Part 3 of the Rhoden family murders is continued trial coverage in the trial of George Wagner IV. Let’s dive into it all and break it all down. 

Sources for episode: 

https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2022/09/15/day-4-real-time-updates-from-the-trial-of-george-wagner-iv/

https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2022/09/16/day-5-the-bloody-shoe-print-in-george-wagner-ivs-trial-is-finally-introduced/ 

https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2022/09/20/day-6-what-monday-looked-like-in-george-wagner-ivs-trial/

https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2022/09/20/day-7-state-breaks-down-autopsies-of-rhoden-victims-in-george-wagner-ivs-trial/

https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2022/09/21/day-8-wagner-defense-calls-for-mistrial-as-prosecution-fumbles-like-the-worst-nfl-team-in-the-league/ 

https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2022/09/22/day-9-wagner-defense-moves-for-second-mistrial-juror-gets-sick-and-media-files-lawsuit-against-judge/ 

https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2022/09/23/day-10-state-goes-over-more-autopsies-and-finishes-crime-scene-3/

https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2022/09/26/day-11-final-autopsy-introduced-in-wagner-trial-as-firearms-expert-goes-over-bullets/ 

https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2022/09/27/day-12-jury-sent-home-early-after-secretive-crosstalk-in-wagner-trial/ 

https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2022/09/28/day-13-defense-introduces-reasonable-doubt-with-shoes-while-state-goes-over-phone-records-in-wagner-trial/

https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2022/10/03/day-15-george-wagners-ex-wife-takes-the-stand-against-him-describes-abusive-marriage/

https://www.wlwt.com/article/pike-county-massacre-trial-day-16-rhoden-family-george-wagner-iv-live-stream/41528684

https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/wagner-ex-tabitha-claytor-testifies-pike-massacre-trial?amp

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Karen Reid trial update, Travis Decker search update, Lori Vallow trial update and final verdict

In 1973 in Houston, Texas 12 year-old Kirk Douglas Gaskin was brutally murdered in a bathroom at the restaurant where his mother worked. Little investigation was done and little remains known about what happened to that day at the early Roberts famous foods restaurant. I am sharing Kirk’s story in hopes that somebody will be able to help shed new light on his case and help his family with what has haunted them since 1973. Who killed Kirk Douglas Gaskin? 

Sources for episode: 

https://abc13.com/kirk-douglas-gaskin-12-year-old-strangled-early-roberts-famous-cafe-houston-cold-cases/14183921/

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/181003838/kirk-douglas-gaskin
https://www.yahoo.com/news/hpd-reopens-cold-case-involving-025602605.html

https://websleuths.com/threads/tx-kirk-douglas-gaskin-12-followed-in-bathroom-early-roberts-famous-foods-rest-strangled-w-towel-drying-roll-houston-14-dec-73-reopened.699130/

Trailer for a new podcast dropping in 31 days: Papi Killed Mommy. Find it wherever you get your podcasts! 


In part two, I am going to be telling you a little bit more about each of the victims we are also going to go into detail about who exactly the Wagner family was and how they related to the Rhoden family and became involved in the largest massacre in Pike County Ohio to date. 


Sources for episode: 

https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/12-jurors-seated-in-pike-county-massacre-trial-6-alternates-to-be-chosen-cincinnati-waverly-wagner-george-billy-jake-angela-rhoden-gilley-custody-murders-shooting-men-women-?photo=2

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2017/07/09/corner-alaska-looks-and-feel-little-like-pike-county/456572001/

https://www.wlwt.com/article/ohio-pike-county-rhoden-wagner-massacre-breakdown/63020729

https://komonews.com/amp/news/nation-world/despite-not-pulling-the-trigger-george-wagner-iv-faces-death-penalty-in-family-of-8-massacre-april-2016-killings-pike-county-rhoden-family-hannah-gilley-chris-sr-jr-dana-hannah-ken-gary-jake-wagner

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna47992

https://www.chillicothegazette.com/story/news/2016/04/27/visitation-kentucky-kicks-off-days-mourning/83616094/

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2024/12/11/pike-county-massacre-billy-wagner-trial/72603103007/ 

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2022/11/28/pike-county-massacre-key-moments-in-george-wagner-ivs-murder-trial/69673334007/

https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2022/08/29/jury-selection-goes-into-tuesday-for-wagner-trial/

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/local/2022/11/29/george-wagner-iv-murder-trial-pike-county-rhoden-family/69660934007/

https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2022/09/12/day-1-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-first-day-of-the-rhoden-homicide-trial/ 

https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2022/09/13/day-2-what-has-happened-so-far-on-the-second-day-in-george-wagners-trial/ 

https://www.wcpo.com/news/pike-county-massacre/pike-county-massacre-trial-who-is-george-wagner-iv

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/260-Peterson-Rd-Peebles-OH-45660/232581710_zpid/

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In 1986 16-year-old Carmel Fenech disappeared in the UK. Although Carmel had some addiction issues from a young age, she would always come back home until the day that she didn’t. We are going to discuss Carmels story, where it stands today and how you can help propel her story forward. 
Sources for episode: 

https://southwarknews.co.uk/area/southwark/my-daughter-disappeared-off-the-face-of-the-earth-25-years-ago-please-help-me-says-carmel-fenechs-mum/

https://www.sussex.police.uk/news/sussex/news/witness-appeals/detectives-continue-to-investigate-disappearance-of-teenage-girl-in-1998/

https://int-missing.fandom.com/wiki/Carmel_Fenech

https://www.doenetwork.org/cases-int/2317dfuk.html

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-missing/id1541313692?i=1000617482113

In April 2016 eight member members of one family were all found brutally murdered in Pike County Ohio. Join me for this summer series 2025 as we unravel the Rhoden family massacre and discover the motive for wiping out an entire family. We are going to discuss everything from the early investigation to where the case currently stands today. Today's episode we will lay out all the key players and get into exactly what happened in Pike County Ohio in 2016. 


Sources for Episode: 

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2022/11/28/pike-county-massacre-key-moments-in-george-wagner-ivs-murder-trial/69673334007/

https://www.cincinnati.com/videos/news/2016/04/29/83446478/

https://www.wlwt.com/article/ohio-pike-county-rhoden-wagner-massacre-breakdown/63020729
https://www.wcpo.com/news/pike-county-massacre/timeline-a-full-history-of-the-pike-county-murders

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2018/11/14/pike-county-rhoden-family-murders-timeline/1998579002/

https://www.cincinnati.com/picture-gallery/news/2022/09/14/pike-county-crime-scene-photos-shown-court/10377797002/

Right now in true crime: Hannah Reed released from prison, Steven Lawson trial (Crystal Rogers) 

In August 1983, following hurricane Alicia, three women were murdered at their place of work, a real estate office in Houston, Texas. Their murders were brutal and tragic, and to this day they remain unsolved. Let’s talk about the case, about the victims, and where the case stands today. 

Sources for episode: 

https://www.lex18.com/news/crime/trial-of-steven-lawson-suspect-in-crystal-rogers-case-underway-in-bowling-green

https://www.khou.com/article/news/investigations/missing-pieces/murders-of-3-realtors-still-unsolved-37-years-later/285-3d493018-69d6-447f-bb43-2fc49163dcd9

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59528273/joann-brown

https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/topic/31086-west-houston-real-estate-murders/

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This week I am bringing you a guest episode by the podcast True crime & Headlines with Jules and Jen. Jules is going to take us into a two-parter discussing BTK. This episode is important and victim focused as presented by Jules. The victims matter and their story matters. Thank you to Jules and Jen for sharing this two part series that I am combining Into one episode to bring to you! I adore them both, their work and victim advocacy and wanted to share a podcast that I enjoy listening to regularly. Please follow along with them over at True crime and Headlines wherever you get your podcasts. 

Follow them on socials:
@yourhostjules 
@jenriverainvestigates
@fireeyesmedia

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This week I am bringing you a guest episode by the podcast True crime & Headlines with Jules and Jen. Jules is going to take us into a two-parter discussing BTK. This episode is important and victim focused as presented by Jules. The victims matter and their story matters. Thank you to Jules and Jen for sharing this two part series that I am combining Into one episode to bring to you! I adore them both, their work and victim advocacy and wanted to share a podcast that I enjoy listening to regularly. Please follow along with them over at True crime and Headlines wherever you get your podcasts. 

Follow them on socials:
@yourhostjules 
@jenriverainvestigates
@fireeyesmedia

Right now in true crime: Diddy trial discussion, Karen Read trial, Menendez brothers resentenced, Lori Vallow Pre trial hearing, Dateline Idaho murders episode, Becky Hill arrested (Murdaugh trial) 

Sources for right now in true crime: 
https://www.wistv.com/2025/05/14/former-murdaugh-trial-clerk-arrested-colleton-county/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7jxM0D7MrCWQEJ7XXXV67lWoolKHRWjlr6w_v7sj40nPqfJZ68CLL-aptSkQ_aem_vCty8NJu7CKBdRrvPby9lQ#t54jdwa3ha9onniro2eymq32wkb0l87b

In 1972, Phyllis Bailer lost her life at only 26 years old while on a road trip to visit her parents. She was found deceased on the side of the road with her 3 year old daughter safe next to her. After 53 years the case was solved. We’re gonna discuss how we got here and how the case was solved. 

Sources for episode: 
https://abc13.com/post/phyllis-bailer-cold-case-solved-50-years-mom-killed-daughter-left-alive-grant-county-indiana-state-police-say/16191049/?ex_cid=TA_KTRK_FB&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR4Kpk49pD4Dp_oSxnLjS9RjvXg6fYVDC-SS9BFNB-9mg3RE1YwSDG1iNjM0oA_aem_KyDoY5oEj_wDOX8KcanYeQ#bh7tb685oc5n2cjiz41wqhfmh6pdsise

https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/cold-case-solved-indiana-phyllis-bailer/

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66843955/phyllis_jean-bailer

https://www.eonline.com/news/1416360/fred-allen-lienemann-murdered-phyllis-bailer-50-years-ago-police

https://www.wishtv.com/news/crime-watch-8/1972-cold-case-murder-solved-bailer/

https://amp.kansascity.com/news/nation-world/national/article304379476.html

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In July of 1993, young mother Stephanie Wasilishin lost her life in her own home in Sedona Arizona. The circumstances surrounding her death have haunted her family since that fateful night in July. Her oldest daughter Nikki has now made it her mission to bring justice to her mom’s case. Let’s dig into what happened that night and talk about why nobody has been held accountable when the evidence is overwhelming that Stephanie had her life taken. I want to thank Nikki for giving me the opportunity to cover her mom’s case. 

Sources for episode: 
https://www.newspapers.com/article/berwyn-life-death-of-stephen-wasilishin/167792576/

https://www.redrocknews.com/2020/07/16/sedona-police-department-returns-to-1993-case/amp/

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/video/1082154.amp

Nikki’s social media: 

YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@daughterofamurderedwomen?si=r-xqh3zbgcCWSDQD&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeBBzpgXAdzpdRJJ2Ul-zYi-TF0PnKyeLGeBjG2wUGjT1P2U2JFwloV5CEw6A_aem_dxUUr54UNozBviRAjlVGnQ

Instagram: NicoleWasilishin

TikTok: @nicolewasilishin

Change Petition: https://www.change.org/p/demand-a-complete-homicide-investigation-for-the-murder-of-stephanie-marie-wasilishin?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacj9Mr04Hi6MbwljQG8kxb_d7cBapOooksr7JK2rLKB10ptUCk9jTgsdYHCvA_aem_-oIHzTSgCUc8PMRKFJg7_w