While They Were Sleeping: The Pike County Murders
WCPO 9 NewsIn April 2016, eight members of the same family were all found shot to death in their beds in multiple homes in Pike County, Ohio. In the 10 years that have followed, there's been years of investigation, multiple arrests, two guilty confessions and one criminal trial — but one person accused of the murders still has yet to face a jury.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 6 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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As George, Jake and Angela's cases wrap up, we look toward the trial of Billy Wagner, who has maintained his innocence in the 10 years since the Pike County Massacre.
Here's what's happened, and what's still to come.
We couldn't record Jake and Angela Wagner's testimony during George Wagner's trial, but we did take notes.
In this episode, we detail everything Jake told prosecutors about the night he, his brother George and father Billy went out to kill the Rhod... more
A fight over child custody turns fatal when the Wagner family devises a plan to ensure Jake and Hanna May's baby stays with them — no matter what.
We look at some of the details investigators found that linked the Pike County murders to Billy, Angel... more
To understand how the Wagner family is connected to the Rhoden murders, we take you back to where it all began: the moment Hanna May met Jake.
We also bring you Tabitha's story of escaping the "strange and controlling" family capable of murder.
In the days and months after eight members of the Rhoden family were murdered in their homes, investigators kept quiet while trying to determine whether they should be looking outward — at a Mexican drug cartel or rival marijuana sellers — or inward,... more
It's been 10 years since eight members of the Rhoden family were all found shot to death in what was dubbed The Pike County Massacre.
In this episode, we detail the beginnings of what would become the biggest murder investigation in Ohio history — ... more
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A deeply reported true crime series that revisits the Pike County murders, tracing the case from the initial discovery through years of investigation, arrests, and courtroom developments. Episodes blend on-site reporting, courtroom transcripts, witness accounts, and prosecutor/media perspectives to illuminate how the Wagner family and others were connected to eight victims and how investigations evolved over time. The narrative emphasis on real-time updates, procedural details, and the intersection of family dynamics, criminal justice, and media coverage makes it a compelling listen for listeners interested in investigative journalism, true crime, and how complex cases unfold in public view. Noteworthy is the ongoing, multi-episode arc that... more
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