Yes, I'll be shortening this up a bit.... still on the court site as of 4am ET (11am my time)
Tuesday, Dec. 22nd:
*Pretrial & Motions Hearing (@ 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 28) (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.
Number of shots fired at each victim (Det. Scheiderer: We know the three calibers of firearms that were used to commit these murders. a 22 caliber long rifle, a 40 caliber, and a 30 caliber) & Court hearings from 11/27/18 thru 9/4/20 reference post #933 here:
OH Pike Co., 8 in Rhoden Family Murdered Over Custody Issue, 4 Members Wagner Family Arrested #57
9/21/20 Update: Jake's attorneys question the admissibility of ballistics evidence, shoe print evidence, and statements made by family members. Attorneys also want Andy Wilson removed as a special prosecutor, calling his appointment a conflict since he worked for Gov. Mike DeWine. When DeWine was still state attorney general, the Wagners allegedly plotted against him & members of the investigative team. Motions 52 & 53, Ohio has agreed to provide material requested. Motions 49 & 50 dealt with written communications and admissibility of any non testifying statements. Put together specific objections that defense is objecting to. It's court's understanding that state has now prepared certified that defense has all discoverable material. It has been certified, defense has all of it. Defense moving forward on Motion 51, put agreements in writing so there's no dispute. AC agrees, facts uttered in defendants motion of 51 is an accurate statement of interplay between governor & public defender’s office. Defense oral motion at State’s expense for transcript of bond hearing held for George. Next Motions hearing on 10/29/20. Special prosecutor Angie Canepa said she would like to have a trial date set for Jake Wagner when both sides meet again on Oct. 29. Canepa made it clear his case is the first case the State wants to take to trial.
10/27/20 Update: Defendant's motion for continuance of 10/29 pretrial hearing-granted. Rescheduled from 10/29 to 12/2/20 @ 1:30pm. Rumor is that he has Covid-19.
11/4/20: Journal Entry-- On this 21st day of September, 2020, this cause came on for hearing on certain pre-trial motions filed by the Defendant. For motions 47 thru 53 reference post #780 here:
OH Pike Co., 8 in Rhoden Family Murdered Over Custody Issue, 4 Members Wagner Family Arrested #58
11/6/20: Journal entry ordering continuance of pretrial motion hearing-due to a conflict of the court's calendar, on Court's own motion. Pretrial hearing & pretrial motions hearing scheduled for 12/2/20 is continued to Tuesday, 12/22/20 @ 9am. Pretrial motions to be considered are: Defendant's Motion #47 - "Defendant's Motion In Limine Requesting A Pretrial Evidentiary Hearing To Determine the Admissibility Of Ballistics Evidence And Opinions".
Defendant's Motion #48 - "Defendant's Motion In Limine Requesting A Pretrial Evidentiary Hearing To Determine The Admissibility of Shoeprint Evidence And Opinions". (Motion #47 & #48: The parties agreed that Defendant's Motion #47 & #48 would be re-scheduled).
Defendant's Motion #49 - "Defendant's Motion In Limine Requesting A Pretrial Evidentiary Hearing To Determine The Admissibility Of Any Written Communications The State of Ohio Intends To Present In Its Case In Chief".
Defendant's Motion #50 - "Defendant's Motion In Limine Requesting A Pretrial Evidentiary Hearing To Determine The Admissibility Of Any Non-Testifying Co-Defendant Statements The State Intends To Present In Its Case In Chief".
Defendant's Motion #51 - "Notice of An Actual Conflict & Motion To Revoke Andrew Wilson's Appointment As Special Prosecuting Attorney". (Motion #51 under advisement & will issue a decision concerning the same).
Defendant's Motion #52 - "Defendant's Motion For An Order Requiring The Prosecution To Provide A Transcript Of Audio Recordings It Intends To Introduce At Trial".
Granted: Defendant's Motion #53 - "Defendant's Motion For An Order Compelling The State of Ohio To Provide The Defendant With All Forensic Expert Reports And Underlying Data".
Granted: Counsel for the Defendant then made an oral motion to receive transcripts of George Wagner's Bond Hearing.
Both defense and prosecution will get transcripts. The transcript shall not include copies of exhibits introduced at such hearing, which exhibits are being held under seal.
*Angela Jo Wagner (48/now 50) – Last Pretrial hearing on 6/24/20. No update as of 12/22/20.
*George Washington Wagner IV (27/now 29) – Last Bond hearing on 8/31/20. No update as of 12/22/20.
*George Washington Wagner III (47/now 49) – Last Status hearing on 8/6/20. No update as of 12/22/20.
*Rita Jo Newcomb (65/now 66) – Motion hearing on 12/2//19 entered a plea of guilty. Will testify at the trials.
*Fredericka Carol Wagner (76) – 6/26/19: Charges were dismissed without prejudice.