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.
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 Allen's mental illness
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.
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 argued that his mental health in custody led to questionable confessions.
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,
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Richard Allen's sister and daughter say he never molested them, despite confession | Day 15 of Delphi murders trial
Seven years after Libby German and Abby Williams were killed, the trial continues for the man accused of murdering them.
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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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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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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, ...
Neuropsychologist who tested Richard Allen says he did not fake psychotic behavior
Dr. Polly Westcott testified for the defense that prolonged isolation and lack of meaningful contact with his wife aggravated ...
'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 ...
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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 ...