Delphi Prison Guards Claim Not To Be Odinists Despite Patches On Uniforms
Oct 17, 2023, 01:00 PM
In a recent episode of the podcast "Hidden Killers," host Tony Brueski and guest Robin Dreeke, a retired FBI Special Agent and Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, discussed a puzzling case involving accusations of Odinism. The question they set out to answer was a chilling one: "Can Norse religious symbolism be directly linked to a possible conspiracy and murder?"
Court documents filed on October 10th revealed that the prosecutor of the case had been in discussions with two correctional officers at Westville Correctional Facility. These officers are believed to be connected to allegations brought forth in an affidavit, which accuses them and others of Odinist beliefs. Furthermore, it was claimed that these beliefs may have played a role in them making threats against one Richard Allen, and even trying to coerce him into confessing to a crime.
"It just adds more to the mystique or the mystery of all this," Brueski mused, highlighting the fascinating intersection of religious symbolism and crime accusations. The spotlight on Odinism grew stronger when patches associated with the Norse religion were spotted on the uniforms of some correctional officers. However, they defended themselves by acknowledging the patches but denied any ties to Odinism, explaining that they had since removed them.
However, the crux of the mystery lies in the nature of the crime itself and the prosecution's evidence against Richard Allen. As it stands, Allen's connection to the crime scene is primarily based on a bullet from his weapon and his presence near the crime location during the time of the crime. Both pieces of evidence, as Dreeke pointed out, are circumstantial.
"So, let's look at this. In all we know, in all we've seen, all we've been exposed to in the world of true crime... how often have we heard of Odinism and ritual sacrifice?" Dreeke asks. The answer, as he alluded to, is not very often. This suggests that the Odinism defense is an extreme outlier and possibly a red herring.
When you combine that with Richard Allen's seemingly ordinary background – a father and a pharmacy tech at CVS – the accusations become even murkier. Dreeke pondered on the disconnect between Allen's unremarkable past and the heinous nature of the crime he's accused of, questioning whether there might be something the prosecution knows but has yet to reveal.
However, the defense's hesitation to submit Allen's mental health records has added another layer of complexity to the proceedings. Brueski speculates that these records might indicate some trauma or mental health issues, but Dreeke was quick to point out that such personal challenges should not be automatically linked to a crime.
With multiple theories and a cloud of uncertainty surrounding the case, both Brueski and Dreeke agreed that neither the Odinism angle nor the accusations against Allen fit comfortably within what is typically seen in criminal behaviors.
In the world of true crime, every case has its mysteries, its red herrings, and its unexpected twists. This case, with its blend of religious symbolism, conspiracy theories, and an unlikely suspect, certainly promises to keep listeners and readers intrigued.
But it leaves us with one more burning question: "In a world where facts often get stranger than fiction, will the truth about this crime ever fully come to light?"
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Court documents filed on October 10th revealed that the prosecutor of the case had been in discussions with two correctional officers at Westville Correctional Facility. These officers are believed to be connected to allegations brought forth in an affidavit, which accuses them and others of Odinist beliefs. Furthermore, it was claimed that these beliefs may have played a role in them making threats against one Richard Allen, and even trying to coerce him into confessing to a crime.
"It just adds more to the mystique or the mystery of all this," Brueski mused, highlighting the fascinating intersection of religious symbolism and crime accusations. The spotlight on Odinism grew stronger when patches associated with the Norse religion were spotted on the uniforms of some correctional officers. However, they defended themselves by acknowledging the patches but denied any ties to Odinism, explaining that they had since removed them.
However, the crux of the mystery lies in the nature of the crime itself and the prosecution's evidence against Richard Allen. As it stands, Allen's connection to the crime scene is primarily based on a bullet from his weapon and his presence near the crime location during the time of the crime. Both pieces of evidence, as Dreeke pointed out, are circumstantial.
"So, let's look at this. In all we know, in all we've seen, all we've been exposed to in the world of true crime... how often have we heard of Odinism and ritual sacrifice?" Dreeke asks. The answer, as he alluded to, is not very often. This suggests that the Odinism defense is an extreme outlier and possibly a red herring.
When you combine that with Richard Allen's seemingly ordinary background – a father and a pharmacy tech at CVS – the accusations become even murkier. Dreeke pondered on the disconnect between Allen's unremarkable past and the heinous nature of the crime he's accused of, questioning whether there might be something the prosecution knows but has yet to reveal.
However, the defense's hesitation to submit Allen's mental health records has added another layer of complexity to the proceedings. Brueski speculates that these records might indicate some trauma or mental health issues, but Dreeke was quick to point out that such personal challenges should not be automatically linked to a crime.
With multiple theories and a cloud of uncertainty surrounding the case, both Brueski and Dreeke agreed that neither the Odinism angle nor the accusations against Allen fit comfortably within what is typically seen in criminal behaviors.
In the world of true crime, every case has its mysteries, its red herrings, and its unexpected twists. This case, with its blend of religious symbolism, conspiracy theories, and an unlikely suspect, certainly promises to keep listeners and readers intrigued.
But it leaves us with one more burning question: "In a world where facts often get stranger than fiction, will the truth about this crime ever fully come to light?"
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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