Watch Live: Pike County Massacre Trial - OH v. George Wagner IV Day Seven
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- Опубликовано: 19 сен 2022
- George Wagner, IV is standing trial for the April 2016 murders of eight members of the Rhoden and Gilley families. Wagner IV faces 22 counts including eight counts of aggravated murder with death penalty specifications, aggravated burglary, conspiracy, tampering with evidence and forgery.
Wagner’s brother, Edward “Jake” Wagner, and his mother, Angela Wagner, have already pleaded guilty to taking part in the conspiracy to murder the eight Rhoden and Gilley family members over their desire to obtain full custody of the then two-year-old daughter Jake shared with victim Hanna May Rhoden. Angela and Jake Wagner have agreed to testify against their family members.
George “Billy” Wagner, the father of Jake and George, faces the same 22 counts.
On the morning of April 22, 2016, family members found Chris Rhoden, Sr., 40, and his cousin, Gary Rhoden, 38, dead in Chris’ mobile home on Union Hill Rd. Chris Sr.’s ex-wife, Dana Manley Rhoden, 37, and their children, Hanna May Rhoden, 19, and Chris Rhoden Jr., 16, were found shot in the head in their sleep in their mobile home down the road. Hanna May had given birth days earlier to a baby girl who was not harmed. Clarence "Frankie" Rhoden, 20 and his fiancee, Hannah "Hazel" Gilley, 20, were also found shot to death in their sleep. Their six-month-old son was in between them covered in blood but unharmed. Frankie’s four-year-old son was unharmed in the home as well.
Kenneth Rhoden, 44, was found shot once in the eye in his camper on Left Fork Rd. more than seven miles away.
Angela Wagner’s mother, Rita Newcomb, pleaded guilty in 2019 to a misdemeanor count of obstruction. She had been charged with forgery and obstruction of justice for lying about signing and notarizing custody documents related to Hanna May, Jake and George’s children. Newcomb has agreed to testify against her family members.
Billy Wagner’s mother, Fredericka Wagner, was initially charged with obstruction of justice and forgery for allegedly lying about purchasing a bullet-resistant vest for Billy. The charges were dropped after it was discovered a plate in the vest was manufactured after the homicides. Prosecutors have said they may refile the charges at a later date. Fredericka has been subpoenaed to testify.
The victims:
Christopher Rhoden Sr., 40
his ex-wife Dana Manley Rhoden, 38,
their children Christopher Rhoden Jr., 16, Hanna May Rhoden, 19, and Clarence “Frankie” Rhoden, 20,
Christopher Sr.’s cousin Gary Rhoden, 38,
Sr.’s brother Kenneth Rhoden, 44,
and Frankie’s fiancée Hannah “Hazel” Gilley, 20
The Wagners did it so they could get custody of the young daughter Jake had with his ex Hanna Rhoden, prosecutors said. Jake indeed won sole custody of the child, now 8, after the murders. The Wagners moved to Alaska. That all changed after authorities arrested them in November 2018, sparking a legal battle lasting almost four years.
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The Forensic Pathologist is great. So knowledgeable and so good at explaining everything in court. She should also be a Professor.
I think she’s doing a great job explaining she cares about her job and cares about the people she’s working on
Most people in Ohio fist fight get over with
She’ll be on for quite awhile if she has to explain this on every victim.She’s definitely one tuff lady.
Best description I've heard for the marks around gunshot wounds based on distance. Clear, simple, easy to understand for the jury. And I watch a lot of court trials.
@@jeongin_wife628 this Dr. is great! She does explain everything so you can understand. Some of his questions he is asking her I just don’t see how it’s helping the case🤔I also watch a lot of court trials. You could say I am a true crime addict 😂
This is upsetting...how could one family do this to another?? And even say they were friends?? Pure evil.
Yes! And this tragedy was caused by a child custody issue. They could have handled it differently but they chose not to. What evil people.
I think that if mama and pappa wagner had a moral compass it wouldn't have happened. Especially Angela (Ma Barker 😱)
Devils on earth.
Can y'all PLEASE put what day of the trial it is at the Beginning of your title? (eg, Day 5). It's a nightmare how tangled these live feeds are
I just can’t imagine all those months of planning these murders the conversations between these family members. It’s just mind boggling!!
They messed up getting armor shipped to them. Should had went to a gun show n paid cash. All the meticulous planning and thats what got them.
@@smokingnothinbutgood7921 no they shouldn't have done it in a way that would keep them from getting caught. Why would you even say that?
@@smokingnothinbutgood7921 What a bizarre response.
@@awright119021 from Ohio I take it 🤔
Yes it seems as if at least one of them would have stood up and said something like, "Hey y'all, this is beginning to sound really crazy. I'm not going to participate. We are doing something really really evil, so I'm out."
I can't believe how much hatred behind each shot.
The family are an incredibly strong tight-knit unit to sit through the Coroner's testimony.
They have my most sincere condolences 🙏
Sending hugs and strength from Montréal
R.I.P to all the victims. I agree it has to be tough on the family to sit through the corners testimony and looking at all the pictures of their family. The case is just heartbreaking. I’m so glad they did at least spare the children. Cold hearted to leave the babies laying there in their parents blood. Jake had his nerve to move Hanna’s body so the baby to nurse if she wanted too. He even had a DNA test done on baby Keily to see if she was his even though he knew the baby girl wasn’t.
Hats-off to this pathologist, she's a true expert, not many in this field are as thoroughly clear in their job description and work-scope as she, a true prop!
If the jury can see the evidence, and the public there can see the evidence, then it should be shown on camera.
I also believe all trials should be able to be available online.
I think they don't show them on camera because of the potential for people making them viral on the web, and the disrespect it would be to the victims and an invasion of privacy and upsetting to the family.
If they were trying to protect the victim’s families, this would be the prosecutor’s request. It was the defendant’s attorneys that raised this.
Some evidence is blocked by the judge: dead bodies. The rest is simply not being shown. It's poor video coverage, they simply are not doing a good job. And all that camera wandering around makes me nauseated. It's badly done.
I believe we should be able to hear and see Angela and Jake's testimony
We are not entitled to see everything unfortunately
Love the doctor.
Imagine growing up as that little girl knowing your father's side of the family killed 8 members of mom's family....for custody of you...
But remember, they did this because they "love" her. I think she is very fortunate that these people will not be raising her.
Those sins will affect many generations of their families to come. How selfish of them!
My God, life is so fragile 😢
IF THIS IS HOW THEY TREAT A FRIEND (CHRIS SR) I WOULD HATE TO SEE HOW THEY TREAT THEIR ENEMIES...VERY SAD AND UNCALLED FOR
Makes me wonder what other devious acts those monsters have performed.
@@marshapieroni6677
You better know it! This is what we know they’ve done. What about the things we don’t know?!!!
Horrible details! 😢 it’s beyond heartbreaking 💔😞
The Wagners' should've pleaded insanity cause every single one of them is 100% there.
NO, NOT insane, DEMON POSSESSED, YES.
The trauma is so extensive for these family members. I hope they are doing well and healing . 💕
Great medical examiner! She’s clear and concise!
The way he was shot....Entirely calculated. Very much so. None of these people deserve anything less than life behind bars.
Death penalty period
Eight people were shot.
@MariC.
They deserve straight to death penalty.
I am amazed this trial is getting a very light audience and comments for such a horrific crime. Probably because of all of the restrictions.
It must be the restrictions. I have been following this case since the morning of April 22, 2016 when it was announced on National news. I have consumed and read any and everything I could find being reported. Every motion in court, every article, every documentary, every podcast. The whole event is just mind boggling and horrific. My late husband was in the hospital at the time on April 22nd 2016 so we were watching it all unfold on TV from his hospital room. I’ll never forget it.
I agree, I've been waiting for these trials for 6 years!!
@Maria Baja my favorite is The Piketon Massacre podcast. They do a fantastic job. They’ve traveled to the town to talk to residents in the area. There’s three seasons.
I've been looking forward to this trial and yes the restrictions have made me lose interest unfortunately. I've been skimming through the videos. Also witnesses opting out of even audio smh. I definitely think more could and should have been shown.
@@justcallmejen6353 I've gotten really interested in it. You sound like me, I've been watching, reading everything on a murder that happened in Florida. The Dan Markel murder. It's taken so much of my time but I can't wait until justice is finally served.
Tedious but necessarily detailed forensic specialist testimony. No pics. Civilized live chat.
It's bizarre that Billy claimed he could not turn in his best friend, Chris Rhoden Sr., for growing pot. But he had no problem murdering him.
So many restrictions rather boring case to watch .......surely showing xrays is not "horrific" to viewers!
How can this man put this family through this trial after being involved with murdering the Rhoden family? I hope he gets life for his role.
Why not show xrays?
Ever see an x-ray of a person that's been shot in the head? Very horrific. I used to work in x-ray and these injuries wouldn't be something the family would want to see.
@@cindyambach8345 maybe if you are looking at shotgun injury xrays. Regular gunshot xrays are not horrific. Most look completely normal other than a bullet or pieces of a bullet lodged in different areas. The only horrific ones I've ever seen are from a shotgun, especially in the face.
@@cindyambach8345 Seems like the over glamorization of the murders themselves has already flown the coop when the defense objected to how many times the very same families you mention had to endure those actual crime scene photos of the victims in court earlier. I cannot see where xrays at this point would shock them anymore than actual photos of said injuries.
@@awright119021 well I'm an x-ray tech and I've seen horrific skull x-rays from any gun. But that's me
@@awright119021 very horrific with a shot gun. Being shot in the face would more than likely take your face off😫😩
I love this judge! He’s got some experience behind him! Happy retirement! 🎉
Wow, don't want to see the evidence on clothing. Makes me think of the horrible, evil acts committed! For this family to plan and execute these murders are beyond comprehension. So Sad, Heartbreaking😭😭
The defense attorney is just going through the motions with irrelevant questions, he should have said, “no questions, your Honor”
How is the distance shot from going to prove his client innocent? He must think it will.
I agree💯smh 🙄😏😒
i hope that when jake is brought in, and Angela that they dont get the choice to be on camera. make them low lifes be seen
I don't understand the point to a lot of the defense questions. They seem to just ask questions so they have something to say. Their whole defense is that he didn't shoot anyone and it was his family that shot them. Apparently his family says the same. He was there, but didn't shoot. Doesn't matter though because being there makes him just as guilty. So what's the point of asking all the questions about the fact that they were shot to death? That's obviously what happened. Maybe I'm missing something.
*and now he's going into caffeine, toe fungus and tattoos. What does that have to do with anything??
I can’t believe this case Beyond horrible those poor people and their families my God I couldn’t even begin to imagine 😢and the poor babies just completely sickening I pray the families can find peace someday 🕊️and the victims RIP Thus is just so sad 😢
get this trial going. bring jake in set these jurors minds on what really happened. jake admitted to the massacre why should he lie know. hes already said who did what.
Female prosecutor says “Umm” nearly every sentence, bad habit that’s annoying to keep hearing. If the jury get annoyed by her too, it could affect their decision or concentration, male prosecutor is far more fluid. On live chat everyone’s commenting on her, just listening to some points again with headphones on & screamed “ UMMMMM” got so frustrated! Pray the jury don’t feel like I do! 🙏
Does sound very unprofessional to me. It will def drive you crazy bc you can’t unhear it!
I made same comment on her opening argument. Couldn't listen to it.
The “aaaaaand”’s are annoying too.
She also says ‘AND’ as Aayuund 🤦♀️ she’s terrible 🤷♀️
@@evilsorcererspot on! Very unprofessional? This will not be here 1st rodeo? Surely she’s been on some sort of presentation, public speaking course! For me to scream “ ummm” it must be irritating to jury?
Just a slimy, cruddy, undignified, uncouth, and no class clan, the Wagner family is right down to Billy’s mother. They had the nerve to be heard on audio surveillance calling the Rhodens poor amongst other negative remarks. The Wagners should be embarrassed at how they lived their lives and behaved behind closed doors and out in the open. How selfish they are. I guess they have not considered how their sins will fall upon generations of their offspring. The Rhodens were rich in love, spirit, and support for one another. Sending love and peace to the Rhoden family and their loved ones. May the lost rest in eternal peace.
❤️🙏🏽🕊
I suspect that Billy learned his criminal behavior from his mother or father. As the saying goes, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. I wish an investigative reporter would take this on. Fredericks Wagner was initially the agent for the owners who founded the Flying W Farm, now she owns it. I’m suspicious.
Does anyone know why the two Georges are not being tried together? I can't imagine as a relative of the deceased family having to go through a trial twice.
I believe in Ohio, because this is a capital offense case, they have to be tried separately. In some states you can be tried together. Ohio just isn’t one of them.
@@Isbes01 Thanks.
On Wikipedia I just read the ghastly story of these murders. Upsetting doesn't even come close to describing it.
Was Chris Sr. On the move? I missed that testimony.
Male prosecutor is far more affective at communicating & no “ ummmms” such a relief?!
Yeah, why must humans be different and imperfect. Maybe they need their own planet.
@@alphaomega8373 it’s not about being perfect, it’s about annoying the jury so much that they stop listening to her.
@@alphaomega8373 when I'm having trouble remembering what she said because I'm so focused on the "ummm uh aaaaand ummms", it's definitely a legitimate concern for the jury. If any of them are as distracted as I am, or irritated, then it's a problem. It doesn't come across like she is prepared or knows what's going on. All of these things can and do influence jurors. It's a huge disservice to the family and after so many years she should've known this case like the back of her hand. She should've been practicing and preparing so she can get justice for the family of the 8 victims!
Must suck to sit there while every detail of the horrible things you did to your friends are exposed to the world.
When are the other killer's Testifying ?
Oh lordy the ummmm lady is back🤦♂️
I'm a Lil confused, there were shots fired outside seen the bullet holes on the trailer and they showed shots were fired behind that piece of equipment in the yard but dr is saying almost all shots were up close. Can anyone explain?
Him and his dad are such narcissists, should of plead guilty.
Of course the def wants to stipulate! Doesn’t want the horrors to be seen in trial 🤷♀️ State should not stipulate 🤦♀️
#1 UUUUMMMMMMMMMMM
#2 LIP SMACKING and if that is going to make the people at home tune out that are watching this trial, imagine the jury and how bad they want to get out of there
Driving me crazy
21:00 forensic pathologist testimony
The are important differences between a coroner and a Medical Examiner. And, I did not expect, of course, for this woman to wail and weep, but she might as well be discussing 8 boxes of broken dishes that she had to “examine”.
Why is the camera guy moving around and around!?? It’s terrible! Just focus on one thing ffs 🤦♀️
I can't decide whether the plies or the moss on the trailer is going to break the case. Smh
Is the defense trying to embarrass the Rhoden family with these silly assed questions?
could be the reason he got it worse than the others. he probably refused to open safe. remember they were best friends so they knew what was kept in safe. maybe didnt know amount but being best friends he seen that safe before.
I just started watching this trial, and haven't paid much attention to it before now, so don't be too harsh when I ask this question....Aren't they trying to prove he had something to do with the murders? Not that the murders took place. Right? So far I haven't heard anything as far as evidence goes that proves that. Except for the opening statement, everything has been about the murders and injuries, not who caused them. I know there is a lot more trial left to go so hopefully things will start to head in that direction.
This is a waste of taxpayers money for this trial his brother and mother plead guilty to this horrible crying of killing eight family members.and he pleads not guilty as if he believes the jury will find him not guilty I guarantee he will not take the stand
The slo mo camera work is annoying. Worst court videography ever
I take it you've never seen fast video. First off it's hard to stay steady, centered. Move quick if you want the trial to look like Blair Witch Project. They move from one subject to another because they aren't just there for live streaming. There job is to get good shots that their employer can use or if independent, good shots to sell.
Someone made the comment about the defendant’s clothes wrinkled as if he slept in them, MAYBE the jailers do not wash, dry and iron the clothes loaned to the prisoners. ALSO, it appears as IF he MIGHT be wearing a bullet proof vest under the long sleeved shirt.
None of this is important. Could’ve been a one day trial. It’s ALL going to be decided by the family members testimony and whether or not the jury believes them.
All thoes people that participated in planning and carrying out this execution deserve the death penalty and nothing less, God is just !
Does the defendant sleep in his outfit? Looks the same every day.
It may be defense strategy
He was wearing a light blue shirt the other day 😊
@@kazbee6978 oh wow! I have no idea now.
It kind of looks like he’s wearing a bulletproof vest under his clothing
Not sure who he can have contact with since his grandma & great grandma were involved in the beginning but I doubt anyone is going to the jail every day to pick up his clothes to go wash them. He obviously sleeps in his jail duds & can only change out into civilian clothes for court. Maybe his lawyer is washing his clothes for him.
PURE EVIL!!
When the dr talked about a specific wound George started to pull his beard. He is generally quite still and motionless. I thought hm, hm, that was HIS shot maybe.
I can’t get over the condition of the Courtroom. They need to fix that courtroom. Wires everywhere, dents in the wall,the wood looks like crap. I have never seen a courtroom so messed up.. imo
It's one of the poorest places in the country. They're lucky to have a courtroom at all.
Yeah I said the same thing!! Looks like an older court room the benches must be some they brought in from out in the hall way!! Can you imagine sitting on that bench all day!! Hopefully they brought a cushion to sit on!!
The camera person moves around to much
CAMERA MAN is so bad please law and crime replace asap
The defense attorney Rich could pass as my former son in law....and thats not necessarily a good thing
Ummmm
Ummm
WHAT IS WITH THIS CAMERA MAN... GOD PLEASE MAKE IT STOP!!! RIDICULOUS...
They aren't allowed to show certain photos and documents. So when those pieces of evidence are shown the camera has to pan away from the screens as to not accidentally capture the evidence being shown on the TV screens in the court room
@@samanthacooper6388 if they are showing it to the gallery then they should be able to show it on here…very aggravating this trial is the worst coverage I’ve ever seen
@@samanthacooper6388 I WASN'T REFERRING TO SHOWING CERTAIN DOC'S... I'M REFERRING TO THE PANNING IN AND OUT AND BIZARRE MOVEMENTS LIKE HE'S ON A BOAT... I'M A PHOTOGRAPHER, JUST FOCUS ON THE COURTROOM AS A WHOLE PLEASE.
A lot of repeating. I bet the doctor is thinking.. haven't we already went over this???
Jury trial or bench trial?
Jury
I don’t know the end result yet….. guilty or not guilty….. but I hope guilty and you rot in prison and when you leave you are in a body bag too.
Making the Dr hold up the bloody sweatshirt was inappropriate I think
She's showing it to the jury because they need to see all of the evidence. How is that inappropriate?
it's evidence. it needs to be seen.
Why couldn't the lawyer hold it up ? Why the Dr ? All dressed up nice for court .
I am surprised how this prosecutor says 'um' so often. Sometimes more than once in a sentence. I am not commenting on the case she's presenting. I've just never heard a clearly educated professional do this. It's very distracting
1:32:20 🤢
That person hacking and coughing all the time should be asked to leave the court room and get a drink, so annoying!!!!!
omg that Um way um she talks um is driving um me um nuts!
This pathologist reminds me of Rachel Maddow. Not only in looks but personality in some ways (if she had to talk about the most serious topics)
What an insult
That is the most ghetto courtroom I've ever seen. Exposed wires running everywhere, 1976 wall paneling, dust 3 inches thick on the ledges. Leave it to the state of Ohio