https://linktr.ee/thetiltedlawyer Become part of the Tilted Lawyer Family be becoming a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW_uSHM2C8EY6Cfk6iElZDQ/join Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/zgQCJfyKvQ Follow me on Instagram: https://tr.ee/nkdtAxvHNe Follow me on TikTok: https://tr.ee/q8zb86D6X9 Sign up for Patreon for unpublished episodes: https://tr.ee/rGhjcHgA9H The trial of Richard Allen, accused of murdering Abigail Williams and Liberty German, has reached its final stage. The jury is now deliberating after hearing closing arguments from both the prosecution and the defense. The trial has been closely watched and emotionally charged, with the families of the victims and the community seeking a resolution to this tragic case. The prosecution's case focused heavily on Allen's alleged confessions while incarcerated. The jury heard recordings of phone calls where Allen seemingly admits to the killings. However, a central point of contention throughout the trial was Allen's mental state during these purported confessions. The defense aggressively argued that his statements were unreliable, a product of a mind broken by the harsh conditions of solitary confinement and the powerful antipsychotic drugs he was administered. The defense, barred from presenting their planned third-party culprit defense, concentrated on highlighting the absence of direct physical evidence linking Allen to the murders. They emphasized that no DNA evidence tied him to the crime scene and that key pieces of physical evidence, like the murder weapon and bloody clothing, remain missing. The defense strategically undermined the credibility of some prosecution witnesses, raising questions about inconsistencies and gaps in their testimonies. They also pointed to the potential for mishandling of evidence by investigators, further casting doubt on the prosecution's case. Now, the jury must grapple with these competing narratives and determine whether the prosecution has proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt. They face the difficult task of deciphering whether Allen's words were truly confessions of guilt or the desperate utterances of a man driven to the brink of insanity by his circumstances. The lack of physical evidence adds another layer of complexity to their decision. The outcome of the deliberations remains uncertain. The jury could find Allen guilty, not guilty, or be unable to reach a unanimous verdict, resulting in a hung jury and a possible retrial. The weight of this decision is immense, with the potential to bring closure to the families of the victims and impact the community deeply.