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No phones, no laptops, no cameras in Delphi murders trial of Richard Allen. Here’s how we’ll report

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October 13, 2024

No phones, no laptops, no cameras in Delphi murders trial of Richard Allen. Here’s how we’ll report

Starting this week, the man accused of the 2017 killings of Delphi teenagers Abby Williams and Libby German will stand trial.

If you’ve read IndyStar or our sister USA TODAY Network Indiana newspapers for any amount of time, you’re likely familiar with the case against Richard Allen, the man arrested in 2022 on suspicion of the murders that rocked this small Indiana town.

You probably know the girls disappeared the day before Valentine’s Day and and it took more than five years for authorities to make an arrest. You’re probably familiar with the twists since Allen’s arrest, such as defense assertions of a link to Odinism to the defendant’s alleged prison confessions.

You might feel vested in knowing what evidence authorities have compiled to explain why they think Abby, 13, and Libby, 14, were forced off a trail and killed by a fellow Delphi resident.

And now, barring a last-second delay, a 12-member jury will hear the case against Allen and his defense over the next six weeks in one of the most high-profile murder trials in Indiana history. Journalists from IndyStar and the Lafayette Journal & Courier will be there every step of the way to keep you informed.

Our presence in the courtroom will be critical to Hoosiers’ understanding of the proceedings. Here’s why.

While Allen has the constitutional right to a public trial, Special Judge Frances Gull has given orders that will limit public access to only those who are actually in the courtrooms — in Fort Wayne for jury selection and in Delphi for the trial. No video or audio recording is allowed.

Gull has the unenviable task of managing a charged environment that will maintain the integrity of the trial, along with the safety of the accused and friends and family of the victims seeking closure from this horrific crime.

But to do that, the judge has clamped down on all electronic communication into and out of the courtroom, banning cellphones, smartwatches, laptops, audio recorders, TV cameras and digital cameras. Media seating has also been greatly restricted, and at Gull’s direction, members of the Indiana and national press corps have developed a “pool” approach to ensure all professional news outlets have access to what happens in court each day to share with their audiences.

Ensuring public access to the trial through trustworthy reporting from the courtroom has not been a given for this case, but we consider it vital and have put significant effort toward its preservation.

Without digital tools to aid our reporting in the courtroom, reporters will rely on handwritten notes that will be transcribed outside of the court and then form the basis of our daily reporting. A team of staffers will work together to bring you the latest news as quickly and thoroughly as possible.

Here’s what you can expect from IndyStar and the Journal & Courier after jury selection is completed and the trial starts, likely Friday.

Each weekday, Journal & Courier reporter Ron Wilkins will report from the court’s morning session, with a daily update posted at jconline.com and indystar.com by early afternoon. IndyStar reporters Sarah Nelson and Jordan Smith will cover the afternoon and Saturday sessions, with new reporting coming each weekday evening and Saturday afternoon.

The weight of justice: Delphi murder case jurors will face unimaginable pressure, life-changing decision

A recap of each full day at trial will appear in the next available print edition in both Indianapolis and Lafayette.

A team of editors and reporters in both newsrooms will support our reporters in Delphi, ensuring that you always have the latest from the trial.

Covering this trial is a large undertaking, especially considering that it’s scheduled to continue through the Nov. 5 election and some of our most important political reporting in the past four years. But we’re committed to telling Central Indiana’s stories and keeping you informed on all fronts.

As always, thank you for reading IndyStar.

Eric Larsen is IndyStar executive editor. Reach him at ericlarsen@indystar.com or 317-444-7342.

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Looking ahead: Five takeaways on high school basketball regional matchups

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March 9, 2026

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Looking ahead: Five takeaways on high school basketball regional matchups

The high school basketball regional matchups and sites are set. Still more to come on recapping sectional week, including a wild championship Saturday night, but wanted to get out some initial thoughts and takeaways on the upcoming regional round.

Showdown at Southport

Pike vs. Mt. Vernon.

Is Caitlin Clark going to show up again? She should.

This matchup, set for Saturday at 4 p.m. at Southport Fieldhouse, is probably the headliner of the 4A regional slate. The first game was insane, as the two teams combined for a state-record 30 3-pointers in Pike’s 84-81 overtime win.

What do we have for an encore? Third-ranked Pike got through the more difficult Sectional 11 at Plainfield, defeating the fifth-ranked Quakers 56-53 on Friday, rallying from a 15-point third-quarter deficit. The Red Devils (23-3) played confident in a 79-68 win over a pesky and physical Brownsburg in the championship game, led by 17 points and four assists from junior guard Jahari Miller and three others in double figures.

The x-factor is Luke Ertel. Pike coach Jeff Teague, after Saturday’s win, called the Mt. Vernon senior “the best player in the state.” He will not find many arguments there. The Purdue recruit led the fourth-ranked Marauders (24-3) to the Sectional 9 title at Greenfield-Central with 25 points, eight rebounds and eight assists in a 64-50 win over the host Cougars.

Not many better matchups (are there any?) around the state than this one.

The second game at Southport is interesting, too. Talented Lawrence Central (14-11) has won five in a row, including a 70-57 upset win over Lawrence North in Sectional 10 at Tech. Decatur Central (19-6) set a school record for wins and won its first sectional since 2005.

Class 4A north battle at Plymouth

You could make a case for Chesterton vs. No. 2 Crown Point at Michigan City, but to me the most interesting 4A north regional matchup is No. 6 Northridge (24-1) vs. No. 8 South Bend St. Joseph (21-4) at Plymouth.

Northridge and South Bend St. Joe are two dramatically different teams, which adds a little bit more intrigue to the game. Northridge won its first sectional championship in six years with a 48-37 win over Warsaw in the sectional at Elkhart.

The Raiders, led by senior and Indiana All-Star candidate Brady Scholl, leads the state in 4A in points allowed per game at 44.4. South Bend St. Joseph, last year’s 3A state champion, leads the state in scoring at 78.4 points per game.

That game is 7 p.m. at Plymouth, following the 4 p.m. Class 3A game between No. 6 Columbia City (22-4) and Hanover Central (12-14).

Intrigue at Greencastle

Fourth-ranked Northview is a really good 3A team. Anyone who watched the Hall of Fame Classic at New Castle can confirm. The Knights rolled to the Sectional 27 title at Speedway with a 64-43 win over Cascade behind an 18-point night from Trayven Buis and 17 from Quinn Lewis.

But I have my eye on Northview’s game against Roncalli (17-7) in the regional at Greencastle. The Royals came through a tough Sectional 26 at Greenwood, knocking off the host Woodmen 56-44 in the sectional championship. Roncalli is balanced and veteran and added a big piece to the puzzle with Joey Ortman returning from a back injury that cost him most of the season.

I think this has a chance to be one of the best games of the day anywhere in the state.

Doubleheader at Martinsville

Oh man. There are a couple of great matchups set for Martinsville.

The first, No. 4 Parke Heritage (23-4) vs. No. 5 Centerville (24-2) could potentially decide the Class 2A entry from the south in the state finals. It is a huge game, a rematch of Parke Heritage’s 47-41 win over Centerville in the same round last season.

We have written and talked quite a bit about Parke Heritage, which had its path stopped in the semistate the past three years. This could be the team to break through.

We have probably not written enough about Centerville, which steamrolled Hagerstown (85-57) and Shenandoah (66-36) to win the sectional. The Bulldogs have knocked off teams like Delta, Guerin Catholic, Liberty Christian and Pendleton Heights this season. Seniors Shea Hollendonner (19.7 ppg, 4.2 rebounds) and Landyn Keiser (11.1 ppg, 5.2 rebounds) are Centerville’s top players.

The second game also looks tantalizing. No. 3 Cathedral (21-5) defeated No. 10 Brebeuf Jesuit (18-6) on Dec. 5 by nine points, 71-62. It is a little surprising these programs have only met once previously in the tournament, a Brebeuf sectional win 25 years ago.

Brebeuf knocked off No. 5 Guerin Catholic 48-47 for the Sectional 25 championship at Frankfort and Cathedral took out Crispus Attucks 81-63 in the Sectional 26 championship at Broad Ripple.

Neither of these teams will be the favorite to come out of the 3A south – that is top-ranked Silver Creek (27-1) – but the winner at Martinsville might be the Dragons’ toughest challenger.

The Class 2A north

Loaded.

The Class 2A north bracket looks awesome. There are a couple heavyweight matchups in the regional – No. 3 Westview (24-1) vs. No. 7 Gary 21^st Century (17-6) at North Judson and Blackford (20-6) vs. No. 9 Lapel (20-5) at Lapel (cue the complaints that Lapel gets to host a regional game).

Gary 21^st Century, which beat Westview three years ago in the regional, is led by senior point guard Terrence Hayes Jr. (17.6 ppg, 6.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists), one of four players averaging in double figures. Kaden Grau (19.1 ppg, 5.1 rebounds) and Austin Schlabach (18.4 ppg, 5.5 assists) are standouts for Westview. Neither team was threatened in the sectional.

Blackford was challenged in the sectional, getting through Alexandria (62-54), Eastbrook (42-35) and Wapahani (49-39) in Sectional 40 at Eastbrook. Amarian Leggett (26.7 ppg, 4.3 assists) is one of the top sophomores in the state. Lapel has taken off since a 19-point loss to Oak Hill, winning 10 consecutive games. Owen Garber put up a cool 30 points in Lapel’s 77-54 sectional championship win over Sheridan in Sectional 39 at Elwood.

Here are the full regional matchups

Class 4A

Chesterton vs. Crown Point at Michigan City, 8 p.m.
Northridge vs. South Bend Saint Joseph at Plymouth, 7 p.m.
Fort Wayne Snider vs. Carmel at New Castle, 4 p.m.
Harrison (West Lafayette) vs. Homestead at Logansport, 4 p.m.
Mt. Vernon vs. Pike at Southport, 4 p.m.
Lawrence Central vs. Decatur Central at Southport, 7 p.m.
New Albany vs. Castle at Southridge, 4 p.m.
Columbus North vs. Terre Haute North at Greencastle, 7 p.m.

CLASS 3A

Columbia City vs. Hanover Central at Plymouth, 4 p.m.
East Chicago Central vs. Mishawaka Marian at Michigan City, 5 p.m.
West Lafayette vs. New Haven at Logansport, 1 p.m.
Delta vs. Blackhawk Christian at New Castle, 1 p.m.
Brebeuf Jesuit vs. Cathedral at Martinsville, 7 p.m.
Northview vs. Roncalli at Greencastle, 4 p.m.
Evansville Bosse vs. Princeton at Southridge, 1 p.m.
Silver Creek vs. Batesville at Charlestown, 4 p.m.

CLASS 2A

Westview vs. 21st Century Academy at North Judson, 7 p.m.
Bishop Luers vs. Bremen at Huntington North, 7 p.m.
Blackford at Lapel, 4 p.m.
Benton Central vs. Oak Hill at Frankfort, 4 p.m.
Parke Heritage vs. Centerville at Martinsville, 4 p.m.
Cardinal Ritter vs. Triton Central at Greenfield-Central, 7 p.m.
Paoli vs. Linton-Stockton at Seymour, 4 p.m.
Austin vs. Forest Park at Charlestown, 1 p.m.

CLASS A

Fort Wayne Canterbury vs. Tri-County at Huntington North, 4 p.m.
Triton vs. Marquette Catholic at North Judson, 4 p.m.
Monroe Central vs. Southwood at Lapel, 1 p.m.
Rossville vs. North Vermillion at Frankfort, 1 p.m.
South Decatur vs. Hauser at Seymour, 1 p.m.
Liberty Christian vs. Greenwood Christian at Greenfield-Central, 4 p.m.
Barr-Reeve vs. West Washington at Washington, 1 p.m.
Northeast Dubois vs. Bloomfield at Washington, 4 p.m.

Call Star reporter Kyle Neddenriep at (317) 444-6649. Get IndyStar’s high school coverage sent directly to your inbox with the High School Sports newsletter. And be sure to subscribe to our new IndyStarTV: Preps YouTube channel.

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Supercross: Results From Indianapolis, Indiana

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March 8, 2026

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Supercross: Results From Indianapolis, Indiana

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IU basketball: Ohio State 91 Indiana 78 — Three keys, highlights, final stats

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March 8, 2026

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IU basketball: Ohio State 91 Indiana 78 — Three keys, highlights, final stats

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Indiana lost to Ohio State Saturday evening at Value City Arena by a final score of 91-78.

The three keys to the game, highlights and final stats are below.

Ohio State led 50-33 at halftime. The Hoosiers were led in the game by Lamar Wilkerson with 18 points. Tucker DeVries added 17.

For Darian DeVries and Reed Bailey postgame, GO HERE.

Indiana will be the No. 10 seed in the Big Ten Tournament and will play on Wednesday evening in Chicago.

THREE KEYS TO THE GAME

1. Abysmal defense. Ohio State torched Indiana’s defense. The Buckeyes started the game hot from the field and never really cooled down. For the game OSU shot 59.2% overall including 45.8% from three. But the first half was the real story, when OSU made 67.9% overall and 61.5% (8 of 13) from three. The live stats indicate the Buckeyes scored 1.56 points per possession in the first half.

2. OSU takes away the three. Take away the three, slow down IU’s offense. Indiana got up just eight attempts from long range in the first half and made just one. Yes, OSU made as many threes as IU attempted in the first half. Lamar Wilkerson and Tucker DeVries combined to go 0 of 5 from long range before the break. The Hoosiers came in averaging more than 51% of their field goal attempts from three, but took just 28.6% of their shots from beyond the arc in the first half. Things didn’t get much better after the break, and IU shot just 5 of 18 from deep for the game.

3. First half turnovers. Indiana added insult to injury in the first half with eight turnovers that resulted in 13 Ohio State points. Several of those opportunities resulted in live ball scenarios where the Buckeyes were able to score before IU’s defense was set. Seven different Indiana players had first half turnovers. Those miscues plus Ohio State’s hot shooting contributed to a 15-4 Buckeye close to the first half to give them their biggest first half margin (17) at the break.

HIGHLIGHTS