George Wagner IV was found guilty in killings of eight members of Pike County's Rhoden family in 2016.
for the trial, the first tied to the largest homicide investigation in Ohio history. They began deliberations at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday and returned to the courtroom around 4:30 p.m.
Rhoden, Manley and Gilley family members filled the courtroom to hear Judge Randy Deering read each guilty verdict. The verdict comes after what's considered the largest homicide investigation in Ohio history, which involved several law enforcement agencies including the state's Bureau of Criminal Investigation.This case was a test of BCI’s abilities, and BCI passed it with flying colors,” Ohio Attorney General Dave said. “Today’s jury verdict puts the stamp of approval on the bureau’s work.
"I am grateful for the untold hours, days and weeks that our investigators and forensic scientists dedicated to this case – it reinforces the team’s dogged determination to secure justice for the victims and their families.”Wagner IV faced 22 counts, eight of them aggravated murder:2. Aggravated murder, for death of Chris Rhoden Sr.4. Aggravated murder, for death of Clarence Franklin Rhoden6. Aggravated murder, for death of Dana Rhoden8.
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