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

[Covert Operative]

03/21/2025 ENTRY TO CONTINUE HEARING SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 21, 2025 UNTIL APRIL 25, 2025 AT 10:00AM ---- SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED THROUGHOUT PERIOD OF CONTINUANCE[/td]

 

[Niner]

03/21/2025 ENTRY TO CONTINUE HEARING SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 21, 2025 UNTIL APRIL 25, 2025 AT 10:00AM ---- SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED THROUGHOUT PERIOD OF CONTINUANCE[/td]

At least I got to shorten up my notes! Thanks for this update!

 

[INfisherman]

So this is Hein’s version of speeding things along huh? Interesting. Needed to get those other 3 sentences out of the way so this trial could be delayed another month.

MOO

 

[Betty P]

So this is Hein’s version of speeding things along huh? Interesting. Needed to get those other 3 sentences out of the way so this trial could be delayed another month.

MOO

Were it not for the interference, the trial would probably be underway by now, or close to it.

At least the killers have reduced sentences now and Jake was given the opportunity to engage in an enraged shouting match in court with the mother of one of his victims. Nothing but silence from the Governor’s mansion and the Attorney General’s office.

 

[Niner]

Docket update on Appeal #2024CA000931

03/10/2025 SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE OF TRANSMISSION OF RECORD FILED (TO INCLUDE TRANSCRIPT OF HEARING HELD SEPTEMBER 16, 2021)
COPIES FILED EMAILED TO COUNSEL, 4 TO COURT OF APPEALS

03/17/2025 ENTRY DENYING APPLICATION FOR RECONSIDERATION FILED
COPIES FILED MAILED TO COUNSEL OF RECORD AND 4 COPIES TO COURT OF APPEALS

link: https://cpcourt.pikecounty.oh.gov/e...sD9TUOCJtgjgTRxlMjBZawJyQYFAcJ6jgH9cfLQ2RrW9g

 

[Covert Operative]

Docket update on Appeal #2024CA000931

03/10/2025 SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE OF TRANSMISSION OF RECORD FILED (TO INCLUDE TRANSCRIPT OF HEARING HELD SEPTEMBER 16, 2021)
COPIES FILED EMAILED TO COUNSEL, 4 TO COURT OF APPEALS

03/17/2025 ENTRY DENYING APPLICATION FOR RECONSIDERATION FILED
COPIES FILED MAILED TO COUNSEL OF RECORD AND 4 COPIES TO COURT OF APPEALS

link: https://cpcourt.pikecounty.oh.gov/e...sD9TUOCJtgjgTRxlMjBZawJyQYFAcJ6jgH9cfLQ2RrW9g

I believe that was a denial to stop all pretrial hearings until the DP has been ruled on, but I could be wrong on that. An appeal to stop pretrial hearings was filed before and denied. She then filed for reconsideration.

 

[Covert Operative]

So this is Hein’s version of speeding things along huh? Interesting. Needed to get those other 3 sentences out of the way so this trial could be delayed another month.

MOO

I wonder if there will even be a trial in 2025. There are 3 appeals still outstanding. The state has an appeal on the DP and appeals on Jake and Angela's sentencing still outstanding at this time. There may be more appeals rolling in at some point.

Surely the judge did not think that Canepa would just go along with his rulings and not try to at least challenge them with an appeal. He had to know he would delay the trial once he made his rulings.

 

[AVK_2020]

BTW, we all knew Billy would walk. Money, money, money.

Also, I lost hubby last June. I like to think he is up there having coffee with Lenny. Hi to Betty, CC, RSD and Dudley if they are still on here.

JMO

So sorry for the loss of your husband.

 

[Cool Cats]

BTW, we all knew Billy would walk. Money, money, money.

Also, I lost hubby last June. I like to think he is up there having coffee with Lenny. Hi to Betty, CC, RSD and Dudley if they are still on here.

JMO

I missed this post. Sorry for your loss and sorry to tell you Dudley passed.

Yes I am still on here after all these years, when I can stomach it. I am still in shock Jake could get parole as an old man and that the DP was removed which gives Jack and Angela "permission" to not testify against Billy. The DP is what got them to testify against George.

2 Cents

 

[LMDlong]

BTW, we all knew Billy would walk. Money, money, money.

Also, I lost hubby last June. I like to think he is up there having coffee with Lenny. Hi to Betty, CC, RSD and Dudley if they are still on here.

JMO

Glad you’re back. I lost my husband in 2023 I know how you feel.

 

[Cool Cats]

I got off this thread because my opinion was not the popular one. I was on this thread for years and my opinion was respected, valued even. No one wanted all four of them to get the DP more than I did. But as a leopard cannot change its spots, I cannot be unfair in judgement. So, it ended when my logical mind could not accept convicting a man without any evidence. No wanted to consider that Jake and Angie, known liars, lied on the stand.

I knew from almost day one Jake did it. Go back in the threads. I yelled first and yelled the loudest. I debated on here until my fingers had blisters trying to convince everyone the W's were guilty. I ruled out everything thrown on this board from drugs to cartels to stolen cars. I convinced everyone the W's did it so Jake could get custody. I believed Lenny when he said it was over custody. I even convinced CC that even though Angie was a woman she was in on it. I knew Jake was guilty. Control, jealousy, abuse, and custody. Those were Jake's motivations. As common as rain in the springtime. I could see Angie's motivation. Control and custody. I could see Billy's motivation. He loved Angie and did everything Angie wanted him to.

But I never could see why George would risk his son he had full custody of for his brother. He just didn't fit. During George's trial there was reasonable doubt all over the place. I could not have voted guilty on him. Years later, no matter how many times I watch his trial I still can't come to a guilty verdict. I get a sick feeling in my heart every time I hear that guilty verdict.

I remember FW and RW coming to only George's hearings and speaking to him. They never went to Jake or Angie's. Why did they show up for George but not for Angie or Jake? I did a good job convincing everyone that the W's did it. Too good, I think.

I don't believe the judge is biased. I think he is just a logical fair-minded person. I wish George would have gotten him as the judge in his trial.

But once more I will venture MY OPINION ONLY.

Jake- death penalty
Angie- LWOP
George- 20 years eligible for parole in 10
Billy - LWOP or 20 years, no parole.

Since I haven't been on here for years, I may have broken some WS rules. If so, I apologize to the hardworking Moderators.

JMO

Hope you post all your thoughts during Billy's trial.

You said:

Billy - LWOP or 20 years, no parole.

I am not clear on your feelings of Billy's involvement. Like do you see him in the same light as you see George?
If guilty, why only 20 years? He would walk out of prison in only 13 1/2 years.

 

[Caylee Advocate]

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[Covert Operative]

Email received Below

Jake was moved to Orient. I do not know if that is strange to move them to
Orient after they have already been placed in a prison or not.

--The Correctional Reception Center (CRC) in Orient, Ohio, is one of three intake centers for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC), processing newly incarcerated individuals for assessment and placement, including medical, educational, and security level evaluations.



04/01/2025

This email is to inform you that EDWARD WAGNER with offender number A838222 was transferred from Toledo Correction Institution. The transfer took place on 04/01/2025. The offender is now in the custody of another facility.

For more information, contact the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Office of Victim Services. The toll-free number is 1-888-842-8464 (1-888-VICTIM4). VINE information is also available at www.vinelink.com.

This notification is sponsored by the Ohio Statewide Victim Information and Notification Service. It is our hope that this information has been helpful to you.

Thank you,

The VINE Service

 

[Niner]

Just this docket update for his murder case.

Docket Information
Date Docket Text
03/26/2025 CASE 24CA932 RETURNED FROM COURT OF APPEALS [this was dismissed on 2/14/25].

link: https://cpcourt.pikecounty.oh.gov/eservices/searchresults.page?x=wuGPeZfgIX7i05aixTSe4A

 

[Covert Operative]

Just this docket update for his murder case.

Docket Information
Date Docket Text
03/26/2025 CASE 24CA932 RETURNED FROM COURT OF APPEALS [this was dismissed on 2/14/25].

link: https://cpcourt.pikecounty.oh.gov/eservices/searchresults.page?x=wuGPeZfgIX7i05aixTSe4A

I think that is the venue change that the court of appeals denied that just got returned. I am not sure. I try to follow them but now there are so many appeals and filings its hard sometimes.

 

[Niner]

I think that is the venue change that the court of appeals denied that just got returned. I am not sure. I try to follow them but now there are so many appeals and filings its hard sometimes.

Here are some of my notes on this appeal

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. Case dismissed on 2/14/25.
Court of Appeals from 1/3/25 to 1/17/25 reference post #739 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ner-family-members-arrested-89.732618/page-37
2/14/25 Docket update: Decision & Judgment entry--It is ordered that the Appeal be dismissed & that appellee recover of appellant the costs herein taxed. Copies filed emailed to Counsel & copy returned to Court of Appeals. Check issued by Morgan Galle.

 

[Covert Operative]

Email received Below

Jake was moved to Orient. I do not know if that is strange to move them to
Orient after they have already been placed in a prison or not.

--The Correctional Reception Center (CRC) in Orient, Ohio, is one of three intake centers for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC), processing newly incarcerated individuals for assessment and placement, including medical, educational, and security level evaluations.



04/01/2025

This email is to inform you that EDWARD WAGNER with offender number A838222 was transferred from Toledo Correction Institution. The transfer took place on 04/01/2025. The offender is now in the custody of another facility.

For more information, contact the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Office of Victim Services. The toll-free number is 1-888-842-8464 (1-888-VICTIM4). VINE information is also available at www.vinelink.com.

This notification is sponsored by the Ohio Statewide Victim Information and Notification Service. It is our hope that this information has been helpful to you.

Thank you,

The VINE Service

Patti Gallagher has posted that Jake was moved to an out of state prison for security reasons.

 

[arielilane]

@pattinewberry


.#JakeWagner, convicted of aggravated murder in the 2016 #PikeCountymassacre case, has been moved to an out-of-state prison, a spokesperson for @OhioDRC told @Enquirer today. The spokesperson declined to identify his new location for "security reasons." (Photo by @lizdufour). 1/5



Wagner had been incarcerated at Toledo Correction Institution since mid-February, following sentencing Jan. 3 in Pike County. He'd admitted his guilt in the shooting deaths in 2021 and was sentenced to 32 years to life, with chance of parole in 2050. 2/5

Wagner's older brother, #GeorgeWagnerIV, is likewise serving time out of state after being convicted in 2022 in the case. He was moved to a Rhode Island prison in May 2023, also for security reasons. Ohio & Rhode Island officials are not disclosing his current location. 3/5

The brother's father, #BillyWagner, has been held in the Pickaway County jail in Circleville since last September, awaiting trial on the same charges his sons faced. His case has been stalled by various court challenges. He'll be back in Pike County April 25 for a hearing. 4/5

The brother's mother, #AngelaWagner, was also sentenced Jan. 3 for her role in the crimes and sent to the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville. 5/5

https://twitter.com/x/status/1907451571471777841

 

[arielilane]

Keep in mind (y'all may already know this though) OH taxpayers are still footing the bill for the out of state incarcerations. moo

 

[Covert Operative]

I AM NOT sure if this may be Jake but I am trying hard to find out. I may not be able to.