65 episodes
The Piketon Massacre iHeart True Crime
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4.1 • 5.6K Ratings
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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 revisits Pike County to examine: crime-scene forensics, upcoming legal proceedings, and the ties that bind the victims and the accused. As events unfold and new crimes are uncovered, what will it mean for all involved? What will it mean for Pike County?
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On the Eve Of...
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.
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Opening Statements
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 moment.
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Con Artists & Liars
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 the trial?
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Devil in the Details
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, and unpack the detailed forensics.
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Mourning at the Church
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 harrowing day.
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Mountains of Evidence
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 against George Wagner. Is the prosecutor proving that the eldest Wagner son was in fact involved in the Rhoden murders?
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Customer Reviews
Jumped the Shark
This one started out good, but by this season, they are so far behind it’s laughable. George was convicted in December. It’s now March and you’re still throwing out “it’s important to note that George Wagner IV has not been convicted of any crimes” and acting as though the case is still ongoing. There are other issues however. Constantly throwing in your political beliefs has nothing to do with the story, and is shoddy journalism. Then there is the harping about witnesses not wanting to be recorded and how that shouldn’t be a thing. They have rights, even though they are guilty. You are journalists, so am I. We aren’t special, nor do we have unique privileges the common people do not. Many states do not allow for the recording of witnesses. It has nothing to do with it being in the public interest, yet you keep claiming that. Then there’s the ads. At this point it’s a 20 minute show with 10-15 minutes of ads. You’re milking it for a payday. That’s everything that is wrong with true crime journalism toady in a nutshell.
Take a listen if you’re from Ohio especially
Great covering of this tragedy but definitely too much talking about things that are common sense, don’t connect to the crime or just not necessary. I skipped a lot of episodes in seasons 2 and 3 and still fully understood everything going on.
Bummer about subscription at the end
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