The Piketon Massacre

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The most notorious mass murder in Ohio’s history happened on the night of April 21, 2016 in rural Pike County. Four crime scenes, thirty-two gunshot wounds, eight members of the Rhoden family left dead in their homes. Two years later a local family of four, the Wagners, are arrested and charged with the crimes. As the Wagners await four back-to-back capital murder trials, the KT Studios team revisits Pike County to examine: crime-scene forensics, upcoming legal proceedings, and the ties that bind the victims and the accused. As events unfold and new crimes are uncovered, what will it mean for all involved? What will it mean for Pike County?

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03.29.2023

George Wagner IV’s bombshell testimony continues. Will we finally uncover where the truth lies? Subscribe to Apple Plus True Crime here: apple.co/thepiketonmassacre Check us out online: www.instagram.com/kt_studios www.instagram.com/PiketonMassacre www.twitter.com/PiketonMassacre www.facebook.com/PiketonMassacre www.kt-studios.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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03.29.2023 George Wagner Takes the Stand Part II George Wagner IV’s bombshell testimony continues. Will we finally uncover where the truth lies? Subscribe to Apple Plus True Crime here: apple.co/thepiketonmassacre Check us out online: www.instagram.com/kt_studios www.instagram.com/PiketonMassacre www.twitter.com/PiketonMassacre www.facebook.com/PiketonMassacre www.kt-studios.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03.22.2023 George Wagner Takes the Stand We’ve heard from experts, family members, and other insiders, but now for the first time ever we hear directly from accused murderer George Wager IV. Will his testimony sway the jury? Subscribe to Apple Plus True Crime here: apple.co/thepiketonmassacre Check ...
03.15.2023 Angela Wagner Takes the Stand Part II 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. Subscribe to Apple Plus True Crime here: apple.co/thepiketonmassacre Check us out online: www.instagram.com/kt_studios www.instagram.com/PiketonMassacre www.twitter.com/PiketonMassacre ...
03.08.2023 Angela Takes the Stand 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. Subscribe to ...
03.01.2023 Jake Wagner On the Stand 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. Subscribe to Apple Plus True Crime here: apple.co/thepiketonmassacre ...
02.22.2023 The Elizabeth Journals We’ve heard about Jake Wagner's wife Elizabeth before, but now the Alaska wife testifies and she’s not holding back. As one of the most mysterious figures in this story takes center stage, new information will change the course of the ...
02.15.2023 Relevancy 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? Subscribe to Apple Plus True Crime here: apple.co/thepiketonmassacre Check us ...
02.08.2023 Just Like the Movies For years, the Wagners were shrouded in mystery, but now family insiders take the stand providing invaluable insight into their complex dynamics. Also joining us is a founding board member of the Innocence Project and host of the podcast, Wrongful ...
02.01.2023 The Matriarch Speaks 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 ...
01.25.2023 The Digital Trail When it came to covering up their alleged involvement in the Rhoden murders, the Wagners seemingly had an answer for every question. However, as we come to find out, cell phone data may prove to be their undoing. Subscribe to ...
01.18.2023 Closing in on the Wagners 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? Subscribe to Apple Plus True Crime here: apple.co/thepiketonmassacre ...
01.11.2023 The Many Faces of George 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 ...
01.04.2023 In Their Own Words 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 ...
12.14.2022 Connecting the Dots Without DNA evidence, the prosecution is honing in on ballistics as a critical key in the case against George Wagner IV. Our experts dissect crucial moments from the trial and how they may shape the remaining legal proceedings. The looming ...
12.07.2022 A Family Torn With details about the Wagner family continuing to come out in court, shocking testimony from Rhoden loved ones put the tragedy in a new light. Our team of experts continue to break down the case as it stands. See omnystudio.com/listener ...
11.30.2022 Every Body Has A Story For years we’ve only heard rumblings about the ways in which the Rhoden family were murdered in their homes, but now as the lead coroner takes the stand we finally learn all the details. With our team of experts, which ...
11.23.2022 Mountains of Evidence With eight crime scenes, the prosecution sets out to present thousands of pieces of evidence to the jury. The KT Studios’ team alongside journalists, legal officials, and forensic experts analyze the state’s case against George Wagner. Is the prosecutor proving ...
11.16.2022 Mourning at the Church Kenneth Rhoden was the eighth victim found, hours after the rest of the family. With immense bravery and poise on the witness stand, Kenneth's son Luke and his cousin Donald walk the jurors through the events of that harrowing day. ...
11.09.2022 Devil in the Details As George Wagner’s trial continues we’re getting an even more detailed glimpse at the shocking crimes and the alleged planning that went into them. In this episode, we hear from first responders, initial investigators, and unpack the detailed forensics. Check ...
11.02.2022 Con Artists & Liars As George Wagner’s trial continues, the defense makes their opening statements, giving us a first glimpse at the accused murderer’s side of the story. What do his lawyers have to say and how will it affect the rest of the ...
10.26.2022 Opening Statements The trial against George Wagner has been over 6 years in the making. As the prosecution finally makes their opening statements, shocking details about the crime are revealed. The KT Studios team analyzes every major moment. Check us out online: ...
10.24.2022 On the Eve Of... The Piketon Massacre is back. On the precipice of the largest trial in Pike County’s history, experts and locals weigh in on what is sure to be a courtroom showdown for the ages. Check us out online: www.instagram.com/kt_studios www.instagram.com/PiketonMassacre www.twitter.com/PiketonMassacre ...
10.05.2022 The Piketon Massacre Season 4 Trailer The number-one podcast is back. More than 6 years after Ohio’s largest criminal investigation was launched, the first trial begins, starting with accused murderer George Wagner IV. With never before heard witness testimony and access inside the courtroom, the KT ...
08.03.2022 The Piketon Massacre Live: CrimeCon Q&A The KT Studios team was asked to speak on a panel at CrimeCon Las Vegas. This episode is a live conversation and Q & A from the event where we discuss the murders, the arrests and everything in between. Check ...
07.27.2022 House On A Hill Our investigation into the Rhoden murders has taken us down many different dark and twisted roads, but as we get closer to George Wagner’s trial, we’re finally able to piece some of this mysterious puzzle together. Check us out online: ...
07.20.2022 Cold Blooded During our research into the Rhoden murders, we’ve uncovered numerous other unsolved cases in and around Pike County. This week our team looks into how all of these mysteries, locations and the officials involved in the investigations may be connected. ...
07.13.2022 Manner of Life As we’ve covered the tragedy, much has been said about the accused family, the investigation and the court appearances, but this week we explore the victims. For the first time, we’re talking with two Rhoden family members who have never ...
07.06.2022 Breadcrumbs With more and more information about the Wagner trials becoming public, we examine the first DNA evidence the state has made public against the alleged killer family. How will this evidence come into play once George and Billy Wagner enter ...
06.29.2022 Trial and Error As George and Billy Wager await their trials, locals anxiously await justice and grapple with understanding the increasingly complicated legal proceedings. Our team of experts examines and breaks down the evidence as well as what the trials could look like. ...
06.22.2022 One Eyed Wolf With George Wagner’s trial looming, key evidence against the man accused of helping to plot and kill 8 members of the Rhoden family is coming into focus. Outside of the courtroom, we’ve learned that for those closest to him, coming ...
06.15.2022 State of Ohio vs. George Wagner IV As the eldest Wagner son prepares to start his trial, there are two key motions that will seemingly play a large part in the case. In this episode, we examine what those are and how they could affect George Wagner’s ...
06.08.2022 The Alaska Wife and The Father Figure There are two other members of the Wagner family that haven’t received as much attention but play integral parts in the complex case. This week we explore the Wagner patriarch and the woman Jake Wagner married while in Alaska. Could ...
06.01.2022 Monsters While we’ve heard the details about the 2016 murder of the Rhoden family, little has been uncovered about the accused family…until now. With never before heard, first-hand accounts of the Wagner family’s dynamics, interactions and personalities, we begin to gain ...
05.25.2022 Mother May I? In 2016, eight members of the Rhoden family were brutally murdered in their homes. The crimes divided the small community of Pike County and spawned a mystery that spanned five years. For two seasons, The Piketon Massacre covered the case, ...
05.20.2022 How We Got Here- Seasons 1 & 2 Recap Looking to get caught up on the intersection between the Rhoden and Wagner families as well as everything we’ve learned about the complex case before the season 3 premiere? In this episode we revisit the tragic story of the Rhoden ...
05.18.2022 The Piketon Massacre Season 3 Trailer In 2016, eight members of the Rhoden family were viciously murdered in their homes. For over six years, Ohio’s largest criminal investigation and biggest mystery have been filled with many unanswered questions. However, now with the trials starting and local ...
03.09.2022 Introducing: What Happened to Sandy Beal Hi, Piketon Massacre fans! The newest iHeart Original podcast, Sandy Beal: A true-crime show that investigates the murder of Sandy Beal. The mysterious death of a woman who dreamed of a career in law enforcement. Melissa Jeltsen uncovers a troubling ...
01.10.2022 Introducing: The MLK Tapes Hi, Piketon Massacre fans! iHeartPodcasts and TenderfootTV are excited to announce The MLK Tapes - a brand new podcast that takes a second look at the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We think you'll enjoy the thrilling storytelling, ...
12.30.2021 Introducing: Sacred Scandal Since you love this podcast, we think you might like this one as well. Two decades ago, a nun was murdered on the grounds of a prestigious Byzantine Catholic School. The podcast Sacred Scandal unravels the complete picture of this ...
12.16.2021 Introducing: The Real Killer In 1982, JoAnn Tate and her two young daughters, Melissa and Renee, are savagely attacked in the middle of the night. JoAnn dies; the girls barely survive. One month later, Melissa identifies Rodney Lincoln, one of JoAnn’s ex-boyfriends, as the ...
11.17.2021 Introducing: Crazy in Love Falling in love is the best feeling in the world. You see stars, you feel giddy, but sometimes it makes us do crazy things and sometimes that means murder. Crazy In Love digs into the complex and contentious real-life stories ...
10.19.2021 Introducing: Crossing the Line with M. William Phelps From the team that brought you Paper Ghosts, Crossing the Line with M. William Phelps is a weekly true crime podcast that dives deep into cases that have rarely been covered. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
10.04.2021 Introducing: Queen of the Con: The Irish Heiress After four years, you think you know someone. But what if you woke up one day to discover that your best friend is an international con artist – and that she’s scammed you out of your life savings? That’s what ...
09.21.2021 Introducing: The Dougherty Gang The Dougherty Gang is the true story of three siblings in their 20s - two brothers and a sister - who went on an eight-day, fifteen-state, AK-47-wielding, bank robbing journey in 2011. It's a remarkable account that delves into the ...
08.18.2021 Introducing: Transportista Since you love this podcast, we think you might like this one as well. Check out the trailer for the all-new podcast, Transportista! This series opens the door into a hidden world of drug trafficking and its ties to political ...
07.28.2021 Episode 12- Bonus Episode: Crime & Media From television and film, to podcasts and books, the true-crime genre is exploding across seemingly all media platforms. On a special bonus episode of the Piketon Massacre: Return to Pike County, we take an in-depth look at the popularity of ...
07.21.2021 Finale: What’s Next? A trial date for accused brother George Wagner has been set for April 4th, 2022, in the Rhoden murder case. But, what will happen in the next few months, remains to be seen. In the season two finale, we answer ...
07.14.2021 Hopper Road A Rhoden family member puts us in touch with a friend whose family was struck by a tragic double murder. In episode ten, Piketon resident, Angie Montgomery, recounts the story of her cousin, Curtis Francis and his fiancée, Jennifer Burgette's ...
07.14.2021 25 Miles South Part 2 Pike County is no stranger to misconduct by local officials, as is seen in the case of former Pike County Sheriff, Charlie Reader. In part two of 25 Miles South, reporter Nikki Blankenship picks up where she left off in ...
06.30.2021 A Pike County Roundtable Two months after Jake Wagner pled guilty to killing five of the eight Rhodens, accused brother George Wagner IV heads back to court for a pre-trial hearing. In episode eight, we catch up with regular Piketon Massacre contributors, Angenette Levy, ...

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