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Here's three of our top stories this week:
Richard Allen, convicted of killing two Delpi teens, sentenced to over 100 years in prison.
Accused CEO assassin Luigi Magione facing the death penalty?
A woman copycats the Manhattan CEO murder, stabbing company president.
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Now, I'm Nicole Parton with breaking news. Richard Allen, a resident of Indiana, received his sentence of one hundred and thirty years in prison on Friday after being found guilty of the murders of two middle school girls. This ruling comes nearly eight years after the bodies of Abigail Williams thirteen and Liberty German, fourteen were discovered near a hiking trail. Alan now fifty two, was convicted of murder in November, following a four week trial concerning the deaths of two friends in Delphi. The girls' bodies were uncovered on February fourteen, twenty seventeen, but their case remained unsolved for several years until Allan's arrest in October twenty twenty two. The arrest followed what Indiana State Police Superintendent described as a quote long term and complex investigation. According to prosecutors, Alan confronted the girls on the Monan High Bridge trail, where he allegedly threatened them with a gun, forced them down a hill, and killed them. On November eleven, a jury found Allan guilty on all four counts of murder. One count of felony murder and one count of murder for each victim. Given the charges, he faced a sentence ranging from forty five to one hundred and thirty years. Allen's legal team has announced plans to appeal the verdict, asserting in a sentencing memo that he continues to proclaim his innocence. The tragic events had a profound impact on del Phi, a small town with approximately twenty nine hundred people located about sixty miles northwest of Indianapolis. Liberty German recorded video footage of a man who prosecutors alleged was Allen on the day of the incident. Additional evidence presented included a forty caliber bullet found at the crime scene linked to Allan's firearm, and security footage capturing a black twenty sixteen Ford Focus, which was registered solely to Alan in Carroll County at the time. Defense lawyers contended that no witnesses identified the man as the individual in the video, and they claimed there was no forensic or DNA evidence tying him to the crime. Prosecutors presented a recording of a jail phone call where Alan allegedly confessed to the murders, staying quote, I did it. I killed Abby. I killed Abby and Libby. At the time of the incident, Allan was employed at a CVS as a clerk in that town and was not initially considered a suspect until a file clerk sorting through numerous tips uncovered a mislabeled document in September twenty twenty two. This document indicated that Allan had contacted investigators shortly after the girl's disappearance, claiming to have been in the same area as them. Allan's defense maintained that he frequently walked the trail and approached the police voluntarily, asserting he was innocent. Allen will spend the next one hundred and thirty years behind bars.
I'm Jennifer Gould. Luigi Mangioni, the suspect accused of murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared for his first federal court hearing in New York after waiving his right to an extradition hearing. The twenty six year old was flown from Pennsylvania to face charges related to the December fourth shooting of Thompson outside a midtown Manhattan hotel. Mangioni is facing multiple state and federal charges including first degree murder, terrorism weapons offenses, criminal possession of a weapon, and a forged instrument. Federal charges include murder through the use of a firearm, interstate stalking, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. A terrorism charge accuses Mangioni of committing a premeditated act intended to so instill fear. Here's Manhattan, DA Alvin Bragg at the press conference, take a listen.
This was a frightening, well planned, targeted murder that was intended to cause shock and attention and intimidation. It incurred in one of the most bustling parts of our city, threatening the safety of local residents and tourists alike, commuters and business people just starting out on their day.
New details have emerged from the unsealed federal complaint regarding that notebook found in Mangoni's possession. The ledger allegedly contained handwritten pages expressing hostility towards the insurance industry and wealthy executives, and August fifteenth entry notes quote that target is insurance end quote because it quote checks every box end quote. Mangioni's notebook also referenced an investor conference Thompson was set to attend the day was gunned down. The federal complaint also reveals a letter Mangioni allegedly wrote titled quote to the Fed's end Quote, claiming sole responsibility for the murder. Mangioni, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after being recognized from surveillance footage released by the NYPD. Federal prosecutors assert jurisdiction over the case due to Mangione's travel in interstate commerce from Atlanta to New York before the shooting, as well as his use of cell phones and the Internet to plan the attack. As Mangioni faces charges in both New York and Pennsylvania, his attorney has raised concerns about potential double jeopardy given the overlap between state and federal charges. The district attorney in Blair County, Pennsylvania, has said he was willing to put the Pennsylvania charges on hold while New York authorities prosecute Mangioni. If convicted of the federal charges, Mangioni could face the death penalty. He faces life in prison on the state charges. Mangioni is being held in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, the only federal prison in New York City.
I'm Drew Nelson. The stabbing of a Michigan business president raises concerns about potential copycat attacks following the murder of United Healthcare CEO earlier this month. Nathan Mahoney, aged thirty two, allegedly stabbed Eric Denslow, the president of Anderson Express in Muskegon County, Michigan. The attack occurred during a morning meeting at the company's office. Mahoney had only worked there for two weeks. There were no reports from any of the employees of anything unusual other than he had a quiet disposition, Deputy Chief Greg Poulson on WZZM. Police have not yet determined a motive, but our investigating whether it was inspired by the high profile CEO killing in New York. According to witnesses, Mahoney abruptly left the meeting for ten minutes before coming back with a knife. He approached Denslow and stabbed him in the side. Paulson says, quote, we haven't ruled out a copycat motive. It's something that comes to everyone's mind. After the stabbing, Mahoney fled in a black BMW. Police apprehended him in Sullivan Township after a brief pursuit. He's charts with assault with intent to murder and fleeing a police officer. If convicted, he faces up to life in prison. His bond is set at half a million. Deputy Chief Pulson, thinking the bail amount is too low, remarks quote, it's not the bond we recommended, but it's the one set by the judge in court. Mahoney's attorney requested a lower bond, citing his lack of criminal history, but DA Matt Roberts argued against it, saying the act's brutality warned to the high bond. Denslow underwent surgery and remains in serious but sable condition. Mary Anne Sabo, a spokesperson for Anderson Express, set in a statement, quote, we remain in shock over this senseless assault. Our first thought is with our president, who has good prognosis for recovery. We are focused on supporting our employees as they process this incident. Investigators are examining Mahoney's electronic devices and media accounts for clues. Muskegon County Attorney Roberts describes the act as quote a violent, unprovoked attack. Mahoney's next court appearance is scheduled for the day after Christmas. Police continue to request public assistance for additional information related to the case. Police can be contacted at two three one eight six five eighty four seventy seven. For the latest crime and justice news, follow Crime Alert hourly update on your favorite podcast app with this crime Alert. I'm Drew Nelson.