About The Piketon Massacre
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...
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#24The Verdict Is In
· 1:03:39
As the trial draws to a close, George Wagner IV awaits the verdict that will determine his fate. The tight-knit community of Pike County braces itself for the inevitable fallout, as the outcome of the trial will...
#23George Wagner’s Final Day on the Stand
· 1:04:03
After years of speculation, the motivations behind the Rhoden murders may finally be revealed as George Wagner IV's testimony and intense cross-examination comes to a close. Subscribe to Apple Plus True Crime here...
#22George Wagner Takes the Stand Part II
· 37:52
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...
#21George Wagner Takes the Stand
· 36:26
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...
#20Angela Wagner Takes the Stand Part II
· 37:58
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...
#19Angela Takes the Stand
· 44:40
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...
#18Jake Wagner On the Stand
· 37:35
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...
#17The Elizabeth Journals
· 51:56
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...
#16Relevancy
· 41:35
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...
#15Just Like the Movies
· 39:09
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...
#14The Matriarch Speaks
· 45:56
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...
#13The Digital Trail
· 45:59
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...
#12Closing in on the Wagners
· 42:18
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...
#11The Many Faces of George
· 35:55
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...
#10In Their Own Words
· 36:10
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...
#9Connecting the Dots
· 41:52
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...
#8A Family Torn
· 44:08
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...
#7Every Body Has A Story
· 46:45
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...
#6Mountains of Evidence
· 49:52
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...
#5Mourning at the Church
· 41:43
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...
#4Devil in the Details
· 36:34
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...
#3Con Artists & Liars
· 43:53
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...
#2Opening Statements
· 48:37
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...
#1On the Eve Of...
· 40:17
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...
The Piketon Massacre Season 4 Trailer
· 2:22
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...
#11The Piketon Massacre Live: CrimeCon Q&A
· 44:07
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 us out...
#10House On A Hill
· 42:31
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...
#9Cold Blooded
· 48:02
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...
#8Manner of Life
· 42:19
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...
#7Breadcrumbs
· 45:16
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...
#6Trial and Error
· 47:31
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...
#5One Eyed Wolf
· 44:32
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...
#4State of Ohio vs. George Wagner IV
· 44:46
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...
#3The Alaska Wife and The Father Figure
· 42:42
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...
#2Monsters
· 41:20
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...
#1Mother May I?
· 37:33
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...
How We Got Here- Seasons 1 & 2 Recap
· 1:06:54
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...
The Piketon Massacre Season 3 Trailer
· 2:32
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...
#12Episode 12- Bonus Episode: Crime & Media
· 38:10
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...
#11Finale: What’s Next?
· 36:48
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 the most...
#10Hopper Road
· 37:09
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...
#925 Miles South Part 2
· 33:45
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...
#8A Pike County Roundtable
· 41:18
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...
#725 Miles South
· 36:40
About 30 minutes away from Piketon is Portsmouth, Ohio, a once bustling community that fell on hard times and became the epicenter of the Opioid crisis. In episode seven, we talk to local journalist, Nikki Blankenship...
#6The Victims Need a Voice
· 47:47
At the time of the Rhoden murders, Chris Graves was working as a reporter for the Cincinnati Enquirer. As she began covering the story she had no idea what would transpire in Pike County. In episode six, we sit down...
#5To Protect & Serve
· 42:31
The man who helped lead Ohio’s largest criminal investigation, Sheriff Charlie Reader went from being a well-liked public figure to finding himself at the center of a very different crime- one that placed him on the...
#4The Houses on Union Hill Road
· 46:39
It’s been described as the most gruesome, complicated and long-lingering homicide cases the state of Ohio has ever seen. In episode four, alongside forensic expert, Joseph Morgan we look at the varying evidence that is...
#3Wagner vs. Wagner
· 52:21
In episode three, we focus on the impact that Jake Wagner’s confession could have on his mother, father and older brother. Additionally, we unpack the current state of their trials and the future proceedings that will...
#2Cinnamon and Hay
· 50:27
Special prosecutors described the Wagners as “cult like.” In episode two, we take a deeper look at the family that’s allegedly behind the massacre, speaking with a Pike County local who has an intimate connection to...
#1Ties that Bind
· 47:45
A photograph shows the Rhoden and the Wagner families embracing, in happier times. What would tear these families apart and cause a tragedy that would shake a community to its core? Just months before death sentence...
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