In a whirlwind of allegations and speculations surrounding the Delphi murder investigation, the name Richard Allen keeps resounding. The controversy is as thick as fog, with several questions being raised regarding the evidence, or lack thereof, linking Allen to the crime. Currently imprisoned awaiting trial, the waters are further muddied with talk of his potential ties to a heinous crime scene and claims of intimidation.    In a recent episode of "Hidden Killers", hosted by Tony Brueski, Forensic Psychologist Joni Johnston shines a light on the complexities of this mysterious case. Quizzed by Brueski about the supposed connection between an "odinistic, child killing cult" and the accused, Johnston comments, "What are they doing? Because if this doesn't pan out to be factual or have anything behind it... Was this just a really bad road to go down in terms of defending him?"    The element that added a surprising twist to the narrative was the revelation about custody officers wearing badges on their uniforms. This seemingly inconsequential detail gains importance when one considers the protocols of neutrality expected of officers. As Johnston expressed her astonishment, “The fact that was confirmed, I think was amazing. Astounding to me." The underlying implication here is that these seemingly minor aberrations can cause significant distortions in the larger narrative.    However, a badge does not confirm the existence of an "Odinist child killing cult." But it does question the level of professionalism and the possible biases these officers might have held, leading them to force a confession from Allen.    One of the most puzzling pieces in this enigma is Allen's own confession. Johnston, with her experience as a forensic psychologist, weighs in on the mystery: “It's very confusing to me if this person is innocent... Why would you confess to your mom or to your wife? Falsely." The suggestion that Allen might have been coerced into confessing, not through traditional interrogation, but through threats to his family, provides a chilling dimension to the tale.    From the outside looking in, the theory that Allen may have been coerced into confession by overzealous guards, determined to see justice served (as per their own beliefs), gains traction. Brueski ponders, “Could it be that someone committed these murders and now they're trying to pressure someone into making a confession? ... Was this a case more of these guards putting the law into their own hands?"    In this quagmire of doubts and certainties, it's imperative to differentiate between possibility and reality. While it's plausible that there could have been individuals who coerced Allen, it doesn't imply their direct involvement in the crime. As Johnston aptly summed up, "There is a huge gap between saying, yes, there could have been people at this prison who were coercing him... It does not mean that those people are the ones who the murderers are involved in it."    With the trial approaching and more evidence bound to surface, it is crucial to tread carefully, discerning facts from fiction. As the saga unfolds, the primary question remains: Is Richard Allen a malicious murderer or merely a pawn in a more convoluted game of deception and coercion?    After all, in a case shrouded in such deep mystery, can the truth ever genuinely emerge untainted? Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com