The most notorious mass murder in Ohio’s history happened on the night of April 21, 2016 in rural Pike County. Four crime scenes, thirty-two gunshot wounds, eight members of the Rhoden family left dead in their homes. Two years later a local family of four, the Wagners, are arrested and charged with the crimes. As the Wagners await four back-to-back capital murder trials, the KT Studios team revisits Pike County to examine: crime-scene forensics, upcoming legal proceedings, and the ties that bind the victims and the accused. As events unfold and new crimes are uncovered, what will it mean for all involved? What will it mean for Pike County?
What this show covers
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What listeners will find here
A new investigative series on women, closed cases, and the failures around them
What Happened to Her introduces investigative reporter Melissa Jeltsen’s new weekly series about women whose deaths were dismissed, doubted, or too quickly ruled suicides. The show mixes unfolding mysteries with behind-the-scenes conversations about cases that still haunt reporters.
A verdict looms as Pike County waits for the trial’s final reckoning
George Wagner IV awaits the verdict that will determine his fate as the trial reaches its end. The episode turns to the tension in Pike County and the question of whether the jurors’ decision can help the surviving Rhodens begin to heal.
George Wagner IV finally speaks from the witness stand
George Wagner IV takes the stand for the first time in an episode centered on the accused murderer’s own testimony. After hearing from experts, relatives, and insiders, the focus shifts to whether his words could influence the jury.
Angela Wagner’s testimony continues with more courtroom bombshells
Angela Wagner Takes the Stand Part II stays focused on her ongoing testimony as new revelations emerge about the night in question and what followed. It’s a courtroom-centered installment that promises more detail, more fallout, and a closer look at a pivotal witness account.
George Wagner IV’s testimony reaches a pivotal finish
George Wagner IV’s final day on the stand centers on the possible motives behind the Rhoden murders. The episode follows his testimony and a tense cross-examination as a long-speculated question appears to come into sharper focus.
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