It's not every day that allegations of ancient pagan affiliations and prison guard misconduct cross paths. But in the perplexing case of Richard Allen, the discussion on Tony Brueski's "Hidden Killers" podcast takes us down this rabbit hole, unveiling facets that challenge our understanding of modern crime narratives.
 
 Richard Allen, once a CVS pharmacy technician and a father, finds himself at the center of a complex murder case. Over the past few months, theories linking the crime to 'Odinism' have been circulating. The term refers to the worship of Odin, an ancient Norse deity. Today, the term has been co-opted by various groups, some with extremist views. While many dismissed these theories as fantastical, the discovery of prison guards at Allen's facility wearing patches showing allegiance to Odinism have only added fuel to the speculative fire.
 
 "Just the other week, or late September, when those accusations came out, the correctional officers were asked to remove the patches, which, in fact, they did," Brueski stated.
 
 Eric Faddis, a former Felony Prosecutor, weighed in on the implications of this discovery. "So these factions are there, they're out there, and we need to absolutely investigate whether there was... some role in the murder of innocent children," he emphasized.
 
 The allegations don't stop at potential religious extremism. Allen's defense has claimed mistreatment at the hands of the very prison guards who wore these patches. The charges suggest that Allen was coerced into making confessions under threats of violence towards him and his family.
 
 Brueski highlighted the apparent contradiction in the prison's response to these allegations. "The correctional facility also [said] that they've gone above and beyond to not use any kind of force on Allen... they followed up with they've only tased him twice since he's been in there."
 
 Yet, the overarching narrative paints a disturbing picture: an accused man, tasered while proclaiming innocence, and making serious allegations of being pressured by those who might have extremist affiliations.
 
 Brueski pondered on the implications of these discoveries for Allen's defense: "If Richard Allen's defense is true, that this was some Odinism cult that committed these murders and not him, it would certainly be consistent with that theory that affiliates of that same group would mistreat him while he is in jail awaiting the trial."
 
 The revelation that potentially pertinent information relating to Odinism was withheld early in the case further complicates matters. Faddis shared a critical view of such withholding. "When I was a prosecutor, my approach was give them everything... the fact that the government has kind of... withheld... perhaps they're hiding information... the government is just shooting themselves in the foot on that."
 
 Faddis also voiced concern over the implications of prison staff potentially subscribing to extremist ideologies. "The public and Richard Allen deserve to know that but they need to take corrective measures immediately on that."
 
 The Richard Allen case, shrouded in mystery, religious theories, and allegations of misconduct, serves as a stark reminder of the complexities that can lie beneath the surface of criminal investigations. The revelations discussed on "Hidden Killers" not only raise serious questions about the handling of the case but also challenge our perceptions of what might be unfolding behind the prison bars.
 
 Could the very system designed to uphold justice be clouded by ancient beliefs and personal biases?
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