Judge moves last Pike County massacre trial out of county

Billy Wagner will not face death penalty in 2016 Pike County massacre trial
The lone remaining Wagner family member yet to go to trial will not face the death penalty. The death penalty specification filed by the state of Ohio against George “Billy” Wagner III, 53, was dismissed by retired Darke County Common Pleas Court Judge Jonathan Hein,
Judge moves last Pike County massacre trial out of the county, will sentence 2 others
George "Billy" Wagner III was to be tried in Pike County starting Jan. 6. With a change of venue order, the place and date are to be announced.
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.
Man charged in 8 Pike County family members' deaths won't face death penalty if convicted
George "Billy" Wagner III is charged with multiple counts, including aggravated murder, in connection with the 2016 shooting deaths of members of the Rhoden family.
Who's who in Pike County as final trial in 2016 killings approaches
With George "Billy" Wagner III soon on trial, here's a reminder of the events and figures in the 2016 Pike County massacre case.
Jake and Angela Wagner to be sentenced ahead of patriarch Billy's 2025 trial
In 2022, a jury found George Wagner guilty for his role in the crime, including eight aggravated murder charges. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Also new Monday is a change of venue motion that was granted for Billy Wagner's 2025 trial.
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
Billy Wagner’s trial will not take place in Pike County, as judge rules
The trial of George "Billy" Wagner III, accused in the 2016 massacre of the Rhoden family, will be moved out of Pike County, a judge ruled Monday. According to court documents, Judge Jonathan P. Hein approved the venue change due to extensive media coverage and the potential for bias among local jurors.
Judge grants motion to move Pike County massacre trial out of county
The start of Billy Wagner's murder trial in connection with the 2016 murders of eight members of the Rhoden family in Pike Co. is scheduled to start in early January.
Trial in Killings of 8 Ohio Family Members Will Be Moved to Another County
The trial for a man accused in the killings of eight people from another Ohio family will be moved to a different county
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.
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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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Billy Wagner’s murder trial will not take place in Pike County, judge rules
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio (WXIX) - The change of venue request filed by Billy Wagner’s defense team has been granted, according to online court filings. George “Billy” Wagner III, 53, is the lone ...