Pike County Massacre Suspects 2025 Update. Waverly, ohio — the trial of george “billy” wagner iii, accused in the 2016 massacre of the rhoden family, will be moved out of pike county, a judge ruled monday. Waverly, ohio (wkrc) — the judge overseeing the trial of george billy wagner iii in the pike county massacre case has canceled a hearing that was set for monday.

Here are five of the most dramatic moments from a day in the pike county common pleas court, where three defendants were sentenced and one sat for a hearing. Wagner is one of four family.