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Pike County Massacre

Eight members of the Rhoden and Gilley families were found fatally shot in Pike Count on the...
Pike County massacre: Wrongful death lawsuit dropped
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 12:23 PM EDT
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By Jennifer Edwards Baker and Mike Schell
The suit can be refiled
George "Billy" Wagner walks into Pike County Common Pleas Court for a Jan. 18 pretrial hearing.
Pike County massacre: Delay in change of venue decision for next Wagner trial
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 9:52 AM EDT
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By Jennifer Edwards Baker and Mike Schell
George "Billy" Wagner is facing 22 charges in the 2016 slayings of eight family members in rural southeastern Ohio
Eight members of the Rhoden and Gilley families were found fatally shot in Pike Count on the...
Pike County massacre: Hearing held in wrongful death lawsuit filed by victims’ families
Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 4:19 PM EDT
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By Mike Schell and Jennifer Edwards Baker
Fredericka Wagner wants the court to dismiss her as one of the defendants.
Eight members of the Rhoden and Gilley families were found fatally shot in Pike Count on the...
Pike County massacre: Hearings this week in wrongful death lawsuit filed by victims’ families
Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 12:18 PM EDT
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By Jennifer Edwards Baker
Fredericka Wagner wants the court to dismiss her as one of the defendants
New judge to be appointed in George ‘Billy’ Wagner case
Defense requests moving final Wagner trial due to widespread, ‘negative’ media coverage
Updated: Jul. 7, 2023 at 9:50 PM EDT
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By Jennifer Edwards Baker
George "Billy" Wagner is facing 22 charges in the murder case.
The bodies of members of the Rhoden family were discovered the morning of April 22, 2016. All...
Pike County Massacre: 7 years since Rhoden, Gilley family slayings
Updated: Apr. 22, 2023 at 12:33 PM EDT
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By FOX19 Digital Staff
Eight members of the Rhoden and Gilley families were shot and killed "execution-style" in 2016.
George "Billy" Wagner appears in a Pike County courtroom for a Jan. 18 pretrial hearing.
Billy Wagner returns to court with new judge in Pike County murder trial
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 6:51 PM EDT
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By Jennifer Edwards Baker and Mike Schell
He is the last Wagner family member to stand trial in connection with the slayings of eight people nearly seven years ago
George "Billy" Wagner appears in a Pike County courtroom on Jan. 18 for a pretrial hearing.
Pike County massacre: New judge appointed for Billy Wagner’s trial
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 9:32 AM EST
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By Jennifer Edwards Baker
Retired Brown County Common Pleas Court Judge R. Alan Corbin is a former longtime prosecutor
George "Billy" Wagner appears in a Pike County courtroom on Jan. 18 for a pretrial hearing.
New judge to be appointed in George ‘Billy’ Wagner case
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 6:13 AM EST
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By Jennifer Edwards Baker
George "Billy" Wagner is facing 22 charges
George "Billy" Wagner will appear in Pike County Common Pleas Court for a pre-trial hearing on...
Pike County massacre: Billy Wagner pre-trial date set
Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 6:18 PM EST
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By Jennifer Edwards Baker
It will be his first court appearance since his eldest son was convicted on all charges and sentenced to life in prison last month
George Wagner IV testified on his own behalf during his murder trial last month for the 2016...
Life in prison: George Wagner IV sentenced for Pike County murders
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 10:01 AM EST
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By Jennifer Edwards Baker
He was found guilty on all 22 counts including eight for aggravated murder after a three-month-long trial that ended Nov. 30
George Wagner IV, 31, listens to his defense attorney, John P. Parker, deliver his closing...
Pike County massacre: Life in prison with or without parole for George Wagner IV?
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 9:57 AM EST
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By Jennifer Edwards Baker
Relatives of the victims are expected to address the eight-time convicted killer
George Wagner IV, 31, listens to his defense attorney, John P. Parker, deliver his closing...
Pike County massacre: Here’s when George Wagner IV will be sentenced
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 6:33 AM EST
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By Jennifer Edwards Baker
Relatives of the victims are expected to address the eight-time convicted killer
George Wagner IV, 31, listens to his defense attorney, John P. Parker, deliver his closing...
George Wagner IV found guilty on all charges in Pike County Massacre trial
Updated: Dec. 4, 2022 at 11:21 AM EST
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By Jennifer Edwards Baker and Mike Schell
George stood accused of planning and covering up the murders of eight members of the Rhoden family in 2016.
Billy Wagner listens to one of his defense attorneys in Pike County Common Pleas Court.
Final Wagner murder trial expected next year
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 6:07 AM EST
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By Jennifer Edwards Baker
'If he ever gets out of prison, his parole officer hasn’t even been born yet'
Rhoden family members react to verdict in George Wagner IV murder case
Rhodens show resilience, resolve in aftermath of George Wagner IV verdict
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 8:31 PM EST
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By Brian Planalp
‘We still have a long way to go.’
George Wagner IV, 31, listens to his defense attorney, John P. Parker, deliver his closing...
Pike County massacre trial: Jury requests transcript of Jake Wagner’s testimony
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 12:26 PM EST
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By Jennifer Edwards Baker and Mike Schell
George Wagner IV, 31, no longer faces the possibility of the death penalty if convicted of killing eight members of the Rhoden and Gilley families in 2016
George Wagner IV, 31, leaves the courtroom during a break in what could be the last week of his...
Jury to begin deliberations Wednesday in George Wagner IV’s trial
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 1:31 PM EST
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By Jennifer Edwards Baker and Mike Schell
George Wagner IV, 31, no longer faces the possibility of the death penalty if convicted of killing eight members of the Rhoden and Gilley families in 2016
George Wagner took the stand earlier this month in his murder trial for the 2016 Pike County...
Pike County massacre trial: ‘Strong’ evidence to convict George Wagner IV in ‘senseless’ slaughter, state says
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 12:14 PM EST
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By Jennifer Edwards Baker and Mike Schell
George Wagner IV, 31, no longer faces the possibility of the death penalty if convicted of killing eight members of the Rhoden and Gilley families in 2016
George Wagner IV, takes the stand in his,Wednesday Nov. 16, 2022 in Pike County Common Pleas...
No death penalty for George Wagner IV if convicted of Pike County massacre
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 10:52 AM EST
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By Jennifer Edwards Baker and Mike Schell
Closing arguments will begin Monday, Nov. 28
George Wagner IV, takes the stand in his,Wednesday Nov. 16, 2022 in Pike County Common Pleas...
Pike County massacre trial: Judge denies acquittal for George Wagner IV
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 11:50 AM EST
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By Mike Schell and Jennifer Edwards Baker
Closing arguments will begin Monday, Nov. 28
George Wagner IV, takes the stand in his,Wednesday Nov. 16, 2022 in Pike County Common Pleas...
Pike County massacre trial: State and defense rest
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 12:06 PM EST
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By Mike Schell and Jennifer Edwards Baker
In a surprise move earlier this week, George Wagner IV, 31, took the stand in his own defense
George Wagner IV testifies in his defense. The trial of George Washington Wagner IV resumes...
FULL TESTIMONY: Special prosecutor questions George Wagner IV in Pike County
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 5:06 PM EST
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By FOX19 Digital Staff
George has denied knowing about the murder plot that killed eight members of the Rhoden family.
George Wagner IV, takes the stand in his,Wednesday Nov. 16, 2022 in Pike County Common Pleas...
George Wagner IV concludes testimony at his murder trial
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 1:22 PM EST
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By FOX19 Digital Staff
He stunned the courtroom Wednesday by taking the stand and testifying on his own behalf for more than seven hours
George Wagner IV, stands on the witness stand prior to a break in his testimony during his...
FULL TESTIMONY: George Wagner IV takes the stand in Pike County
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 4:37 PM EST
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By FOX19 Digital Staff
He provided hours of surprising testimony, saying he didn't know about the alleged murder plot and would have stopped it.
George Wagner IV takes stand in his murder trial
George IV ‘ashamed’ by family, denies all involvement in Rhoden murders
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 8:41 AM EST
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By Mike Schell and FOX19 Digital Staff
More than 1,000 photos and other evidence were presented to the jury over the past nine weeks
George Wagner IV sits with Defense Attorney John P. Parker. The trial of George Wagner IV...
Defense calls former friend of George Wagner IV to testify as jury returns
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 12:24 PM EST
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By Mike Schell and Jennifer Edwards Baker
More than 1,000 photos and other evidence were presented to the jury over the past nine weeks
George Wagner IV sits with Defense Attorney John P. Parker. The trial of George Wagner IV...
Court reviews state’s evidence Pike County massacre trial
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 9:20 AM EST
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By Mike Schell and Jennifer Edwards Baker
The trial has been going on for more than two months now
George Wagner IV sits with Defense Attorney John P. Parker. The trial of George Wagner IV...
Prosecution to rest its case Monday in George Wagner IV’s murder trial
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 10:33 AM EST
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By Jennifer Edwards Baker
George Wagner IV is charged with eight counts of aggravated murder and other charges
George Wagner IV sits with Defense Attorney John P. Parker. The trial of George Wagner IV...
Jury hears wiretap recordings of Wagner family: ‘I feel like I’m living in Nazi Germany’
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 12:00 PM EST
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By Jennifer Edwards Baker, Mike Schell and Chancelor Winn
George Wagner IV is charged with eight counts of aggravated murder and other charges
George Wagner IV sits with Defense Attorney John P. Parker. The trial of George Wagner IV...
BCI lead agent testifies about wire taps on Wagner family cell phones, trucks
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 8:44 AM EST
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By Jennifer Edwards Baker, Mike Schell and Chancelor Winn
George Wagner IV is charged with eight counts of aggravated murder and other charges
Sep 15, 2022; Waverly, Ohio, United States;  George Wagner IV (center),  30, stands flanked by...
Pike County trial: ‘George was smart, Jake was trouble,’ pastor testifies
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 11:30 AM EST
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By Jennifer Edwards Baker, Mike Schell and Chancelor Winn
George Wagner IV is charged with eight counts of aggravated murder and several other charges
Sep 15, 2022; Waverly, Ohio, United States;  George Wagner IV (center),  30, stands flanked by...
Pike County massacre trial: Judge sends jury home, cancels court Friday
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 5:46 PM EDT
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By Jennifer Edwards Baker, Mike Schell and Chancelor Winn
It's not clear yet when the defense will begin to present their case
Angela enters the courthouse. The trial of George Washington Wagner IV resumes Thursday...
‘I have regret’: Angela Wagner cross-examination wraps up in Pike County massacre trial
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 9:48 AM EDT
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By Mike Schell, Chancelor Winn and Jennifer Edwards Baker
George Wagner IV didn't fire a single shot, but prosecutors say he should still be convicted of eight counts of aggravated murder
Angela Wagner arrives at the Pike County Courthouse Tuesday morning to testify against her son,...
Angela Wagner: ‘You never get away with it. You live with it.’
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 1:44 PM EDT
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By Mike Schell, Chancelor Winn and Jennifer Edwards Baker
George Wagner IV didn't fire a single shot, but prosecutors say he should still be convicted of eight counts of aggravated murder
Angela Wagner arrives at the Pike County Courthouse Tuesday morning to testify against her son,...
Entire family took part in Pike County massacre, Angela Wagner tells jury: ‘Nobody’s heart was in it’
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 8:55 AM EDT
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By Mike Schell, Chancelor Winn and Jennifer Edwards Baker
Her testimony will continue at 9 a.m. Wednesday
George Wagner IV, 30, stands with his attorneys, John P. Parker, left, and Richard M. Nash in...
Shoeprint expert testifies as Pike County massacre trial begins eighth week
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 6:26 AM EDT
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By Jennifer Edwards Baker
George Wagner’s mother, Angela Wagner, is expected to testify against her son this week after her other son, Jake Wagner, testified against his brother most of last week
Edward Jake Wagner enters the Courthouse escorted by the Star Team. The trial of George...
‘I was very good’ Jake Wagner says he grew up learning to be a criminal from his dad
Updated: Oct. 29, 2022 at 8:16 AM EDT
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By Mike Schell, Chancelor Winn and Jennifer Edwards Baker
The trial will begin its eighth week on Monday at 9 a.m.
George Wagner IV and Jake Wagner are escorted into the Pike County Courthouse. The trial of...
George Wagner IV’s lawyer subpoenas Jake Wagner’s lawyer’s notes
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 3:10 PM EDT
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By Jennifer Edwards Baker
'You got the best plea deal in the state of Ohio,' George Wagner's attorney told Jake Wagner
A State Exhibit shows the items that were found in a bucket filled with concrete and immersed...
Pike County jury sees photos of murder weapons hidden in cement-filled buckets
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 6:07 PM EDT
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By Jennifer Edwards Baker, Chancelor Winn and Mike Schell
'You got the best plea deal in the state of Ohio,' George Wagner's attorney told Jake Wagner
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