Judge dismisses death penalty for Billy Wagner 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
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.
Billy Wagner spared from death penalty in trial for Rhoden family massacre
Pike County court records show Judge Jonathan Hein dismissed the death penalty specifications on Billy Wagner’s case on Nov. 20. The judge cited concerns that handling litigation surrounding the
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.
Billy Wagner will not face death penalty in 2016 Pike County massacre trial
The lone remaining Wagner family member yet to go to trial will not face the death penalty.The death penalty specification filed by the state of Ohio against George “Billy” Wagner III, 53, was dismissed by retired Darke County Common Pleas Court Judge Jonathan Hein,
Jake and Angela Wagner to be sentenced ahead of patriarch Billy's 2025 trial
In 2022, a jury found George Wagner guilty for his role in the crime, including eight aggravated murder charges. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Also new Monday is a change of venue motion that was granted for Billy Wagner's 2025 trial.
Billy Wagner’s trial will not take place in Pike County as judge grants request
A previous report can be seen in the player above. WAVERLY, Ohio (WCMH) — The 2025 trial for the Wagner family patriarch’s in the killing of the Rhoden family will not take place in Pike County. Pike County court records show that Judge Jonathan Hein granted a request Monday to change the venue for the
'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 ...
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.
Pike County Massacre: Judge wants to dismiss death penalty in Billy Wagner trial
The judge also said he wanted to move forward with sentencing other members of the Wagner family involved in the killings, a ...
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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 ...