OH - Pike Co - 8 in Rhoden Family Murdered - 4 Wagner Family Members Arrested #89

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Covert Operative said:
I have thought the proffers could not be used in court in Billy's trial if Angela or Jake do not testify becuse there could be no cross examination in court. There is cross examination when depositions are taking place which is why I believe they can be used in trials. I was not sure that AW or JW had depositions done. If the proffer is not allowed does that also mean that any evidence that they came into due to Jakes confession could not be used in Billy's trial?
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I assume that's the case and the reason why Prosecutor Canepa is trying to get the judge thrown off the case. She knows something is up, likely something she isn't ready to make public.
 
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Seattle1 said:

11/25/24

Billy Wagner trial will not be held in Pike County, judge rules​

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Yet he's not moving forward to set another venue for the trial. No future hearing date scheduled for this.
 
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Betty P said:
Yet he's not moving forward to set another venue for the trial. No future hearing date scheduled for this.
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T.R. still has an outstanding appeal with appeals court on venue so until that plays out, the judge probably should not announce another venue but he seems to be on a roll, so he just may. The judge said in a filing that he had another venue but did not announce it at that time as not to bring media attention to it.
 
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Covert Operative said:
T.R. still has an outstanding appeal with appeals court on venue so until that plays out, the judge probably should not announce another venue but he seems to be on a roll, so he just may. The judge said in a filing that he had another venue but did not announce it at that time as not to bring media attention to it.
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He claims he's trying to speed this process to a conclusion because its gone on so long. He's not doing that, though, he's dragging it out while trying to force the state to accept a terrible plea deal from the defense. What a horrible judge. He should never again be assigned to a case.
 
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Covert Operative said:
I have thought the proffers could not be used in court in Billy's trial if Angela or Jake do not testify becuse there could be no cross examination in court. There is cross examination when depositions are taking place which is why I believe they can be used in trials. I was not sure that AW or JW had depositions done. If the proffer is not allowed does that also mean that any evidence that they came into due to Jakes confession could not be used in Billy's trial?
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I'm not clear on this evidence and/or the depo transcripts in discovery because the State was initially planning to try all the defendants together and later bifurcated the cases -- I was reminded of this during the pretrial hearing held in November.
 
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Are the sentencing for Jake and Angela still going ahead, and is that 3rd or 4th January?
 
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joe jones said:
Are the sentencing for Jake and Angela still going ahead, and is that 3rd or 4th January?
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As far as the court site says - Jake, Angela & Rita will be in court tomorrow, 1/3/25 at 10am for sentencing & Billy will be there at 1pm for an evidentiary hearing.
 
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More docket updates - looks like Angela's attorney is asking for a continuance of her sentencing.

for Billy - docket updates

Date Docket Text
12/27/2024 ENTRY SCHEDULING EVIDENTIARY HEARING ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2025 AT 1:00PM

12/30/2024 DEFENDANT'S NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE WITH JUDGE HEIN'S REQUEST FOR A COPY OF THE BILL OF PARTICULARS FILED
Attorney: COLLINS, MARK C
Attorney: HAYES, THOMAS F

01/02/2025 ENTRY ON AFFIDAVIT OF DISQUALIFICATION OF HON. JONATHAN HEIN FILED 12-30-2024 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF OHIO


for Jake:

Date Docket Text
12/30/2024 DEFENDANT EDWARD J WAGNER'S SENTENCING MEMORANDUM FILED
Attorney: MCVAY, KIRK A

01/02/2025 ENTRY ON AFFIDAVIT OF DISQUALIFICATION OF HON. JONATHAN HEIN FILED 12-30-2024 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF OHIO

for Angela:

Date Docket Text:
2/30/2024 DEFENDANT'S MEMORANDUM CONTRA VICTIM'S MOTION REQUESTING CONTINUANCE OF SENTENCING HEARING FILED
Attorney: KRAPENC, ROBERT F

01/02/2025 ENTRY ON AFFIDAVIT OF DISQUALIFICATION OF HON. JONATHAN HEIN FILED 12-30-2024 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF OHIO


for Rita:
Date Docket Text
01/02/2025 ENTRY ON AFFIDAVIT OF DISQUALIFICATION OF HON. JONATHAN HEIN FILED 12-30-2024 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF OHIO

link: https://cpcourt.pikecounty.oh.gov/eservices/search.page.3.5?x=vULBsJv9jmDbFNlmDP7ynw
 
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Covert Operative said:
T.R. still has an outstanding appeal with appeals court on venue so until that plays out, the judge probably should not announce another venue but he seems to be on a roll, so he just may. The judge said in a filing that he had another venue but did not announce it at that time as not to bring media attention to it.
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Looks like Judge Hein has a few tricks up his sleeve doesn't it? ;) Hopefully the roads from neighboring counties won't be icy from an expected overnight/early morning storm. I will be there for all of these proceedings (unless Divide Hill on route 23 is closed down) Sigh, and Oh Crap if they cancel these AGAIN.
 
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Friday, January 3rd:
*Evidentiary Hearing (@ 1pm 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 (37). Hanna Rhoden’s baby girl (5 days old), another baby (6 mos.) and a young child (3) were unharmed. (April 21-22, 2016, Pebbles) - *George Washington “Billy” Wagner III (47/now 53) (name changed [11/5/86] from William Emmanuel) [Jake’s father] indicted (11/12/18), arrested (11/13/18), charged (11/15/18) & arraigned (12/4/18) with 8 counts of aggravated murder, [Dismissed 11/27/24: (plus gun specifications on each)], (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 4th degree obstructing justice & 1 count of 1st degree engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will seek the DP. Was permanently moved (9/13/24) to the Pickaway County Jail in Circleville, *Pike County (Butler County jail/move [9/13/24] to Pickaway County Jail)
Trial was set to begin on 1/6/25 will probably be postponed.
Presiding Judge Jonathan P. Hein replaced (on 5/29/24) Judge R. Alan Corbin [health reasons]. Prosecutor Angela R. Canepa & defense attorneys Mark C. Collins & Thomas F, Hayes.
Case & court information from 12/4/18 thru 12/11/24 reference post #978 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/...ner-family-members-arrested-88.674961/page-49
12/12/24 Docket update: Judgment entry: Cancelling proceedings for 12/16/24; proceedings will be rescheduled at a later date.
12/23/24 Docket update: Judgment entry & decision of the Supreme Court of Ohio-The affidavit of disqualification is denied; the cases shall proceed before Judge Hein. Next pretrial hearing on 1/3/25 @ 9am.
12/27/24 Docket update: Entry scheduling evidentiary hearing on 1/3/25 @ 1pm. Warrant for removal from Pickaway County Jail on 1/3/25.
Appeal case #2024CA000931 State of Ohio vs. Wagner, III, George Washington. Case Status: Open File Date 12/2/24. Action: Court of Appeals.
12/2/24 Docket updates: Court of Appeals filing fee. Notice of Appeal. Copy to attorney & 4 to Court of Appeals. Criminal docket statement & assignments of error. Statement, praecipe & notice to court reporter. Copies filed faxed to Court of Appeals & mailed to counsel for defendant. 12/6/24 Docket update: Motion for Stay-expedited consideration requested filed by attorney Angela R. Canepa. 12/13/24 Docket updates: Defendant appellee's response to State's Motion for Stay filed by attorneys Kurt W. Gatterdam, Mark C. Collins, Thomas F. Hayes. Notice of appearance of Kurt W. Gatterdam.
Appeal Case #2024CA000932 State of Ohio vs. Wagner, III, George Washington. Court of Appeals. Case Status: Open on 12/9/24. Action: Court of Appeals.
12/9/24 Docket updates: Court of Appeals filing fee; receipt: 42285 on 12/9/24, Court of Appeals deposit. Notice of Appeal. Copy to attorney & 4 to court of appeals, emailed to all counsel. Criminal docket statement filed. Statement, praecipe & notice to the court reporter. Copy emailed to Reporter. See post #988, page 50, thread #88 for more info on Canepa’s filing of disqualification of Judge.
12/13/24 Update: The Supreme Court of Ohio filed on Affidavit of Disqualification of Judge Jonathan P. Hein. OH Chief Justice of Supreme Court orders Judge Hein to respond, in detail to each allegation. Upon receipt of Judge Hein's response, the court will review and render a decision. Judge has 21 days to file response. For more info see post #979, page 49, thread #88.
12/15/24 Update: Judge Hein's amended response to Affidavit of Disqualification. See post #1000, page 50, thread #88 for more info. 12/16/24 Docket updates: Transcripts of hearings held on 8/2/24, 9/5/24, 11/20/24 & 10/7/24 filed. 12/18/24 Docket update: Judgment entry appointment of Appellate Counsel Kort Gatterdam filed. Copies filed emailed to Counsel & mailed to Court of Appeals.
12/17/24 Docket update: Appeal #2024cA000931. Reply memorandum of plaintiff-Appellant State of Ohio in support of motion for stay filed. Copies filed email returned to Counsel, faxed to Court of Appeals & mailed. 12/13/24 Docket update: Appeal #2024CA000932. Magistrate's Order filed. Copies filed mailed 4 to Court of Appeals, emailed to all Counsel & court reporter. 12/16/24 Docket updates: Notice of transmission of record to Court of Appeals. Copies emailed to Counsel with docket & mailed to Court of Appeals. Case file & transcripts mailed to Court of Appeals. 12/17/24 Docket updates: Joint stipulation to extend Court's scheduling Order filed. Copies filed email returned to Counsel, faxed to Court of Appeals & mailed. Victim-Appellant T.R.'s request for oral argument filed. Copies filed email returned to Counsel, faxed to Court of Appeals & mailed.
12/19/24 Update: Supreme Court of Ohio ruled that Judge Hein will remain the judge on the case. Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy on Thursday rejected a request from Special Prosecutor Angela Canepa to disqualify Hein from hearing the coming case against Billy Wagner & sentencing of son Jake Wagner & wife Angela Wagner. "Canepa has not established that Judge Hein's disqualification is warranted" & her allegations lack merit, Kennedy wrote. The case is still scheduled to start Jan. 6 in Pike County. But that cannot happen until the Ohio Court of Appeals handles Canepa's filing objecting to Hein's decision to remove death as a possible penalty if Wagner is convicted. Additionally, Hein earlier granted Wagner's request to move the trial out of Pike County but has not yet announced a new venue.
12/23/24 Docket update: Magistrate's Order adopting litigants stipulated scheduling Order for filing briefs & amended scheduling Order filed. Copies filed emailed to counsel, 4 copies mailed to Court of Appeals. 12/30/24 Docket update: Defendant's Notice of Compliance with Judge Hein's request for a copy of the Bill of Particulars filed by attorneys Mark C. Collins & Thomas F. Hayes.
1/2/25 Docket update: Entry on Affidavit of Disqualification of Hon. Jonathan Hein filed 12/30/24 in the Supreme Court of Ohio. 1/2/25 Docket update: Notice of limited appearance for Crime victim, T.R. filed by attorney Morgan Galle.
 
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Friday, January 3rd:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ 10am 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 (37). Hanna Rhoden's baby girl (5 days old), another baby (6 mos.) and a young child (3) were unharmed. (April 21-22, 2016, Pebbles) – *Angela Jo Wagner (48/now 54) (Jakes’ mother) indicted (11/12/18), arrested (11/13/18), charged (11/15/18) & arraigned (11/29/18) with 8 counts of 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. Plead not guilty. No bond. DA will seek the DP. *Pike County (Delaware County jail)
Judge Jonathan P. Hein presiding for sentencing hearing on 12/17/24 which was CANCELLED on 12/12/24 & reset on 1/3/25.
Crime & court info from 11/19/18 thru 8/24/21 reference post #784 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...bers-wagner-family-arrested-64.582071/page-40
9/8/21 Update: Motions hearing on 9/10/21. 9/10/21: Warrant for removal from Delaware County jail on 9/10/21 for Motion hearing filed. 9/10/21: Order restoring privileges-this order modifies the 9/16/19 order that revoked the defendant's telephone & mail privileges with exceptions for her attorneys, investigators & mitigation experts. The Delaware County Jail is ordered to restore defendant's telephone & mail privileges. Defendant continues to be subject to the Court's original order prohibiting any contact with co-defendants in this case.
9/10/21 Update: Pleading guilty to: Count 9 Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Murder; Count 10 Aggravated Burglary: spec 1, 2, 3; Count 11 Aggravated Burglary: spec 1, 2, 3; Count 12 Aggravated Burglary: spec 1, 2, 3; Count 13 Aggravated Burglary: Spec 1, 2, 3; Count 14 Dangerous ordinance; Count 15 Tampering with Evidence; Count 16 Tampering with Evidence; Count 17 Tampering with Evidence; Count 18 Forgery; Count 19 Unauthorized Use of Property; Count 20: Interception of wire/oral communications; Count 21: Obstructing Justice & Count 22: Pattern Corrupt Activity Spec 1, 2, 3. In exchange States dismisses Counts 1-9 & there is a defendant agreement that will be under seal agreeing to dismiss Aggravated murder charges. 30 years in prison to testify truthfully to other defendants trials. She will not seek clemency. Defendant’s agreement. Will serve entire sentence without any provisions for sentence reduction. She was at all the crime scenes and armed. Counts 9-22 Guilty. 30 Years. No clemency. A document to remain under seal as part of the agreement. Angela provided information of other crimes the family has committed over the years. Pike County Prosecutor Rob Junk announced the plea deal included an agreed-upon total sentence of 30 years with no chance for parole or early release before that. A. Canepa says just today the copies of Jake & Angela's proffers have been given to George's attorneys. Her prison time technically started November 13th 2018. If she serves her full 30 years her release date will be: November 13, 2048. At which time she will be 78 years old having just turned 78 on 10/15/48.
10/15/21: Motion, entry & certification for appointed counsel fees filed. 10/25/21: Request & judgment entry for court-paid experts and/or expenses filed. 11/18/21: Motion, entry & certification for appointed special prosecutor fees filed. 9/16/22: Entry granting temporary suspension of Wagner's privileges until she has testified in this case filed & copies to Counsel.
9/14/23 Update: Request for new court appointed counsel filed pro se Angela Wagner. 11/15/23 Update: Filed with Common Pleas Court. Request of Defendant Angela Wager for response to previous request Pro Se copies filed. Mailed to counsel & defendant.
2/28/24 Docket update: Defendant's motion to withdraw request for new counsel filed by attorney Robert Krapenc. Entry-Granting defendant's motion to withdraw request for new counsel.
6/6/24 Docket update: Certificate of Assignment: Jonathan P. Hein, a retired Judge of the Darke County Court of Common Pleas, general & Domestic relations Div. is assigned effective 6/4/2 to preside in the Pike County Common Pleas to hear case 2018CR0000157, State of Ohio vs. George Wagner III & to conclude any proceedings in which the Judge participated.
11/25/24 Docket update: Sentencing date on 12/17/24 @ 9am. 12/9/24 Docket update: Notice of appearance of counsel for T.R. A victim.
12/12/24 Docket update: Judgment entry: Cancelling proceedings for 12/17/24; proceedings will be rescheduled at a later date. 12/13/24 Docket update: Entry on Affidavit of Disqualification of Hon. Jonathan Hein filed 12/10/24 in the Supreme Court of Ohio.
12/19/24 Update: Supreme Court of Ohio ruled that Judge Hein will remain the judge on the case. Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy on Thursday rejected a request from Special Prosecutor Angela Canepa to disqualify Hein from hearing the coming case against Billy Wagner &sentencing of son Jake Wagner & wife Angela Wagner. "Canepa has not established that Judge Hein's disqualification is warranted" & her allegations lack merit, Kennedy wrote. The case is still scheduled to start Jan. 6 in Pike County. But that cannot happen until the Ohio Court of Appeals handles Canepa's filing objecting to Hein's decision to remove death as a possible penalty if Wagner is convicted. Additionally, Hein earlier granted Wagner's request to move the trial out of Pike County but has not yet announced a new venue.
12/24/24 Update: Sentencing date for Angela will be 10am on 1/3/25 in Pike County Common Pleas Court in Waverly. 12/27/24 Docket updates: Motion to continue sentencing hearing filed by Angela R. Canepa. Amended motion to continue filed by Canepa. Judgment Entry-Denial of Motion for Continuance filed. 12/30/24 Docket update: Defendant's memorandum contra victim's Motion requesting continuance of sentencing hearing filed by attorney Robert F. Krapenc.
1/2/25 Docket update: Entry on Affidavit of Disqualification of Hon. Jonathan Hein filed 12/30/24 in the Supreme Court of Ohio. 1/2/25 Docket update: Defendant's supplemental sentencing recommendations filed by attorneys Robert F. Krapenc & Mark M. Hunt. The Ohio Supreme Court has cleared the way for Friday hearings in the Pike County massacre case, denying a second attempt to unseat the judge on the case.

ALSO:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ 10am 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) - *Edward Jacob "Jake" Wagner (26/now 32) (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, 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. Judge Hein dismissed (11/27/24) DP specifications. *Pike County (Franklin County Corrections Center). Transferred (8/15/24} to Ohio’s Gallia County, located on the West Virginia border of 8/16/24.
Trial was set to begin on 8/30/21. Plead guilty (4/22/21) to all charges.
Judge Jonathan P. Hein presiding over sentencing hearing on 1/3/25.
Case & Court hearings from 11/27/18 thru 9/16/22 reference post #881 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/...bers-wagner-family-arrested-80.641348/page-45
10/26/22 Update: Jake's lawyers George Myers & William Mooney were subpoenaed to a hearing on 11/28/22 @ 9am in front of Judge Deering. They are to bring their file & interview notes of Jake Wagner concerning the involvement of Jake & his co-defendants in the homicides re case #2018CR0000155 (GWIV). It could be regarding: Jake testified he confessed to killing 8 people to his lawyers long before he confessed to LE & the lawyers did not report the criminal activity. 10/27/22 Update: Hearing re subpoena for Myers & Mooney changed to 10/28/22 @ 9am.
10/28/22 Update: Jake's lawyers filed Motion to Quash subpoena for their notes citing attorney/client privilege. Hearing was held in chambers. Motion to quash subpoena-granted. 11/1/22: Granting reinstatement of Wagner's privileges filed. 2/21/24 Docket update: Motion-entry & certification for appointed Special Prosecutor's fees.
6/6/24 Docket update: Certificate of Assignment: Jonathan P. Hein, a retired Judge of the Darke County Court of Common Pleas, general & Domestic relations Div. is assigned effective 6/4/2 to preside in the Pike County Common Pleas to hear case 2018CR0000157, State of Ohio vs. George Wagner III & to conclude any proceedings in which the Judge participated.
11/25/24 Docket update: Sentencing date on 12/17/24 @ 9am. Time was changed to 11am. 12/12/24 Docket update: Judgment entry: Cancelling proceedings for 12/17/24; proceedings will be rescheduled at a later date. 12/13/24 Docket update: Entry on Affidavit of Disqualification of Hon. Jonathan Hein filed 12/10/24 in the Supreme Court of Ohio.
12/19/24 Update: Supreme Court of Ohio ruled that Judge Hein will remain the judge on the case. Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy on Thursday rejected a request from Special Prosecutor Angela Canepa to disqualify Hein from hearing the coming case against Billy Wagner &sentencing of son Jake Wagner & wife Angela Wagner. "Canepa has not established that Judge Hein's disqualification is warranted" & her allegations lack merit, Kennedy wrote. The case is still scheduled to start Jan. 6 in Pike County. But that cannot happen until the Ohio Court of Appeals handles Canepa's filing objecting to Hein's decision to remove death as a possible penalty if Wagner is convicted. Additionally, Hein earlier granted Wagner's request to move the trial out of Pike County but has not yet announced a new venue.
12/23/24 Docket updates: Judgment entry & decision of the Supreme Court of Ohio-The affidavit of disqualification is denied; the cases shall proceed before Judge Hein. Costs for notices mailed. Judgment entry denying victim's Motion for continuance filed. Journal entry-Rescheduling sentencing sua sponte-it is ordered that this matter is scheduled for sentencing on Friday, 1/3/25 @ 10am. Warrant for removal from Gallia County jail on 1/3/25.
12/27/24 Docket updates: Motion to continue sentencing hearing filed by Angela R. Canepa. Amended motion to continue filed by Canepa. Judgment Entry-Denial of Motion for Continuance filed. 12/30/24 Docket update: Defendant Edward J. Wagner's sentencing memorandum filed by attorney Kirk A. Moway.
1/2/25 Docket update: Entry on Affidavit of Disqualification of Hon. Jonathan Hein filed 12/30/24 in the Supreme Court of Ohio. The Ohio Supreme Court has cleared the way for Friday hearings in the Pike County massacre case, denying a second attempt to unseat the judge on the case.

ALSO:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ 10am 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. Rhoden (16), Hanna May Rhoden (19); Frankie's fiancée, Hannah Hazel Gilley (20), Christopher Rhoden Sr.'s brother, Kenneth Rhoden (44), & a cousin, Gary Rhoden (37). Hanna Rhoden's baby girl (5 days old), another baby (6 mos.) and a young child (3) were unharmed. (April 21-22, 2016, Pebbles) – *Rita Jo Newcomb (65/now 71) (Maternal grandmother) indicted (11/12/18), arrested (11/13/18), charged & arraigned (11/15/18) with 3 counts of forgery (5th degree), 1 count of obstructing justice (5th degree) & 1 count of perjury (3rd degree). Plead not guilty. $50K Surety bond. *Pike County
Trial was scheduled for 11/18/19-continued. Cancelled: Newcomb plead guilty to 2nd degree obstructing justice (official business).
Court information from 10/22/19 to 6/6/24 reference post #19 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...d-4-wagner-family-members-arrested-89.732618/
11/25/24 Docket update: Sentencing hearing on 12/17/24 @ 11am. Costs for notices mailed. 12/6/24 Docket update: Sentencing rescheduled from 12/17/24 to 12/23/24 @ 11am. Defendant's period of speedy trial time is tolled throughout period of such continuance. 12/13/24 Docket update: Entry on Affidavit of Disqualification of Hon. Jonathan Hein filed 12/10/24 in the Supreme Court of Ohio by Canepa. 12/23/24 Docket update: Judgment entry & decision of the Supreme Court of Ohio. The affidavit of disqualification is denied; the cases shall proceed before Judge Hein.
12/23/24 Docket updates: Judgment entry & decision of the Supreme Court of Ohio-The affidavit of disqualification is denied; the cases shall proceed before Judge Hein. Costs for notices mailed. Judgment entry denying victim's Motion for continuance filed. Journal entry-Rescheduling sentencing sua sponte-it is ordered that this matter is scheduled for sentencing on Friday, 1/3/25 @ 10am. Warrant for removal from Delaware County jail on 1/3/25.
12/27/24 Docket updates: Motion to continue sentencing hearing filed by Angela R. Canepa. Amended motion to continue filed by Canepa. Judgment Entry-Denial of Motion for Continuance filed.
1/2/25 Docket update: Entry on Affidavit of Disqualification of Hon. Jonathan Hein filed 12/30/24 in the Supreme Court of Ohio. The Ohio Supreme Court has cleared the way for Friday hearings in the Pike County massacre case, denying a second attempt to unseat the judge on the case.
*George Washington Wagner IV (27/now 33) – Guilty of all charges – life in prison.
*Fredericka Carol Wagner (76/now 82) – 6/26/19 Charges dismissed without prejudice.
 
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Covert Operative said:
T.R. still has an outstanding appeal with appeals court on venue so until that plays out, the judge probably should not announce another venue but he seems to be on a roll, so he just may. The judge said in a filing that he had another venue but did not announce it at that time as not to bring media attention to it.
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They seem to be allowing the judge to re-write all the rules these days. Actually, in Ohio if you grease the right palms you can do whatever you want, laws don’t apply. Assume that’s the case here.
He probably doesn’t intend to have a trial for Billy, so there will be no change of venue. He’ll probably just declare Billy to be innocent and send him home to mama.
 
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Angela and Jake Wagner (mother/son) will be sentenced today in the massacre of 8 people. The murders happened over a custody dispute between Jake and the mother of his child, Hanna Rhoden. Jake's brother George Wagner was convicted and sentenced to LWOP. Jake's father Billy has a his trial coming up. Jake and Angela both took plea deals and testified at George's trial and are set to testify against Billy. Jake will recieve LWOP and Angela is expected to be sentenced to 30 years for planning the murders and covering up after.

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