Judge dismisses possibility of death penalty for Billy Wagner in Pike Co. massacre trial
A judge has dismissed the possibility of the death penalty against Billy Wagner in the Pike County massacre trial.
Billy Wagner spared from death penalty in trial for Rhoden family massacre
George “Billy” Wagner III no longer faces the possibility of the death penalty in his trial for the Rhoden family massacre. Pike County court records show Judge Jonathan Hein dismissed the death penalty specifications on Billy Wagner’s case on Nov.
George 'Billy' Wagner III won’t face death penalty if convicted in Rhoden family murders
Edward “Jake” Wagner, Billy’s younger son, pleaded guilty to aggravated murder and other charges and agreed to testify against George and his parents in a deal to help the family avoid potential death sentences. Angela Wagner pleaded guilty to helping to plan the killings .
Visiting judge rules on rare change of venue motion in Billy Wagner trial
WAVERLY, Ohio (WKRC) - A visiting judge has granted the defense's motion to move Billy Wagner's trial out of Pike County. Billy Wagner faces murder and other charges in the shooting deaths of seven Rhoden family members and Hannah Gilley.
Billy Wagner’s trial will not take place in Pike County as judge grants request
A previous report can be seen in the player above. WAVERLY, Ohio (WCMH) — The 2025 trial for the Wagner family patriarch’s in the killing of the Rhoden family will not take place in Pike County. Pike County court records show that Judge Jonathan Hein granted a request Monday to change the venue for the
Pike County judge grants motion for change of venue in Billy Wagner trial
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A judge ruled Monday that the trial of George "Billy" Wagner III will not be held in Pike County as previously planned. Billy's defense team requested a change in venue due to the publicity of the case in Pike County. The case is centered around the homicides of eight family members in 2016.
'Why are you trying to sabotage this case?': Judge throws wrench into Wagner trial
The father of the family charged in the murders of eight people in one night in Pike County could find out Wednesday if his trial will be moved.
Judge moves last Pike County massacre trial out of the county, will sentence 2 others
Visiting Judge Jonathan Hein on Monday granted a request from George "Billy" Wagner III to move his trial, which had been scheduled to start Jan. 6. Hein did not cite a new location, noting that ...
Who's who in Pike County as final trial in 2016 killings approaches
Despite a flurry of activity in the case against George “Billy” Wagner III in recent days, big questions remain with his trial in the 2016 Pike County massacre case just more than six weeks away.
Judge grants motion to move Pike County massacre trial out of county
A former county treasurer pleaded guilty on Thursday to charges of embezzlement, money laundering and tax evasion after stealing more than $38 million in county funds to renovate her ranches, buy 20 cars and pay for personal expenses.
Jake and Angela Wagner to be sentenced ahead of patriarch Billy's 2025 trial
Angela Wagner and Jake Wagner took plea deals. They pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit aggravated murder and other ...
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Jake, Angela Wagner scheduled to be sentenced before final Pike County murder trial begins
Two members of the Wagner family who took plea deals years ago will finally be sentenced, according to court records in Pike ...
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Judge moves last Pike County massacre trial out of the county
Visiting Judge Jonathan Hein on Monday granted a request from George "Billy" Wagner III to move his trial, which had been scheduled to start Jan. 6. Hein did not cite a new location, noting that ...
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Phillies on the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot: Billy Wagner
Former closer for the Phillies, Billy Wagner, gets his last shot on the BBWAA ballot for the 2025 Major League Baseball Hall ...
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Who is Ron O’Brien, the newest prosecutor on Billy Wagner’s case?
While sparks flew in a hearing on Wednesday in Pike County in the Rhoden Massacre trials with bombshell developments, one ...