Why the Odinist Claims in the Delphi Case Are VERY Unlikely
Oct 18, 2023, 05:00 PM
Odinism, prison guards with mysterious patches, and an ever-twisting court case. The Richard Allen trial has all the makings of a courtroom thriller. But with the upcoming court date on October 19th, are we straying too far into the realm of conspiracy?
In the latest episode of "Hidden Killers," host Tony Brueski and psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott discuss the convoluted tapestry surrounding the case of Richard Allen, who's slated for a court appearance in Fort Wayne. The judge has indicated that they'll be discussing "recent issues" related to evidence, with Tony speculating that the topic of Odinism might take center stage. But what role, if any, does this Norse religion play in this increasingly complex legal drama?
Tony alluded to the puzzling presence of Odin patches on the uniforms of three prison guards. He remarked, "Of course, the thing about three guards wearing Odin patches on their uniforms, which is strange that would be allowed." The warden's explanation that they can wear any patch they choose seems to have been met with skepticism.
Shavaun Scott chimed in, noting the lack of structure in Odinism, saying, "There's no canon. There's no organization of what Odinism even is. And there's no leaders. It's not an organized religion." This makes the claims about a vast Odinist conspiracy even harder to fathom. However, there's a more grounded concern: the possible motive for the guards to wear such patches. Could it be a simple cultural fascination, or is there a darker, more sinister intent?
Scott offers a balanced view, "It gives them a sense of this is my culture or whatever. They feel powerful. So my guess is it's just something like that. These guys are kind of fascinated with it and role play with it rather than being in an organized group."
Richard Allen's defense seems to be pushing the Odinism angle, arguing that the guards are part of a secret society that threatened Allen. Tony mentions, "The argument they're trying to make is that you guys are all part of some sort of secret society and that you may have threatened the prisoner Richard Allen with bodily harm or harm to his family to make those sort of confession."
But it's worth noting the shaky foundation of the case against Allen. The main evidence appears to be Allen's own admission of being present at the crime scene and an unspent bullet casing from a crime that didn't involve a gun. The defense’s choice to venture into conspiracy territory could be seen as a risky strategy. As Brueski notes, "Richard Allen's defense putting this all out there... I don't know if the defense is doing far more harm than good by going down a fantastical route like this."
However, the role of the guards in this case can't be overlooked. Some have been vocal about their treatment of Allen, claiming to have avoided the use of force. Yet, as Brueski and Scott discuss, Allen has been tased twice, raising questions about the treatment of inmates in general.
Scott offers a closing thought that underscores the improbability of a vast, interwoven conspiracy: "I have some friends that work for the government in various agencies, and they say if people knew how difficult it was to get any group of people... to cooperate and to get things done and then to not talk about it excessively, they would give up on conspiracy theories. It's just not normal human behavior."
As the Richard Allen case proceeds, one can't help but ponder: Are we looking at a genuine conspiracy, or is this a mere distraction from the real issues at hand?
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In the latest episode of "Hidden Killers," host Tony Brueski and psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott discuss the convoluted tapestry surrounding the case of Richard Allen, who's slated for a court appearance in Fort Wayne. The judge has indicated that they'll be discussing "recent issues" related to evidence, with Tony speculating that the topic of Odinism might take center stage. But what role, if any, does this Norse religion play in this increasingly complex legal drama?
Tony alluded to the puzzling presence of Odin patches on the uniforms of three prison guards. He remarked, "Of course, the thing about three guards wearing Odin patches on their uniforms, which is strange that would be allowed." The warden's explanation that they can wear any patch they choose seems to have been met with skepticism.
Shavaun Scott chimed in, noting the lack of structure in Odinism, saying, "There's no canon. There's no organization of what Odinism even is. And there's no leaders. It's not an organized religion." This makes the claims about a vast Odinist conspiracy even harder to fathom. However, there's a more grounded concern: the possible motive for the guards to wear such patches. Could it be a simple cultural fascination, or is there a darker, more sinister intent?
Scott offers a balanced view, "It gives them a sense of this is my culture or whatever. They feel powerful. So my guess is it's just something like that. These guys are kind of fascinated with it and role play with it rather than being in an organized group."
Richard Allen's defense seems to be pushing the Odinism angle, arguing that the guards are part of a secret society that threatened Allen. Tony mentions, "The argument they're trying to make is that you guys are all part of some sort of secret society and that you may have threatened the prisoner Richard Allen with bodily harm or harm to his family to make those sort of confession."
But it's worth noting the shaky foundation of the case against Allen. The main evidence appears to be Allen's own admission of being present at the crime scene and an unspent bullet casing from a crime that didn't involve a gun. The defense’s choice to venture into conspiracy territory could be seen as a risky strategy. As Brueski notes, "Richard Allen's defense putting this all out there... I don't know if the defense is doing far more harm than good by going down a fantastical route like this."
However, the role of the guards in this case can't be overlooked. Some have been vocal about their treatment of Allen, claiming to have avoided the use of force. Yet, as Brueski and Scott discuss, Allen has been tased twice, raising questions about the treatment of inmates in general.
Scott offers a closing thought that underscores the improbability of a vast, interwoven conspiracy: "I have some friends that work for the government in various agencies, and they say if people knew how difficult it was to get any group of people... to cooperate and to get things done and then to not talk about it excessively, they would give up on conspiracy theories. It's just not normal human behavior."
As the Richard Allen case proceeds, one can't help but ponder: Are we looking at a genuine conspiracy, or is this a mere distraction from the real issues at hand?
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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