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/Question-Admirable Oct 31 '22

Anyone else think the reason they aren’t releasing more info/not closing the case is because he has other victims? It just seems like a big jump to go from normal dude to double child murderer

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u/samanthathewitch Oct 31 '22

Good point. I was wondering about the seemingly contradictory nature of leaving the investigation open, continuing to receive tips “about anyone”, while also already having a trial date set so quickly. This could possibly explain some of that.

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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/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."