### Tension Rises as Witnesses Testify in Delphi Murders Trial

**DELPHI, Ind.** - The thirteenth day of the Delphi murders trial saw revealing testimony focused on the mental state of Richard Allen and the crucial events surrounding the disappearance of Abby Williams and Libby German. Allen faces four murder charges related to the deaths of the two girls on February 13, 2017.

In a major development, the prosecution completed its case after twelve days of presenting evidence. Prosecutors argue that Allen is the "Bridge Guy" captured on Libby German’s cell phone, a central figure believed to be responsible for the tragic double homicide.

On Friday, Allen's defense team pressed forward, calling witnesses in an attempt to dismantle the prosecution's narrative. The defense aims to poke holes in the evidence and secure Allen's exoneration.

One significant testimony came from Brad Heath, who remembered seeing an unusual vehicle near the Monon High Bridge trails on the day the girls vanished. Heath, a local resident, noted that between 8:45 a.m. and 1:42 p.m., an older, faded dark blue car was parked in a location that seemed out of place. Despite informing the police a week after the incident, the exact significance of this vehicle remains under scrutiny.

Photographer David McCain also testified, recounting his walk on the Monon High Bridge the afternoon Abby and Libby disappeared. McCain, who was taking photos between 2 and 3 p.m., did not observe anything unusual. He shared that he had parked near the Mears entrance, noted a few vehicles, and later submitted his photographs to the police. McCain did not witness any suspicious activity during his walk.

Former fire chief Darrell Sterrett provided an account of the urgent nighttime search efforts that took place after the girls were reported missing. As part of a small search party, Sterrett ventured towards the Monon High Bridge around 9:30 or 10 p.m., but the efforts, which lasted until 2:30 a.m., yielded no signs of the girls. Sterrett described the difficulty of the search operation given the darkness, adding that the term "hasty search" referred to covering extensive ground quickly.

The trial continues to unfold as both the defense and prosecution bring forward new details, making the quest for justice in the Delphi murders a complex and intense process.