It is also important on this site to correct false information, whether it makes the victims look good or not. This is a site of facts, not of emotions or twisting the truth to fit a false narrative. The facts are what they are. There are no verified members of the Rhoden or Gilley families on here posting that I have seen.
I completely agree with you about a false narrative. AFAIK, the AG, Reader, and Junk have stated that George Washington Wagner III, Angela Jo (Carter) Wagner, Edward Jacob “Jake” Wagner, and George Washington Wagner IV, are all charged with murdering the eight members of the Rhoden and Gilley family. Dewine stated in his presser that custody of a minor child is the epicenter of this case. Dewine, Reader, and/or any other official have never stated all of the homes were infested with bedbugs. In fact, officials have never even discussed that. Since the arrests, I’ve yet to see officials say that any of the derogatory narrative about the victims factors into these murders in any way shape or form.
Here’s what we know about the accused killers though:
According to DeWine’s office, the indictments “were filed less than a week after authorities confirmed the existence of a homemade firearm suppressor believed to have been built by the suspects.” The indictments allege that “the suspects purchased ammunition, a magazine clip, brass catcher(s), and a bug detector in preparation for the crimes.”
Ohio AG: 'Today is the Day' — Arrests made in connection with Rhoden murders
“They also allegedly obtained and shared information about the physical layouts of the victims’ properties, their habits and routines, sleeping locations, and countersurveillance devices present on their properties, including pets.”
“All four suspects are accused of forging custody documents,” DeWine’s office stated.
“After an extensive, thorough joint investigation by the Attorney General’s Office, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, as well as our Special Prosecution section and Pike County Sheriff Charles Reader’s office, these four individuals are now in custody for allegedly committing this heartless, ruthless cold-blooded murder.”
The faces of the eight victims were then projected onto a screen for a full conference room of media and others to view.
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Many of them were killed as they slept,” said DeWine, then naming the Rhoden and Gilley victims. “All eight victims were killed in cold blood. They were shot in their homes and were brutally and viciously executed.”
In other words, bed bugs did not kill this family. JMHO. Moo cow moo.
