A bit long, but I'll be shortening it up a bit.
Monday, September 21st:
*Pretrial & Motions Hearing (Day 1 of 2) (@ 9am ET) - OH - Pike County 8 people dead:
Christopher Rhoden, Sr. (40), his ex-wife,
Dana Manley Rhoden (37), their three children,
Clarence "Frankie" Rhoden (20),
Christopher Jr. (16),
Hanna Mae (19); Frankie's fiancée,
Hannah Hazel Gilley (20), Christopher Rhoden Sr.'s brother,
Kenneth Rhoden (44), & a cousin,
Gary Rhoden (38). Hanna Rhoden's baby girl (5 days old), another baby (6 mos.) and a young child (3) were unharmed. (April 21-22, 2016, Pebbles)
for *Edward Jacob "Jake" Wagner (26/now 27) (former boyfriend of Hanna) indicted (11/12/18), arrested (11/13/18), charged (11/15/18) & arraigned (11/27/18) with 8 counts aggravated murder, (plus gun specifications on each), 1 count of 1st degree conspiracy, 4 counts of 1st degree aggravated burglary, 1 count of 5th degree unlawful possession of dangerous ordnance, 3 counts of 3rd degree evidence tampering, 1 count of 5th degree forgery, 1 count of 5th degree unauthorized use of computer or telecommunications, 1 count of 4th degree interception of wire, oral or electronic communication, 1 count of 5th degree obstructing justice, 1 count of 1st degree engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity & 1 count of 4th degree unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. (He’s accused of engaging in sexual contact with Hanna Rhoden when she was 15 & he was 20). Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will seek the DP.
Christopher Rhoden, Sr. (age 40): Nine shots (face, torso, extremities). He suffered was an apparent defensive wound to his right forearm that shattered bone. Also, at least one bullet went through a door before hitting him.
Dana Rhoden (age 37): Five (head). Methodically shot four times around the right side of her head & a fifth time under her chin.
Hannah Gilley (age 20): Five (head). Among the five bullet wounds to Gilley was one to her left eye.
Christopher Rhoden, Jr. (age 16): Four (head). With 2 of the shots in the top of his head.
Clarence “Frankie” Rhoden (age 20): Three (head). Two were “contact wounds” as indicated by soot from the gun on his skull.
Gary Rhoden (age 37): Three “contact” wounds (head). Shot twice in the head & once in the face. With one of the shots, the reports indicate the gun was pressed against the side of his head, leaving a "muzzle stain."
Hanna Rhoden (19): Two (head).
Kenneth Rhoden (age 44): One shot (thru right eye).
All eight victims were shot with the gun barrel touching their skin or very, very close to it – just centimeters or inches away, the coroner determined.
Court hearings from 11/27/18 thru 3/14/20 reference post #1051 here:
OH Pike Co., 8 in Rhoden Family Murdered Over Custody Issue, 4 Members Wagner Family Arrested #54
4/14/20: DA files joint motion for continuance due to coronavirus. Rescheduled for 6/22 at 10am. 6/4/20 Update: Motion to Appoint special prosecutor filed by DA Robert Junk; Appointed special prosecutor, Angela Canepa. 6/19/20: Motion to withdraw appearance of counsel filed-Attorney: Carol Hamilton O’Brien.
6/22/20 Update: Judge giving a summary of what went on before COVID 19, mentioned meeting with evidence organizer. Canepa now talking about individual hard drives and master hard drive for organizing discovery. Provided all dates for when all of those discoveries were provided to defense. Discovery is complete if Master Hard drive and shared hard drive match. If not it will be fixed. Judge discussing evidence hearing with 21st of September a deadline to finalize some evidence on drives. Judge discussing withdrawal of appearance of O'Brien. Junk is saying the AG's office is withdrawing from managing the case. That's why AC moved to Pike Co. AG's office is busy on other stuff I guess, but they will still assist. Judge asking O'Brien if any other evidence comes up to AG that PC prosecutor needs, they will turn it over. Judge grants AG request to withdraw from Jake's case. He will address other cases separately. a third public defender, John Cornley, has joined Jake's defense team. Prosecution team now comprised of Pike Co. Prosecutor Rob Junk, Angie Canepa & Andy Wilson. His next hearing is scheduled for Sept. 21 (from 9am to 4pm). Motion #47: State's memo contra: Defendant's motion in Limine requesting a pretrial evidentiary hearing to determine the admissibility of ballistics evidence & opinions; Motion #48: admissibility of shoe print evidence & opinions; Motion #49: admissibility of any written communications the State intends to present in its case in chief & Motion #50: admissibility of any non-testifying co-defendant statements the State intends to present in its case in chief all filed by Robert Junk. 6/24/20: Entry appointing Special Prosecutor, D. Andrew Wilson to assist the Pike County prosecutor in the prosecution of all matters involving & arising out of this case. And pretrial & Motions hearing on 9/22/20.
9/4/20: Motion for extension of time for filing of notice filed by attorney Robert Junk. 9/14/20: Defendant's Motion #51 Notice of an actual conflict & Motion to revoke Andrew Wilson's appointment as special prosecuting attorney.
*Angela Jo Wagner (48/now 49) – Pretrial hearing on 6/24/20. No update as of 9/21/20.
*George Washington Wagner IV (27/now 28) – Bond hearing on 8/31/20. No update as of 9/21/20.
*George Washington Wagner III (47/now 49) – Evidentiary hearing on 9/8/20. No update as of 9/21/20.
*Rita Jo Newcomb (65/now 66) – Motion hearing on 12/2//19 entered a plea of guilty. Will testify at the trials. No further court dates yet as of 9/21/20.
*Fredericka Carol Wagner (76) – 6/26/19: Charges were dismissed without prejudice.