14: Pike Co. Massacre - Guilty

George Wagner IV was found guilty of all charges against him - 22 counts - including the murders of the Rhoden Family.  The jury deliberated only one day before reaching a verdict. 

Jessica Schmidt breaks down the verdict, replays the closing arguments from both sides, and shares reaction from the Rhoden family to the Governor. Hear in their own words what they think of the guilty verdict. 

Plus, what it was like to be in a newsroom trying to plan extended coverage of the jury's decision. The trial of George Wagner IV took months, but the jury needed only one day to determine George Wagner IV is guilty. 

Wagner is one of four of his family members accused of killing eight members of the Rhoden family in April 2016.

Generations of a single family were killed in one night. The case has been called The Pike County Massacre and it is Ohio's largest criminal homicide investigation ever. 

Cincinnati's Crime Vault is an award-winning true crime news series on FOX 19 Now.  This audio podcast will take the stories featured in the news beyond the broadcast. 

TV Coverage of Guilty Verdict

Cincinnati's Crime Vault is an award-winning news series on FOX19 Now.  This audio podcast will take the stories featured in the news beyond the broadcast.  Investigative Reporter and Anchor Jessica Schmidt will break down each case in detail.