OH - Pike Co - 8 in Rhoden Family Murdered - 4 Wagner Family Members Arrested #88

Had a couple kidney surgeries last year but doing good now. Thank you for asking. How are you doing? Anyone know how RSD and Dudley are doing?

Just trying to catch up on Billy W. I am way behind on all these posts and the news about BW's trials. Does anyone know when his trial starts?

Did Georges appeal get off the ground? Personally, I didn't think it would but haven't been keeping up.

JMO

I can only answer two of your questions - BW's trial is supposed to 5/6/24. But nothing has happened on his case since his last hearing on 10/4/23.... so we wait...

George's appeal - from my notes - last entry in his docket.
10/5/23 Update in docket: 2 attorneys appointed to assist Canepa with George's appeal case. They are Steven L. Taylor & Seth L. Gilbert. 10/12/23 Update in docket: Notice of transmission of record to Court of Appeals; copies filed mailed to Counsel along with complete copy of docket.
 

Taking the Stand “George Wagner” S3E2 January 18 2024 on A&E​

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George Wagner Season 3 Episode 2 Episode Summary

In this episode of “Taking the Stand” titled “George Wagner,” airing on A&E, viewers will witness a gripping courtroom drama as the Wagners face accusations of murdering eight members of the Rhoden family. The alleged motive behind the heinous crime revolves around a bitter child custody dispute, adding a layer of complexity to the case.
The spotlight is on George Wagner IV, who takes the stand in an attempt to convince the jury that he played no role in the tragic massacre. As the trial unfolds, audiences can anticipate intense moments of testimony, cross-examination, and the pursuit of justice in this high-profile legal battle.

What Time is the “George Wagner” Episode On?

The George Wagner episode of Taking the Stand will be broadcast on January 18 2024 on A&E at 9:01 PM at ET/PT.

 
I'm SO bored waiting for BWs trial! Watching paint dry is more interesting. There is just nothing to note going on here. Why is this taking so long? He needs to just plead guilty and be done with this. There is no chance he will ever get anything except LWOP. I do kinda wanna see him take the stand like his spawn. Just for the entertainment value.
 
I'm SO bored waiting for BWs trial! Watching paint dry is more interesting. There is just nothing to note going on here. Why is this taking so long? He needs to just plead guilty and be done with this. There is no chance he will ever get anything except LWOP. I do kinda wanna see him take the stand like his spawn. Just for the entertainment value.
Or perhaps there are things going on and it's not been newsworthy??
o_O
 
02/20/2024NOTICE OF HEARING SENT TO ALL REQUIRED PARTIES Judge: JUNK, ROBERT Event: STATUS CONFERENCE Date: 02/23/2024 Time: 02:00 PM

This Hearing is Friday. Does anyone remember if we have - in the past - been able to watch STATUS CONFERENCE's in open court?

Or are they normally held in chambers or in closed court?

I have asked the Court Clerk about past hearings so I may call and ask her about this. She has always been very helpful and the court staff actually answer the phone!

Note, it is harder to reach people by phone or it takes forever.....

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02/20/2024NOTICE OF HEARING SENT TO ALL REQUIRED PARTIES Judge: JUNK, ROBERT Event: STATUS CONFERENCE Date: 02/23/2024 Time: 02:00 PM

This Hearing is Friday. Does anyone remember if we have - in the past - been able to watch STATUS CONFERENCE's in open court?

Or are they normally held in chambers or in closed court?

I have asked the Court Clerk about past hearings so I may call and ask her about this. She has always been very helpful and the court staff actually answer the phone!

Note, it is harder to reach people by phone or it takes forever.....

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I was wondering the same thing, if they are public and shown in court.
 
02/20/2024NOTICE OF HEARING SENT TO ALL REQUIRED PARTIES Judge: JUNK, ROBERT Event: STATUS CONFERENCE Date: 02/23/2024 Time: 02:00 PM

This Hearing is Friday. Does anyone remember if we have - in the past - been able to watch STATUS CONFERENCE's in open court?

Or are they normally held in chambers or in closed court?

I have asked the Court Clerk about past hearings so I may call and ask her about this. She has always been very helpful and the court staff actually answer the phone!

Note, it is harder to reach people by phone or it takes forever.....

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I don’t understand how Junk can preside over this status conference when he was one of the prosecutors.
 
Maybe Monday something new will come out. We can only hope and pray this will come to an end soon.
Yes, maybe a reporter will be able to listen in on the conf call (if they are allowed) and report about it quickly. It might take a while for an update to be made in the court notes about the conference call.
 
I don’t understand how Junk can preside over this status conference when he was one of the prosecutors.
Why does he need to do that? I saw a while back in the court records that Junk gave Fred Wagner a break on the civil suit that Tony Rhoden brought against the Wagner family on behalf of the survivors.

He'd better not mess with Billy Wagner's case or he'll cost a few politicians their jobs. JMO
 
Why does he need to do that? I saw a while back in the court records that Junk gave Fred Wagner a break on the civil suit that Tony Rhoden brought against the Wagner family on behalf of the survivors.

He'd better not mess with Billy Wagner's case or he'll cost a few politicians their jobs. JMO
What sort of break did Fred get? I must have missed that little tid bit
 
Friday, February 23rd:
*Status Conference Hearing (@ 2pm ET) - OH - Pike County 8 people dead: Christopher Rhoden, Sr. (40), his ex-wife, Dana Manley Rhoden (37), their three children, Clarence "Frankie" Rhoden (20), Christopher Jr. (16), Hanna Mae (19); Frankie's fiancée, Hannah Hazel Gilley (20), Christopher Rhoden Sr.'s brother, Kenneth Rhoden (44), & a cousin, Gary Rhoden (37). Hanna Rhoden's baby girl (5 days old), another baby (6 mos.) and a young child (3) were unharmed. (April 21-22, 2016, Pebbles) - *George Washington "Billy" Wagner III (47/now 52) (name changed (11/5/86) from William Emmanuel) (Jake’s father) indicted (11/12/18), arrested (11/13/18), charged (11/15/18) & arraigned (12/4/18) with 8 counts of aggravated murder, (plus gun specifications on each), 1 count of 1st degree conspiracy, 4 counts of 1st degree aggravated burglary, 1 count of 5th degree unlawful possession of dangerous ordnance, 3 counts of 3rd degree evidence tampering, 1 count of 5th degree forgery, 1 count of 5th degree unauthorized use of computer or telecommunications, 1 count of 4th degree interception of wire, oral or electronic communication, 1 count of 4th degree obstructing justice, 1 count of 1st degree engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will seek the DP.
Trial was tentatively scheduled on 10/3/22 has been continued on 5/6/24. (should last 8 weeks).
Presiding Judge R. Alan Corbin. Prosecutor Angela R. Canepa & defense attorneys Mark C. Collins & Thomas F, Hayes.

Case & court information from 12/4/18 thru 9/1/23 reference post #309 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ner-family-members-arrested-88.674961/page-16

9/8/23 Motion entry & certification for appointed counsel fees filed. Warrant for removal from Butler Co. jail on 10/4/23. Motions hearing on 10/4/23.
10/3/23 Update in docket: Defendant's response to State's Memo Contra regarding Change of Venue filed by Mark C. Collins.
10/4/23 Update: Visiting judge R. Alan Corbin is presiding. Trial date has been set for 5/6/24. Tentatively scheduled for 8 weeks. Judge Corbin says probably not issuing decision from bench - wants to issue a written decision that should come very timely. Kaitlyn Stephens handling argument for defense: Says this is the rare limited case that meets U.S. Supreme Court exception to move before voire dire is tried. Says presumed prejudice can be found.
See posts #332 & 333 for more info here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ner-family-members-arrested-88.674961/page-17

10/16/23 Update in docket: Clerk's/Auditor's transcript fee for an indigent defendant. Motion entry & Certification for appointed special prosecutors fees. 10/17/23: Motion, entry & Certification for appointed Counsel fees.
11/20/23 Update: Judgment entry: The Court finds & Orders that the defendant's Motion for Change of Venue & his amended motion for change of venue are hereby denied & overruled with prejudice; these motions are denied without prejudice in Order that should voir dire reveal that a fair & impartial jury cannot be secured, then these motions for change of venue can be renewed by the defendant & granted as appropriate. Copies filed emailed to all counsel of record.
1/3/24 Update: Motion, entry & Certification for appointed counsel fees. 2/20/24 Update: Notice of status hearing on 2/23/24 @ 2pm sent to all required parties by Judge Robert Junk.
*George Washington Wagner IV (27/now 32) – Guilty of all charges on 11/30/22 & sentenced on 12/19/22 to 8 Life sentences without the possibility of parole to run consecutively for the murders plus 121 years on other charges. Appeal filed 1/26/23.
*Angela Jo Wagner (48/now 53) – 9/10/21: Plead guilty to a plea deal to Counts 9 thru 22; Counts 1-8 were dismissed. Will be sentenced to 30 years in prison with no early release & has to testify against others at trial.
*Edward Jacob “Jake” Wagner (26/now 31) – Plead guilty (4/22/21) to all charges & will testify at the trials & will be sentenced after GW3 trial.
*Rita Jo Newcomb (65/now 70) – Motion hearing on 12/2/19 entered a plea of guilty to all charges. Will testify at the trials.
*Fredericka Carol Wagner (76/now 81) – 6/26/19: Charges were dismissed without prejudice.
 
What sort of break did Fred get? I must have missed that little tid bit
Here's the entire docket for the civil charges against the Wagners on behalf of the Rhoden family

Junk took over the case last spring in March 2023

Fred Wagner's attorney filed some objections, etc., then the whole case was dropped.

This is the kind of thing Junk used to do for the Wagner family in the years before the murders. He did it to protect Billy and Angela when they were caught breaking the law.

JMO, Junk's habit of letting them off led to the Wagners believing they could break laws as they wished. That in turn led to them thinking they could kill the Rhoden family & HG and no one would hold them accountable.

It's stuff like this that makes me realize how much the victims families beat the odds against them ever getting justice. JMO, if not for the worldwide media coverage, the Wagners would have gotten away with murdering 8 innocent people.

  • 2020CIV000274 RHODEN, SR, TONY D VS. WAGNER, III, GEORGE

  • Case Type:
  • CIVIL
  • Case Status:
  • Closed
  • File Date
  • 11/10/2020
  • Action:
  • OTHER CIVIL
  • Case Judge:
  • JUNK, ROBERT

Docket Information​



Date Docket Text Image Avail.
11/10/2020CIVIL FILING FEES Receipt: 35450 Date: 11/10/2020
11/10/2020CIVIL COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES AND DECLARATORY RELIEF W/JURY TRIAL DEMANDE AND MILITARY ATTESTATION FILED Receipt: 40195 Date: 09/07/2023 Image
11/10/2020CIVIL DEPOSIT Receipt: 35450 Date: 11/10/2020
11/12/2020ATTESTATION/VERIFICATION OF PLAINTIFF TONY D RHODEN SR IN SUPPORT OF AND/OR AS A SUPLEMENT TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT FILED (FAX)***PLACED COPY WITH SERVICE PACKET*** Image
11/12/2020PRECIPE FOR SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAIL FILED (FAX) Image
11/12/2020SUMMONS ISSUEDSUMMONS (N)Sent On: 11/12/2020 09:06:11 Receipt: 40195 Date: 09/07/2023 Image
11/12/2020SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAIL:Issue Date: 11/12/2020Service: BASIC SUMMONSMethod: CERTIFIED MAILCost Per: 13.0000GEORGE WAGNER, IIIMAILING ADDRESSC/O BUTLER COUNTY JAIL705 HANOVER STREETHAMILTON, OH 45011Tracking Number: 9414726699042160942690ANGELA WAGNERMAILING ADDRESSC/O DELAWARE COUNTY JAIL844 US 42 NORTHDELAWARE, OH 43015Tracking Number: 9414726699042160942706GEORGE WAGNER, IVMAILING ADDRESSC/O ROSS COUNTY JAIL28 N PAINT STREETCHILLICOTHE, OH 45601Tracking Number: 9414726699042160942713EDWARD WAGNERMAILING ADDRESSC/O FRANKLIN COUNTY JAIL370 S FRONT STREETCOLUMBUS, OH 43215Tracking Number: 9414726699042160942720RITA NEWCOMBMAILING ADDRESS34 HAVENER LANESOUTH WEBSTER, OH 45682Tracking Number: 9414726699042160942737FREDERICKA WAGNERMAILING ADDRESS6861 CAMP CREEK RDLUCASVILLE, OH 45648Tracking Number: 9414726699042160942744 Receipt: 40195 Date: 09/07/2023
11/18/2020RETURN CARD Method : CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 11/12/2020 Service : BASIC SUMMONS Served : 11/16/2020 Return : 11/18/2020 on : WAGNER, III, GEORGE Signed By : ? Reason : COMPLETED Comment : Tracking #: 9414726699042160942690 Image
11/18/2020RETURN CARD Method : CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 11/12/2020 Service : BASIC SUMMONS Served : 11/16/2020 Return : 11/18/2020 on : WAGNER, FREDERICKA Signed By : CV-19 Reason : COMPLETED Comment : Tracking #: 9414726699042160942744 Image
11/18/2020RETURN CARD Method : CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 11/12/2020 Service : BASIC SUMMONS Served : 11/16/2020 Return : 11/18/2020 on : WAGNER, IV, GEORGE Signed By : SCHOLL Reason : COMPLETED Comment : Tracking #: 9414726699042160942713 Image
11/19/2020RETURN CARD Method : CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 11/12/2020 Service : BASIC SUMMONS Served : 11/16/2020 Return : 11/19/2020 on : WAGNER, ANGELA Signed By : JODI HOUGH Reason : COMPLETED Comment : Tracking #: 9414726699042160942706 Image
12/09/2020ANSWER OF DEFENDANT(S) FILEDAttorney: OWEN, JAMES DApplies To: WAGNER, FREDERICKA (Defendant) Image
12/10/2020RETURN CARD Method : CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 11/12/2020 Service : BASIC SUMMONS Served : 11/18/2020 Return : 12/10/2020 on : WAGNER, EDWARD Signed By : JAIL Reason : COMPLETED Comment : Tracking #: 9414726699042160942720 Image
12/14/2020ANSWER OF DEFENDANTAttorney: NASH, JR, RICHARD MApplies To: WAGNER, IV, GEORGE (Defendant) Image
12/22/2020FAILURE OF SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 11/12/2020 Service : BASIC SUMMONS Served : Return : 12/22/2020 on : NEWCOMB, RITA Signed By : Reason : FAILURE OF SERVICE Comment : UNCLAIMED Tracking #: 9414726699042160942737 Image
12/22/2020NOTICE OF NO SERVICE ISSUEDNOTICE OF NO SERVICESent On: 12/22/2020 11:21:04Notice Sent To: BRIAN K DUNCAN BKD LEGAL LLC 119 E GRANVILLE ST, SUNBURY, OH 43074 Receipt: 40195 Date: 09/07/2023 Image
01/12/2021ATTY CHARLES A KOENIG SERVED SUPOENA ON LUCY WILCK ON JANUARY 9, 2021 BY LEAVING AT LUCY WILCK'S RESIDENCE FILED Image
01/12/2021NOTICE TO TAKE DEPOSITION OF LUCY WILCK ON JANUARY 26, 2021 AT 11:00 AM FILED Image
01/15/2021PRECIPE FOR REGULAR MAIL SERVICE UPON RITA NEWCOME FILED (VIA FAX) Image
01/15/2021SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT ISSUED TO DEFENDANT RITA NEWCOME (NEWCOMB) BY ORDINARY MAIL Receipt: 40195 Date: 09/07/2023
01/19/2021PRECIPE FOR REGULAR MAIL SERVICE UPON RITA NEWCOME FILED (ORGINAL) *PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FROM FAX* Image
01/21/2021RETURN OF CERTIFICATE OF MAILING FOR RITA NEWCOMB Image
01/25/2021NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF DEPOSITION OF LUCY WILCK (LUCY EGAN) SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 26, 2021 HAS BEEN CANCELED (VIA FAX)Attorney: KOENIG, CHARLES A Image
01/28/2021NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF DEPOSITION OF LUCY WILCK (LUCY EGAN) SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 26, 2021 HAS BEEN CANCELED (ORIGINAL)Attorney: KOENIG, CHARLES A Image
02/18/2021ANSWER OF DEFENDANT(S) FILEDAttorney: PRO SEApplies To: NEWCOMB, RITA (Defendant) Image
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03/29/2023JUDGMENT ENTRY SCHEDULING PRE-TRIAL/STATUS CONFERENCE FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2023 AT 10:00AM COPIES FILED MAILED TO COUNSEL AND UNREPRESENTED PARTIES Receipt: 40195 Date: 09/07/2023 Image
03/29/2023COPIES MADE Receipt: 40195 Date: 09/07/2023
06/15/2023JOURNAL ENTRY OF RECUSAL - ROB JUNK, JUDGE OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, PIKE COUNTY RECUSES HIMSELF FROM PRESIDING AS JUDGE IN THIS ACTION FOR THE REASON THAT SAID JUDGE'S IMPARTIALITY MIGHT REASONABLY BE QUESTIONED DUE TO SERVING AS PROSECUTING ATTORNEY AND HAVING DIRECT INVOLVEMENT IN THE ABOVE-MENTIONED CASE Receipt: 40195 Date: 09/07/2023 Image
06/16/2023COPIES MADE Receipt: 40195 Date: 09/07/2023
07/21/2023PLAINTIFF'S PRE-TRIAL/STATUS CONFERENCE STATEMENT FILEDAttorney: DUNCAN, BRIAN K Image
08/03/2023PRETRIAL STATEMENT OF DEFENDANT FREDERICKA WAGNER FILEDAttorney: OWEN, JAMES D Image
08/03/2023NOTICE OF SERVICE OF DEFENDANT FREDERICKA WAGNER'S FIRST REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS UPON PLAINTIFFS FILEDAttorney: OWEN, JAMES D Image
08/03/2023MOTION AND MEMORANDUM FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OF DEFENDANT FREDERICKA WAGNER FILEDAttorney: OWEN, JAMES D Image
08/08/2023INITIAL DISCLOSURES OF DEFENDANT FREDERICKA WAGNER FILEDAttorney: OWEN, JAMES D Image
08/17/2023DEFENDANT GEORGE W. WAGNER IV PRE-TRIAL STATEMENT FILEDAttorney: NASH, JR, RICHARD M Image
08/21/2023ENTRY -- This matter came before the Court on the 10th day of August, 2023 for a Pre-Trial / Status Conference upon a Complaint filed by Plaintiff November 10, 2020. Present in Court were Brian K. Duncan, counsel for Plaintiffs; James D. Owen, counsel for Defendant, Fredericka Wagner; and Rick Nash, counsel for Defendant, George W Wagner, IV.The Judge addressed the media that were present in the Courtroom, advising them that Rule 12 of the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio would be followed during this proceeding. The Court finds that a Pre-Trial Statement was filed by Attorney Duncan for Plaintiffs; Attorney Owen for Defendant, Fredericka Wagner; and Attorney Nash advised the Court that he will be filing a Statement for his client, George W. Wagner IV.On August 3, 2023, Attorney Owen filed a Motion for Summary Judgment on behalf of his client, Fredericka Wagner. At the time of the filing, Attorney Owen failed to request from the Court leave to file, and in open Court made a Motion for Leave to file Summary Judgment, which the Judge granted from the bench. Parties will be given until Thursday, September 7, 2023, being twenty-eight (28) days from the date of this hearing to respond to Defendant, Fredericka Wagner's Motion for Summary Judgment. The Court addressed Attorney Duncan's reference regarding the possibility of filing a Civil Rule 56 Motion, which would stay Summary Judgment until discovery is complete. The Judge advised Attorney Duncan that any Rule 56 Motion would need to be filed with the Court and shall cite arguments that support said Motion. If filed, Attorneys for Defendants will have fourteen (14) days to reply to Plaintiffs Rule 56 Motion, and then Attorney for Plaintiff will be given seven (7) days to respond to Defendants reply.Discovery was discussed in depth with all parties. Judge informed all parties that the discovery process needs to begin now, due to the age of this case. Attorney Duncan advised the Court that he would be filing any necessary pleadings to clean up the docket in this case.It is, therefore, the ORDER of the Court that all Discovery shall be completed on or before Monday, February 12, 2024. Once Discovery has been completed Attorney Owen is granted leave until Tuesday, March 12, 2024, if needed, to supplement his previously filed Motion for Summary Judgment. Attorney Nash will also be given until Tuesday, March 12, 2024, to file any Motion for Summary Judgment on behalf of his client. After any supplements to, or new Motions for Summary Judgment have been filed, Attorney Duncan will have until Friday, April 12, 2024, to file a response to any supplemented or new Motions for Summary Judgment. Attorney Owen and Nash will then be given until Tuesday, April 30, 2024, to file any replies to Attorney Duncan's response.The Clerk is hereby directed to serve a copy of this Entry to all counsel of record in this action, and to any unrepresented parties herein by ordinary U. S. mail.There being no further matters before the Court, said Court was adjourned.COPIES FILED MAILED TO COUNSEL AND UNREPRESENTED PARTIES Receipt: 40195 Date: 09/07/2023 Image
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What sort of break did Fred get? I must have missed that little tid bit
Her attorney was successful in getting her removed as a defendant from the Rhoden's wrongful death lawsuit previously filed against against Fred, her son, DIL, and grandsons.

Last August, her attorney argued she did not know about her son and his family’s plan to kill the Rhoden family members and did not help them cover it up, so she should not be liable in the lawsuit. A month later, the civil suit filed by Tony Rhoden was voluntarily dismissed without prejudice, according to a court document filed Thursday.

Fredericka was originally criminally charged in the case, but the state dropped the obstruction and perjury charges in 2019. Prosecutors said she’d lied to investigators and a grand jury about two bulletproof vests found in her home.

Authorities at one point suspected the Wagners may have worn bulletproof vests when they sneaked into the homes of the Rhodens to commit the murders.

Fredericka told investigators and a grand jury she bought the vests through Amazon after the Rhodens were murdered, because she feared for her family’s safety — but investigators were unable to find a verifiable record of the purchase.


 
Her attorney was successful in getting her removed as a defendant from the Rhoden's wrongful death lawsuit previously filed against against Fred, her son, DIL, and grandsons.

Last August, her attorney argued she did not know about her son and his family’s plan to kill the Rhoden family members and did not help them cover it up, so she should not be liable in the lawsuit. A month later, the civil suit filed by Tony Rhoden was voluntarily dismissed without prejudice, according to a court document filed Thursday.

Fredericka was originally criminally charged in the case, but the state dropped the obstruction and perjury charges in 2019. Prosecutors said she’d lied to investigators and a grand jury about two bulletproof vests found in her home.

Authorities at one point suspected the Wagners may have worn bulletproof vests when they sneaked into the homes of the Rhodens to commit the murders.

Fredericka told investigators and a grand jury she bought the vests through Amazon after the Rhodens were murdered, because she feared for her family’s safety — but investigators were unable to find a verifiable record of the purchase.


I had not thought she was removed from the civil suit. Tony Rhoden's lawyer vountarily dismissed without prejudice which means it can be brought again if they choose. It was my thought that they did not have enough evidence at this time to go forward within the timeline the judge (not Junk) had set. The judge in the civil case did not grant FW summary judgment that I recall.
 
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I had not thought she was removed from the civil suit. Tony Rhoden's lawyer vountarily dismissed without prejudice which means it can be brought again if they choose. It was my thought that they did not have enough evidence at this time to go forward within the timeline the judge (not Junk) had set. The judge in the civil case did not grant FW summary judgment that I recall.

Junk has sometimes used clever tricks like this to kill cases for the Wagners. In this case, he set an unrealistic deadline, then had to dismiss. How much evidence do they need to show that the victims families were harmed?
 

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