The Rhoden Family

Piketon Massacre (case details)

49 podcast episodes

Midnight Terror: The Rhoden Family Murders

Released: Duration: 00:42:34

About 70 miles east of Cincinnati, sits the village of Piketon. Home to around 2000 people. An everyone knows everyone kind of place, with a strong community spirit.But in April 2016, Piketon would become the scene of Ohios largest ever mass murder, and one of the most complex investigations in its … more

S3 Ep192: Piketon Massacre: And Then There Was One (Part 5)

Released: Duration: 1:15:03

Piketon is a small town in Southern Ohio, 90 miles east of Cincinnati with a population of just over 2000 people. It’s a salt-of-the-earth type of place, nestled in the heart of Appalachia, where many families can trace their lineage back generations. Everyone knows everyone, no one is a stranger, a… more

S3 Ep190: Piketon Massacre: Blood Brothers (Part 4)

Released: Duration: 1:29:46

Piketon is a small town in Southern Ohio, 90 miles east of Cincinnati with a population of just over 2000 people. It’s a salt-of-the-earth type of place, nestled in the heart of Appalachia, where many families can trace their lineage back generations. Everyone knows everyone, no one is a stranger, a… more

S3 Ep188: Piketon Massacre: The Family That Kills Together (Part 3)

Released: Duration: 1:23:41

Piketon is a small town in Southern Ohio, 90 miles east of Cincinnati with a population of just over 2000 people. It’s a salt-of-the-earth type of place, nestled in the heart of Appalachia, where many families can trace their lineage back generations. Everyone knows everyone, no one is a stranger, a… more

S3 Ep186: Piketon Massacre: The Wagner Family Secrets (Part 2)

Released: Duration: 1:22:21

Piketon is a small town in Southern Ohio, 90 miles east of Cincinnati with a population of just over 2000 people. It’s a salt-of-the-earth type of place, nestled in the heart of Appalachia, where many families can trace their lineage back generations. Everyone knows everyone, no one is a stranger, a… more

S3 Ep184: Piketon Massacre: The Rhoden Family (Part 1)

Released: Duration: 1:27:30

Piketon is a small town in Southern Ohio, 90 miles east of Cincinnati with a population of just over 2000 people. It’s a salt-of-the-earth type of place, nestled in the heart of Appalachia, where many families can trace their lineage back generations. Everyone knows everyone, no one is a stranger, a… more

E70: Eight is Definitely Enough

Released: Duration: 01:10:50

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In the rust belt of Ohio, eight family members are murdered at four different locations. The family that murders together definitely doesn't stay together. This episode was recorded with a live audience at Icon Event Hall + Lounge in Sioux Falls, SD. Episode title submitted by … more

The Verdict Is In

Released: Duration: 1:02:08

As the trial draws to a close, George Wagner IV awaits the verdict that will determine his fate. The tight-knit community of Pike County braces itself for the inevitable fallout, as the outcome of the trial will undoubtedly have far-reaching consequences. Can the juror's decision help surviving Rhod… more

George Wagner’s Final Day on the Stand

Released: Duration: 56:18

After years of speculation, the motivations behind the Rhoden murders may finally be revealed as George Wagner IV's testimony and intense cross-examination comes to a close.

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George Wagner Takes the Stand Part II

Released: Duration: 31:38

George Wagner IV’s bombshell testimony continues. Will we finally uncover where the truth lies?

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Angela Wagner Takes the Stand Part II

Released: Duration: 32:57

As Angela Wagner’s testimony continues, she drops more bombshells on the stand that give us a glimpse at the night in question and its fallout.

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Angela Takes the Stand

Released: Duration: 39:40

What sort of mother would help her family plan the murder of 8 people? We’ve spent years speculating on Angela Wagner’s role in the Rhoden murders, but as she takes the stand, her story leaves us all shocked.

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Jake Wagner On the Stand

Released: Duration: 32:38

In possibly the biggest moment of the trial thus far, accused murderer George Wagner IV’s brother, Jake takes the stand and tells a stunned courtroom the details we’ve all been waiting for.

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Ep 230: The Rhoden Family Murders

Released: Duration: 00:46:19

On April 22, 2016, police in Pike County, Ohio, discovered the bodies of eight family members - all had been shot and killed, execution-style. Who would go to such lengths to kill off an entire family?

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Relevancy

Released: Duration: 26:40

More former Wagner allies take the stand to reveal the complex and sometimes disturbing relationships between the accused family. Will this information tie back to accused murderer, George Wagner IV?

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The Matriarch Speaks

Released: Duration: 34:36

The now-admitted murderer, Angela Wagner spent years denying her involvement in the massacre with a carefully crafted cover story. As the trial against George Wagner IV continues, the prosecution brings in taped interviews with the defendant’s mother. What exactly did Mrs. Wagner tell detectives and… more

Closing in on the Wagners

Released: Duration: 30:59

In this episode, we’re given the stunning opportunity to hear from accused father, Billy Wagner. But just how do these shocking recordings play into the case against his son, George Wagner IV?

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The Many Faces of George

Released: Duration: 32:49

Thus far in the trial, we have heard a lot about the complicated and sometimes disturbing Wagner family dynamics, but now the accused becomes the focus of witness testimony. What can we learn from those who knew George Wagner IV the best?

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In Their Own Words

Released: Duration: 27:02

With the trial ramping up, we hear a shocking first-hand account of what it was like to live with the Wagner family. How does the jury react and will George Wagner IV’s defense be able to combat this seemingly damning testimony?

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