Billy Wagner’s trial will not take place in Pike County

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.
Pike County Massacre: Judge wants to dismiss death penalty in Billy Wagner trial
A judge made an unexpected announcement during an otherwise routine hearing ahead of the murder trial for the final person accused of being involved in the Pike County massacre.
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.On Monday, the Pike County Judge Jonathan Hein granted a motion for a change in venue.
Billy Wagner’s murder trial will not take place in Pike County, judge rules
George “Billy” Wagner III, 53, is the lone Wagner family member facing trial in the 2016 Pike County massacre. The defense team wanted to move the trial to another county, arguing in a previous hearing before retired Darke County Common Pleas Court Judge Jonathan Hein that “the jury pool has already been tainted.”
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.
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
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.
Pike County massacre timeline: A final trial after 2016 killings of family of eight
All entered not guilty pleas, with two later admitting their roles and one found guilty in a jury trial.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. The final Wagner – 53-year-old George “Billy” Wagner III – is now scheduled for trial in January.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...