GUILTY OH - Pike Co, 8 in Rhoden Family Murdered Over Custody Issue, 4 Members Wagner Family Arrested #68

[Cool Cats]

GW4:

Docket update:
04/22/2022 ENTRY REGARDING ABILITY OF SHOE PRINT EXPERT TO TESTIFY FILED

04/26/2022 MOTION TO CHANGE COMPENSATION RATE FOR SPECIAL PROSECUTOR FILED
Attorney: JUNK, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, ROBERT

04/27/2022 MOTION NO 87--DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO ADHERE TO THE OHIO STATUTORY SCHEME FOR JURY SERVICE FILED (E-MAIL)
Attorney: PARKER, JOHN PATRICK

04/27/2022 MOTION NO 88--DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO PROHIBIT THE EXCLUSION OF POTENTIAL JURORS FROM JURY SERVICE BASED ON A FELONY CONVICTION FILED (E-MAIL)
Attorney: PARKER, JOHN PATRICK

04/28/2022 """""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
Judge: DEERING, RANDY D
Event: MOTION HEARING AND ARGUMENTS ON MOTIONS
Date: 05/02/2022 Time: 01:00 PM

04/28/2022 """""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
Judge: DEERING, RANDY D
Event: MOTION TO SUPPRESS
Date: 05/16/2022 Time: 01:00 PM

04/28/2022 warrant FOR REMOVAL OF GEORGE WASHINGTON WAGNER IV FROM THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY JAIL AND TO HAVE HIM BROUGHT TO THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR A HEARING ON MAY 2, 2022 AT 1:00 PM.

04/29/2022 MOTION NO 87--DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO ADHERE TO THE OHIO STATUTORY SCHEME FOR JURY SERVICE FILED (ORIGINAL)
Attorney: PARKER, JOHN PATRICK

04/29/2022 MOTION NO 88--DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO PROHIBIT THE EXCLUSION OF POTENTIAL JURORS FROM JURY SERVICE BASED ON A FELONY CONVICTION FILED (ORIGINAL)
Attorney: PARKER, JOHN PATRICK


Events
Date Type Event Judge
05/02/2022 01:00 PM MOTION HEARING DEERING, RANDY D

05/16/2022 01:00 PM MOTION TO SUPPRESS DEERING, RANDY D

link: https://www.pikecountycpcourt.org/e...g6a6qDR50f2s1aeiN*9R4HwZZtcXpsvw*DbBb1Ofs6TkA

I find it odd that we are now seeing what we didn't see before, that WARRANTS are needed to be filed with the court to bring George to court. These WARRANTS were not previously filed when he has been been brought to court.

My thinking on it is because State Troopers - not just "jail Deputies" working for the Sheriff - have to now surround him for court. I notice a greater presence of State Troopers, wearing BPV's, with him now.

I noticed this started to happen after Angie's confession.

My thinking on this is because Angie's confession put a greater target of guilt on George's back. In other words, part of the security is to protect George himself from retaliation.

Wagner IV's attorneys request murder charges dropped

George tighter security:

 

[Cool Cats]

A reminder that George has more to worry about than just the murder charges themselves including the shoes. He is still charged with these other COUNTS. His attorney said in a hearing these other COUNTS may be disputed later, whatever that means.

It looks to me now that these other COUNTS will be addressed at trial:

COUNT 9, CONSPIRACY - pre-planning of all of the crimes

COUNT 10, AGGRAVATED BURGLARY SPECIFICATION 1,2,3

COUNT 11, AGGRAVATED BURGLARY SPECIFICATION 1,2,3

COUNT 12, AGGRAVATED BURGLARY SPECIFICATION 1,2,3

COUNT 13, AGGRAVATED BURGLARY SPECIFICATION 1,2,3

COUNT 14, UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DANGEROUS ORDNANCE - Suppressor

COUNT 15, TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE - Items belonging to the victims,
Phones, Cameras

COUNT 16, TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE - Custody Documents

COUNT 17, TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE - Silencer, Shell Casings, Parts of Home Security System

COUNT 18, FORGERY - Custody documents

COUNT 19, UNAUTHORIZED USE OF PROPERTY - Cable and Computer Systems, Telecommunications Service, Social Media Accounts

COUNT 20, INTERCEPTION OF WIRE, ORAL, OR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS - Facebook hacking

COUNT 21, OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE - getting rid of evidence and tampering with the crime scenes and lying to investigators

COUNT 22, ENGAGING IN A PATTERN OF CORRUPT ACTIVITY SPECIFICATION 1,2,3

 

[Berrybell]

I find it odd that we are now seeing what we didn't see before, that WARRANTS are needed to be filed with the court to bring George to court. These WARRANTS were not previously filed when he has been been brought to court.

My thinking on it is because State Troopers - not just "jail Deputies" working for the Sheriff - have to now surround him for court. I notice a greater presence of State Troopers, wearing BPV's, with him now.

I noticed this started to happen after Angie's confession.

My thinking on this is because Angie's confession put a greater target of guilt on George's back. In other words, part of the security is to protect George himself from retaliation.

Wagner IV's attorneys request murder charges dropped

George tighter security:

That is a good point, did WE say something that di put a target on their back other the murder of the Rhodens?

 

[Cool Cats]

That is a good point, did WE say something that di put a target on their back other the murder of the Rhodens?

I'm sorry I'm not sure what you mean?

What I meant is that Angie's confession helped confirm George's involvement, especially with the shoes and admitting George went out to the murder scenes that night. Thus, more people would then believe the odds of his guilt in the murders to be astronomically high and thus there may be people wanting to get revenge on him, like maybe he is getting death threats.

Just speculation on my part as to one reason his security has greatly increased. This photo looks to me like he had less security previously. Where he is getting into a police car after court:

George Wagner IV still pleading not guilty after brother's confession to Rhoden murders
https://www.wcpo.com

 

[Cool Cats]

2 Motion Hearings scheduled for this month:

05/02/2022
01:00 PM MOTION HEARING AND ARGUMENTS ON MOTIONS

05/16/2022
9:00 AM MOTION TO SUPPRESS (1:00PM is also mentioned so not sure which time)

Defendant's Motion No. 80, entitled

"DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO SUPPRESS TESTIMONY OF JAKE AND ANGELA WAGNER AND TO DISMISS THE DEATH SPECIFICATIONS"

Defendant's Motion No. 81, entitled

"DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO SUPPRESS AUDIO RECORDINGS"

https://www.pikecountycpcourt.org

One place audio recordings were done was in the long haul truck Jake and George shared:

States Response To Motion To Suppress Audio Recordings Filed by #GeorgeWagnerIV. | PDF

 

[Johnny B Bad]

Can any of you Sleuthers tell me why Angela Wagner plead guilty to Burglary????


09/10/2021 CERTIFICATE FOR COURT STENOGRAPHER FEE
09/10/2021 PLEA OF GUILTY TO COUNT 9, CONSPIRACY, §2923.01(A)(1)/(A)(2)/2923.01(J)(1), F-1; COUNT 10, AGGRAVATED BURGLARY, §2911.11(A)(1)/(A)(2)/§2911.11(B), F-1, SPECIFICATION 1,2,3; COUNT 11, AGGRAVATED BURGLARY, §2911.11(A)(1)/(A)(2)/§2911.11(B), F-1, SPECIFICATION 1,2,3; COUNT 12, AGGRAVATED BURGLARY, §2911.11(A)(1)/(A)(2)/§2911.11(B), F-1, SPECIFICATION 1,2,3; COUNT 13, AGGRAVATED BURGLARY, §2911.11(A)(1)/(A)(2)/§2911.11(B), F-1, SPECIFICATION 1,2,3; COUNT 14, UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DANGEROUS ORDNANCE, §2923.17(A)/2923.17(D), F-5; COUNT 15, TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE, §2921.12(A)(1)/2921.12(B), F-3; COUNT 16, TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE, §2921.12(A)(2)/2921.12(B), F-3; COUNT 17, TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE, §2921.12(A)(1)/2921.12(B), F-3; COUNT 18, FORGERY, §2913.31(A)(1)/(A)(2)/2913.31(C)(1)(b), F-5; COUNT 19, UNAUTHORIZED USE OF PROPERTY, §2913.04(B)/2913.04(G)(2), F-5; COUNT 20, INTERCEPTION OF WIRE, ORAL, OR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, §2933.52(A)(1)/2933.52(C), F-4; COUNT 21, OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE, §2921.32(A)(4)/(A)(5)/2921.32(C)(3), F-5; COUNT 22, ENGAGING IN A PATTERN OF CORRUPT ACTIVITY, §2923.32(A)(1)/2923.32(B)(1), F-1, SPECIFICATION 1,2,3 (DEFENDANT'S AGREEMENT FILED UNDER SEAL)
10/15/2021 MOTION, ENTRY AND CERTIFICATION FOR APPOINTED COUNSEL FEES FILED

Does that mean She Was Inside The Rhodens Homes That Night!

 

[ohioexpat63]

JMO..

I believe the 4 murderers have more to worry about on the inside vs the outside. Stranger things have happened but I don't believe family retribution is common place when murderers are in custody and being escorted by LE. I also don't believe they know people willing to break him out of custody. The murders they committed were so heinous and vile even the most harden criminals won't have anything to do with you. You don't get a free pass in prison when you are guilty of murdering nursing mothers. Even the AB and other gangs with be after a pound of flesh. Jmo.

I imagine the overwhelming display of security is protocol. Perhaps the angle of the photos captured more LE than previously shown.

 

[Niner]

I'll shorten this up a bit...

Monday, May 2nd:
*Motions 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) – for *George Washington Wagner IV (27/now 30) (Jakes’ bro) indicted (11/12/18), arrested (11/13/18), charged (11/15/18) & arraigned (11/28/18) 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. (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). Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will seek the DP. Per Jake’s plea agreement, DP is off the table if his testimony is truthful.
Trial set to begin on 8/29/22 with general voir dire for the jury, opening statements, evidence, etc. (trial is scheduled for 30 days).
Crime info & court hearings from 11/28/18 thru 3/28/22 reference post #462 here:
GUILTY - OH - Pike Co, 8 in Rhoden Family Murdered Over Custody Issue, 4 Members Wagner Family Arrested #68
Scheduled: 5/2/22 at 9am - Motion hearing & arguments on motions. To be heard: Defendant's Motion #65, entitled "Motion to compel the production of "other Acts" evidence pursuant to Evid. R. 404(B), Defendant's Motion #77, entitled "Defendant's renewed motion to compel the production of "Other Acts" evidence pursuant to Evid. R. 404(B) & Defendant's Motion #82, entitled "Defendant's objection & Motion in Limine to prohibit the introduction of other acts evidence at trial. The State of Ohio may serve & file a response to Defendant's Motion #82 on or before 4/15/22. Also to be heard are Defendant’s motions #76 (this was denied on 4/13/22), #78, entitled "Defendant's motion for proposed jury instruction (re: testimony of accomplice)", #79, entitled "Defendant's motion for proposed jury instruction (re: punishment based upon "immutable characteristics", #83, entitled: "Defendant's motion for change of venue" & #84, entitled: “Defendant's motion to compel all Brady or information discovery”.
5/16/22 at 9am - Hearing on Motion to Suppress. To be heard: Defendant's Motion #80, entitled "Defendant's motion to suppress testimony of Jake & Angela Wagner and to dismiss the death specifications & Defendant's Motion #81, entitled "Defendant's motion to suppress audio recordings.
7/5/22 through 7/8/22 & 7/11/22 through 7/15/22, beginning each day at 9am - completion of jury questionnaires by summoned prospective jurors.
8/8/22 through 8/12/22 - each day beginning at 9am - individual voir dire.
8/15/22 through 8/19/22 - each day beginning at 9am - individual voir dire.
8/29/22 at 9am - beginning of trial, including general voir dire for the jury, opening statements, evidence & so forth. The jury trial is scheduled for 30 days.
4/4/22: Decision & journal entry upon Defendant's Motions #16, 17, 18 & 20. As to defendant's Motion #16: Motion to transcribe the Grand Jury proceedings prior to trial-is overruled & denied. Court finds that the defendant has not shown sufficient reason for the Court to order the Grand Jury proceedings to be transcribed. As to defendant's Motion #17: Motion for a pretrial copy of the transcript of the Grand Jury proceedings-is overruled & denied. Court finds that the Defendant has not shown a particularized need for disclosure of the grand jury proceedings. State v. Greer, 66 Ohio St.2d 139 (1981). As to Motion 18: Motion to disclose names of Grand Jury witnesses-is overruled & denied. The Court finds that the Defendant has not shown a particularized need for disclosure of the grand jury proceedings. State v. Green, 66 Ohio St.2d 139 (1981). As to Motion #20: Motion for an order directing that a complete copy of the prosecutor's file be turned over to the Court for review & to be sealed for Appellate review, if necessary-overruled & denied. State v. Hanna, 95 Ohio St.3d 285 (2002).
4/13/22: Journal entry for 4/5/22 hearing. Scheduled for hearing this day were Defendant's Motions #s 76, 78, 79, 83 & 84. The Defendant was present in court & was represented at the hearing by his attorneys, John Patrick Parker & Richard M. Nash, Jr. The State of Ohio was presented at the hearing by the Prosecuting Attorney, Robert Junk & by Special Prosecuting Attorneys Angela Canepa & David A. Wilson. The Court further finds that the Defendant appeared for the hearing this day in civilian clothing & without restraints visible outside his clothing. At the commencement of the hearing, counsel for the State of Ohio & counsel for the Defendant each acknowledged an agreement between the parties that Defendant's Motions #s 78, 79, 83 & 84 would be continued for hearing on 5/2/22 also a motions & argument hearing on motions #65, 77 & 82 & that this action would come on for hearing this day only upon the issue of the admissibility of shoeprint evidence & opinions, pursuant to Defendant's Motion #76. The Court finds that by Journal Entry filed on March 7, 2022, the Court had granted Defendant's Motion #76 to the extent that Motion #76 requested that the Court conduct a pretrial evidentiary hearing (a Daubert hearing) concerning the proposed testimony of William J. Bodziak regarding shoeprint evidence & opinions. William J. Bodziak was the sole witness whose testimony was offered at the hearing, called on behalf of the State of Ohio, with the Defendant, through his attorneys, conducting cross-examination. Counsel for each party also made oral arguments. Having been fully informed in the premises, the Court found that Defendant's Motion #76 is not well taken to the extent that such motion requests that the Court not allow William J. Bodziak to be tendered an expert witness at trial concerning his findings & opinions regarding footwear impression evidence & the Court denied Defendant's Motion #76 to the extent that such motion requests that the Court not allow such testimony. Counsel for the State of Ohio was directed to prepare, circulate & submit a separate Journal Entry consistent with the Court's decision. The Court then inquired of the Defendant whether he is satisfied with the frequency with which he is seeing his attorneys & the Defendant indicated that he is satisfied. The Court further inquired of the Defendant whether he is satisfied with the services being provided by his attorneys in representing him in this action & the Defendant indicated that he is satisfied. Upon further inquiry by the Court, the Defendant indicated that he has no complaints concerning the process or the proceedings.
4/22/22: Entry: regarding ability of shoe print expert to testify filed. 4/22/22: Entry regarding ability of shoe print expert to testify filed. 4/26/22: Motion to change compensation rate for special prosecutor filed by Robert Junk. 4/27/22: Motion #87-Defendant's motion to adhere to the Ohio statutory scheme for jury service; Motion #88-Defendant's motion to prohibit the exclusion of potential jurors from jury service based on a felony conviction filed by John P. Parker. Motion hearing & arguments on motions on 5/2/22 & motion to suppress hearing on 5/16/22. 4/28/22: Warrant for removal of GW4 from the Montgomery County jail & to have him brought to the Court of Common Pleas for hearing on 5/2/22.
*George Washington Wagner III (47/now 50) – Pretrial hearing on 2/1/22.
*Edward Jacob “Jake” Wagner (26/now 29) – Plead guilty (4/22/21) to all charges & will testify in the trials.
*Angela Jo Wagner (48/now 50) – 9/10/21: Plead guilty to a plea deal to Counts 9 thru 22, Counts 1-8 were dismissed. Will be sentenced to 30 years in prison with no early release & has to testify against others at trial.
*Rita Jo Newcomb (65/now 68) – Last Motions hearing on 12/2/19 entered a plea of guilty. Expected to testify in the trials.
*Fredericka Carol Wagner (76/now 79) – 6/26/19 Charges were dismissed without prejudice. Civil Case: Mediation hearing on 5/5/22.

 

[IType]

Can any of you Sleuthers tell me why Angela Wagner plead guilty to Burglary????


09/10/2021 CERTIFICATE FOR COURT STENOGRAPHER FEE
09/10/2021 PLEA OF GUILTY TO COUNT 9, CONSPIRACY, §2923.01(A)(1)/(A)(2)/2923.01(J)(1), F-1; COUNT 10, AGGRAVATED BURGLARY, §2911.11(A)(1)/(A)(2)/§2911.11(B), F-1, SPECIFICATION 1,2,3; COUNT 11, AGGRAVATED BURGLARY, §2911.11(A)(1)/(A)(2)/§2911.11(B), F-1, SPECIFICATION 1,2,3; COUNT 12, AGGRAVATED BURGLARY, §2911.11(A)(1)/(A)(2)/§2911.11(B), F-1, SPECIFICATION 1,2,3; COUNT 13, AGGRAVATED BURGLARY, §2911.11(A)(1)/(A)(2)/§2911.11(B), F-1, SPECIFICATION 1,2,3; COUNT 14, UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DANGEROUS ORDNANCE, §2923.17(A)/2923.17(D), F-5; COUNT 15, TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE, §2921.12(A)(1)/2921.12(B), F-3; COUNT 16, TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE, §2921.12(A)(2)/2921.12(B), F-3; COUNT 17, TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE, §2921.12(A)(1)/2921.12(B), F-3; COUNT 18, FORGERY, §2913.31(A)(1)/(A)(2)/2913.31(C)(1)(b), F-5; COUNT 19, UNAUTHORIZED USE OF PROPERTY, §2913.04(B)/2913.04(G)(2), F-5; COUNT 20, INTERCEPTION OF WIRE, ORAL, OR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, §2933.52(A)(1)/2933.52(C), F-4; COUNT 21, OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE, §2921.32(A)(4)/(A)(5)/2921.32(C)(3), F-5; COUNT 22, ENGAGING IN A PATTERN OF CORRUPT ACTIVITY, §2923.32(A)(1)/2923.32(B)(1), F-1, SPECIFICATION 1,2,3 (DEFENDANT'S AGREEMENT FILED UNDER SEAL)
10/15/2021 MOTION, ENTRY AND CERTIFICATION FOR APPOINTED COUNSEL FEES FILED

Does that mean She Was Inside The Rhodens Homes That Night!

IMO, it was just part of the package deal to reduce her sentence. The prosecution agreed to drop the eight murder counts in exchange for her pleading guilty to everything else.

IMO she didn't actually possess a dangerous ordnance (count 14), either, because she wasn't at the murder scenes. But she had to plead guilty to it as part of the plea deal--in my opinion because she helped in the planning of the burglary/murders and because she helped cover up the crimes/destroy evidence.

I do truly believe AC's statements that AW was home that night and not at the crime scenes. All JMO

 

[IType]

I'll shorten this up a bit...

Monday, May 2nd:
*Motions 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) – for *George Washington Wagner IV (27/now 30) (Jakes’ bro) indicted (11/12/18), arrested (11/13/18), charged (11/15/18) & arraigned (11/28/18) 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. (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). Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will seek the DP. Per Jake’s plea agreement, DP is off the table if his testimony is truthful.
Trial set to begin on 8/29/22 with general voir dire for the jury, opening statements, evidence, etc. (trial is scheduled for 30 days).
Crime info & court hearings from 11/28/18 thru 3/28/22 reference post #462 here:
GUILTY - OH - Pike Co, 8 in Rhoden Family Murdered Over Custody Issue, 4 Members Wagner Family Arrested #68
Scheduled: 5/2/22 at 9am - Motion hearing & arguments on motions. To be heard: Defendant's Motion #65, entitled "Motion to compel the production of "other Acts" evidence pursuant to Evid. R. 404(B), Defendant's Motion #77, entitled "Defendant's renewed motion to compel the production of "Other Acts" evidence pursuant to Evid. R. 404(B) & Defendant's Motion #82, entitled "Defendant's objection & Motion in Limine to prohibit the introduction of other acts evidence at trial. The State of Ohio may serve & file a response to Defendant's Motion #82 on or before 4/15/22. Also to be heard are Defendant’s motions #76 (this was denied on 4/13/22), #78, entitled "Defendant's motion for proposed jury instruction (re: testimony of accomplice)", #79, entitled "Defendant's motion for proposed jury instruction (re: punishment based upon "immutable characteristics", #83, entitled: "Defendant's motion for change of venue" & #84, entitled: “Defendant's motion to compel all Brady or information discovery”.
5/16/22 at 9am - Hearing on Motion to Suppress. To be heard: Defendant's Motion #80, entitled "Defendant's motion to suppress testimony of Jake & Angela Wagner and to dismiss the death specifications & Defendant's Motion #81, entitled "Defendant's motion to suppress audio recordings.
7/5/22 through 7/8/22 & 7/11/22 through 7/15/22, beginning each day at 9am - completion of jury questionnaires by summoned prospective jurors.
8/8/22 through 8/12/22 - each day beginning at 9am - individual voir dire.
8/15/22 through 8/19/22 - each day beginning at 9am - individual voir dire.
8/29/22 at 9am - beginning of trial, including general voir dire for the jury, opening statements, evidence & so forth. The jury trial is scheduled for 30 days.
4/4/22: Decision & journal entry upon Defendant's Motions #16, 17, 18 & 20. As to defendant's Motion #16: Motion to transcribe the Grand Jury proceedings prior to trial-is overruled & denied. Court finds that the defendant has not shown sufficient reason for the Court to order the Grand Jury proceedings to be transcribed. As to defendant's Motion #17: Motion for a pretrial copy of the transcript of the Grand Jury proceedings-is overruled & denied. Court finds that the Defendant has not shown a particularized need for disclosure of the grand jury proceedings. State v. Greer, 66 Ohio St.2d 139 (1981). As to Motion 18: Motion to disclose names of Grand Jury witnesses-is overruled & denied. The Court finds that the Defendant has not shown a particularized need for disclosure of the grand jury proceedings. State v. Green, 66 Ohio St.2d 139 (1981). As to Motion #20: Motion for an order directing that a complete copy of the prosecutor's file be turned over to the Court for review & to be sealed for Appellate review, if necessary-overruled & denied. State v. Hanna, 95 Ohio St.3d 285 (2002).
4/13/22: Journal entry for 4/5/22 hearing. Scheduled for hearing this day were Defendant's Motions #s 76, 78, 79, 83 & 84. The Defendant was present in court & was represented at the hearing by his attorneys, John Patrick Parker & Richard M. Nash, Jr. The State of Ohio was presented at the hearing by the Prosecuting Attorney, Robert Junk & by Special Prosecuting Attorneys Angela Canepa & David A. Wilson. The Court further finds that the Defendant appeared for the hearing this day in civilian clothing & without restraints visible outside his clothing. At the commencement of the hearing, counsel for the State of Ohio & counsel for the Defendant each acknowledged an agreement between the parties that Defendant's Motions #s 78, 79, 83 & 84 would be continued for hearing on 5/2/22 also a motions & argument hearing on motions #65, 77 & 82 & that this action would come on for hearing this day only upon the issue of the admissibility of shoeprint evidence & opinions, pursuant to Defendant's Motion #76. The Court finds that by Journal Entry filed on March 7, 2022, the Court had granted Defendant's Motion #76 to the extent that Motion #76 requested that the Court conduct a pretrial evidentiary hearing (a Daubert hearing) concerning the proposed testimony of William J. Bodziak regarding shoeprint evidence & opinions. William J. Bodziak was the sole witness whose testimony was offered at the hearing, called on behalf of the State of Ohio, with the Defendant, through his attorneys, conducting cross-examination. Counsel for each party also made oral arguments. Having been fully informed in the premises, the Court found that Defendant's Motion #76 is not well taken to the extent that such motion requests that the Court not allow William J. Bodziak to be tendered an expert witness at trial concerning his findings & opinions regarding footwear impression evidence & the Court denied Defendant's Motion #76 to the extent that such motion requests that the Court not allow such testimony. Counsel for the State of Ohio was directed to prepare, circulate & submit a separate Journal Entry consistent with the Court's decision. The Court then inquired of the Defendant whether he is satisfied with the frequency with which he is seeing his attorneys & the Defendant indicated that he is satisfied. The Court further inquired of the Defendant whether he is satisfied with the services being provided by his attorneys in representing him in this action & the Defendant indicated that he is satisfied. Upon further inquiry by the Court, the Defendant indicated that he has no complaints concerning the process or the proceedings.
4/22/22: Entry: regarding ability of shoe print expert to testify filed. 4/22/22: Entry regarding ability of shoe print expert to testify filed. 4/26/22: Motion to change compensation rate for special prosecutor filed by Robert Junk. 4/27/22: Motion #87-Defendant's motion to adhere to the Ohio statutory scheme for jury service; Motion #88-Defendant's motion to prohibit the exclusion of potential jurors from jury service based on a felony conviction filed by John P. Parker. Motion hearing & arguments on motions on 5/2/22 & motion to suppress hearing on 5/16/22. 4/28/22: Warrant for removal of GW4 from the Montgomery County jail & to have him brought to the Court of Common Pleas for hearing on 5/2/22.
*George Washington Wagner III (47/now 50) – Pretrial hearing on 2/1/22.
*Edward Jacob “Jake” Wagner (26/now 29) – Plead guilty (4/22/21) to all charges & will testify in the trials.
*Angela Jo Wagner (48/now 50) – 9/10/21: Plead guilty to a plea deal to Counts 9 thru 22, Counts 1-8 were dismissed. Will be sentenced to 30 years in prison with no early release & has to testify against others at trial.
*Rita Jo Newcomb (65/now 68) – Last Motions hearing on 12/2/19 entered a plea of guilty. Expected to testify in the trials.
*Fredericka Carol Wagner (76/now 79) – 6/26/19 Charges were dismissed without prejudice. Civil Case: Mediation hearing on 5/5/22.

The civil case you mention, is that the suit that TR filed against the W4 and the grandmothers or is it some other civil case that has nothing to do with the murders?

 

[Covert Operative]

George Wagner returns to a Pike County courtroom for a motions hearing | WKRC (local12.com)

 

[Niner]

The civil case you mention, is that the suit that TR filed against the W4 and the grandmothers or is it some other civil case that has nothing to do with the murders?

Here's my notes on that:
Civil case vs. Carman Pendleton
9/9/21 Update: Summons on foreclosure served on Carman Pendleton.10/6/21 Update: Civil status conference hearing held & conducted by telephone. 12/1/21: Returned failure of ordinary mail on Carman Pendleton/not deliverable as addressed.
12/23/21 Update: Judge Randy D. Deering. It is ordered that all Discovery shall be completed no later than 2/9/22 & further ordered that a pretrial hearing is scheduled on 2/17/22 @ 3pm. And all parties & attorneys are required to attend in person.
3/7/22 Update: A settlement conference hearing is scheduled for 4/28/22 @ 1:30pm. At least 20 days prior to the settlement conference, each party shall prepare & file a pretrial statement & all motions in Limine.
3/24/22: Motion for mediation filed by Michael Davis. Order to mediation scheduled for 5/5/22 @ 9:30am. The settlement conference on 4/28/22 has been vacated.

 

[evelezrn]

Anybody have a link to watch hearing at 1:00? Is it still on for today?

 

[Cool Cats]

Anybody have a link to watch hearing at 1:00? Is it still on for today?

Watch

 

[Ann99]

I’m relieved to see a Court Reporter.

 

[Cool Cats]

WOW.

So the defense is complaining that many prosecution witnesses do not have addresses.


So they don't want to reveal information about Elizabeth Wagner, Jake's EX because she was running for her life and had to get a new identity due to possible retaliation, and get this, she was able to get her social security number changed.

What terrible things they put her through. According to Other Acts they stalked her and invaded her computer and social media devices and threatened to kill her family.

She fled them and filed harassment and identity theft charges against Jake according to Discovery.

What @#$%&'s the Wagner's are.

 

[LMDlong]

WOW.

So the defense is complaining that many prosecution witnesses do not have addresses.


So they don't want to reveal information about Elizabeth Wagner, Jake's EX because she was running for her life and had to get a new identity due to possible retaliation, and get this, she was able to get her social security number changed.

What terrible things they put her through. According to Other Acts they stalked her and invaded her computer and social media devices and threatened to kill her family.

She fled them and filed harassment and identity theft charges against Jake according to Discovery.

What @#$%&'s the Wagner's are.

I missed it, got to watch it .

 

[Cool Cats]

I missed it, got to watch it .

I will be looking for a copy of it.

I am too busy to listen to most of it too.

 

[Birdnerd71]

I will be looking for a copy of it.

I am too busy to listen to most of it too.

Same here!

 

[FrankieT]

Missed the first part, thanks @Cool Cats for the link. I thought Ms. Canepa sounded not exactly worried, concerned maybe, not her usual confident speaking. She is a brilliant attorney, but the defense lawyers are as well. The Rhodens, Manleys, and Gilleys must be weary waiting for justice. I continue to be confident justice will be served.