Delphi murders trial: Psychologist said suspect had distorted reality during prison confessions
Westcott also diagnosed him with Dependent Personality Disorder and was particularly dependent on Kathy. The clinical psychologist said Allen "fell apart" when he was cut off from Kathy. She said his depression became more pronounced and escalated into psychosis.
Psychologist says Richard Allen had psychosis when he confessed to Delphi murders
Dr. Polly Westcott suggests Allen was not faking or exaggerating his psychotic behavior while he was at Westville Correctional Facility.
Accused Delphi Killer Richard Allen Blames Satan on Slain Girls’ Murders
Accused Delphi killer Richard Allen created false stories during his psychotic state and alleged that “Satan killed the girls,” according to a neuropsychologist who testified for the defense. As CrimeOnline previously reported,
'Satan killed the girls,' Delphi suspect said, according to neuropsychologist
Delphi, Indiana, double murder suspect Richard Allen made up stories while in a psychotic state, and claimed that "Satan killed the girls," according to a neuropsychologist who testified for the defense.
Murder Suspect Confessed 60+ Times to Killing Delphi Girls
On Thursday, the prosecution rested its case in the Indiana murder trial for Richard Allen, accused of killing Delphi teens Abby Williams and Libby German in 2017. But not before a very important piece of evidence was introduced: seven phone calls made from prison to his wife and mother in which he confessed to murdering the girls.
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Delphi Murder Defendant's Mental Health Takes Center Stage on 15th Day of Trial in Carroll County
The trial of Richard Allen for the 2017 Delphi murders focuses on his mental state and the credibility of his confessions.
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Who's testified at Richard Allen's trial in the Delphi murders? What did they say?
Polly Westcott: Carmel-based neuropsychologist. Dr. Westcott testified Allen did not fake or exaggerate his bizarre ...
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The Defense Brings Its Own Psychology Expert – Delphi Trial Day Fifteen
Day 15 in the Delphi murders trial Monday was the fourth featuring defense witnesses in the case against Richard Allen, 52, ...
Defense in Delphi trial seeks to cast doubt on Richard Allen's confessions, discredit key witness
Dr. Polly Westcott testified for the defense that prolonged isolation and lack of meaningful contact with his wife aggravated ...
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Delphi murders: Footage of Richard Allen in prison shown to jury as defense questions validity of confessions
For the first time in the Delphi murders trial, Richard Allen's family members took the stand, testifying as the defense ...
Defense witness discusses Allen's mental health in prison
Attorneys for Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen continued presenting to jurors Monday in Carroll County as the trial began its third full week. Dr. Polly Westcott of Carmel was the first witness ...
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Neuropsychologist: Allen suffered Major Depressive Disorder with psychosis
Richard Allen suffers from “major depressive disorder with psychosis,” according to Dr. Polly Westcott, a clinical neuropsychologist hired by the Defense to evaluate Allen at Westville Correctional ...