Pike County massacre case back in court

A day in Pike County court: Satan, Jesus, tears and a surprise sentence in Ohio massacre
Here are five of the most dramatic moments from a day in the Pike County Common Pleas Court, where three defendants were sentenced and one sat for a hearing.
Pike County massacre: Jake Wagner sentenced to prison, eligible for parole after 32 years
Jake Wagner had agreed to serve eight consecutive life sentences without parole, plus up to 160 years on other charges.
Judge ignores Pike County Massacre plea deal for ‘spawn of Satan’ killer as victims’ families storm out of courtroom in the middle of sentencing hearing
The ultimate sentence was a shock to the state, defense, gallery, and other court-watchers alike — and prompted audible tears in the courtroom. The post Judge ignores Pike County Massacre plea deal for ‘spawn of Satan’ killer as victims’ families storm out of courtroom in the middle of sentencing hearing first appeared on Law & Crime.
Pike County Massacre: Jake Wagner, guilty of murdering 8 in 2016, granted possibility of parole
Edward “Jake” Wagner, his mother, Angela, and his grandmother, Rita Newcomb, were all sentenced Friday for their part in the 2016 murders of eight members of the Rhoden and Gilley families in Pike County. Jake pleaded guilty in 2018 to the murders.
Pike County murder trial: Jake, Angela to be sentenced days before final murder trial scheduled to begin
Court records show Billy's trial is still scheduled to begin on January 6, though it's unclear whether this is still a date the court can meet.
Pike County Massacre: Jake Wagner may request parole in 32 years
Three members of the Wagner family learned their fate Friday for their roles in the 2016 Pike County Massacre.
Jake Wagner, guilty of murdering 8 in Pike County in 2016, granted possibility of parole
In a Pike County court room on Friday, Judge Jonathan Hein decided to eschew the prosecution’s plea deal with Edward “Jake” Wagner and instead provide him an opportunity for parole.
Pike County massacre: 4 Wagner family members due in court Friday
The fourth, patriarch George “Billy” Wagner III, is scheduled for a hearing in his case. He’s fighting 22 charges for the 2016 crimes, with a trial that had been set to start Monday in Pike County but will be delayed by a ruling to move it elsewhere.
Angela Wagner speaks in court during her sentencing for Pike County murders
Edward "Jake" Wagner, his mother, Angela, and his grandmother, Rita Newcomb, were all sentenced Friday for their parts in the 2016 murders of eight members of the Rhoden and Gilley families in Pike County.
'You are the spawn of Satan.' Mother of Pike County massacre addresses Wagner family at sentencing
Hannah GIlley's mother had forceful words for the Wagner family during a sentencing hearing in Pike County on Jan. 3, 2025.
TODAY: Pike County massacre case back in court
George "Billy" Wagner III returns to Pike County for a hearing in advance of his coming murder trial. Three family members are due for sentencing.
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