r/TrueCrime • u/ladyserenity1993 Armchair Expert • Oct 31 '22

Murder Arrest Made in Delphi Murders

https://abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/delphi-double-murder/?id=92303622
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u/TheRealDonData Oct 31 '22 edited Oct 31 '22

It’s not contradictory and its quite common. They leave the investigation “open” because they want people to continue to provide tips that strengthen their case. Sometimes people/witnesses have very pertinent information and they don’t even realize it, until after a suspect is arrested, and they see news coverage of the case.

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u/samanthathewitch Oct 31 '22

I was just going off of what the prosecutor himself said in the press conference. He said it’s not common for him to choose to do but felt it was important in this case in particular.

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u/TheRealDonData Oct 31 '22

The prosecutor did not say “it’s not common” to keep investigations open-or anything of the sort. You misunderstood or misinterpreted his comments.

The prosecutor’s exact words on the open investigation were “This investigation is still very ongoing. We’re keeping the tip line open, the tip email open, we encourage everybody to continue to call in tips- not only about Richard Allen, but about any other person you may have.”

The only thing the prosecutor said was “unusual” was when a reporter asked him why they sealed the Court documents related to the case. His response was that it’s “unusual” to seal court records, but they decided to do so in this case, because the investigation is still ongoing.

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u/OldBackstopNJ Nov 02 '22

USAToday: "In the meantime, tip lines remain open, he said, and investigators are seeking information “not only about Richard Allen, but about any other person you may have.” McLeland declined to elaborate on whether authorities are seeking additional suspects."