SUBPOENA THIRBEWW REESRTWOURT
Comes now the State of Indiana, by Nicholas C. McLeland, Prosecufing Attorney for the
74m Judicial Circuit, and moves this Court for an Order for CVS Headquarters, Atm: Records
Department, One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, to produce to the Carroll County
Prosecutor's Ofice, Atm: Nicholas C. McLeland, 101 West Main Street, Delphi, IN 46923, any
and all employment records for Richard Allen, DOB: 09/09/1972, SSN: 303-82-3934, for his
While working the Delphi invesfigau'on, Carroll County Sherifi's Department Detective
Tony Liggett developed information that Richard Allen was involved in the murders of Victim l
Hat on February 14", 2017 Victim 1 and Victim 2 were found deceased in the woods
approximately 0.2 miles northeast of the Manon High Bridge in Carroll County. Their bodies
were located on the north side of the Deer Creek.
At the time, the Monon High Bridge Trail was an approximately 1 mile gravel trail
terminating at the Monon High Bridge. Ihe Manon High Bridge is an abandoned railroad
trestle approximately 0.25 miles long spanning the Deer Creek and Deer Creek valley on the
southeast end of the trail. Approximately 0. 7 miles northwest on the trailfrom the
northwestern edge of the Morton High Bridge is the Freedom Bridge, which is a pedestrian
bridge spanning State Road 25. Approximately 350 feet west of Freedom Bridge was a former
railroad overpass over Old State Road 25 (also known as County Road 300 North). Ihe trail
terminates just west of the former railroad overpass. The majority of the trail is in a wooded
area with a steep embankment on the south side of the trail. The entirety of the trail and the
location of the girls bodies were and are located in Carroll County, Indiana.
Through interviews, reviews of electronic records, and review of video at the Hoosier
Harvestore, investigators believe Victim 1 and Victim 2 were dropped ofl' across from the
Mears Farm at 1:49 p.m. on February 13'", 201 7 by Kelsi German Hie Mears farm is located
on the north side of County Road 300 North near an entrance to the trails. A video from
Victim 2's phone shows that at 2:13 pan. Victim 1 and Victim 2 encountered a male subject on
the southeast portion of the Monon High Bridge. The male ordered the girls "Guys, Down the
hill". No witnesses saw them after this time. No outgoing communications werefound on
Victim 2 's phone afler this time. Iheir bodies were discovered on February 14", 201 7.
The video recoveredfrom Victim 2's phone shows Victim 1 walking southeast on the
Manon High Bridge while a male subject wearing a dark jacket andjeans walks behind her.
As the male subject approaches Victim 1 and Victim 2, one of the victims mentions, "gun".
Near the end of the video a male is seen and heard telling the girls, "Guys, Down the hill. "
The girls then begin to proceed down the hill and the video ends. A still photograph taken
from the video and the "Guys, Down the hill" audio was subsequently released to the public to
assist investigators in identifying the male.
Victim 1 and Victim 2's deaths were ruled as homicides. Clothes were found in the
Deer Creek belonging to Victim 1 and Victim 2, south of where their bodies were located.
There was also a .40 caliber unspent round less than two feet awayfrom Victim 2 's body,
between Victim 1 and Victim 2's bodies. The round was unspent and had wracfion marks on
it.
Interviews were conducted with 3 juveniles, R. V., B. W. and A.S.. They advised they
were on the Monon High Bridge Trail on February 13", 2017. They advised they were
walking on the trail toward Freedom Bridge to go home when they encountered a male
walkingfrom Freedom Bridge toward the Manon High Bridge. A.S. described the male as
"kind of creepy" and advised he was wearing "like blue jeans a like really light blue jacket
and he his hair was gray maybe a little brown and he did not really show his face. " She
advised the jacket was a duck canvas type jacket. R. V. advised she said "Hi" to the male but
he just glared at them. She recalled him being in all black and had something covering his
mouth. She described him as "not very tall" with a bigger build. She said he was not bigger
than 5 '10". R. V. advised he was wearing a black hoodie, black jeans, and black boom. She
stated he had his hands in his pockets.
B. W. showed investigators photographs she took on her phone while she was on the
trail that day. The photographs included a photo of the Monon High Bridge taken at 12:43
p.m., and another one taken at 1:26 p.m. of the bench East of the Freedom Bridge. B. W.
advised after she took the photo of the bench they started walking back toward Freedom
Bridge. She advised that was when they encountered the man who matched the descr7ption of
the photograph taken from Victim 2's video. B. W. described the man she encountered on the
trail as wearing a blue or black windbreaker jacket. She advised the jacket had a collar and
he had his hood up from the clothing underneath his jacket. She advised he was wearing
baggy jeans and was taller than her. She advised her head came up to approximately, his
shoulder. She advised R. V. said "Hi" to the man and that he said nothing back. She stated he
was walking with a purpose like he knew where he was going. She stated he had his hands in
his pockets and kept his head down. She advised she did not get a good look at his face but
believed him to be a white male. The girls advised after encountering the male they continued
their walk across Freedom Bridge and the old railroad bridge over Old State Road 25.
Investigators spoke with Beny Blair who advised she was on the trails on February
13", 201 7. Video from the Hoosier Harvestore captured Betsy 's vehicle traveling eastbound at
1:46 p.m. toward the entrance across from the Mears farm. Benjy advised she saw 4 juvenile
females walking on the bridge over Old State Road 25 as she was driving underneath on her
way to park. Betsy advised there were no other cars parked across from the Mears farm when
she parked. She advised she walked to the Manon High Bridge and observed a male matching
the one from Victim 2's video. She described the male she saw as a white male, wearing blue
jeans and a blue jean jacket. She advised he was standing on the first platform of the Monon
High Bridge, approximately 50 feetfrom her. She advised she turned around at the bridge
and continued her walk. She advised approximately halfway between the bridge and the
parking area across from Meats farm, she passed two girls walking toward Manon High
Bridge. She advised she believed the girls were Victim 1 and Victim 2. Video from the
Hoosier Harvestore shows at 1:49 p.m. a white car matching Kelsi German 's vehicle traveling
away from the entrance across from the Mearsfarm. Betsy advised she finished her walk and
saw no other adulm other than the male on the bridge. Her vehicle is seen on Hoosier
Harvestore video at 2:14 p.m. leaving westboundfrom the trails. Bemy advised when she
was leaving she noted a vehicle was parked in an odd manner at the old Child Protective
Services building. She said it was not oddfor vehicles to be parked there but she noticed it
was odd because of the manner it was parked, backed in near the building. Investigators
received a tip from Terry Wilson in which he stated he was on his way to Debbi on State Road
25 around 2:10pm; on February 13", 201 7. He observed a purple PT Cruiser or a small
SUV {we vehicle parked on the south side of the old CPS building. He stated it appeared as
though it was backed in as to conceal the license plate of the vehicle. Beby and Terry both
drew diagrams of where they saw the vehicle parked and their diagrams generally matched as
to the area the vehicle was parked and the manner in which it was parked Wesley McWhirter
advised he remembered seeing a smaller dark colored car parked at the old CPS building. He
described it as possibly being a "smart" car. McWhirter's vehicle is seen leaving at 2:28 p.m.
on the Hoosier Harvestore video.
Investigators spoke with Sarah Carbaugh, who stated that she was traveling East on
300 North on February 13'", 2022 and observed a male subject walking west, on the North side
of 300 North, away from the Monon High Bridge. Sarah advised that the male subject was
wearing a blue coloredjacket and blue jeans and was muddy and bloody. Shefurther stated,
that it appeared he had gotten into a fight Investigators were able to determine from
watching the video from the Hoosier Harvestore that Sarah Carbaugh was traveling on CR
300 North at approximately 3:5 7 p.m.
Through interviews, electronic data, photographs, and video from the Hoosier Harvestore
investigators determined that there were other people on the trail that day after 2:13 p.m.
Those people were interviewed and none of those individuals encountered the male subject
referenced above, witnessed by the juvenile girls, Betsy Blair and Sarah Carbaugh. Further
none of those individuals witnessed Victim 1 and Victim 2.
Investigators reviewing prior tbs encountered a tbp narrative from an oflicer who
interviewed Richard M Allen in 201 7. Ihat narrative stated:
Mr. Allen was on the trail between 1330-1530. He parked at the old Farm
Bureau building and walked to the new Freedom Bridge. While at the Freedom
Bridge he saw three females. He noted one was taller and had brown or black
hair. He did not remember descflption nor did he speak with them. He walked
from the Freedom Bridge to the High Bridge. He did not see anybody, although
he stated he was watching a stock ticker on his phone as he walked. He stated
there were vehicles parked at the High Bridge trail head, however did not pay
attention to them. He did not take any photos or video.
His cellphone did not list an MEI but did have thefollowing:
MED-256 691 463 100 153 495
MEIDHEX-990024 7025 79 7
Potentialfollow up information: Who were the three girls walking in the area
of Freedom Bridge?
Investigators believe Mr. Allen was referring to the former Child Protective Services
building as there was not a Farm Bureau building in the area nor had there been.
Investigators believe the females he saw included R. V., B. W. and A.S. due to the time they
were leaving the trail, the time he reported getting to the trail, and the descrFptions the three
females gave.
Investigators discovered Richard Allen owned two vehicles in 201 7 a 2016 black Ford
Focus and a 2006 gray Ford 500. Investigators observed a vehicle that resembledAllen 's
2016 Ford Focus on the Hoosier Harvestore video at 1:2 7p.m traveling westbound on CR 300
North in front of the Hoosier Harvestore, which coincided with his statement that he arrived
around 1:30 p.m. at the trails. Investigators note witnesses described the vehicle parked at the
former Child Protective Services Building as a PT Cruiser, small SUV, or "Smart" car.
Investigators believe those descrbytions are similar in nature to a 2016 Ford Focus.
0n October 13'", 2022 Richard Allen was interviewed again by investigators. He
advised he was on the trails on February 13", 2017. He stated he saw juvenile girls on the
trails east of Freedom Bridge and that he went onto the Monon High Bridge. Richard Allen
further stated he went out onto the Monon High Bridge to watch the fish. Later in his
statement, he said he walked out to the first platform on the bridge. He stated he then walked
back, sat on a bench on the trail and then left. He stated he parked his car on the side of an
old building. He told investigators that he was wearing blue jeans and a blue or black
Carharttjacket with a hood. He advised he may have been wearing some type of head
covering as well. He further claimed he saw no one else exceptfor the juvenile girls he saw
east of the Freedom Bridge. He told investigators that he owns firearms and they are at his
home.
Richard M Allen 's wife, Kathy Allen, also spoke to investigators. She confirmed that
Richard did have guns and knives at the residence. She also stated that Richard still owns a
blue Carharttjacket.
0n October 13", 2022, Investigators aecuted a search warrant of Richard Allen 's
residence at 1967 North Whiteman Drive, Debbi, Carroll Coungi, Indiana. Among other
items, omcers locatedjackets, boots, knives andfirearms, including a Sig Sauer, Model P226,
.40 caliber pistol with serial number U 625 627.
Between October 14", 2022 and October 19", 2022 the Indiana State Police Laboratory
performed an analysis on Allen 's Sig Sauer Model P226. The Laboratory performed a
physical examination and classification of the firearm, function test, barrel and overall length
measurement, testfiring, ammunition cowonent characterization, microscopic cowarison,
and NIBHV. Hie Laboratory determined the unspent round located within two feet of Victim
2's body had been cycled through Richard M Allen 's Sig Sauer Model P226. Ihe Laboratory
remarked:
An identification opinion is reached when the evidence ahibim an agreement
of class characteristics and a suflicient agreement of individual marks.
Suflicient agreement is related to the significant duplication of random
striated/impressed marks as evidenced by the correspondence of a pattern or
combination ofpatterns of surface contours. flue interpretation of identification
is subjective in nature, and based on relevant scientific research and the
reporting examiner 's training and merience.
Investigators then ran the firearm andfound that the firearm was purchased by
Richard Allen in 2001. Richard Allen voluntarily came to the Indiana State Police post on
October 26", 2022. He spoke with investigators and stated that he never allowed anyone to
use or borrow the Sig Sauer Model P226 firearm When asked about the unspent bullet, he
did not have an emanation of why the bullet was found between the bodies of Victim 1 and
Victim 2. He again admitted that he was on the trail but denied knowing Victim 1 or Victim 2
and denied any involvement in their murders.
Carroll County Sherifl's Department Detective Tony Liggett has been part of the
investigation since it started in 2017. He has had an opportunity! to review and mmine
evidence gathered in this investigation. Detective Liggeu, along with other investigators,
believe the evidence gathered shows that Richard Allen is the male subject seen on the video
from Victim 2's phone who forced the victims down the hill. Further, that the victims were
forced down the hill by Richard Allen and lead to the location where they were murdered.
Through the statemenm and photographs of the juvenilefemales and the statement of
Bem'y Blair, R. V., B. W., and A.S. were at the southeast edge of the trail at 12:43 p.m., east of
Freedom Bridge at 1:26 p.m., and walked across the former railroad overpass over Old State
Road 25 after 1:26 p.m. and before 1:46 p.m. They walked the entirety of the trail and
observed only one person an adult male. Betsy Blair's vehicle is seen on Hoosier Harvestore
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video at 1:46 p.m. and leaving at 2:14 p.m. and she stated she only saw one adult male. R. V.,
B. W., A.S., and Beb'y Blair described the male in similar manners, wearing similar clothing,
leading investigators to believe allfour saw the same male individual.
Investigators believe the male observed by Beny Blair, R. V., B. W., and A.S. is the same
male dqicted in the video from Victim 2's phone due to the descrbtions of the male by the
fourfemales matching the male in the video. Furthermore, Victim 2's video was taken at 2:13
p.m., and Beny Blair saw only one male while she was on the trailfrom approximately 1:46
p.m. to 2:14 p.m.
Investigators believe Richard Allen was the male seen by Beby Blair, R. V., B. W., and
A.S. and the male seen in Victim 2's video. RichardAllen told investigators he was on the
trailfrom 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. that day. Video from Hoosier Harvestore shows a vehicle
that matches the descr5ption ofRichard Allen 's vehicle passing at 1:2 7p.m. toward theformer
CPS building. The clothing he told investigators he was wearing match the clothing of the
male in Victim 2's video and the clothing descriptions provided by Benjy Blair, R. V., B. W., and
A.S. A vehicle matching the description of his 2016 Ford Focus is seen at or around 2:10
p.m., 2:14 p.m., and 2:28 p.m. at the former CPS building. Ihrough his own admissions,
Richard Allen walked the trails and eventually hiked to the Monon High Bridge and walked
out onto the Manon High Bridge.
A male subject matching Richard Allen 's descr7ption was not seen on the trail afler
2:13 p.m. Investigators identified other individuals on the trails or C.R. 300 North between
2:30 p.m. and 4:11 p.m. None of those individuals saw a male subject matching the
descrption of Richard Allen on the trail. Furthermore, Richard Allen stated that he only saw
three girls on the trail, who investigators believe to be R. V., B. W., and A.S.
Investigators believe Richard Allen was not seen on the trail after 2:13 pJn. because he
was in the woods with Victim 1 and Victim 2. An unspent .40 caliber round between the
bodies of Victim 1 and Victim 2, was forensically determined to have been cycled through
Richard Allen 's Sig Sauer Model P226. The Sig Sauer Model P226 was found at Richard
Allen 's residence and he admitted to owning it. Investigators were able to determine that he
had owned it since 2001. Richard Allen stated he had not been on that property where the
unspent round was found, that he did not know the property owner, and that he had no
mlanation as to why a round cycled through his firearm would be at that location.
Furthermore, he stated that he never allowed anyone to use or borrow the Sig Sauer Model
P226. Investigators believe that after the victims were murdered, Richard Allen returned to
his vehicle by walking down CR 300 North. Investigators believe he was seen by Sarah
Carbaugh walking back to his vehicle on CR 300 north, with clothes that were muddy and
bloody.
Tony Liggett, along with investigators, believe the statemenm made by the witnesses
because the statemenm corroborate the timeline of the death the two victims, as well as
coincide with the admissions made by Richard Allen. Further, the accounfl relayed by Beby
Blair, R. V., B. W., and A.S. are similar in nature and time stanms on photographs taken by
B. W. correspond to the times the juvenile females said they were on the trail and saw male
individual.
Investigators believe Richard M Allen committed this kidnapping which resulted it: the
killing of Victim I and Victim 2. From their prior conclusions investigators believe Richard
M Allen was the male depicted in Victim 2's video saying, "Guys, Down the hill. " They
believe Richard M Allen was carrying his Sig Sauer Model P226 on that day due to the cycled
round matching thatfirearm was located within feet of Victim 2's body. They further believe
he was carrying the Sig Sauer Model P226 from the audio from Victim 2 's video in which
investigators believe they hear the sound of a gun being cycled and one of the victims
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mentioning a "gun. Investigators believe after that time Victim 1 and Victim 2 were removed
from the bridge by Richard to where their murders occurred
Additional information gatheredfrom the Defendant shows that at the time of the
arrest, the Defendant was employed at the CVS in Delphi, Indiana. Investigators spoke to
representatives from CVS who stated that they are in possession of Richard Allen 's work
records. Investigators believe the work records would help determine when he was at work at
the CVS located in Delphi and when he was not. Investigators believe from talking to
representatives from CVS that RichardAllen 's personalfiles from CVS have information that
is irrportant to investigators. Investigators believe Richard Allen 's work records and personal
files from CVS will have evidence that is inportant to this investigation.
For these reasons, the State is requesting the employment records for Richard Allen as
specified in the attached Subpoena Duces Tecum and/or Request for Production of Documents
This request is made for the purpose of an investigation regarding Murder. Further in
response to the observafions made by the investigating oficer, the State believes that Richard
Allen is a suspect in the criminal acts. The State believes that the employment records would be
able to confirm or support information that the law enforcement has acquired as a result of the
murder investigation.
The State of Indiana has contacted Defense counsel for Richard Allen and Defense
counsel consents/obj ects to this subpoena. Further Defense counsel waives the 15 days and
the 74m Judicial Circuit, respectfully prays that this Court review the attached Subpoena and then
order production of said records, and such other relief as is just and proper in the premises.
Respectfully submitted,
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Nicholas C. McLeland
Prosecuting Attorney
101 West Main Street
Delphi, m 46923
765-564-45 14
CERTIFICATE 0F SERVICE
I hereby certify flint service of a uue and complete copy of the above and foregoing pleading or paper was made upon the
following parties and filed with the Carroll Circuit Court by deposifing the same in the United Sm mail in an
envelope properly adfiessed and wit suficient posmge afixed this 2c [TI' day of April, 2023.
CVS Headquarters
Atm: Records Department
One CVS Drive
Woodsocket, RI 02895
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Nicholas C. McLeland
Carroll County Prosecutor
28300-08
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Comes now the State of Indiana, by Nicholas C. McLeland, Prosecuting Attorney for the
74'" Judicial Circuit, and moves this Court for an Order for Westville Correctional Facility, Atm:
Elise Gallagher, 5501 S. 1100 W., Westville, IN 46391, to produce to the Carroll county
Prosecutor's Ofice, Atm: Nicholas C. McLeland, 101 West Main Street, Delphi, m 46923, any
and all records for Richard Allen, DOB: 09/09/1972, SSN: 303-82-3934, associated with his stay
While worhng the Delphi investigation, Carroll County Sherifi's Department Detective
Tony Liggett developed information that Richard Allen was involved in the murders of Vicfim 1
Hat on February 14", 2017 Victim 1 and Victim 2 werefound deceased in the woods
approximatel)' 0.2 miles northeast of the Manon High Bridge in Carroll Conny. Their bodies
were located on the north side of the Deer Creek.
At the time, the Manon High Bridge Trail was an approximately 1 mile gravel trail
terminatirtg at the Morton High Bridge. The Manon High Bridge is an abandoned railroad
trestle approximately 0.25 miles long spanning the Deer Creek and Deer Creek valley on the
southeast end of the trail. Approximately 0. 7 miles northwest on the trailfrom the
northwestern edge of the Manon High Bridge is the Freedom Bridge, which is a pedesm'an
bridge spanning State Road 25. Approximately 350 feet west of Freedom Bridge was a former
railroad overpass over Old State Road 25 (also known as Conny Road 300 North). Ihe trail
terminates just west of the former railroad overpass. The majority of the trail is in a wooded
area with a steep embankment on the south side of the trail Ihe entirety of the trail and the
location of the girls bodies were and are located in Carroll County, Indiana.
Through interviews, reviews of electronic records, and review of video at the Hoosier
Harvestore, investigators believe Victim 1 and Victim 2 were dropped 01f across from the
Meats Farm at 1:49 p.01. on February 13", 2017 by Kelsi German. Hie Mears farm is located
on the north side of County Road 300 North near an entrance to the trails. A video from
Victim 2's phone shows that at 2:13 p.m. Victim 1 and Victim 2 encountered a male subject on
the southeast portion of the Monon High Bridge. The male ordered the girls "Guys, Down the
hill". No witnesses saw them afler this time. No outgoing communications werefound on
Victim 2's phone after this time. Their bodies were discovered on February 14", 201 7.
The video recoveredfrom Victim 2's phone shows Victim 1 walking southeast on the
Manon High Bridge while a male subject wearing a dark jacket andjeans walks behind her.
As the male subject approaches Victim 1 and Victim 2, one of the victims mentions, "gun".
Near the end of the video a male is seen and heard telling the girls, "Guys, Down the hill. "
Ihe girls then begin to proceed down the hill and the video ends. A still photograph taken
from the video and the "Guys, Down the hill" audio was subsequently released to the public to
assist investigators in identlfling the male.
Victim 1 and Victim 2's deaths were ruled as homicida. Clotha werefound in the
Deer Creek belonging to Victim 1 and Victim 2, south of where their bodies were located.
Ihere was also a .40 caliber unspent round less than two feet awayfrom Victim 2's body,
between Victim 1 and Victim 2's bodies. The round was unspent and had wraction marks on
it.
Interviews were conducted with 3 juveniles, R. V., B. W. and A.S.. Ihey advised they
were on the Monon High Bridge Trail on February 13", 2017. They advised they were
walking on the trail toward Freedom Bridge to go home when they encountered a male
walkingfrom Freedom Bridge toward the Monon High Bridge. A.S. described the male as
"kind of creepy" and advised he was wearing "like blue jeans a like really light blue jacket
and he his hair was gray maybe a little brown and he did not really show his face. " She
advised the jacket was a duck canvas type jacket. R. V. advised she said "Hi" to the male but
he just glared at them. She recalled him being in all black and had something covering his
mouth. She described him as "not very tall" with a bigger build. She said he was not bigger
than 5'10". R. V. advised he was wearing a black hoodie, black jeans, and black boom. She
stated he had his hands in his pockets.
B. W. showed investigators photographs she took on her phone while she was on the
trail that day. Hie photographs included a photo of the Morton High Bridge taken at 12:43
p.m., and another one taken at 1:26 p.m. of the bench East of the Freedom Bridge. B. W.
advised afler she took the photo of the bench they started walking back toward Freedom
Bridge. She advised that was when they encountered the man who matched the descfiption of
the photograph taken from Victim 2's video. B. W. described the man she encountered on the
trail as wearing a blue or black windbreaker jacket. She advised the jacket had a collar and
he had his hood up from the clothing underneath his jacket. She advised he was wearing
baggy jeans and was taller than her. She advised her head came up to approximately his
shoulder. She advised R. V. said "Hi" to the man and that he said nothing back. She stated he
was walking with a purpose like he knew where he was going. She stated he had his hands irr
his pockem and kept his head down. She advised she did not get a good look at his face but
believed him to be a white male. Ihe girls advised after encountering the male they continued
their walk across Freedom Bridge and the old railroad bridge over Old State Road 25.
Investigators spoke with Beby Blair who advised she was on the trails on February
13'", 201 7. Video from the Hoosier Harvestore captured Betsy 's vehicle traveling eastbound at
1:46 p.m. toward the entrance across from the Mears farm. Betsy advised she saw 4 juvenile
females walking an the bridge over Old State Road 25 as she was driving underneath on her
way to park. Beby advised there were no other cars parked across from the Mears farm when
she parked She advised she walked to the Manon High Bridge and observed a male matching
the one from Victim 2's video. She described the male she saw as a white male, wearing blue
jeans and a blue jean jacket. She advised he was standing on the first pWom of the Manon
High Bridge, approximately 50 feetfrom her. She advised she turned around at the bridge
and continued her walk. She advised approximately halfway between the bridge and the
parking area across from Mears farm, she passed two girls walking toward Manon High
Bridge. She advised she believed the girls were Victim 1 and Victim 2. Video from the
Hoosier Harvestore shows at 1:49 p.m. a white car matching Kelsi German 's vehicle traveling
away from the entrance across from the Mears farm. Beb'y advised she finished her walk and
saw no other adulm other than the male on the bridge. Her vehicle is seen on Hoosier
Harvestore video at 2:14 p.m. leaving westboundfrom the trails. Beby advised when she
was leaving she noted a vehicle was parked in an odd manner at the old Child Protective
Services building. She said it was not oddfor vehicles to be parked there but she noticed it
was odd because of the manner it was parked, backed in near the building. Investigators
received a tip from Terry Wilson in which he stated he was on his way to Delphi on State Road
25 around 2:10 p.m. on February 13", 201 7. He observed a purple PT Cruiser or a small
SUV ope vehicle parked on the south side of the old CPS building. He stated it appeared as
though it was backed in as to conceal the license plate of the vehicle. Betsy and Terry both
drew diagrants of where they saw the vehicle parked and their diagrams generally matched as
to the area the vehicle was parked and the manner in which it was parked. Wesley McWhirter
advised he remembered seeing a smaller dark colored car parked at the old CPS building. He
described it as possibly being a "smart" car. McWhirter's vehicle is seen leaving at 2:28 p.m.
on the Hoosier Harvestore video.
Investigators spoke with Sarah Carbaugh, who stated that she was traveling East on
300 North on February 13'", 2022 and observed a male subject walking west, on the North side
of 300 North, away from the Manon High Bridge. Sarah advised that the male subject was
wearing a blue coloredjacket and blue jeans and was muddy and bloody. Shefurther stated,
that it appeared he had gotten into a fight. Investigators were able to determine from
watching the video from the Hoosier Harvestore that Sarah Carbaugh was traveling on CR
300 North at approximately 3:5 7 p.m.
Through interviews, electronic data, photographs, and video from the Hoosier Harvestore
investigators determined that there were other people on the trail that day after 2:13 p.m.
Those people were interviewed and none of those individuals encountered the male subject
referenced above, witnessed by the juvenile girls, Beuy Blair and Sarah Carbaugh. Further
none of those individuals witnessed Victim 1 and Victim 2.
Investigators reviewing prior figs encountered a tip narrativefrom an oflicer who
interviewed Richard M Allen in 201 7. That narrative stated:
Mr. Allen was on the trail between 1330-1530. He parked at the old Farm
Bureau building and walked to the new Freedom Bridge. While at the Freedom
Bridge he saw threefemales. He noted one was taller and had brown or black
hair. He did not remember descrytion nor did he speak with them. He walked
from the Freedom Bridge to the High Bridge. He did not see anybody, although
he stated he was watching a stock ticker on his phone as he walked. He stated
there were vehicles parked at the High Bridge trail head, however did not pay
attention to them. He did not take any photos or video.
His cellphone did not list an IMEI but did have the following:
MED-256 691 463 100 153 495
LIEDHEX-990024 7025797
Potentialfollow up information: Who were the three girls walking in the area
of Freedom Bridge?
Investigators believe Mr. Allen was referring to theformer Child Protective Servicw
building as there was not a Farm Bureau building in the area nor had there been.
Investigators believe the females he saw included R. V., B. W. and A.S. due to the time they
were leaving the trail, the time he reported getting to the trail, and the descrbptions the three
females gave.
Investigators discovered Richard Allen owned two vehicles in 2017 a 2016 black Ford
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Focus and a 2006 gray Ford 500. Investigators observed a vehicle that resembled Allen 's
2016 Ford Focus on the Hoosier Harvestore video at 1:2 7p.m traveling westbound on CR 300
North in front of the Hoosier Harvestore, which coincided with his statement that he arrived
around 1:30 p.m. at the trails. Investigators note witness" described the vehicle parked at the
former Child Protective Services Building as a PT Cruiser, small SUV, or "Smart" car.
Investigators believe those descflptions are similar in nature to a 2016 Ford Focus.
0n October 13", 2022 Richard Allen was interviewed again by investigators. He
advised he was on the trails on February 13'", 201 7. He stated he saw juvenile girls on the
trails east of Freedom Bridge and that he went onto the Monon High Bridge. Richard Allen
further stated he went out onto the Monon High Bridge to watch the fish. Later in his
statement, he said he walked out to the first platform on the bridge. He stated he then walked
back, sat on a bench on the trail and then left. He stated he parked his car on the side of an
old building. He told investigators that he was wearing blue jeans and a blue or black
Carharttjacket with a hood. He advised he may have been wearing some ape of head
covering as well He further claimed he saw no one else acceptfor the juvenile girls he saw
east of the Freedom Bridge. He told investigators that he owns firearm and they are at his
home.
Richard M Allen 's wife, Kathy Allen, also spoke to investigators. She confirmed that
Richard did have guns and knives at the residence. She also stated that Richard still owns a
blue Carharttjacket.
0n October 13", 2022, Investigators mcuted a search warrant ofRichardAllen 's
residence at 1 96 7 North Whiteman Drive, Delphi, Carroll County, Indiana. Among other
item, oflicers located jackets, boom, knives andfirearms, including a Sig Sauer, Model P226,
.40 caliber pistol with serial number U 625 627.
Between October 14", 2022 and October 19", 2022 the Indiana State Police Laboratory
performed an analysis on Allen 's Sig Sauer Model P226. The Laboratory performed a
physical examination and classification of the firearm, function test, barrel and overall length
measurement, testfiring, ammunition cowonent characterization, microscopic cowarison,
and NIBflV. The Laboratory determined the unspent round located within two feet of Victim
2's body had been cycled through Richard M Allen 's Sig Sauer Model P226. Ihe Laboratory
remarked:
An identification opinion is reached when the evidence ahibim an agreement
of class characteristics and a suflicient agreement of individual marks.
Suflicient agreement is related to the significant duplication of random
striated/inmressed marks as evidenced by the correspondence of a pattern or
combination ofpatterns of surface contours. The interpretation of identification
is subjective in nature, and based on relevant scientific research and the
reporting examiner's training and experience
Investigators then ran the firearm andfound that thefirearm was purchased by
Richard Allen in 2001. Richard Allen voluntarily came to the Indiana State Police post on
October 26", 2022. He spoke with investigators and stated that he never allowed anyone to
use or borrow the Sig Sauer Model P226 firearm. When asked about the unspent bullet, he
did not have an amlanation of why the bullet was found between the bodies of Victim 1 and
Victim 2. He again admitted that he was on the trail but denied knowing Victim 1 or Victim 2
and denied any involvement in their murders.
Carroll County Sherifl's Department Detective Tony Liggett has been part of the
investigation since it started in 201 7. He has had an opportunigi to review and mmine
evidence gathered in this investigation Detective Liggett, along with other investigators,
believe the evidence gathered shows that Richard Allen is the male subject seen on the video
from Victim 2's phone who forced the victims down the hilL Further, that the victims were
forced down the hill by Richard Allen and lead to the location where they were murdered
Ihrough the statements and photographs of the juvenile females and the statement of
Remy Blair, R. V., B. W., and A.S. were at the southeast edge of the trail at 12:43 p.m., east of
Freedom Bridge at 1:26 p.m., and walked across the former railroad overpass over Old State
Road 25 after I :26 p.m. and before 1:46 p.m. They walked the entirety of the trail and
observed only one person an adult male. Beby Blair's vehicle is seen on Hoosier Harvestore
video at 1:46 p.m. and leaving at 2:14 p.m. and she stated she onb saw one adult male. R. V.,
B. W., A.S., and Beby Blair described the male in similar manners, wearing similar clothing,
leading investigators to believe allfour saw the same male individual.
Investigators believe the male observed by Bemy Blair, R. V., B. W2, and A.S. is the same
male depicted in the video from Victim 2's phone due to the descrmtions of the male by the
fourfemales matching the male in the video. Furthermore, Victim 2's video was taken at 2:13
p.m., and Beby Blair saw only one male while she was on the trailfrom approximately 1:46
p.m. to 2:14p.m.
Investigators believe Richard Allen was the male seen by Beby Blair, R. V., B. W., and
A.S. and the male seen in Victim 2's video. Richard Allen told investigators he was on the
trailfrom 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. that day. Video from Hoosier Harvestore shows a vehicle
that matches the descrbption ofRichard Allen 's vehicle passing at 1 :27 p.m. toward the former
CPS building. The clothing he told investigators he was wearing match the clothing of the
male in Victim 2's video and the clothing descr5ptions provided by Beby Blair, R. V., B. W., and
A.S. A vehicle matching the description of his 2016 Ford Focus is seen at or around 2:10
p.m., 2:14 p.m., and 2:28 p.ni. at the former CPS building. Through his own admissions,
Richard Allen walked the trails and eventually hiked to the Manon High Bridge and walked
out onto the Monon High Bridge.
A male subject matching Richard Allen 's descrbmtion was not seen on the trail after
2:13 p.m. Investigators identified other individuals on the trails or C.R. 300 North between
2:30 p.m. and 4:11 p.m. None of those individuals saw a male subject matching the
descrbtion ofRichardAllen on the trail Furthermore, Richard Allen stated that he only saw
three girls on the trail, who investigators believe to be R. V., B. W., and A.S.
Investigators believe Richard Allen was not seen on the trail after 2:13 pan. because he
was in the woods with Victim 1 and Victim 2. An unspent .40 caliber round between the
bodies of Victim 1 and Victim 2, was forensically determined to have been cycled through
Richard Allen 's Sig Sauer Model P226. The Sig Sauer Model P226 was found at Richard
Allen's residence and he admitted to owning it. Investigators were able to determine that he
had owned it since 2001. Richard Allen stated he had not been on that property where the
unspent round was found, that he did not know the property owner, and that he had no
mlanation as to why a round cycled through his firearm would be at that location.
Furthermore, he stated that he never allowed anyone to use or borrow the Sig Sauer Model
P226. Investigators believe that after the victims were murdered, Richard Allen returned to
his vehicle by walking down CR 300 North. Investigators believe he was seen by Sarah
Carbaugh walking back to his vehicle on CR 300 north, with clothes that were muddy and
bloody.
Tony Liggett, along with investigators, believe the statemenm made by the witnesses
because the statemenm corroborate the timeline of the death the two victims, as well as
coincide with the admissions made by Richard Allen. Further, the accouns relayed by Beny
Blair, R. V., B. W., and A.S. are similar in nature and time storms on photographs taken by
B. W. correspond to the times the juvenilefemales said they were on the trail and saw male
individual.
Investigators believe Richard M Allen committed this kidnapping which resulted in the
killing of Victim 1 and Victim 2. From their prior conclusions investigators believe Richard
M Allen was the male depicted in Victim 2's video saying, "Guys, Down the hill. " They
believe Richard M. Allen was carrying his Sig Sauer Model P226 on that day due to the cycled
round matching thatfirearm was located within feet of Victim 2's body. They further believe
he was carrying the Sig Sauer Model P226from the audio from Victim 2's video in which
investigators believe they hear the sound of a gun being cycled and one of the victims
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mentioning a "gun. Investigators believe after that time Victim 1 and Victim 2 were removed
from the bridge by Richard to where their murders occurred
Charges were filed against Richard M Allen on October 28", 2022 for 2 counts of
Murder. Once Richard M Allen was taken into custody, he was moved to the Westville
Correctional Facility, which is part of the Indiana Department of Corrections, for safe
keeping. He has been in saidfacility since November, 2022. When Richard M Allen entered
the facility, he was placed in the segregation unitfor his protection. In the segregation unit,
his cell is equ5pped with a video recorder which records his activities within the celL There
are also logs indicating when Richard M Allen leaves the cell andfor what purposes. He is
also being seen by medical providers and mental health specialisu to evaluate his physical
condition and monitor his mental health. Richard M Allen also has the ability to use a tablet
in his cell to send text messages, make phone calls and listen to music.
Upon Richard M Allen 's arrival to the facility}, he was placed on "suicide watch
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because of certain statements he made about harming himself; Throughout his stay, his
mental health inmroved to the point that he was taken ofl' of "suicide watch". He was also
particbating in recreation time and beginning to mrcise. Ihefacility repom that he was
doing well and that they had no issues or concerns. His day to day demeanor was that he was
quiet, read a lot of books, did crossword puzzles and exercised daily.
0n April 3", 2023, Richard M Allen made a phone call to his wife Kathy Allen. In
that phone call, Richard M Allen admits several times that he killed Abby and Libby.
Investigators had the phone call transcribed and the transcflption confirms that Richard M.
Allen admin that he committed the murders ofAbigail Williams and Libero! German. He
admin several times within the phone call that he committed the oflenses as charged His
wife, Kathy Allen, ends the phone call abruptljr.
Soon after, attorneys for Richard M Allen filed an Emergency Motion to Modifiv
Safekeeping Order. In that motion, the Defense states that Richard M Allen 's mental state
has declined because Westville Correctional Facility is unfit and that he should be moved
Defense also makes allegations that his mental health has declined to the point where Richard
M Allen has been deprived of his constitutional right to assist in his defense of this case.
Further, Defense alleges that his mental capacity has declined because of his incarceration at
Westville Correctional Facility. Defense has also challenged that his treatment is
unconstitutional. Soon after, investigators were made aware by the Warden of Westville
Correctional Facility that Richard M Allen began to act strangely.
Richard M Allen was wetting down paperwork he had gotten from his attorneys and
eating it, he was refusing to eat and refusing to sleep. He would go days on end refusing to
sleep. He further, broke the tablet that he usedfor tat messages and phone calls. He went
from making up to 2 phone calls a day as ofApril 3", 2023 to not making any phone calls at
all. To date, Richard M Allen still has not made a phone call since April 3", 2023.
0n April 14", 2023, Richard M Allen was evaluated by two psychiatrism and one
psychologist to discuss his turn in behavior and whether or not there was a needfor
involuntary medication. Ihe panel would also discuss moving Richard M Allen to a difl'erent
facility that has a psychiatric unit. From that meeting, it was determined that Richard M
Allen did not need involuntary medication and that he did not need to be moved to another
facilio'. Since that meeting, Richard M Allen has began to eat again and has begun to sleep.
He behavior has began to return to what it was prior to making the admission on April 3",
2023.
Investigators believe the information that Westville Correctional Facility has gathered
since Richard M Allen was placed in thatfacility is inportant to the investigation.
Investigators believe that there is video evidence that will include his admissions, plus his
behavior prior to the admission and directly after. Investigators also believe logs kept of his
daily routines are important to determine when he was in his cell and when he was removed
and the reasons he was removed. Further, any records ofphysical mms and/or mental
mm will be inmortant to determine the state of his mental and physical health. This
information is needed to refute the allegations made in Defense's Emergency Motion to
Modifi Safekeeping Order. Ihe evidence is also necessary to refute the allegations of
diminished mental capacity and/or other possible defenses. It may also be inmortant as the
State introduces additional evidence gathered, including admissions made by Richard M
Allen himself Investigators believe all the information is important in the continued
investigation for Murder ofAbigail Williams and Liberg' German.
For these reasons, the State is requesting the employment records for Richard Allen as
specified in the attached Subpoena Duces Tecum and/or Request for Production of Documents
response to the observations made by the investigating oficcr, the State believes that Richard
Allen is a suspect in the criminal acts. The State believes that the employment records would be
able to confirm or support information that the law enforcement has acquired as a result of the
murder investigation.
The State of Indiana has contacted Defense counsel for Richard Allen and Defense
counsel has not informed me whether they consent or object to this subpoenas. The State of
Indiana has also sent them a courtesy copy of this subpoena, via email.
order production of said records, and such other relief as is just and proper in the premises.
Respectfully submitted,
Maww
Nicholas C. McLeland
Prosecuting Attorney
101 West Main Street
Delphi, IN 46923
765-564-45 14
CERTIFICATE 0F SERVICE
STATE OF INDIANA )
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Plaintiff, )
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v. )
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RICHARD M. ALLEN, )
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Defendant. )
requests the Court to quash the subpoena commanding DOC to permit attorneys
permitting the broad access requested would introduce significant security risks at
the facility, rendering the request unreasonable and oppressive under the
circumstances.
If the Court should deny DOC’s motion to quash the subpoena in its entirety,
DOC would respectfully request a protective order strictly limiting the inspection to
the specific cells and cellblock(s) where Mr. Allen has been housed and prohibiting
BACKGROUND
Benjamin A. Diener ordered Mr. Allen transferred to a suitable facility within the
Department of Correction.
acres of which are enclosed by fence. The facility has a capacity of over 3,000
https://www.in.gov/idoc/files/WCC-Facts-and-Figures-Brochure.pdf.
6. On May 19, 2023, counsel for Mr. Allen issued to DOC a subpoena and
request for production demanding to enter Westville Correctional Facility “for the
block(s), and surrounding facility” where Mr. Allen has been housed since
November 2022. A true and accurate copy of the subpoena and request for
would introduce unacceptable security risks at the facility and unduly burden DOC
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LEGAL STANDARD
See Criminal Rule 2; Trial Rule 45(B)(1); Newton v. Yates, 170 Ind.App. 486, 353
Scope of Discovery
9. A party may serve upon a non-party a request “to permit entry upon
designated land or other property in the possession or control of” the non-party “for
sampling the property or any designated object or operation thereon.” T.R. 34(A)
(applicable to non-parties through Trial Rule 34(C)(1)). But that request must fall
10. Trial Rule 26(B)(1) limits discovery to matters “relevant to the subject-
matter involved in the pending action” including the claims and defenses of the
parties and “the existence, description, nature, custody, condition and location of
any books, documents, or other tangible things and the identity and location of
11. Here, the request that Mr. Allen’s attorneys be permitted to inspect,
inspection does not reasonably relate any cognizable claim or defense. The probable
cause affidavit does not allege that there is any connection whatsoever between the
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murder charges and Westville Correctional Facility. Such an inspection would shed
no light on “the existence, description, nature, custody, condition and location of any
books, documents, or other tangible things” related to the charges or, other than Mr.
Allen himself, “the identity and location of persons having knowledge of any
12. This request poses a strong security risk as it could compromise facility
13. Because Mr. Allen’s request for inspection is beyond the scope of
appropriate discovery and imposes significant safety risks to the DOC, the
14. If the Court should deny DOC’s motion to quash the subpoena, it
should enter a protective order to strictly limit the inspection to the cells and
15. Trial Rule 26(B) permits the Court to limit discovery when “the burden
16. Trial Rule 26(C) permits the court to protect against oppression, undue
burden and expense by requiring that discovery be conducted “on specified terms
and conditions.”
17. Here, the risk to DOC, its employees, and the offenders in its custody
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“surrounding facility” encompassing Mr. Allen’s cellblock. Accordingly, a protective
18. DOC would propose a protective order that establishes that any fruits
of the inspection be limited to this case, and that any inspection be limited to Mr.
Allen’s cell and cellblock and related recreational area, bathing facility, therapy
Mr. Allen, or alternatively, for a protective order reasonably limiting the areas for
inspection.
Respectfully submitted,
THEODORE E. ROKITA
Attorney General of Indiana
Attorney No. 18857-49
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that on June 19, 2023, the foregoing document was served upon the
document in the U.S. Mail, first class, postage prepaid, if exempt or non-registered
user.
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Filed: 11/21/2022 3:22 PM
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County, Indiana
of the Constitution of the State of Indiana, Indiana Code § 35-33-8-2 and Fry v
State, 990 N.E.2d 429 (Ind. 2013)) respectfully moves this Court to conduct a
hearing and then release the Accused on his own recognizance, or in the
alternative to set a reasonable bail. In support of his petition the Accused avers
the following:
1. That the Accused, Richard Allen, was arrested and charged with
2. That the defense has received and reviewed the probable cause affidavit
that, as of the time of the filing of this motion, has been sealed.
3. That because neither the proof of guilt is evident, nor the presumption
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
This is to certify a copy of the foregoing pleading has been provided to all
counsel of record for the opposing party, via IEFS this same day of filing.
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STATE'S OBJECTION To DEFENDANT'S MOTION F0 no n- .{fl p
DISCLOSURE OF DEFENDANT'S MENTAL HEALTH RECORDS
Now comes the State of Indiana, by Prosecuting Attorney, Nicholas C. McLeland, and
Defendant's Mental Health Records and in support of said motion states the following:
l. That on June 7'", 2023, the Defendant filed a Motion for Order on Continuing Disclosure
of Defendant's Mental Health Records asking this Court for an Order to the Indiana
2. That the State filed a Motion for Leave of the Court to file a 3'" Party Subpoena for
3. That the Defense filed a Motion to Quash the subpoena filed by the State, stating that the
subpoena violated the Defendant's privacy rights and that the records requested are
4. That the State believes these records are relevant due to the allegations of lack of
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Defendant's Motion to Reconsider and Request for Due Process Hearing; along with
various letters and emails fiom the Defense stating that the Defendant's mental stability
and competency are in question since his stay at the Indiana Department of Corrections.
5. That the Defense even calls into question the Defendant's competency in their Motion for
6. That the subpoenas filed by the State only requested the mental health records for the
Defendant for the time that he has been incarcerated in the Department of Corrections.
7. In their various court communications, the Defense has implied that although Richard
Allen was competent at the onset of this case, since he has been incarcerated, he has
become incompetent.
8. That the Defendant has admitted that he committed the ofi'enses that he is charged with
no less than 5 times while talking to his wife and his mother on the public jail phones
9. That the State believes that these admissions are going to be challenged by the Defense
10. 'Ihat the State is concerned about the ability to respond to the motions filed by the
WHEREFORE, the State objects to the Defendant's Motion for Order on Continuing
Disclosure of Defendant's Mental Health Records and would ask the Court to deny the same.
Respectquy submitted.
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Nicholas C. McLeland
Attorney #28300-08
Prosecuting Attorney
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The lmdersigned certifies that a copy of the foregoing instrument was served upon his attorney of record,
through personally delivery, ordinary mail with proper postage afiixed or by service through the efiling system and
filed with Carroll County Circuit Court, this _l3"'_ day of June, 2023.
MM MM
Nicholas c. McLeland
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Attorney #28300-08
Prosecuting Attorney
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STATE OF INDIANA ) IN TI-E CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
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COUNTY 0F CARROLL )
RICHARD M. ALLEN
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STATE'S OBJECTION T0 DEFENDANT'S MOTIOCNEwml'IW
Now comes the State of Indiana, by Prosecuting Attorney, Nicholas C. McLeland, and
respectfully objects to the Defendant's Motion to Suppress and would ask the Court to deny the
1. That on May 19th, 2023, the Defendant filed a Motion to Suppress the evidence seized as
a result of search warrant executed on the home of the Defendant on October 13th, 2022.
2 That the Defense alleges that the search warrant was unreasonable under the Indiana and
Federal Constitution in that it lacked probable cause, that it failed to establish that the
items to be seized were in the residence or could be expected to be in the residence; that
the afiidavit failed to provide particular information that particular items related to the
particular crime would be found in the home; and that the amdavit failed to connect
generic items to actual items that were possibly used in the crime.
3 That in September 2022, while reviewing the evidence in the investigation into the
that was done with Richard Allen in 2017 by Indiana Conservation Officer Dan Dulin.
4 That in the 2017 interview, Richard Allen admitted being on the trail the day that Abigail
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. That he stated that he was on the trail between 1:30 P.M. and 3:30 P.M. and that while he
6. That on October 13th, 2022, investigators invited Richard Allen and his wife, Kathy
7. That both Richard Allen and Kathy Allen came to the interview on their own on October
13'", 2022, were not under arrest and were fiee to leave the interview at any time.
. That investigators learned fi'om those interviews that Richard Allen reaffirmed that he
was in fact on the trails the day that Abigail Williams and Liberty German went missing
9. That he also told investigators that he was wearing blue jeans, and a blue or black
Carhartt jacket with a hood and that he was wearing a head covering.
10. That, further, Richard stated that he did own guns and that the guns were in his home.
11. That investigators learned fi'om Kathy that Richard Allen still had guns and knives in the
12. That Investigators believed a firearm was involved in the abduction and murder of
Abigail Williams and Liberty German because an unspent .40 caliber round was found
l3. That Investigators believed a knife was used in the murder of Abigail Williams and
Liberty German.
14. That the clothes that Richard Allen described wearing the day he was on the trails match
the description of the man seen on the bridge fiom the video taken by Liberty German's
phone.
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15. That it was also gathered that Richard Allen still possessed the firearms, knives and the
l6. That based on this information, investigators prepared a probable cause affidavit with a
17. That the probable cause affidavit covers all the information that law enforcement had
18. That Investigators applied for the search warrant on October 13th, 2022 and the same was
granted that day by Carroll County Circuit Court Judge Benjamin Diener, herein attached
19. Investigators went to the residence of the Defendant, located at 1967 North Whiteman
Drive, Delphi, Indiana, knocked on the door and executed the search warrant around 5:00
P.M. on October 13m, 2022 and the search was complete around 7:09 P.M.
20. The Defendant and his wife were asked to be out of the residence while the search
warrant was executed but were allowed back in the residence immediately afierwards.
21. Investigators found several items in the residence, including firearms and electronic
devices, all of which is outlined in the Search Warrant Return attached herein as State's
Exhibit "2".
22. That for a search warrant to be valid, it must be accompanied by an afidavit that
establishes probable cause, which is a sufficient basis of fact that exists to permit a
reasonably prudent person to believe that a search of the premises will uncover evidence
23. 'Ihat Indiana Code Indiana Code 35-33-5-2 specifies the minimum information necessary
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a. Information particularly describing the house or place to be searched and the
b. Information alleging substantially the offense in relation thereto and that the
afiant believes and has good cause to believe that the things sought are concealed
in that place that they are attempting to search; or the person to be arrested
c. Information setting forth the facts known to the amant through personal
24. That under the 4th Amendment of the United States Constitution, the evidence needed to
obtain a search warrant need not rise to the statute of facts necessary to obtain a
conviction, the circumstances alleged in the afiidavit need only lead a person of
reasonable caution to believe that a crime has been committed. Chambers v. State, 540
25. That when the sufficiency of the search warrant is challenged under the Fourth
reviewing court is to simply ensure that there was a substantial basis for finding probable
cause, reminding itself that it owes great deference to the initial probable cause
determination; and will not invalidate a warrant by interpreting probable cause affidavits
26. That under Article 1, Section 11 of the Indiana Constitution, the reasonableness of the
search is determined by using the Litchfield test which looks at the totality of the
circumstances and requires consideration of both the degree of intrusion into the subjects
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ordinary activities and the basis upon which the officer selected the subject of the search
27. That the inquiry requires a balancing of the degree of concern, suspicion or knowledge
that a violation has occurred; the degree of intrusion the method of the search or seizure
imposes on the citizens ordinary activities and the extent of law enforcement needs.
28. That the State believes that the afiidavit does meet the threshold to establish probable
cause under the 4th Amendment of the United States Constitution in that there was a
substantial basis for finding probable cause and there was a high likelihood based on the
evidence that investigators had that there was evidence of the crime in the home of
Richard Allen.
29. That the State believes that the afiidavit accompanied with the search warrant for the
home of Richard Allen does establish probable cause under Article 1, Section 11 of the
Indiana Constitution and does pass the Litchfield test for reasonableness under the totality
of the circumstances.
30. That the State believes that the afiidavit establishes the items to be seized were in the
residence by statements made by Richard Allen and his wife, Kathy Allen.
31. That the State believes that the affidavit provides particular information that particular
items related to a particular crime will be found in the home based on the statements
32. That the State believes that the amdavit connects generic items to actual items that were
possibly used in the crime based on the investigators evidence that they gathered
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33. That the evidence that was gathered in 2017 was reafl'lrmed by the interview done with
Richard Allen and his wife, Kathy Allen on October 13th, 2022.
34. Investigators believed, at that time, that they had enough probable cause to apply for a
search warrant. Investigators also believed that if they did not execute a search warrant
on the residence immediately, that there was a danger that the Defendant would destroy
crucial evidence in the investigafion. The investigators believed through their training
and experience believed that there was a real chance that the Defendant would destroy
WHEREFORE, the State has shown that the actions by the oflicers were valid and
justified and did not violate the Defendant's 4'" Amendment under the United States constitution
or Article 1, Section ll of the Indiana Constitution and therefore the Motion to Suppress should
be denied. Respectfully submitted.
Mafiw
Nicholas C. McLeland
Attorney #28300-08
Prosecuting Attorney
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned certifies that a copy of the foregoing instrument was served upon his attorney of record,
through personally delivery, ordinary mail with proper postage affixed or by service through the efiling system and
filed with Carroll County Circuit Court, this _l3"'_ day of June, 2023.
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Nicholas C. McLeland
Attorney #28300-08Prosecuting Attorney
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STATE 0F INDIANA ) CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
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COUNTY 0F CARROLL )
SEARCH WARRANT
You are hereby authorized and ordered in the name of the State of Indiana with the necessary and
the residence, outbuildings, including
proper assistance to enter into or upon the property, including
a wooden shed on the property, and a 2016 Black Ford Focus SE vehicle located at 1967 North
Whiteman Drive, Delphi, Indiana in Carroll County, said property being the residence of Richard M.
Allen. The residence located on the property is described as a ranch style house that is brick with
a
a wooden
two-car garage, as further depicted in the attached photograph. The property also contains
shed. There is also a 2016 Black Ford Focus SE located on the property. Law enforcement
is
of the crime of Murder in
ordered to diligently search for any and all information and/or evidence
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violation of I.C. 3542-1-1; specifically to search for handguns, .40 caliber ammunition, knives,
sweatshirts/jackets, black sweatshirts/jackets, clothing,
electronic devices and a cell phone with
and any other electronic devices located in or
phone number 317-612-4533; any other cell phones;
on the locations described above. Law enforcement is authorized to search these areas to determine
the residence, in
whether or not there has been a violation committed as described in the afiidavit at
the yard, the vehicle and any appurtenances.
You are furthermore ordered to seize such property, or any part thereof, formd on such search and
the same, or any part thereof forthwith before me to be disposed of according to
law.
thatyou bring
Please return this information within 10 days.
STATE'S
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STATE OF INDIANA CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
COUNTY OF CARROLL
believes and has good cause to believe that evidence relating to the crime
of Murder in violation of
located at 1967
1C 35-42-1-1 is located at the residence of Richard M. Allen, DOB: 09/09/1972,
believes that evidence
North Whiteman Drive, Delphi, Indiana in Carroll County. Detective Liggett
black
in the form of handguns, .40 caliber ammunition, knives, blue sweatshirt/jackets,
number 317-612-4533
sweatshirts/jackets,clothing, electronic devices and a cell phone with phone
and any other cell phones used by Richard M. Allen will be located
on the property. The afiant
That on Monday, February 13'", 2017 at approximately 1:50 p.m., Abigail Williams
and
at the Monon High Bridge trail ofi' of
Liberty German were dropped ofi' by a family member
2017 at approximately 12:17 p.m. the
County Road 300 North. 0n Tuesday, February 14'",
located in the Woods Northeast of the Manon High
girls were found deceased, their bodies were
as homicides and their wounds were caused
Bridge. Autopsies of the girls ruled their deaths
German's iPhone 6S under her body at the
by a sharp object. Investigators located Liberty
scene and were able to recover a video, approximately 43 seconds
in length, captured at 2:13
video depicts Abigail walking on the Monon High Bridge
p.m. on February 13'", 2017. The
walks behind her. Near
toward Liberty while a male subject wearing a dark jacket and jeans
the "Down the hill." Through
the end of the video the man is heard in the video telling girls,
located a .40 caliber
further investigation of the location of the bodies, investigators also
unspent round. They also determined that articles of clothing from the girls were missing
a sock.
from the scene, including a pair of underwear and
interviews done with 3 of the 4 girls that were on
Through the investigation there were
on February 13'", 2017 that matched
the trials that day. The girls observed a male on the trails
the description the male in the video recorded by Liberty
German. The 3 girls, identified as
encountered this male near a bench east of
Railly Voorhies, Breanna Wilber, and Anna Spath,
towards the Freedom
the Freedom Bridge. The girls were on the trail and were walking
encountered was walking from the Freedom Bridge towards
Bridge to go home. The male they
the Monon High Bridge. One of the 3 girls, identified as
Anna Spath, described the male as an
described him as "kinda creepy".
older man walking on the trails as they were leaving and she
the man as wearing "like blue jeans a
In a text from Anna to Kyla Brummett, Anne described
like really light bluejacket he his hair was gray maybe a little brown and he did not really
show his face". Investigator Steve Mullin and Brent Ingram interviewed
Anna and she
The jacket was a
described the male as wearing a blue jacket and light blue (faded) blue jeans.
and she said that
canvass duck type jacket. Railly Voorbees, was also in the group of 4 girls
in all black and
she said "Hi" to the man but he just glared at them. She recalled him being
someone was in a
had something covering his mouth. Railly recalled telling her sister that
grumpy mood. She went on to describe him as
"not very tall" and bigger build. She said that
he was wearing a
he was not bigger than 5'10". Rainy went on to say in an interview that
in his pockets.
black hoodie, black jeans, and black boots. She said that he had his hands
able to show investigators
An interview was conducted in 2020 of Bre Wilber. She was
a picture that she took on her phone of the Monon High Bridge with
a time stamp of 12:43 PM
Freedom
EST. Bre showed investigators another picture she took at the bench just east of the
PM EST. Bre stated after she took the
Bridge when they when they were leaving at 1:26 that's
back towards the Freedom Bridge. Bre stated
picture at the bench, they started walking in the picture.
when they walked past the man who matched the description of the individual
law enforcement
Detective Liggett believes the picture that she is referring to is the picture
on her cell phone on
released of the man on the bridge taken from the video Liberty captured
the day of the murders. Bre described the man as wearing a blue or black
Windbreaker jacket.
She stated the jacket had a collar and he had his hood up from the clothing underneath the
and was taller than her. She stated her head
jacket. Bre advised he was wearing baggy jeans
came up to approximately his shoulder. Bre told us Railly said hi to
the man and he said
with a purpose like he knew where he was
nothing back. Bre described the man as walking
hands in his pockets and kept his head down. She
going. Bre also stated the man had his
didn't get a good look at his face but believed he was a white male.
old SR25.
As the girls left they crossed the Freedom Bridge and the railroad bridge over
her walk.
An individual by the name of Betsy Blair, was returning to the trails to finish Betsy
Harvestore on 300 North traveling east bound to the trailhead
Blair is seen on video at Hoosier
went under the
to park at 13:46:20 actual time. Blair saw the girls walking above as she
narrative from
railroad bridge. On September 21, 2022, Detective Liggett was provided a tip
The narrative
ORION DIN-C000074-01 to review. It was from DNR Lieutenant Dan Dulin.
was as follows:
Mr. Allen was on the trail between 1330-1530. He parked at the old Farm Bureau
While at the Freedom Bridge he saw
building and walked to the new Freedom Bridge.
three females. He noted one was taller and had brown or black hair. He did not
the Freedom Bridge to
remember descrhytion nor did he speak with them. He walked from
a stock ticker
the High Bridge. He did not see anybody, although stated he was watching
on his phone as he walked. He stated there were vehicle parked
at the High Bridge trail
head, however did not pay attention to them.
He did not take any photos or video. His cell
phone did not list an IMEI
but did have the following:
on the bridge in the photo taken from the video fiom Liberty German's phone.
Detective Liggett
near the time that
was also able to corroborate the information that Richard M. Allen was at the trails
individual on the bridge was captured by
Liberty German and Abigail Williams. The picture of the
to her and Abigail
investigators fiom the video taken on Liberty German's phone, just prior
Richard M.
Williams being abducted. The individual in that picture matches the description of
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Allen. Detective Liggett believes that Richard M. Allen is the individual on the bridge.
on his phone
Richard M. Allen's statements, investigators believe that Richard M. Allen was also
when he was on the trail prior to meeting the girls.
I believe that a search of the residence located at 1967 North Whiteman Drive, Delphi,
Indiana, located in Carroll County, as well as the outbuilding, the vehicles and the property will lead
I afirm, under penalty of perjury as specified in LC. 35-44.1-2-l , that the foregoing
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Detectivflglv
Carroll Coun Sherifl's Department
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one trigger lock with
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two 'Audiovox"
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item No. Description of ltemis) Submitted
DRV164 Sealed paper bag containing one pair of dirty Thorogood boots size 7.5 mens.
DRV165 Sealed paper bag containing one pair of dirty black boots, size 6.5 regular
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DRV166 Sealed envelope containing one silver double edged knife in a silver
metal sheath. I
DRV167 Sealed envelope containing one brown gold and silver folding knife.
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DRVIGS Sealed envelope containing black sheath containing one brown gold and
silver folding knife. I
silver bladed imperial
Sealed envelope containing one black sheath containing one black handled
DRV199
knife.
DRVllB Sealed envelope one black sheath containing one fold'able knife with a red! gold
handle. I
DRVlll Sealed envelope one sheath containing two Ozark Trail knives.
DRV112 Sealed envelope one black sheath containing one knife with
a wood! ivory handle and gold guard. El
one 'Sharp' 2 bladed folding
Sealed envelope containing one rusted "Old Timer' folding knife, I
DRV113 "Gerber " knife, and one black folding knife.
knife, one black folding
DRV114
Sealed envelope containing on red handled 'Crosley" multi-to
l Guard multi-to ol. and one black
ol, one blue mum-tool, one green
multi~to ol.
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and gold lndiana Nationa
Sealed envelope containing one black sheath containing
abrown handle d, silver bladed "Sabre" I
DRVIIS
bowie knife.
red stripes- ADiDAS. I
DRV116 Sealed paper bag containing one blue jacket with
irt. I
DRV117 Sealed paper bag containing one blue 1/4 zip sweatsh
'FOX' hooded sweatshirt.
DRV118 Sealed paper bag containing one black and green
End" coat.
DRV119 Sealed paper bag containing one black and gray "North
" coat
DRV129 Sealed paper bag containing one blue 'Carham
and boots. Size 8.
DRV121 Sealed paper bag containing one pair timberl
"Arizona" jeanssize 34x29
DRV122 Sealed paper bag containing one pair of blue
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item No. Description of ltemls) Submitted
DRV123 Sealed paper bag containing one pair of blue "Arizona" jeans size 34x29. I
DRV124 Sealed paper bag containing one pair of blue "Arizona" jeans size 34X29
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DRV12S Sealed paper bag containing one pair of blue Levi Strauss jeans size 34x29
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DRV126 Sealed paper bag containing one pair of blue Levi Strauss jeans size 34x29
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DRV127 Sealed paper bag containing one winter gray hat with fur like fibers.
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DRV128 Sealed paper bag containing one black and red "UFC" hooded sweatshirt with
a full zip. I
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DRV129 Sealed paper bag containing one 1/4 zip "George" sweatshirt.
DRV139 Sealed paper bag containing one black/blue 1/4 zip 'Waimart" sweatshirt.
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DRV131 Sealed paper bag containing one blue "George" sweatshirt, U4 Zip.
DRVl 32 Sealed paper bag containing one blue "Kenneth Cole" sweatshirt. I
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STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
)SS:
COUNTY 0F CARROLL ) CASE NUMBER: 08C01-2210-MR-0000\_
STATE 0F INDIANA )
)
ENTERED
V. ) October 28, 2022
I CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
RICHARD M. ALLEN ) KA
Nicholas C. McLeland, filed a Verified Request to Prohibit Public Access to a Court Record.
The Court, being duly advised, now FINDS as follows.
State of Indiana by Nicholas C. McLeland, Prosecuting Attorney, files probable cause affidavit executed
by Tony Liggett and information for: Count 1: Murder, a Felony; and Count 2: Murder, a Felony.
The Defendant being1n custody, the court determines that does exist. The Court sets bond
in this matter at probablecause
/s/Nicholas C. McLeland
Nicholas C. McLeland
Prosecuting Attorney
Attorney # 28300—08
ENTEREDOCT 2 8
2022
CARROLL
CIRCUIT
COURT
STATE OF INDIANA
CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
STATE 0F INDIANA
RICHARD M. ALLEN
DOB: 09/09/1972
SSN: XXX-XX-3934
PRE-OMNIBUS ORDER
This cause is set for trial by jury on March 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. as a first setting.
The omnibus date is January 13, 2023. Pre-trial conference is set for January 13, 2023,
at 9:00 a.m. at which time the defendant and counsel for the parties are ORDERED and
DIRECTED to appear.
3. OMNIBUS HEARING. All cases scheduled for trial on the date set in this order
will be scheduled for Omnibus Hearing at the same time. The Court will first determine if
the parties contemplate the entry of a plea of guilty by the defendant, either with or
without a plea agreement. If there is to be a plea of guilty, the plea will be entered
following any other scheduled Omnibus Hearings. The court will not accept a plea
agreement after the Omnibus Hearing without a showing of good cause why the plea
agreement could not have been reached at or prior to the Omnibus Hearing.
If no plea of guilty is entered, the Court will determine whether any cases with an
earlier filing date or cases which the Court has assigned a higher priority remain scheduled
for the same trial date. If there are none, then the trial date will stand, oth
trial date will be set. ENTE R E D
0U 2 8 2022
A public hearing will be conducted pursuant to Ind. Code § 5-14-3-55 and Indiana
Rules of Court, Rules on Access to Court Records, Rule 6, November 22, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in
the Carroll Circuit Court.
Parties or members of the general public will be permitted to testify and submit written
policy of the state declared in section 1 of this chapter are outweighed by proof by a
preponderance of the evidence by the person seeking the sealing of the record that:
l) A public interest will be secured by sealing the record;
2) Dissemination of the information contained in the record will create a serious and
imminent danger to that public interest;
3) Any prejudicial effect created by dissemination of the information cannot be
avoided by any reasonable method other than sealing the record;
4) There is a substantial probability that sealing the record will be effective in
protecting the public interest against the perceived danger; and
5) It is reasonably necessary for the record to remain sealed for a period of time.
Sealed records shall be unsealed at the earliest possible time afier the circumstances necessitating
Benjamin A. Diener,
Carroll Circuit Court
Iudge\
PC:
State: Atty. Nicholas C. McLeland
Defendant: c/o Carroll County Sheriff
STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COUR'E NTE RE D
COUNTY 0F CARROLL To THE 2022 TERM NOV 0 3 2022
gss;
RICHARD M. ALLEN I
WE
On November 2, 2022, Tobe H. Leazenby, Sheriff of Carroll County, filed a Request by
the Sheriff of Carroll County to Transfer inmate from Carroll County Jail to the Custody of the
Indiana Department of Corrections for Safekeeping.
The Court, being duly advised, FINDS that Defendant is an inmate awaiting trial and is in
imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death, or represents a substantial threat to the
safety of others. This FINDING is not predicated on any acts or alleged acts of the Defendant,
since arrest, rather a toxic and harmful insistence on “public information” about Defendant and
this case.
In general, this Court has thirty (30) days to rule on any Motion that is filed by a Party in
any case. See Ind. Trial Rule 53.1(A).
Yet, concurrent to the actual case naturally occurring, this judicial officer keeps getting
direct requests from non-parties for "public information," claiming that this officer has seven
(7) days or one (1) day, when hand delivered, to respond to the request or face litigation!
While this officer is responsible for the entirety of the Circuit Court docket it attempts to
ignore the maelstrom of "interest" from the public, it is known that YouTube already hosts
content regarding family members of this judicial officer, including photos.
The public's blood lust for information, before it exists, is extremely dangerous. ALL
PUBLIC SERVANTS administering this action do not feel safe and are not protected.
The Carroll County Sheriff has limited resources to conduct its base operations, let alone
any duties mandated by our Supreme Court.
All Defendants in all actions are presumed innocent. All public information will be
available the second it exists. None of the family members of public servants are part of this
action. All of the public servants are simply people doing their jobs. Most of the public
servants are woefully underpaid. Most of the "public interest" consists of people attempting to
raise their status or profit financially.
When the public peddles misinformation with reckless abandon, we all are not safe.
Page 1 of 2
As far as the public’s desire to learn about access to court records, that educational
effort cannot be by this officer educating each individual, ad-hoc, whenever they choose to seek
"public information.” These inquiries are inherently disruptive to the operations of the Court
as they are wholly outside the operations of the Court.
As a branch of the Supreme Court, any requests for public information about this action
should be directed to whomever is the public information coordinator for the Courts in general.
lf there is not such a position, our state may need one.
Defendant indicated at the initial hearing an intention to hire private counsel.
Defendant is reminded that he must retain counsel within 20 days of the initial hearing
because there are deadlines for filing motions and raising defenses and, if those deadlines are
missed, the legal issues and defenses that could have been raised will be waived or given up.
If Defendant is unable to retain counsel of his choosing due to financial indigency,
Defendant is reminded that he is entitled to court-appointed counsel and Defendant will be
examined upon request.
The Court notes, for the public, that when Defendant appeared for the initial hearing, he
was clad in protective gear. That protection was not to protect Defendant from the Court. That
Accordingly, pursuant to lnd. Code § 35-33-11-1, the Court ORDERS the Sheriff of
Carroll County to transfer Defendant to a facility of the department of correction designated by
the commissioner of the department as suitable for the confinement of Defendant and provided
that space is available.
So ORDERED this 3rd day of November, 2022. ‘R I
Benjamin. iener, Ju
Carroll Circuit Court
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STATE 0F INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
STATE OF INDIANA )
RICHARD M. ALLEN g
The Judge of Carroll Circuit Court has determined that the particular circumstances
within the underlying case warrant recusal and dictate that a special judge be appointed in
this case. The Court hereby recuses itself.
Page 1 of l
STATE OF INDIANA ) 1N TEE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
)SS:
COUNTY OF CARROLL) CAUSE NO. 08C01-2210-MR1
STATE OF INDIANA, )
Plaintiff, )
)
VS. ) ORDER OR JUDG1\/1ENT OF THE COURT
)
RICHARD M. ALLEN, )
Defendant. )
Court finds Defendant is unable to hire counsel and is entitled to Court-appointed counsel and
investigation.
Court appoints Attorney Bradley Rozzi and Attorney Andrew Baldwin as contract Public
Defenders. Counsel instructed to enter their written appearance and be available for hearing
DATED:
INITIAL OF PERSON WHO NOTIFIED PARTIES: COURT CLERK
STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
)SS:
COUNTY OF CARROLL) CAUSE NO. 08C01-2210MR-1
STATE OF INDIANA, )
Plaintiff, )
)
VS. ) ORDER OR JUDGMENT OF THE COURT
)
RICHARD M. ALLEN, )
Defendant. )
the Court's own motion to ensure the integrity of the proceedings, to protect the Defendant's
constitutional rights for due process, to ensure the safety of the parties and the public, and to pemiit
public access to criminal proceedings, the Court sets forth the following rules and guidelines for the
hearing set for Tuesday, November 22, 2022, in the Carroll Circuit Court.
1. The Courthouse will open at 8:00 a.m. All entrances will be closed, except for the
handicapped entrance on the north side of the building. The remaining entrances will be
2. All members of the public, including members of the media, are subject to screening by
metal detectors. All bags in possession of those entering the building are subject to search.
3. NO weapons of any kind are permitted in the building, except for on-duty law enforcement
4. Cellular telephones are permitted in the building, but must be powered OFF and unused at
all times while in the building or the Courtrooms. Violations are subject to seizure and
destruction of the cellular telephone.
Media personnel are permitted to attend the Court session. NO cameras, electronics, lap
tops or recording equipment of any kind is permitted on the Second Floor and the Third
Floor of the Courthouse nor inside the Circuit Courtroom. All such equipment is limited
to the First Floor of the Courthouse. The Court requests the media be mindfirl that other
County offices are conducting business in the building unrelated to this case. Media and
members of the public are ordered to conduct themselves in such a fashion as to limit
7 The Media are free to use the public areas outside the Courthouse as long as they do not
Seating in the Carroll Circuit Court is limited. The first row of public seats behind the bar
separating the well of the courtroom from the public is unavailable for seating. The Sheriff
of Carroll County or his designee will ensure that the victim representatives are seated.
The remaining seating is available until full. No one, other than Court Security, will be
permitted to stand in the Courtroom. All spectators must remain seated until the
conclusion of the hearing and the parties have left the Courtroom.
No food or beverages are permitted inside the Carroll Circuit Court. Water will be
10. All members of the public and the media are required to follow directives of the Sheriff of
11. NO court-produced recording will be made available to the public or media. The audio
record made pursuant to Indiana Criminal Rule 5 may not be copied or used for purposes
other than perpetuating the record.
The Court anticipates that all members of the public and the media will conduct themselves in
an appropriate fashion. Any violation of this Order and any conduct the Court finds disruptive of the
proceedings may result in an order of temporary or permanent exclusion from the Courtroom and/or
DATED:
INITIAL OF PERSON WHO NOTIFIED PARTIES: COURT CLERK
STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCIJIT COURT
)SS:
COUNTY OF CARROLL) .
CAUSE NO. 08C01-2210MR1
STATE OF INDIANA, )
Plaintiff, )
)
VS. ) ORDER OR JUDGMENT OF THE COURT
)
RICHARD M. ALLEN, )
Defendant. )
Defendant appears in person and with counsel Bradley Rozzi and Andrew Baldwin. State
appears by Prosecuting Attorney Nicholas McLeland. Hearing held on the State's Verified Request
Defendant's Petition to Let to Bail, filed November 21, 2022, ordered set for hearing in the
Carroll Circuit Court February 17, 2023, at 10:00 am. Court will enter a separate transport order for
the defendant. Omnibus date rescheduled to February 17, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. by agreement of
counsel.
following persons:
cc: Bradley Rozzi Attorney for Defendant
DATED:
INITIAL 0F PERSON WHO NOTIFIED PARTIES: COURT CLERK
STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
)SS:
COUNTY OF CARROLL) CAUSE NO. 08C0 1-2210-1\/IR-1
STATE OF INDLANA, )
Plaintiff; )
)
VS. ) ORDER OR JUDGMENT OF THE COURT
)
RICHARD M. ALLEN, )
Defendant. )
Court notes filing of a Limited Appearance by Attorneys and a pleading entitled "Media
Intervenors' Pre-Hearing Brief Seeking Public Access to Probable Cause Affidavit and Charging
Information" on November 2.1, 2022. Court takes this matter under advisement following the hearing
conducted on November 22, 2022 on the State's Verified Request to Prohibit Public Access to a Court
DATED:
INITIAL 0F PERSON WHO NOTIFIED PARTIES ; COURT CLERK
STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
)SS:
COUNTY OF CARROLL) CAUSE NO. 08C01-2210-MR1
STATE OF INDIANA, )
Plaintift', )
)
VS. ) ORDER OR' JUDGMENT OF TI-IE COURT
) .
RICHARD M. ALLEN, )
Defendant. )
The Court, having had this matter under advisement following a hearing conducted on
November 22, 2022, and having considered the evidence submitted and the arguments of counsel, now
denies the State's Verified Request to Prohibit Public Access to a Court Record, in part. The Court
finds that the State has failed to prove by clear and convincing evidence that the Affidavit of Probable
Cause and the Charging Informations should be excluded from public access. The Court finds that
the public interest is not served by prohibiting access, and that the protection and safety of witnesses
can be ensured by redacting their names from the Affidavit, and that the defendant's personal
The Court notes that the Prosecuting Attorney submitted Charging Infonnations and a Probable
Cause Affidavit at the November 22, 2022, hearing that was redacted, eliminating the witnesses' names
and identifying personal information of the defendant. Those documents will be released to the public
and made part of the record of this cause. The original Charging Informations and Affidavit of
Probable Cause shall remain as sealed and confidential Court records as they are not redacted.
The Court further finds that the Media Intervenors' Motion for Leave to Intervene is moot, and
therefore, denied.
Court Orders that the redacted Charging Informations and Affidavit for Probable Cause,
submitted by the State at the hearing conducted on November 22, 2022, be filed with the Clerk of the
Court with this Order, and further that the Clerk shall not release (without prior Court approval) the
DATED:
INITIAL OF PERSON WHO NOTIFIED PARTIES: COURT CLERK
STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
)SS:
COUNTY OF CARROLL) CAUSE NO. 08C01-2210-MR1
STATE OF INDIANA, )
Plaintiff; )
)
VS. ) ORDER OR JUDGMENT OF THE COURT
)
RICHARD M. ALLEN, )
Defendant. )
Court orders the State's Motion for Order Prohibiting the Parties, Counsel, Law Enforcement
Officials, Court Personnel, Coroner, and Family Members from Disseminating Information or
Releasing any Extra-Judicial Statements by Means of Public Communication and the Defendant's
Verified Motion for Change of Venue fi'om the County set for hearing January I3, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.
_
NOTICE TO BE GIVEN BY: XX COURT__ CLERK OTHER
DATED:
INITIAL 0F PERSON WHO NOTIFIED PARTIES: COURT CLERK
I
STATE OF INDIANA, )
Plaintiff} )
)
VS. ) ORDER OR JUDGMENT OF THE COURT
)
RICHARD M. ALLEN, )
Defendant. )
On the Court's motion, in response to defendant's undated "Press Release", the Court issues an
order granting the State's Motion for Order Prohibiting the Parties, Counsel, Law Enforcement
or
Officials, Court Personnel, Coroner, and Family Members from Disseminating Information
in whole, pending
Releasing Any Extra-Judicial Statements by Means of Public Communication
a.m. in the Carroll
hearing which the Court has just recently scheduled for January 13, 2023, at. 10:00
Circuit Court.
Counsel for the State of Indiana and the Defendant, as well as their professional staff and other
Law Enforcement Officials, Court Personnel, Coroner, and all family members are
personnel,
themselves or through any intermediary, in any fonn, including any social media platforms.
Counsel are reminded that they are required to conform to the Indiana Rules of Court, Rules of
Professional Conduct, specifically Rule 3.6 Trial Publicity in its entirety, and Rule 3.8 Special
and/or incarceration.
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Dated: December 2, 2022
Fr ces C. Gull, Specgl Judge \
C 011 Circuit Court
011 County, Indiana
DATED:
INITIAL 0F PERSON WHO NOTIFIED-PARTIES: COURT CLERK
STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCIJIT COURT
)SS:
COUNTY OF CARROLL) CAUSE NO. 08C01-2210-MR1
STATE OF INDIANA, )
Plaintiff, )
)
VS. ) ORDER OR JUDGMENT OF TIIE COURT
)
RICHARD M. ALLEN, )
Defendant. )
Court orders Defendant's Supplemental Motion for Discovery and Request for Rule 404 and
405 Evidence set for hearing January 13, 2023, at 10 a.m. Court further orders Defendant's Ex Parte
Motion and Order Authorizing Funding for Fact Investigator set for ex parte hearing January 13, 2023,
at 11 am.
DATED:
INITIAL OF PERSON WHO NOTIFIED PARTIES: COURT CLERK
IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
'
STATE OF INDIANA )
)S S:
COUNTY OF CARROLL) CAUSE NO. 08C012210-MR-l
STATE OF INDIANA, )
Plaintiff, )
)
VS. ) ORDER OR JUDGMENT OF THE COURT
)
RICHARD M. ALLEN, )
Defendant. )
the Court's own motion to ensure the integrity of the proceedings, to protect the Defendant's
constitutional rights for due process, to ensure the safety of the parties and the public, and to permit
public access to criminal proceedings, the Court sets forth the following rules and guidelines for the
hearing set for Friday, January 13, 2023, in the Carroll Circuit Court.
1. The Courthouse will open at 8:00 a.m. All entrances will be closed, except for the
handicapped entrance on the north side of the building. The remaining entrances will be
2 All members of the public, including members of the media, are subject to screening by
metal detectors. All bags in possession of those entering the building are subject to search.
3 N0 weapons of any kind are permitted in the building, except for on-duty law enforcement
4 Cellular telephones are permitted in the building, but must be powered O_FF and unused at
all times while in the building or the Courtrooms. Violations are subject to seizure and
destruction of the cellular telephone.
6 Media personnel are permitted to attend the Court session. N0 cameras, electronics, lap
tops or recording equipment of any kind is permitted on the Second Floor and the Third
Floor of the Courthouse nor inside the Circuit Courtroom. All such equipment is limited
to the First Floor of the Courthouse. The Court requests the media be mindful that other
County offices are conducting business in the building unrelated to this case. Media and
members of the public are ordered to conduct themselves in such a fashion as to limit
The Media are free to use the public areas outside the Courthouse as long as they do not
8: Seating in the Carroll Circuit Court is limited. The first row of public seats behind the bar
separating the well of the courtroom from the public is unavailable for seating. The Sheriff
of Carroll County or his designee will ensure that the victim representatives are seated.
The remaining seating is available until full. No one, other than Court Security, will be
permitted to stand in the Courtroom. All spectators must remain seated until the
conclusion of the hearing and the parties have lett the Courtroom.
No food or beverages are permitted inside the Carroll Circuit Court. Water will be
10. All members of the public and the media are required to follow directives of the Sheriff of
11. NO court-produced recording will be made available to the public or media. The audio
record made pursuant to Indiana Criminal Rule 5 may not be copied or used for purposes
other than perpetuating the record.
12. At the conclusion of the scheduled hearing on public pending Motions before the Court, the
Court will conduct an ex parte hearing with the Defendant and defense counsel on the Ex
Parte Motion. The State of Indiana and the public are excluded from this portion of the
hearing and will be asked to leave the Courtroom. Court Security will remain and are
The Court anticipates that all members of the public and the media will conduct themselves in
an appropriate fashion. Any violation of this Order and any conduct the Court finds disruptive of the
proceedings may result in an order of temporary or permanent exclusion from the Courtroom and/or
DATED:
INITIAL OF PERSON WHO NOTIFIED PARTIES: COURT CLERK
STATE 0F INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
)ss:
COUNTY 0F CARROLL) CAUSE NO. 08C01-2210-MR1
STATE OF INDIANA,
)))))))
Plaintiff,
RICHARD M. ALLEN,
Defendant.
Defendant appears in person and with counsel; State appears by Prosecuting Attorney
McLeland.
Having previously granted the State's Motion to Prohibit Communication, pending hearing,
and having discussed the matter with counsel in chambers, the Court now grants in whole the State's
Motion for Order Prohibiting the Parties, Counsel, Law Enforcement Officials, Court Personnel,
Coroner, and Family Members from Disseminating Information or Releasing any Extra-Judicial
Court takes Defendant's Supplemental Motion for Discovery and Request for Rule 404 and 405
information.
Court acknowledges the Defendant's Motion for Change of Venue and agrees a jury could not
be obtained in Carroll County. Pursuant to I.C. 35-36-6-11, a jury will be selected from another
county and transported to Carroll County for trial. Counsel to notify the 'Court within a week if they
DATED:
INITIAL 0F PERSON WHO NOTIFIED PARTIES: COURT CLERK
STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
)SS:
COUNTY OF CARROLL) CAUSE NO. 08C01-2210-MR1
STATE OF INDIANA, )
Plaintiff, )
)
VS. ) ORDER OR JUDGMENT OF THE COURT
.)
RICHARD M. ALLEN, )
Defendant. )
The parties having filed their Stipulation Regarding Defendant's Verified Motion for Change
of Venue from the County on January 20, 2023, and the Court having examined same, the Court hereby
Orders that the jury venire shall be drawn from Allen County and trial shall be conducted in Carroll
_
County.
following persons:
ee: Bradley Rozzi Attomcy for Defendant
DATED:
INITIAL 0F PERSON WHO NOTIFIED PARTIES: COUR'I' CLERK
STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
)SS:
COUNTY OF CARROLL) CAUSE NO. 08C012210-MR1
STATE OF INDIANA, )
Plaintiff, )
)
VS. ) ORDER OR JUDGMENT OF THE COURT
)
RICHARD M. ALLEN, )
Defendant. )
On the Court's Motion, and with the consent of the parties, the hearing scheduled on February
l7, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. on Defendant's Petition to Let Bail will be continued and the resetting of same
will be conducted with the attorneys, the Defendant, and the Court appearing remotely February 17',
2023, at 1:30 p.m. Court orders the Transport Order for Defendant cancelled.
DATED:
INITIAL OF PERSON WHO NOTIFIED PARTIES: COURT CLERK
STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
)SS:
COUNTY OF CARROLL) CAUSE NO. 08C012210MRl
STATE OF INDIANA, )
Plaintiff, )
)
VS. ) ORDER OR JUDGMENT OF THE COURT
)
RICHARD M. ALLEN, )
Defendant. )
To accommodate Department of Correction availability, the hearing currently set for February
17, 2023, at 1:30 pm. is reset to February 17, 2023, at 12:30 pm.
following persons:
cc: Bradley Roui Attorney for Defendant
DATED:
INITIAL OF PERSON WHO NOTIFIED PARTIES: COURT CLERK
STATE OF INDIANA .
_ ') .- .. IN THE CARROLL COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
) SS.
COUNTY OF MARION CAUSE NO. 08C01-2210-MR-00000-l
STATE OF INDIANA
)))))))))
Plaintiff,
v.
RICHARD M. ALLEN,
Defendant.
The matter before the Court is the Renewed Motion to Intervene and Motion to Grant
Public Access to the State's Verified Request to Prohibit Public Access filed by the Media
Intervenors (the "Motion").1 The Court, having considered both Motions and being duly advised,
Intervenors ar'e granted leave to intervene, and the State's Verified' Request to Prohibit Public
Access filed on October 28, 2022 shall be released to the public. The Clerk is directed to make the
Dated: 9x" I" ' 3-083 Fra ces C. Gull, Sficial Judge
Ca 011 Circuit Court
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The "Media Intervenors" refer to the following entities collectively: Indiana Broadcasters Association, Inc.; Hoosier
State Press Association, Inc.; The Associated Press; Circle City Broadcasting I, LLC d/b/a WISH-TV; E.W. Scripps
Company d/b/a WRTV; Nexstar Media Inc. d/b/a WXIN/W'I'I'V; Nenhcff Media Lafayette, LLC; Woof Boom Radio
LLC; TEGNA Inc. d/b/a WTHR; Gannett Satellite Information Networlc, LLC d/b/a The Indianapolis Star; and
American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. dlb/a ABC News.
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srArE OF INDIANA ) ;
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]N THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
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)ss:
CQUNTY OF CARROLL )
vs. )
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RICHARD M. ALLEN ) :-
ORDER
Comes now the Court, the State of Indiana, by Nicholas C. McLeIand,
ProseCuting
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Attorney, D1scovery, and
Co'urt being duly advised 1n the premises, said Motion and the State, the Defendant
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inow grants
arid Counsel for the Defendant, are now instructed and ORDERED as follows:
1. That one copy of the discovery material shall be provided to Counsel for the
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Defendant, Defendant's Counsel, investigator, expert or any other representative
or agent of the Defendant for any reason.
3. That the discovery material shall het'be used for any purpose other than to
prepare
for the defense in the abovereferenced cause number. : i
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investigatOrs and experts.
6. That if c.0pies of the discovery material are made and provided to theIDefendant,
investigators or experts for- the Defense, that sensitive and private information .
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STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COIRT
)SS:
COUNTY OF CARROLL) CAUSE NO. 0:8C01-2210-MR-1
STATE OF INDIANA, )
Plaintiff, )
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VS. ) ORDER OR JUDGMENT OF THE COURT
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RICHARD M. ALLEN, )
Defendant. )
Defendant with Attorneys Bradley Rozzi and Andrew Baldwin. State by Prosecuting Attorney Nicholas
McLeland. With consent of the parties, hearing on Defendant's Motion to Continue Bail Hearing and Jury Trial
Court grants Defendant's Motion to Continue Bail Hearing and resets the hearing to June 15-16, 2023, at
8:30 a.m. in the Carroll Circuit Court. Jury trial also continued to be reset at the bond/omni hearing June 15,
State's Motion for Protective Order granted under separate order without objection by Defendant.
Media Intervenors' Renewed Motion to Intervene and Motion to Grant Public Access to State's Verified
persons:
cc: Bradley Rozzi Attorney for Defendant
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DATED:
INITIAL OF PERSON WHO NOTIFIED PARTIES: COURT CLERK
STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
)SS:
COUNTY OF CARROLL) CAUSE NO. 08C01-2210-MR-1
STATE OF INDIANA, )
Plaintiff, )
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VS. ) ORDER OR JUDGMENT OF THE COURT
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RICHARD M. ALLEN, )
Defendant. )
On November 3, 2022, the Judge of the Carroll Circuit Court, at the request of the Carroll County
"Accordingly, pursuant to Ind. Code 35-33-11-1, the Court ORDERS the Sheriff of Carroll County to
transfer Defendant to a facility of the department of correction designated by the commissioner: of the department
as suitable for the confinement of Defendant and provided that Space is available." These types of orders are
referred to as "safe kceper" orders. The Department of Correction has complied with this order.
Consistent with that Order and the "safe keeper" statute, the Department of Correction is authorized to
move the Defendant within the Department of Correction to accommodate his medical and physical needs
(
ances C. Gull, Special Judge
arroli Circuit Court
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lNI'l'lAl. OF PERSON WHO NOTIFIED PARTIES: _
COURT CLERK
STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
)SS:
COUNTY OF CARROLL) CAUSE NO. 08C012210-MR1
STATE OF INDIANA, )
Plaintiff, )
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VS. ) ORDER OR JUDGMENT OF THE COURT
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RICHARD M. ALLEN, )
Defendant. )
The Court, having had defendant's Motion to Quash Subpoena under advisement, now grants
the Motion to Quash the Subpoena Duces Tecum directed to Westville Correctional Facility relating to
defendant's mental health records, mental health evaluations and/or exams, medical documentation
and/or medical evaluations. The Motion to Quash the Subpoena Duces Tecum directed to Westville
Correctional Facility regarding audio/video recordings, written observations, recordings, phone calls,
written requests, or other documentation is denied. The Motion to Quash the Subpoena Duces Tecum
The defense Motion to Reconsider and Request for Due Process Hearing ordered set for hearing
June 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. The hearing currently set on defendant's request for bail is ordered
STATE OF INDIANA, )
Plaintiff, )
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VS. ) ORDER OR JUDGMENT OF TIE COURT
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RICHARD M. ALLEN, )
Defendant. )
This case has generated substantial public interest and media attention. In light of this, and on
the Court's own motion to ensure the integrity of the proceedings, to protect the Defendant's
constitutional rights for due process, to ensure the safety of the parties and the public, and to permit
public access to criminal proceedings, the Court sets forth the following rules and guidelines for the
hearing set for Thursday, June 15, 2023, in the Carroll Circuit Court.
l. The Courthouse will open at 8:00 a.m. All entrances will be closed, except for the
handicapped entrance on the north side of the building. The remaining entrances will be
2 All members of the public, including members of the media, are subject to screening by
metal detectors. All bags in possession of those entering the building are subject to search.
3. N0 weapons of any kind are permitted in the building, except for on-duty law enforcement
4 Cellular telephones are permitted in the building, but must be powered OFF and unused at
all times while in the building or the Courtrooms. Violations are subject to seizure and
destruction of the cellular telephone.
6 Media personnel are permitted to attend the Court session. NO cameras, electronics, lap
tops or recording equipment of any kind is permitted on the Second Floor and the Third
Floor of the Courthouse nor inside the Circuit Courtroom. All such equipment is limited
to the First Floor of the Courthouse. The Court requests the media be mindfill that other
County offices are conducting business in the building unrelated to this case. Media and
members of the public are ordered to conduct themselves in such a fashion as to limit
7 The Media are free to use the public areas outside the Courthouse as long as they do not
Seating in the Carroll Circuit Court is limited. The first row of public seats behind the bar
separating the well of the courtroom from the public is unavailable for seating. The Sheriff
of Carroll County or his designee will ensure that the victim representatives are seated.
The remaining seating is available until full. No one, other than Court Security, will be
permitted to stand in the Courtroom. All spectators must remain seated until the
conclusion of the hearing and the parties have left the Courtroom.
No food or beverages are permitted inside the Carroll Circuit Court. Water will be
10. All members of the public and the media are required to follow directives of the Sheriff of
11. NO court-produced recording will be made available to the public or media. The audio
record made pursuant to Indiana Criminal Rule 5 may not be copied or used for purposes
other than perpetuatillg the record.
12. At the conclusion of the scheduled hearing on public pending Motions before the Court, the
Court will conduct an ex parte hearing with the Defendant and defense counsel on the Ex
Parte Motion. The State of Indiana and the public are excluded from this portion of the
hearing and will be asked to leave the Courtroom. Court Security will remain and are
The Court anticipates that all members of the public and the media will conduct themselves in
an appropriate fashion. Any violation of this Order and any conduct the Court finds disruptive of the
proceedings may result in an order of temporary or permanent exclusion from the Courtroom and/or
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Judge
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following persons:
cc: Bradley Rozzi Attomey for Defendant
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INITIAL F PERSON WHO NOTIFIED PARTIES: COURT CLERK
STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
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COUNTY OF CARROLL ) CAUSE NO. o'e'eul siéitta'viitauuvdtil
STATE OF INDIANA )
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RICHARD M. ALLEN )
ORDER
Comes now the Court and having communicated with the parties on Defendant
Allen's Motion for Order on Continuing Disclosure of Defendant's Mental Healtli
Records, now grants said Motion and orders the Indiana Department of CorrectiOIIs
and/or any other departments, law enforcement agencies, and/or individuals assuming
jurisdiction over the care and the custody'of Richard M. Allen (D/O/B: 9/9/72) to
release to Attorney Bradley A. Rozzi and/or Andrew Baldwin, upon the written request
or either, any and all mental health records associated with Richard M. Allen, without
the necessity of the execution of censents and/or waivers by Defendant Allen or his
agents.
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RANCES C. G , SPECIAL
ARROLL CIRCUIT COURT JUDYTE\
ARROLL COUNTY, INDIANA
STATE OF INDIANA. ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
)SS:
COUNTY OF CARROLL) CAUSE NO. 08C01-2210-MR1
STATE OF INDLANA, )
Plaintiff, )
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VS. ) ORDER OR JUDGMENT OF THE COURT
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RICHARD M. ALLEN, )
Defendant. )
Defendant appears in person and with counsel, Bradley Rozzi and Andrew Baldwin. State by
Court is informed by Counsel that the hearing on defendant's Motion to Suppress needs to be
Camerasland Request for Preliminary Injunction to pend as the Department of Correction has stopped
Court grants defendant's Motion for Order on Continuing Disclosure of Defendant's Mental
Ex Harte Motions heard and concluded. Counsel will submit Ex Parte pleading under seal for
Court will issue a separate, detailed order on the sealed pleadings which will be unsealed by
agreement of Counsel.
Jury trial ordered set January 8-26, 2024, with jury selection to be conducted in Allen County,
RICHARD M. ALLEN
DOB: 09/09/1972
SSN: xxx-xx-3934 CAUSE No. 08co1-221o-MR-1
appear on said dates. Failure to appear may result in the issuance of a bench warrant.
Pre-Omnibus Order is issued.
State of Indiana requests Defendant be held without bond. The Court now ORDERS
Defendant held without bond pending further hearing.
So ORDERED this 28th day of October, 2022.
Ben]
Carroll Circuit Court
Comes now Accused, by counsel, and having filed his Petition to Let to Bail.
And the court having examined the same, and being duly advised in the
Date: ________________
Honorable Special Judge,
Carroll Circuit Court 1
Distribution:
Carroll County Prosecutor’s Office
BALDWIN PERRY & KAMISH, P.C.
STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
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COUNTY OF CARROLL )
Now comes Nicholas C. McLeland, Carroll County Prosecuting Attorney, being first duly
sworn upon his oath, and requests the Court to prohibit public access to the Charging
Information, the Probable Cause Affidavit and other Court documents filed in this cause of
action. In support of said request, the State shows the following:
l. That the public interest will be secured by the sealing of the record;
2. That dissemination of the information contained in the record will create a serious and
imminent danger to the public interest;
3. That any prejudicial effect created by dissemination of the information cannot be avoided
That now comes the State of Indiana, by Nicholas C. McLeland, Carroll County
Prosecuting Attorney, and requests the Court to prohibit public access to the Charging
Information, the Probable Cause Affidavit and other Court documents. Further the State is
asking the Court to find that remedial benefits to be gained by effectuating the public policy of
the state are outweighed by a preponderance of the evidence for the above referenced reasons
and seal the records involved with this Cause of Action, until further Order of the Court and for
all other just and proper relief in the premises.
Nicholas C. McLeland, Prosecuting Attorney, being first duly sworn upon his oath,
requests the Court to prohibit public access, and shows the Court that:
1) The public interest will be substantially served by prohibiting access for the reason
that the release of the information might damage an ongoing case; or
2) Access or dissemination of the Court Record will create a significant risk of
substantial harm to the requestor, other persons, or the general public.
I affirm under penalty of perjury as specified by I.C. 35-44.1-2-1, that the foregoing
representations are true.
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COUNTY OF CARROLL, SS:
IN THE INVESTIGATION OF CAUSE NO. 08C01-2210-MR-1
CRIB/IE8 COMMITTED
Nicholas C. McLeland, Prosecuting Attorney, being first duly sworn upon his oath,
requests the Court to prohibit public access, and shows the Court that:
1) The public interest will be substantially served by prohibiting access for the reason
that the release of the information might damage an ongoing murder investigation; or
2) Access or dissemination of the Court Record will create a significant risk of
substantial harm to the requestor, other persons, or the general public.
I affirm under penalty of perjury as specified by LC. 35-44.1-2-1, that the foregoing
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COUNTY 0F CARROLL, 'ss:
1N THE INVESTIGATION OF CAUSE NO. 08C01-2210-MR-1
CRIMES COMMITTED
Nicholas C. McLeland, Prosecuting Attorney, being first duly sworn upon his oath,
requests the Court to prohibit public access, and Shows the Court that:
1) The public interest will be substantially served by prohibiting access for the reason
that the release of the information might damage an ongoing murder investigation; or
2) Access or dissemination of the Court Record will create a significant risk of
substantial harm to the requestor, other persons, or the general public.
I aflirm under penalty ofperjm'y as specified by I.C. 35-44.1-2-1, that the foregoing
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Nicholas C. McLeIand, Any. #28300-08
Prosecuting Attorney
COURT
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STATE OF INDIANA CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
COUNTY OF CARROLL, SS:
IN THE INVESTIGATION OF CAUSE NO. 08C01-2210-MR-1
CRIMES COMMITTED
APR 2 0 2023
VERIFIED REQUEST TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC .
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ACCESS To A COURT RECORD CLERK CARROLL'chCUJT COURT
Nicholas C. McLeland, Prosecuting Attorney, being first duly sworn upon his oath,
requests the Court to prohibit public access, and shows the Court that:
1) The public interest will be substantially served by prohibiting access for the reason
that the release of the information might damage an ongoing murder investigation; or
2) Access or dissemination of the Court Record will create a significant risk of
substantial harm to the requestor, other persons, or the general public.
I afirm under penalty of perjury as specified by I.C. 35-44.1-21, that the foregoing
representafions are true.
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Nicholas C. McLeland, Atty. #28300-08
Prosecuting Attorney
STATE OF INDIANA CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
COUNTY OF CARROLL, SS:
IN THE INVESTIGATION OF CAUSE No. 08C01-2210-MR-1
CRIMES COMMITTED
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Nicholas C. McLeland, Prosecuting Attorney, being first duly sworn upon his oath,
requests the Court to prohibit public access, and shows the Court that:
1) The public interest will be substantially served by prohibiting access for the reason
that the release of the information might damage an ongoing murder investigation; or
2) Access or dissemination of the Court Record will create a significant risk of
substantial harm to the requestor, other persons, or the general public.
I affirm under penalty of perjury as specified by LC. 35-44.l-2-l, that the foregoing
representations are true.
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STATE OF INDIANA CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
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STATE 0F INDIANA CAUSE No. 08C012210MR.1
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Nicholas C. McLeland, Prosecuting Attorney, being first duly sworn upon his oath,
requests the Court to prohibit public access, and shows the Court that:
1) The State makes said request in an effort to remain in compliance with the Order or
Judgement of the Court (Gag Order) entered in this cause on December 2, 2022; and
2) Access or dissemination of the Court Record will create a significant risk of
substantial harm to the requestor, other persons, or the general public.
I affirm under penalty of perjury as specified by I.C. 35-44.1-2-1, that the foregoing
representations are true.
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VERIFIED REQUEST TO PROIHBIT PUBLIC
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ACCESS To A COURT RECORD CLERK CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
Nicholas C. McLeland, Prosecuting Attorney, being first duly sworn upon his oath,
requests the Court to prohibit public access, and shows the Court that:
1) The State makes said request in an efi'ort to remain in compliance with the Order or
Judgement of the Court (Gag Order) entered in this cause on December 2, 2022; and
2) Access or dissemination of the Court Record will create a significant risk of
substantial harm to the requestor, other persons, or the general public.
I afiirm under penalty of perjury as specified by I.C. 35-44.1-2-1, that the foregoing
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RICHARD M. ALLEN
afidavit setting forth the facts and circumstances knownto law enforcement of Carroll County as the
basis for probable cause to arrest without awarrant or to establish probable cause for issuance of an '
That the facts and Circumstances desu'bed below wmrld be sufficient basis to: a person ot'
reasonable caution and prudence to believe that the accused has committed or attempted to commit the
35-33-1-1.
That the hearsay: statements of witnesses conteined herein are considered reliable and credible due to
flat on February "14'", 2017 Victim 1. and Victim 2 Werefund deceased in the woods
approximately 0.2 miles northeast ofthe Mount: High Bridge in Carroll Com Their bodies were
At the. time, the Manon High Bridge ma was an approximateiji 1 mile gravel trail terminating at the .
Manon High Bridge. The Manon High Bridge-is an abandoned railroad trestle approximatei}! 0.25 miles
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long spanning theDeer Creek and Deer creek voile}! on the southeast and ofthe trail. Approxirnateijr
miles northwest on the traiifrom the northwestern edge ofthe Manon High Bridge is the Freedom Bridge,
which is a pedestrian bridge spanning State Road 25. Apprma'mateiy 35ofeet west offieedorn Bridge was
afonner railroad overpass aver Old State Road 25 (also known as Count]: Road 300 North). Ihe
trail
terminates just west oftheformer railroad overpass. The majoriw of the trail is in a wooded area with a
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investigators believe Victim 1 and Victim 2 were dropped of acrossfrom the Mears Farm at1:49p.nr. on
February 139', 2017by -.- fire Mearsfarm is located on the north side of County Road 300 North
A video from Victim 2's phone shows that at2.-13 pan. Victim 1 and Victim
near an entrance to the trails.
ordered the
2 encountered a male subject on the southeastportion of the Manon High Bridge. Elite mole
time. No outgoing communications were
girls "Gigs, Down the hill". No witnesses saw them afler this
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found on Victim 2.'s phone after this time. Iheir bodies were discovered February'lfl',
on
The video recoveredfronr Victim 2's phone shows Victim 1 walking southeast on the Manon High
her." As the male subject"
Bridge while a male subject wearing a darkjacket andjeans walks behind
Near the end qfthe video male is
approaches Victim 1 and Victim 2, one ofthe victims mentions;l "gun".
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seen and heard telling the girls, -"Guys, Down the hill Thegirls then begin toproceeddo'wn the hill and
the video ends. A stillphotograph takenfi-om the video and the "Guys, Down the hill" audr'o was
themale.
subsequently released to the public to assist investigators in identifying
Victim 1 and Victim 21s deaths were ruled as homicides. Clothes werefaund in theDeer Creek
located Ihere was also a .40 caliber
belonging to Victim 1 and'Victin'r 2, southqfwhere their bodies were
Victim '1 and Victim 2's bodies. The
unspent round less than twofeet awayfrom Victim 2's body, between
Interviews were conducted with 3 juveniles, and .-*1hey advised they were on the Manon
Bridge. described the male as "kind of creepy" and advised he was wearing "like blue jeans alike
not really show hisface. "
really light blue jacket and he his hair was gray maybe a little brown and he did
She advised the jacket was a duck canvas tflmjackel advised she said "Hi" to the male but he just
showed investigators photographs she took on her phone while-she was on the trail that day.
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the Manon High Bridge taken at 12:43 p.m., and another one taken
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photographs included photo of
advised after she-took the photo of the bench
1:2dp.nr. ofthe bench East ofthe Freedom Bridge.
She advised that was when they encountered the man
they started walking back toward Freedom Bridge.
described the man she
who matched the description of the photograph taken from Victim 2's video.
encountered on the trail as wearing blue or black windbreakerjacket. She advised the jacket had a
he was wearing baggy
collar and he had his head upfront the clothing underneath his jacket. She advised
came up to appraximatebi his shoulder: She advised
jeans and was taller than her: She advised her head
a like he
said "Hi" to the man and that he said nothing back. She stated he was walking with purpose
head down. She
knew where he was going. She'stated he had his 'hands'in his pockets and kqt his
advised she did not get a good look at hisface but believed him to be a white male. Ihe girls
advised after
Investigators spoke with who advised she was on the trails on Februarjv 130'. 2017. Videoflom
the Hoosier Harveste're captured vehicle traveling eastbound at _I :46pm. toward the entrance across
from the Mearsfarm. advised she saw Jjuvenilefemales walking on the bridge over Old State Road
25 as she was driving underneath on her way tapark. advised there were no other cars parked across
blue jeans and a bluejean jacket. 'She advised he was standing on thefirstplatform of the Manon High
at and continued her
Bridge, approximateb! 5ofeetfrom her. She advised she turned around the bridge
walk. She advised halfivmv between the bridge and the parking area acrossfrom
Mears
approximatelji
She advised she believed the girls were
farm, she passed two girls walking toward Manon High Bridge.
Victim 1 and Victim 2. Video from the Hoosier Harvestore shows at 1:49 pan. white our matching
vehicle traveling awayfrom the entrance acrossfi-om the Mearsfarnt. advised shefinished ha
walk and saw no other adults other than the male on the bridge. Her vehicle is seen on Hoosier
Harvestore video at 2:14 pan. leaving westboundfrom the trails. advised when she was leaving she
noted vehicle was parked in an odd manner at the old Child Protective Services building. She said it was
not oddfor vehicles to be parked there but she noticed it was odd because ofthe manner it was parked,
backed in near the building. Investigators received a tip from in which he stated he was on his way
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to Delphi on State Road 25 around 2:10p.nr. on February 13'", 201 7. He observed a purple PT Cruiser or
a small SUV {we vehicle parked on the south side of the old CPS building. He stated it appeared as ..
and the manner in which it was parked. advised he remembered seeing a smaller dark colored
a car. vehicle is
carparked at the old CPS building. He described it as possibly! being "smart"
seen leaving at 2:28 p.m. on the Hoosier Harvestore video.
Investigators spoke with , who stated that she was traveling East on 300 North on February!
13", 2022 and observed a male subject walking west,- on the North side of300 North, awayfrom the
Manon High Bridge. advised that the male subject was wearing a blue coloredjacket and blue jeans
and was muddy and bloody. Shefurther stateti, that it appeared he had gotten into afight. Investigators
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,were able to determine from watchingthe .videofrom the Hoosier Harvestore that was
Through interviews, electronic data, photographs, ami- videofrom the Hoosiér Harvestore investigators
determined that there were other people on the trail that day after 2:13 p.nr. Hose people were
interviewed and none ofthose individuals encountered the male subject referenced above, witnessed by the
juvenile girls, and . Further none ofthase individuals' witnessed Victim 1 and
Victim 2.
Investigators reviewing prior tips encountered a up narrativefrom an oflicer who interviewed Richard
M Aden in 201 7. Ilhat narrative stated:
Mn Allen was on the trail between 1330-1530. He parked at the old Farm Bureau building
and walked to the new E'eedorn Bridge. While at the Freedom Bridge he saw threefemales.
He noted one was taller and had brown or black hair. He did not remember descrytian nor
did he speak with th ern. He walkedfrom the fieedom Bridge to the High Bridge. He did not
see anybody, although he stated he was watching a stock ticker on his phone as he walked.
He stated there were vehicles parked at the High Bridge trail head, however did notpay
attention to them. He did not take any photos or video.
His cellphone did not list an IMEI but did have thefollowing:
MID-256 691 463 100 153 495
steamers-990024 7025 797
Potentialfollow up information.- Who were the three girls walking in the area ofFreedom -
Bridge?
Investigators believe Mr. Allen was referring to theformer Child Protective Services building as there
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believe thefemales he saw
was not Farm Bureau building in the area nor had there been. Investigators
included and due to the time they were leaving the trail,. the time he reported getting to
as PT Cruiser; small SW or "Snmrt" can Investigators believe-those descriptions are similar in nature
On October 13", 2022 Richard Allen was interviewed again by investigators. He advised he was on the
trails on February; 13'", 2017. He stated he sawjuveniie girls on the trails east offieedom Bridge and I
that he went onto the Manon High Bridge Richard Allen further stated he went out onto the Manon High
out to theflrstplatform on the bridge
Bridge to watch thefish. Later in his statement, he said he walked
He stated he then walked back, saton bench on the trail and then left. He stated he parked his car on
the side of an old building. He told investigators that he was wearirrg blue jeans and a blue or black
Carharttjacket with hood. He advised he may have been wearing some type ofhead covering as well.
Hefurther claimed he sawno one else exceptfor the juvenile girls he saw east ofthe Freedom Bridge
Hetold investigators that he ownsfirearms and they are at-his home .
Richard M. Allen is wife, Kathy Allen, also spoke to investigators. She confirmed that Richard did have
blue Carharttjacket.
guns and knives at the residence She also stated thatRichard still owns a
On October 13'", 2022, Investigators married a search warrant ofRichardAllen's residence at 1967
North Whiteman Drivle, Delphi, Carroll County, Indiana. Among other items, oflicers locatedjackets,
boots, knives andfirearnis, including a Sig Sauer; Model P226, .40 caliber pistol with serial number U 625
627.
Between October 14'", 2022 and October 19'", 2022 the Indiana State Police Laboratory performed an
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analysis on Allm's Sig Sauer Model P226. The Laboratory pedormed physical
mmination and
ammunition
classification of thefirearni, function test, barrel nad overall length measurement, testflring,
component characterization, microscopic comparison, and NEW The Laboratory determined the '-
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2's body had been cycled through Richard M. Aden'ls Sig
unspent round located withirr two feet of Victim
RichardAllen in 2001.
Investigators then ran theflreartn andfound that theflrearm-was purchased by
with
Richard Allen voluntarily came to the Indiana State Policepost on October 26'", 2022. 'He spoke
to use or borrow the Sig Sauer Model P226flrearm.
investigators and stated th ot-he never allowed anyone
When asked about the unspent bullet, he did not have an agilanation ofwhy the bullet was found between
Victim
the bodies .ofVictim 1 and Victim 2. He again admitted that he was on the trail but denied hnoiving
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Carro'fl Count}; Sheriffs Department Detective has been part ofthe investigation since it
started in 2017. He has had annopportunity to review and examine evidence gathered in this investigation
Allen is
Detective , along with other investigators, believe the evidence gathered shows that Richard
the male subject seen on the video fiom Victim 2's phone whofirrced the victims done: the hill. Further,
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that the victinzs wereforced down 'the hill byRichardAllen and lead to the location where they were
murdered. .
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Through the statements and photographs ofthejuvenilefemales and
the statement of ',
were at the southeast edge ofthe trail at 12:43 p. m, east ofFreedom Bridge at 1:26pm., and walked
across theformer railroad overpass over bid State Road 25 after 1:26 pan. and before 1:46p.nt. Ihey
walked the entirety; ofthe trail and observed only one person
an adult male, . vehicle is seen on
Hoosier Harvestore video at 1:46p.nt. and leaving at 2:14 pan. and she stated she aniv saw one adult
male. , and described the male in similar manners, wearing similar clothing,
individual.
leading investigators to believe allfour saw the some male
, and is the some male depicted in the
Investigators believe the mole observed by
male or
videofrom mam 2's phone due to the descriptions ofthe male by thefourfemales matching the
the video. Furthermore, Victim 2's video was taken at 2:13 p.m., and saw only one male while
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A male subject ntatching'RichardAilen'is description was not seen on the trail after 2:13 p.m.
North between 2:30 p.nt. and 4:1l pan.
Investigators identified other individuals on the trails or GR. 300
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None of those individuals saw a male subject matching the description ofRichard Allen on the trail.
who investigators believe to
Furthermore, RichardAllen stated that he only saw three girls on the trail,
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be .
P226.
Victim 2, was forensicalb determined to have been cycled through RichardAllen 's Sig Sauer Model
Ihe Sig Sauer Model P226 wasfound at Richard Allen 's residence and he admitted to awnirlg it.
2001. Richard Aden stated he had not
Investigators were able to determine that he had owned it since
been on that property where the unspent round wasfounii, that he did not know the property owner,
and
that he had no atplanatian as to why around cycled through hisfirearm would be at that location.
Furthermore, he stated that he never allowedanyone to use or borrow the Sig Sauer Model P226.
walking down on 300 North. Investigators believe he was seen by walking back to his
vehicle on CR 300 north, with clothes that were muddy and bloody.
the
, along with investigators, believe the statements made by the witnesses because
statements corroborate the timeline of the death the two victims, as well as coincide with the admissions
, and . are similar
made by RichardAilen. Further, the accounts relayed by _
in nature and time stanqts on photographs taken by correspond to the times thejuvenilefemales
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Delphi, IN 46923
DOB: 919/1972
SSN: XXX-1093934
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The Defendant being in custody, the court determines that probable cause does exist. The Court sets bond
In this matter at -
Entry Approved:
Benjamin A. Diener, Judge
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IslNicholas C. MeLeland
Nicholas C. McLeland
Prosecutin Attom
Attorney 283 00-0
STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
) ss:
COUNTY 0F CARROLL )
COURT ORDER
Now comes the State of Indiana, by Prosecuting Attorney, Nicholas C. McLeland, filed a
Motion for Order Prohibiting the Parties, Counsel, Law Enforcement Ofiicials, Court Personnel,
Coroner, and Family Members from Disseminating Information or Releasing any Extra-Judicial
Statements by Means of Public Communication.
The Court takes the motion under advisement and sets this matter for a hearing on
. All parties are ordered to appear on said time and date.
PC:
State: Atty. Nicholas C. McLeland
Defendant: Brad Rozzi
Andrew Baldwin
STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
) ss:
COUNTY 0F CARROLL )
produce the following to counsel for the Carroll Comty Prosecutor, Nicholas C. McLeland, at 101
West Main Skeet, Suite 204, Delphi, Indiana 46923 within thirty (30) days of receipt:
to a Non-Party.
Submitted under my hand as counsel of record, pursuant to T.R. 2, on this QQ-m' day
MCMM
Nicholas C. McLeland, #2é3oo-os
Carroll County Prosecutor
The Court finds that the requirements of Omar v. State of Indiana are met and the Request for
Leave is Approved this day of April, 2023.
produce the following to counsel for the Carroll Comty Prosecutor, Nicholas C. McLeland, at 101
West Main Street, Suite 204, Delphi, Indiana 46923 within thirty (30) days of receipt:
to a Non-Patty.
Submitted under my hand as counsel of record, pursuant to T.R. 2, on this @127" day
Mac 24W
Nicholas c. #2§300-08
Mchland,
Carroll County Prosecutor
The Court finds that the requirements of Omar v. State of Indiana are met and the Request for
Leave is Approved this day of April, 2023.
Pursuant to Rule 2 of the Indiana Rules of Criminal Procedm'e, you are hereby directed to
produce the following to counsel for the Carroll Comty Prosecutor, Nicholas C. McLeland, at 101
West Main Street, Suite 204, Delphi, Indiana 46923 within thirty (30) days of receipt:
to a Non-Party.
Submitted under my hand as counsel of record, pursuant to T.R. 2, on this MT" day
Mac m1
NichoIas c. McLeland, #2§3oo-os
Carroll County Prosecutor
The Court finds that the requirements of Omar v. State of Indiana are met and the Request for
Leave is Approved this day of April, 2023.
produce the following to counsel for the Carroll Comty Prosecutor, Nicholas C. McLeland, at 101
West Main Street, Suite 204, Delphi, Indiana 46923 within thirty (30) days of receipt:
to a Non-Party.
Submitted under my hand as counsel of record, pursuant to T.R. 2, on this 3127'" day
Macm/
Nicholas c. McLe1and, #2§3oo-08
Carroll County Prosecutor
The Court finds that the requirements of Omar v. State of Indiana are met and the Request for
Leave is Approved this day of April, 2023.
STATE OF INDIANA )
)
Plaintiff, )
)
v. )
)
RICHARD M. ALLEN )
)
Defendant. )
The matter before the Court is the Motion for Leave to Intervene filed by Media
Intervenors.1 The Court, having considered the Motion and being duly advised, finds that the
(i) The Media Intervenors are granted leave to intervene in the above-captioned
cause for the limited purpose of challenging the State’s Verified Request to
Prohibit Public Access filed on October 28, 2022 and the provisional
exclusion of the Probable Cause Affidavit and Charging Information; and
(ii) The Court will accept and consider the Media Intervenors’ Prehearing Brief
filed on November 21, 2022 and tendered Post-Hearing Brief (attached to
the Motion) in ruling on the State’s Verified Request to Prohibit Public
Access filed on October 28, 2022.
1
The “Media Intervenors” refer to the following entities collectively: Indiana Broadcasters Association, Inc.; Hoosier
State Press Association, Inc.; The Associated Press; Circle City Broadcasting I, LLC d/b/a WISH-TV; E.W. Scripps
Company d/b/a WRTV; Nexstar Media Inc. d/b/a WXIN/WTTV; Neuhoff Media Lafayette, LLC; Woof Boom Radio
LLC; TEGNA Inc. d/b/a WTHR; Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC d/b/a The Indianapolis Star; and
American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. d/b/a ABC News.
1
STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
)ss:
COUNTY OF CARROLL) CAUSE NO.08C01-2210-MR-000001
)
STATE OF INDIANA )
)
v. )
)
RICHARD M ALLEN )
ORDER
Comes now the Court, having reviewed Defendant’s Verified Motion for
Change of Venue from the County filed in the matter, and hereby orders that a
Date: ________________
Honorable Special Judge,
Carroll Circuit Court
Distribution:
Carroll County Prosecutor’s Office
BALDWIN PERRY & KAMISH, P.C.
STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
) SS:
COUNTY OF MARION ) CAUSE NO. 08C01-2210-MR-000001
STATE OF INDIANA )
)
Plaintiff, )
)
v. )
)
RICHARD M. ALLEN, )
)
Defendant. )
The matter before the Court is the Renewed Motion to Intervene and Motion to Grant
Public Access to the State’s Verified Request to Prohibit Public Access filed by the Media
Intervenors (the “Motion”).1 The Court, having considered both Motions and being duly advised,
Intervenors are granted leave to intervene, and the State’s Verified Request to Prohibit Public
Access filed on October 28, 2022 shall be released to the public. The Clerk is directed to make the
1
The “Media Intervenors” refer to the following entities collectively: Indiana Broadcasters Association, Inc.; Hoosier
State Press Association, Inc.; The Associated Press; Circle City Broadcasting I, LLC d/b/a WISH-TV; E.W. Scripps
Company d/b/a WRTV; Nexstar Media Inc. d/b/a WXIN/WTTV; Neuhoff Media Lafayette, LLC; Woof Boom Radio
LLC; TEGNA Inc. d/b/a WTHR; Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC d/b/a The Indianapolis Star; and
American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. d/b/a ABC News.
1
Filed: 6/8/2023 4:47 PM
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County, Indiana
STATE OF INDIANA )
Comes now Intervenor MYSTERY SHEET LLC doing business as MURDER SHEET, by
counsel Kevin Greenlee, and respectfully requests access to court records excluded from public access
pursuant to Ind. Access to Court Records Rule 9(B). In support of this Request, Intervenor provides the
following:
l. On April 28, 2023, a letter was filed with the Court. As of the dating of this filing, this letter
remains confidential.
2. Thereafter, on May 17, 2023, the Defendant filed its Verified Motion for Temporary Restraining
Order and Preliminary Injunction. From the Chronological Case Summary, it appears this Motion
was filed without an Access to Court Records (ACR) Form identifying the specific grounds for
exclusion. See A.C.R. 5(B). Nevertheless, this Motion remains confidential.
3. Afterward, on May 19, 2023, the State filed its Notice of Discovery with the Defendant filing its
Motion to Suppress and Motion to Convert Let Bail Hearing into Suppression Hearing. From the
Chronological Case Summary, it appears these documents were filed without an Access to Court
Records (ACR) Form identifying the specific grounds for exclusion. See A.C.R. 5(B). However,
these documents also remain confidential.
4. Intervenor seeks access to the letter filed on April 28, 2023; the Verified Motion for Temporary
Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction; Notice of Discovery; Motion to Suppression; and,
Motion to Convert Let Bail Hearing into Suppression Hearing as the records should not be
excluded for Public Access under A.C.R. 5(A), (B), (C), (D), or (E). See A.C.R. 9(B)(l)(e).
a. From the Chronological Case Summary, it appears A.C.R. 5(A), (C), (D) and (E) are
inapplicable. Likewise, A.C.R. 5(B) is inapplicable as an ACR Forrn was not filed with
Similarly, these records were not subjected to seal pursuant to Ind. Code § 5-14-3-5.5.
c. Moreover, pursuant to A.C.R. 9(B)(1), this request is verified and reduced to writing.
d. Finally, the objective of these rules is to "provide maximum public accessibility to [c]ou1t
[r]ecords[.]" A.C.R. 1, Commentary. In fact, the rules start "from the presumption of
WHEREFORE, Intervenor respectfully requests access to court records excluded from public
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Kevin Greenlee
Kevin Greenlee 22983-03
9783 E 116th Street #141
Fishers, IN 46037
kevingreenlee@gmail.com
VERIFICATION
I affirm, under the penalties for perjury, the foregoing information is true and correct to
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin Greenlee
/s/
Kevin Greenlee 22983-03
9783 E 116th Street #141
Fishers, IN 46037
kevingreenlee@gmail.com
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing has been served on the State of Indiana, by
eSerVice, on the date of filing.
/s/KeVin Greenlee
Kevin Greenlee 22983-03
STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
)ss:
COUNTYOFCARROLL )
) lo-éWR-émooE
'vs. )
) APR 1 4 2023
I::,
RICHARD M. ALLEN ) _
5%mmijqwammg
CLERK CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
STATE'S RESPONSE TO DEFENSE'S EMERGENCY MOTION TO MODIFY
SAFEKEEPING ORDER
Now comes the State of Indiana, by Prosecuting Attorney, Nicholas C. McLeland, and
respectfully files its response to the Defendant's Emergency Motion to Modify Safekeeping
Order and would ask the Court to consider the following:
1. That charges were filed against the Defendant, Richard Allen, on October 28th,
3 That said request was granted and the Defendant was ordered to the safekeeping
of the Indiana Department of Corrections.
4 That the Defendant is currently incarcerated in the Westville Correctional
6 That the Defendant is being treated the same as other detainees at the facility. In
fact, he has more amenities than other convicted inmates in that unit.
7 That the allegations in the Defendant's motion, while colorful and dramatic, are
not entirely correct.
8 That the State had a meeting with the Warden of Westville Correctional Facility,
John Galipeau, on April 6m, 2023 and the allegations in the motion by the Defense
are false, as evidenced by the attached affidavit marked as State's Exhibit "1".
9 That the Defendant is afforded the same amount of rec time as the other inmates
and has been using that rec time to exercise.
10. That it is true that the Defense dropped off paperwork for the Defendant to review
and the facility did hang on to the paperwork until they heard from the Defense
13. That the State, through investigators, has made contact with the Cass County
Sheriff and he would state the following:
a That he is willing to house the Defendant in the Cass County Jail.
b. That if the Defendant is moved to the Cass County Jail, he will be housed
in the segregated unit in a 7 X 12 cell, with a roll matt and 2 bunks.
c. That the Defendant is likely to be on suicide watch which means he will
not be allowed face to face Visits or any rec time. That he will be confined
d. That if he is not on suicide watch, he will only have Video visits and
limited rec time.
e. That the Defendant will have the same amenities as he has now in the
Department of Corrections.
f. That the Cass County Jail does not have a mental health team to address
g. That the Cass County Sheriff's Department is not willing to transport the
Defendant for trial or for other hearings.
14. That the Carroll County Sheriff's Department does not have the manpower to
16. That the State believes that the current status of Defendant's mental health is due
to the status of the case, not due to the location of his incarceration.
l7. That the photo taken by Defense was taken immediately after the Defendant
returned from his rec time. The shirt he is wearing in the photo is the same shirt
that he wears to rec time each time he goes. He had clean shirts in his cell at the
time of the photo, but Defense chose to photograph him in his dirty shirt in order
18. That the Defendant has lost weight since he has been incarcerated, but he has
been evaluated and examined by medical personnel at the facility and his BMI is
on target for a man his age at his weight and medical staff classify him as very
healthy.
19. That the facility that the Defendant is placed in is not casually referred to as
"death row".
20. That the Defendant is in no way being treated less fairly than anyone else in that
facility. He certainly is not being treated less fairly than a convicted person in
that facility.
21. That the colorful, dramatic language used by the Defense was an attempt to curry
public favor for their client and try this matter in the public instead of in the
courtroom.
22. That many of the statements in Defense's motion violate the "gag" Order put in
trial, but the State does take offense to the irresponsible allegations of the Defense
in their motion.
24. That the State has no objection to the Defendant being moved to a facility within
the Department of Corrections that is better suited to address his mental health
needs.
25. That the Defendant's current placement at Westville Correctional Facility is not a
violation of his civil liberties.
26. That the Carroll County Sheriffs Department declined the request of Defense to
move the Defendant because the Carroll County Sheriff's Department does not
have the manpower to transport the Defendant.
27. That the Department of Corrections is more equipped to transport the Defendant
back and forth to court dates in order to keep the Defendant safe and ensure that
he makes it to all future hearings.
28. That the State has been made aware that the Defendant is being evaluated at 10:00
A.M. on April 14'", 2023 to assess his mental health needs and the State believes
it is important to see the result of that testing before a decision is made.
Ml: C M«11/y
Itlicholas C. McLeland
Attorney #28300-08
Prosecuting Attorney
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned certifies that a copy of the foregoing instrument was served upon the Defendant's attorney of
record, through personally delivery, ordinary mail with proper postage affixed or by service through the efiling system
and filed with Carroll Circuit Court, this _l4'h day of April, 2023.
_
Mcmw
Nicholas C. McLeland
Attorney #28300-08
Prosecuting Attorney
AFFIDAVIT
John Galipeau, the acting Warden of Westville Correctional Facility, whicli is part of the 3;
That the cell that the Defendant is housed in is a 12 X 8 cell which is the standard size
cell in that facility.
4 That the Defendant has a bed with a mattress and the mattress is the same mattress
that all the inmates receive at that facility.
That there is a bed fi'ame but that it is attached to the floor in order to protect the
Defendant from harmiiig himself.
6 That the Defendant is in that type of cell for his protection and because he has made
suicidal statements and could attempt to harm himself.
7 That the Defendant is offered time to shower 3 times a week, which is the same
amount as all the other inmates in that facility.
That the Defendant is provided with 3 sets of clothing per week, which is the same as
all the other inmates in that facility.
9 That the Defendant has been afforded connnissary privileges and has extra shirts and
shoes in his cell that he is not wearing.
10. That the Defendant is not required to wear the same clothes, and underwear for days
and days on end that are soiled, stained, tattered and tom. 1
11. That the Defendant has equal access to clean clothing just like all the other inmates in
that facility. :
12. That the Defendant was afforded the use of an electronic tablet where he can make
calls, send texts and download music, which is an amenity that the other inmates do .
l swear, under penalty of peijury, as specified by IC 35-44-2-1, that the foregoing representations
Signe d /7/
are tine and accurate to the best of my knowledge
alip,Wa1déli/
Ostville Correctional Facility
Sin the
thtana éupreme QEuurt
STATE OF INDIANA FILED
Supreme Court Case No.
ZZS-SJ-369 Nov 03 2022, 5:32 pm
v s. CLERK
Trial Court Case No.
RICHARD M. ALLEN 08C01-2210-MR-1
Loretta H. Rush
Chief Justice of Indiana
ENTERED
Nov, 0 4 2022
4. This information will be forwarded to the Defense as part of discovery per local
rule.
5. This information will be forwarded to the Defense as part of discovery per local
rule.
6. At this time no promises have been made by the State to any witnesses.
7. This information will be forwarded to the Defense as part of discovery per local
rule.
r9. Any statements made by witnesses and/or the Defendant will be forwarded to the
Defense as part of discovery per local rule. The State does not intend to draft a
their work for them and formulate a defense for them. The State objects to the
Defense's requests that the State draft a separate summary of those statements.
10. Any telephone calls made by the Defendant will be turned over to the Defense as
part of discovery per local rule. The State objects to drafting a memorandum of
the conversation. Again, the State incorporates the response to Number 9 into this
response. If there are transcripts of the phone calls, the State will produce those
as part of discovery per the local rule.
11. This information will be forwarded to the Defense as part of discovery per local
rule.
12. This information will be forwarded to the Defense as part of discovery per local
rule.
13. The State objects to providing criminal records for the Defenses witness lists, in
that the State does not even know who is going to be on their witness list. If the
Defense requests criminal records of specific people, the State is happy to assist in
15. This information will be forwarded to the Defense as part of discovery per local
rule.
16. This information will be forwarded to the Defense as part of discovery per local
rule.
17. The State objects to said request by the Defense. Any information that the State
has pertaining to the case will be forwarded to the Defense as part of discovery,
both exculpatory and inculpatory. A memorandum explaining those is outside the
scope of discovery. The Defendant's request is essentially an interrogatory asking
the State to divulge its legal analysis or impressions of the case and assist the
Defense in assembling its evidence, which is barred by State ex rel. Grammer v.
19. This information will be forwarded to the Defense as part of discovery per local
rule.
20. This information will be forwarded to the Defense as part of discovery per local
rule.
21. The State objects to this request by the Defense. TR 34 states that a request for
production has to be for items in the possession, custody or control of the party
upon whom the request is served. TR 26(B)(1) goes on to state that the Court can
limit discovery if the information is obtainable fiom some other source that is
more convenient, less burdensome or less expensive. The State of Indiana is not
in possession of the information that the Defense is requesting, nor was the State a
party to any lawsuits filed against the Carroll County Sheriff's Department, Tobe
Leazenby, Tony Liggett or Michael Thomas. To impose of the State to have to
track all these items down is unreasonably burdensome. In addition, it is the
State's belief that this request goes beyond the scope of discovery. There is no
reason that the State is aware of where this information would be relevant in any
23. The State objects to this request. Please incorporate the State's response in
number 21 to this response.
24. This information will be forwarded to the Defense as part of discovery per local
rule.
25. This information will be forwarded to the Defense as part of discovery per local
rule.
26. State objects to said request. If the State choses to use any evidence that would
fall under Indiana Rules of Evidence Rule 404(b), the State will file notice with
the Court per the rule. Further, the request by the defendant must be "reasonably
understandable and sufficiently clear" to alert the prosecution that the defendant is
to this response.
28. The State objects to this request. Per Indiana Rule of Evidence Rule 405, the
defense must first notify the State that they intend to introduce admissible
character evidence and what that evidence is going to be before the State is
obligated to disclose what character evidence will be used on behalf of the State.
The Defense has yet to provide any kind of pretrial notice to the State to require a
response.
29. The State objects to this request. Any information produced by the State would
be considered work product and exempt from discovery.
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v
Nicholas C. McLeland
Attorney #2830008
Prosecuting Attorney
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned certifies that a copy of the foregoing instrument was served upon the Defendant's attorney of
record, through personally delivery, ordinary mail with proper postage affixed or by service through the efiling system
and filed with Carroll Circuit Court, this _12th day of January, 202 .
_
arc "7M
Nicholas C. McLeland
Attorney #28300-08
Prosecuting Attorney
Filed: 1/20/2023 4:37 PM
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County, Indiana
Comes now the State oflndima, by Pro'secutor, Nicholas C. Meleland, the Defendant,
Richard Allen, by Attorneys, Bradley A. Rozzi and Andrew 1. Baldwin, and the parties having
reached a partial agreement on Defendant's Verified Motion for Change of Venue from the
County file-marked November 28, 2022, now agree and stipulate as follows:
I. On November 28, 2022, Defendant Allen filed his Verified Motion for Change of
Venue from the County. Said Motion was set for hearhtg on Friday, January 13, 2023;
2. On Friday, January 13, 2023, the parties convened, in chambers, and reached a partial
selected; and
5. Upon the Court issuing an Order regardingthe same, ther . vies shall be bound
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olas C. Mc
Prosecutor, Carroll
.Ba m#17ssl=¢r
Counse for fondant
STATE OF WDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
) SS:
COUNTY OF CARROLL )
F
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Indiana Department of Corrections E
CLERK%QE¥§SI7EZ?$éELT€COURT
RE: Richard Allen
Now comes the State of Indiana, by Prosecuting Attorney, Nicholas C. McLeland, pursuant
to Rule 2 of the Indiana Trial Rules of Trial of Criminal Procedure, requests that the following
documents and records be produced for the Carroll Comty Prosecuting Attorney Nicholas C.
McLeland, at 101 West Main Street, Suite 204, Delphi, Indiana 46923, within thirty (30) days fiom
the date of service of this Request for Production of Documents and Records to a Non-Party. You
may comply by mailing a copy of the requested documents to the Prosecutor's ofice post-marked
prior to the date on which production is required by the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure.
DEFINITIONS
As used in this request, the term "document" encompasses the full scope of that term as it is
used in Trial Rule 34, including, without limitations, all writings, papers, photographs, videos, and
other recordings and communications of any find, whether printed, electronically recorded, filmed,
or recorded or produced manually or by other process. The term "document" includes all margin
comments, handwritten notes, date of receipt stamps and notations of any h'nd appearing on any
document. The term "document" includes all files and data stored on computer disks or hard drives,
For each document produced, identify the corresponding request. Ifyou claim any
information sought herein is privileged in whole or in part, object to any form of any request or
believe that any document would be excluded fi'om production to the State, regardless of its
relevance, state the reason(s) for said obj ection or ground of exclusion. Identify with particularity
each document for which you claim a privilege including the date of the document, the person who
prepared the document, the person to whom the document was directed, the substance of the
INSTRUCTIONS
This Request for Production of Documents and Records to a Non-Party is made pursuant to
Rule 2 of the Indiana Rules of Criminal Procedure. In accordance with that Rule:
1. You are entitled to reimbm'sement for costs resulting fi'om your response to this
Request for Producfion of Documents and Records to Non-Party. If there are costs
associated with production of these documents, please let me ofice know and we
2. You are entitled to security against damages, or payment of damages, which may
result fi'om this request, and you may respond to this Request for Production of
response to the Prosecuting Attorney, Nicholas C. McLeland, within thirty (30) days
fiom the receipt of the Request for Production of Docmnents and Records to a Non-
Party, or by moving to Quash this Request for Production of Documents and
Procedure.
3 The failure to respond to this Request for Production of Documents and Records to a
Non- Party, to object to it, or to move to quash it, as provided by the applicable
Indiana Rules of Criminal Procedure or Order of the Court, within thirty (30) days
fiom the date of service, will subject you to a Motion for Sancu'ons pursuant to Rule
4 You are required to keep this subpoena and the information contained therein
confidential. This subpoena and the informafion listed herein is not to be released to
the public and should be kept confidential. Any release of this informafion will be in
l Any mental health records that you may have concerning Richard M. Allen,
including all records fiom any physician that has evaluated or examined Richard
2 The results of any mental health evaluation and/or exams performed on Richard
3 Any other documents, records, notes, videos and/or writings that the facility may
April, 2023.
Respectquy submitted,
MMW
Nicholas C. McLeland, #28300-08
Carroll County Prosecutor
101 W. Main Street
Delphi, IN 46923
(765) 564-4514
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
pm
I hereby certify that service of a true and complete copy of the above and foregoing pleading or was made upon the
following parties and filed with the Carroll Circuit Court by depositing the same in the United States mail in an
envelope properly addressed and with suficient postage afiixed this all?» day of April, 2023.
MMW/'
Nicholas c. McLeland
Carroll County Prosecutor
28300-08
STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
) SS:
COUNTY OF CARROLL )
Now comes the State of Indiana, by Prosecuting Attorney, Nicholas C. McLeland, pursuant
to Rule 2 of the Indiana Trial Rules of Trial of Criminal Procedure, requests that the following
documents and records be produced for the Carroll County Prosecuting Attorney Nicholas C.
McLeIand, at 101 West Main Street, Suite 204, Delphi, Indiana 46923, within thirty (30) days from
the date of service of this Request for Production of Documents and Records to a Non-Party. You
may comply by mailing a copy of the requested documents to the Prosecutor's oflice post-marked
prior to the date on which production is required by the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure.
DEFINITIONS
As used in this request, the term "document" encompasses the fiJII scope of that term as it is
used in Trial Rule 34, including, without limitations, all writings, papers, photographs, videos, and
other recordings and communications of any kind, whether printed, electronically recorded, filmed,
or recorded or produced manually or by other process. The term "document" includes all margin
comments, handwritten notes, date of receipt stamps and notafions of any kind appearing on any
document. The term "document" includes all files and data stored on computer disks or hard drives,
For each document produced, identify the corresponding request. Ifyou claim any
information sought herein is privileged in whole or in part, object to any form of any request or
believe that any document would be excluded fiom production to the State, regardless of its
relevance, state the reason(s) for said obj ecfion or ground of exclusion. Identify with particularity
each document for which you claim a privilege including the date of the document, the person who
prepared the document, the person to whom the document was directed, the substance of the
INSTRUCTIONS
This Request for Production of Documents and Records to a Non-Party is made pursuant to
Rule 2 of the Indiana Rules of Criminal Procedure. In accordance with that Rule:
1. You are entitled to reimbursement for costs resulting fi'om your response to this
Request for Production of Documents and Records to Non-Party. Ifthere are costs
associated with production of these documents, please let me ofice know and we
2. You are entitled to security against damages, or payment of damages, which may
result fiom this request, and you may respond to this Request for Production of
response to the Prosecuting Attorney, Nicholas C. McLeland, within thirty (30) days
fi'om the receipt of the Request for Production of Documents and Records to a Non-
Party, or by moving to Quash this Request for Producfion of Documents and
Procedure.
3 The failure to respond to this Request for Production of Documents and Records to a
Non- Party, to object to it, or to move to quash it, as provided by the applicable
Indiana Rules of Criminal Procedure or Order of the Court, within thirty (30) days
fi'om the date of service, will subject you to a Motion for Sanctions pursuant to Rule
4 You are required to keep this subpoena and the information contained therein
confidential. This subpoena and the information listed herein is not to be released to
the public and should be kept confidential. Any release of this information will be in
l Any medical documents that you may have concerning Richard M. Allen,
including all records fiom any physician that has evaluated or examined Richard
Any other documents, records, notes, videos and/or writings that the facility may
Submitted under my hand as counsel of record, pursuant to TR. 2, on this so?!" day of
April, 2023.
Respectfully submitted,
MCMM
Nicholas C. McLeland, #28300-08
Carroll County Prosecutor
101 W. Main Street
Delphi, IN 46923
(765) 5644514
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Ihereby certifythat service ofatrue and complete copyofflie above andforegoingpleading orpaperwas madeuponthe
following parties and filed with the Carroll Circuit Court by the same in the United States mail in an
envelope properly addressed and with suflicient postage affixed this 2&7" day of April, 2023.
depositingT
fl/ccmmr
Nicholas c. McLeland
Carroll County Prosecutor
28300-08
STATE OF INDIANA ) 1N THE CARROLL CRCUIT COURT
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COUNTY OF CARROLL )
APR 2 0 2023
,
Now comes the State of Indiana, by Prosecuting Attorney, Nicholas C. McLeland, pursuant
to Rule 2 of the Indiana Trial Rules of Trial of Criminal Procedure, requests that the following
documents and records be produced for the Carroll Cotmty Prosecuting Attorney Nicholas C.
McLeland, at lOl West Main Street, Suite 204, Delphi, Indiana 46923, within thirty (30) days fi'om
the date of service of this Request for Production of Documents and Records to a Non-Party. You
may comply by mailing a copy of the requested documents to the Prosecutor's ofice post-marked
prior to the date on which production is required by the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedm'e.
DEFINITIONS
As used in this request, the term "document" encompasses the fiill scope ofthat term as it is
used in Trial Rule 34, including, without limitations, all wrifings, papers, photographs, videos, and
other recordings and communican'ons of any h'nd, whether printed, electronically recorded, filmed,
or recorded or produced manually or by other process. The term "document" includes all margin
comments, handwritten notes, date of receipt stamps and notations of any kind appearing on any
document. The term "document" includes all files and data stored on computer disks or hard dn'ves,
For each document produced, identify the corresponding request. Ifyou claim any
information sought herein is privileged in whole or in part, object to any form of any request or
believe that any document would be excluded fiom production to the State, regardless of its
relevance, state the reason(s) for said objection or gomd of exclusion. Identify with particulm'ity
each document for which you claim a privilege including the date of the document, the person who
prepared the document, the person to whom the document was directed, the substance of the
INSTRUCTIONS
This Request for Production of Documents and Records to a Non-Party is made pursuant to
Rule 2 of the Indiana Rules of Criminal Procedure. In accordance with that Rule:
1. You are entitled to reimbursement for costs resulting fiom your response to this
Request for Production of Documents and Records to Non-Party. Ifthere are costs
associated with production of these documents, please let me ofice know and we
2. You are entifled to security against damages, or payment of damages, which may
result fiom this request, and you may respond to this Request for Production of
response to the Prosecuting Attorney, Nicholas C. McLeland, within thirty (30) days
fiom the receipt of the Request for Production of Documents and Records to a Non-
Procedure.
3. The failure to respond to this Request for Production of Documents and Records to a
Non Party, to object to it, or to move to quash it, as provided by the applicable
Indiana Rules of Criminal Procedure or Order of the Court, within thirty (30) days
fiom the date of service, will subject you to a Motion for Sanctions pursuant to Rule
4. You are required to keep this subpoena and the infonnation contained therein
confidential. This subpoena and the information listed herein is not to be released to
the public and should be kept confidential. Any release of this infonnation will be in
2. Please provide copies of all work records for Richard Allen, including attendance
Submitted under my hand as counsel of record, pursuant to T.R. 2, on this £91 day of
April, 2023.
Respectfully submitted,
MCMM
Nicholas C. McLeland, #28300-08
Carroll County Prosecutor
101 W. Main Street
Delphi, IN 46923
(765) 564-4514
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Ihereby certify that service of a true and complete copy of the above and foregoing pleading or paper was made upon the
following parties and filed with the Carroll Circuit Court by the same in the Un'md States mail In an
depositing'T
envelope properly addressed and with suflicierit postage aflixed this 207"day of April, 2023.
CVS Headquarters
Attn: Records Department
One cvs Drive
Woonsocket, RI 02895
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Nicholas C. McLeland
Carroll County Prosecutor
28300-08
STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
) SS:
COUNTY OF CARROLL )
Now comes the State of Indiana, by Prosecuting Attorney, Nicholas C. McLeland, pursuant
to Rule 2 of the Indiana Trial Rules of Trial of Criminal Procedure, requests that the following
documents and records be produced for the Carroll County Prosecuting Attorney Nicholas C.
McLeland, at 101 West Main Street, Suite 204, Delphi, Indiana 46923, within thirty (30) days fiom
the date of service of this Request for Production of Documents and Records to a Non-Party. You
may comply by mailing a copy of the requested documents to the Prosecutor's ofice post-marked
prior to the date on which production is required by the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure.
DEFINITIONS
As used in this request, the term "document" encompasses the full scope of that term as it is
used in Trial Rule 34, including, without limitations, all writings, papers, photographs, videos, and
other recordings and commlmications of any h'nd, whether printed, electronically recorded, filmed,
or recorded or produced manually or by other process. The term "document" includes all margin
comments, handwritten notes, date of receipt stamps and notafions of any h'nd appearing on any
document. The term "document" includes all files and data stored on computer disks or hard drives,
For each document produced, identify the corresponding request Ifyou claim any
information sought herein is privileged in whole or in part, object to any form of any request or
believe that any document would be excluded fi'om production to the State, regardless of its
relevance, state the reason(s) for said objection or ground of exclusion. Identify with particularity
each document for which you claim a privilege including the date of the doc1m1ent, the person who
prepared the document, the person to whom the document was directed, the substance of the
INSTRUCTIONS
This Request for Production of Documents and Records to a Non-Party is made pursuant to
Rule 2 of the Indiana Rules of Criminal Procedure. In accordance with that Rule:
1. You are entitled to reimbursement for costs resulting fiom your response to this
Request for Production of Docmnents and Records to Non-Party. Ifthere are costs
associated with production of these documents, please let me ofice know and we
2. You are entitled to security against damages, or payment of damages, which may
result fiom this request, and you may respond to this Request for Producfion of
response to the Prosecuu'ng Attorney, Nicholas C. McLeland, within thirty (30) days
fiom the receipt of the Request for Production of Documents and Records to a Non-
Party, or by moving to Quash this Request for Production of Documents and
Procedure.
The failure to respond to this Request for Production of Documents and Records to a
Non- Party, to object to it, or to move to quash it, as provided by the applicable
Indiana Rules of Criminal Procedure or Order of the Court, within thirty (30) days
fiom the date of service, will subject you to a Motion for Sancfions pursuant to Rule
4 You are required to keep this subpoena and the information contained therein
confidential. This subpoena and the information listed herein is not to be released to
the public and should be kept confidential. Any release of this information will be in
1 Any and all audio/video recordings of Richard M. Allen while he is in his cell or
being moved fiom his cell to a recreational area for the time period of his
Any notes fiom any guards, inmates or other Westville personnel that have made
is being moved fi'om one place to another for the time period of his incarceration
Recordings of any interviews done with Richard M. Allen by anyone at the facility
4 Copies of any recorded phone calls, outside of phone calls made to his attorneys,
while he was incarcerated in the facility.
Correctional Facility.
6. Any other documents, records, notes, videos and/or writings that the facility may
April, 2023.
Respectfully submitted,
Mccm/
Nicholas C. McLeland, #28300-08
Carroll County Prosecutor
101 W. Main Street
Delphi, 1N 46923
(765) 564-4514
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that service of a true and complete copy of the above and foregoing pleading or paper was made upon the
following parties and filed with the Carroll Circuit Court by the same in the United States mail m an
depositingT
envelope properly addressed and with sufficient postage aflixed this 307" day of April, 2023.
MN m./'
Nicholas c. McLeland
Carroll County Prosecutor
28300-08
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produce the following to counsel for the Carroll County Prosecutor, Nicholas C. McLeland, at 101
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West Main Street, Suite 204, Delphi, Indiana 46923 within thirty (30) days of receipt.
to a Non-Party.
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Submitted under my hand as counsel of record, pursuant to T.R. 2, on this 3121" day
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The Court finds that the requirements of .Omar v. State of Indiana are met and the.Request for. .
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PmsuanttoRule2 ofthe IndianaRules oka'iminal Procedure, youarehereby directedto
produce the following to counsel for the Carroll County Prosecutor, Nicholas C. McLeIand,
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at 101
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WestMaiu Street, Suite 204, Delphi, Indiana 46923 within thirty (30) days ofreceipt:
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1. All documents requested in the accompanying Request for Production of Do cumcnts
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to a Non-Party.
Submitted lmder my hand as counsel of record, pursuant to I'.R. 2, on this A127" day
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Respectfully submitted,
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Nicholas c. McLeland, #2§3 00-08
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The Court finds that the-requirements of .Omar. v. State of Indiana are met and the.
Leave is Approved this 5 day of Anpél72023.
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STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
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COUNTY OF CARROLL) CAUSE NO. 08C01-2210-MR-000001
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STATE OF INDIANA )
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RICHARD ALLEN )
ORDER
Search of 1967 North Whiteman Drive, Delphi, Indiana, and the Court being
duly advised in the premises, now finds that a hearing on said motion should
Date: ________________
Frances C. Gull, Special Judge
Carroll Circuit Court
Distribution:
Carroll County Prosecutor’s Office
BALDWIN PERRY & WILEY, P.C.
Filed: 5/19/2023 4:43 PM
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County, Indiana
Comes now the Accused, by counsel and through counsel, and pursuant to
the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution and
Article 1, Section 11 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana moves to
suppress all evidence obtained by the defective search warrant was issued
without probable cause. In support of said motion, the Accused states:
4. The search warrant was unreasonable under both the Indiana and
federal Constitution.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
This is to certify a copy of the foregoing pleading has been provided to all
counsel of record for the opposing party, via IEFS this same day of filing.