I can finally shorten this up a bit since I last posted his stuff...
Monday, April 5th:
*Motions Hearing (@ 1:30pm 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) -
for *George Washington "Billy" Wagner III (47/now 49), (Jakes’ 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.
Number of shots fired at each victim (Det. Scheiderer: We know the three calibers of firearms that were used to commit these murders. a 22 caliber long rifle, a 40 caliber, and a 30 caliber) & court hearings from 12/4/18 thru 7/29/20 reference post #580 here:
OH Pike Co., 8 in Rhoden Family Murdered Over Custody Issue, 4 Members Wagner Family Arrested #56
8/3/20 Update: Entry granting defendant's motion to continue bond motion hearing & status conference such hearing be rescheduled on a date to be determined upon the completion of discovery. NO DATE YET for status hearing continuance as of 8/6. Evidentiary hearing on 9/8/20. NOT an evidentiary hearing – just a deadline date.
8/19/20: The Court further finds that defense counsel filed a "Bond Motion" on June 17, 2020, requesting that a reasonable bond be set, with appropriate restrictions in place. The Court further finds that on the 22nd day of June, 2020, the State of Ohio filed a "Motion Of The State of Ohio In A Capital Case & Pursuant To Statute To Hold The Defendant Without Bail," requesting that the Defendant remain in jail without bail, which was previously ordered on December 4, 2018. Upon agreement of the parties, hearing upon the Defendant's "Bond Motion" and upon the State of Ohio's motion to hold the defendant without bail, together with a status conference, were scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2020, at 1:30 p.m.; however, prior to the journalization of this Entry, the motion hearing & the status conference were continued upon motion of the defendant. 9/4/20 Update: Filed by Attorney Robert Junk - Motion for Extension of time for filing of notice.
9/16/20: Defendant's reply to State's motion for extension of time & Motion to compel discovery filed via vax by Attorney Mark Collins & Thomas Hayes. 9/21/20: Defendant's reply to State's motion for extension of time & motion to compel discovery filed by attorneys Mark Collins & Thomas Hayes.
9/29/20 Update: It is hereby ORDERED that the State of Ohio shall specify to counsel for the Defendant any & all "other acts" evidence that the State of Ohio intends to use at trial on or before September 8, 2020. 10/7/20: Filed by defendant handwritten on note pad paper: Motion for speedy trial. GW3 filed the motion on his own without consulting his lawyers. The court appointed lawyer said he has spoke with the Clerk’s office & the motion is going to be vacated before a hearing can be held. GW3 initially waived his right to a speedy trial when he entered his not guilty plea after being indicted in 2018.
10/13/20: Defendant's request to withdraw pro se motion to re-assert speedy trial rights filed by attorneys Mark Collins & Thomas Hayes. 10/14/20: Motion for Speedy Trial filed pro se (by GW3); 10/15/20: Defendant's request to withdraw pro se motion to re-asset speedy trial rights filed by attorneys Mark Collins & Thomas Hayes. 10/15/20: Entry: Granting defendant's request to withdraw motion to re-asset speedy trial rights filed.
12/28/20: Motion #42: Defendant's Motion in Limine requesting a pretrial Daubert hearing to determine the admissibility of ballistics evidence & opinions & (#43): to determine admissibility of shoeprint evidence & opinions filed. Motion (#44) to revoke Andrew Wilson's appointment as special prosecuting attorney filed. Defendant's Motion (#45) in Limine requesting a pretrial evidentiary hearing to determine the admissibility of any non-testifying co-defendant statements & motion (#46) for an order requiring the prosecution to provide a transcript of audio recordings. Defendant's motion (#47) for an order completing the State of Ohio to provide the defendant with all forensic expert reports & underlying data. All were faxed on 12/23/20. 1/6/21: Defendant's motion for additional funds for further investigation filed; 1/7/21-Granted for additional fund.
1/8/21: Motion of defendant for in-person visitation by psychologist filed-granted. Granting defendant’s motion for the appropriation of funds for a psychological expert. 1/29/21 Update: Motions hearing on 4/5/21 @ 1:30pm. 2/22/21: Motion #48: Notice of intent to use other acts evidence pursuant to 404(B) filed. (Other acts evidence is evidence that on some other occasion the defendant, or a witness, behaved in a way that demonstrates his character. 3/5/21: Motion #49: Defendant's Motion in Limine to preclude other acts evidence. 3/30/21: Request for Court paid expert expenses filed by Mark C. Collins.
*Angela Jo Wagner (48/now 50) – Pretrial hearing on 6/24/20. No update as of 4/5/21.
*Edward Jake Wagner (26/now 28) – Motions hearings on 4/12/21 & 5/12/21. Trial set to begin on 8/30/21.
*George Washington Wagner IV (27/now 29) – Motions hearing on 4/28/21.
*Rita Jo Newcomb (65/now 66/now 68) – Motion hearing on 12/2/19 entered a plea of guilty. Will testify at the trials. No update as of 4/2/21.\
*Fredericka Carol Wagner (76/now 78) – 6/26/19: Charges were dismissed without prejudice.