Judge dismisses death penalty for Billy Wagner trial

Judge dismisses possibility of death penalty for Billy Wagner in Pike Co. massacre trial
A judge has dismissed the possibility of the death penalty against Billy Wagner in the Pike County massacre trial.
Death penalty formally removed from Billy Wagner Pike County Massacre case
Billy Wagner will not face the death penalty if he is convicted for his alleged role in the Pike County Massacre
Billy Wagner spared from death penalty in trial for Rhoden family massacre
George “Billy” Wagner III no longer faces the possibility of the death penalty in his trial for the Rhoden family massacre. Pike County court records show Judge Jonathan Hein dismissed the death penalty specifications on Billy Wagner’s case on Nov.
Pike County judge grants motion for change of venue in Billy Wagner trial
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A judge ruled Monday that the trial of George "Billy" Wagner III will not be held in Pike County as previously planned. Billy's defense team requested a change in venue due to the publicity of the case in Pike County. The case is centered around the homicides of eight family members in 2016.
Visiting judge rules on rare change of venue motion in Billy Wagner trial
WAVERLY, Ohio (WKRC) - A visiting judge has granted the defense's motion to move Billy Wagner's trial out of Pike County. Billy Wagner faces murder and other charges in the shooting deaths of seven Rhoden family members and Hannah Gilley.
Jake, Angela Wagner scheduled to be sentenced before final Pike County murder trial begins
Two members of the Wagner family who took plea deals years ago will finally be sentenced, according to court records in Pike County.
Judge drops death penalty in Billy Wagner case, sparking outrage from prosecution
The trial date for Billy Wagner, accused in the 2016 Pike County massacre where eight members of the Rhoden family were killed, is set for January. However, recent developments at a pre-trial hearing have thrown the case into uncertainty.
Stakes rise dramatically in case of Pike County massacre suspect Billy Wagner
That would be another fly in the prosecution's case because Jake and Angela Wagner have to testify against Billy Wagner at trial, to the state's liking - as per their plea deals - in order for Jake, his brother George, and Billy Wagner to avoid the death penalty.
Pike County Massacre: Judge dismisses death penalty for Billy Wagner trial
The possibility of the death penalty is no longer on the table in the final trial connected to the Pike County massacre.
Billy Wagner’s trial will not take place in Pike County, as judge rules
The trial of George "Billy" Wagner III, accused in the 2016 massacre of the Rhoden family, will be moved out of Pike County, a judge ruled Monday. According to court documents, Judge Jonathan P. Hein approved the venue change due to extensive media coverage and the potential for bias among local jurors.
Pike County Massacre: Death penalty ‘dismissed’ in Billy Wagner trial
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio (WXIX) - The lone Wagner family member facing trial in the 2016 Pike County massacre returns to court for a pretrial hearing Wednesday. It is scheduled to begin at the Pike County Courthouse around 1 p.m.
'Why are you trying to sabotage this case?': Judge throws wrench into Wagner trial
The father of the family charged in the murders of eight people in one night in Pike County could find out Wednesday if his ...
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Phillies on the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot: Billy Wagner
Former closer for the Phillies, Billy Wagner, gets his last shot on the BBWAA ballot for the 2025 Major League Baseball Hall ...