9: Pike Co. Massacre - Elizabeth Armer, Jake's Ex, Testifies

This is Episode 9 of Cincinnati's Crime Vault, and we continue to follow the murder trial of George Wagner IV in Pike County, Ohio.

In 2016, eight members of the Rhoden family were killed in one night.

The case has been called The Pike County Massacre, and it's Ohio's largest criminal homicide investigation ever. 

George Wagner IV is on trial as one of four people accused of the murders. In this episode, we hear extensively from the ex-wife of one of the accused. 

Elizabeth "Beth Anne" Armer was married to Jake Wagner after the murders in Alaska. She explains her life with the Wagners, including the day she says Jake threatened to beat her to death with a bat.

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.

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.