Mar 7, 2024 · PIKE COUNTY, Ohio (WXIX) - The Pike County Massacre saga continues after the visiting judge on the case delayed the trial date for George “Billy” Wagner III. Originally, Billy Wagner’s trial was...

Nov 15, 2023 · The murder trial for George “Billy” Wagner III has been delayed multiple times, but is now set for 2024, eight years after the Pike County massacre. Here's where his case stands.

Dec 12, 2024 · WAVERLY, Ohio – Billy Wagner loomed large over his southern Ohio family. Hulking, combative, sullen and profane, he set the family's agenda even during long spells living away from them. He...

Jan 24, 2025 · WAVERLY, Ohio (WXIX) - The last member of the Wagner family to be sentenced in the Pike County Massacres of 2016 appeared in court Friday for his pre-trial hearing.

Nov 25, 2024 · Prosecution showed images of the weapons used to kill eight members of the Rhoden family in Pike County in 2016 as Jake Wagner testified against his brother for a third consecutive day.

Aug 2, 2024 · Prosecutors have said the motive in the murders was the custody of the young daughter of Jake Wagner and one of the victims he confessed to shooting in the head twice, Hanna May Rhoden.

Nov 28, 2024 · PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — A significant decision has emerged from Pike County Court as the judge presiding over the trial connected to the 2016 massacre of eight members of the Rhoden family has ruled out the death penalty for defendant Billy Wagner.

Oct 4, 2023 · Accused killer George "Billy" Wagner was back in court on Wednesday, with arguments commencing about where his high-profile murder trial should happen. Wagner is …

Mar 8, 2024 · Billy Wagner, his wife Angela Wagner and their two sons, Jake and George Wagner were all accused of murdering 8 members of the Rhoden family in April 2016.

Nov 25, 2024 · Four members of an associated family, George “Billy” Wagner, his wife Angela, and their sons George and Edward “Jake” Wagner, were all accused in connection with their …