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Jessica Schmidt gives an update on season one by explaining where the Pike County Massacre case stands right now, as of August 2024. She touches on George "Billy" Wagner's upcoming trial and George Wagner the 4th's pending appeal.By Jessica Schmidt

According to the FBI, right now, there are multiple serial killers, who could be connected to dozens and dozens of unsolved murders, operating in the United States. Investigators are actively working to track the murderers down by focusing in on a specific pool of suspects - long haul truckers - through the agency's Highway Serial Killings Initiati…

Even decades later, a case known as the Easter Sunday Massacre continues to haunt the Hamilton, Ohio community. In 1975, James "Jim" Ruppert murdered 11 members of his own family. Journalist Karen Holcomb first became familar with the case in the 1990s, when she was a reporter for the Journal News. She didn't know at the time that her coverage woul…

NOTE: We suggest listening to episode 19 before listening to this one. In this episode of Season Two of Cincinnati's Crime Vault: Beyond the Broadcast, Investigative Reporter and TV News Anchor Jessica Schmidt interviews Randy Hubbard, a high school teacher who has investigated Laney Gwinner's case and is writing a book about it. Hubbard's students…

More than 20 years after she disappeared and was later found dead, Laney Gwinner’s murder remains unsolved, and her vehicle is still missing. Police believe she vanished after she went to a bowling alley in Fairfield, Ohio with a friend in December 1997. She left sometime around 1 a.m. to go to her boyfriend's house, but she never made it there. In…

In this episode of Season Two of Cincinnati's Crime Vault Beyond the Broadcast, Investigative Reporter and TV News Anchor Jessica Schmidt speaks with clinical psychologist Dr. Rachel Toles, who is currently touring the country for her show "The Psychology of Serial Killers and Why They Captivate Us." Dr. Toles, who is making a stop in Cincinnati, s…

The trial for George “Billy” Wagner III has been delayed until 2025. Jessica Schmidt gives an update.

It's been nearly 50 years since a young woman was strangled, stripped naked, and dumped on the side of the road. Even decades later, Cora Durham's sister is dedicated to finding out who is responsible, and now, Warren County, Ohio detectives are taking a new look at the case. In this episode of Season Two of Cincinnati's Crime Vault Beyond the Broa…

Thirteen years later, a deadly home invasion in Fairfield Township, Ohio is considered a cold case. Police believe the victim, Joe Patterson, was shot and killed in his own home, just feet away from his wife and stepchildren. Detectives are still trying to track down the gunmen who are responsible for what's been described as a vicious, targeted at…

For the first time, relatives of a woman who was murdered in downtown Cincinnati are speaking publicly to call for justice. In this episode of Season Two of Cincinnati's Crime Vault Beyond the Broadcast, Investigative Reporter and TV News Anchor Jessica Schmidt breaks down the newest theories in the unsolved murder of Ernestine Hurt - theories conn…

West Chester, Ohio detectives have described George Gibson, a veterinary pathologist, as a good man... but they also say he had a lot of secrets, and that's made it hard for them to solve his murder. It was a brutal crime - a planned ambush - that led to Gibson's death and to the death of his dogs. In Season Two of Cincinnati's Crime Vault Beyond t…

This year marks nine years since a Cincinnati man disappeared without a trace. Timothy Stanton's family believes, to this day, that the 40-year-old father of two was met with foul play. In Season Two of Cincinnati's Crime Vault Beyond the Broadcast, Investigative Reporter and TV News Anchor Jessica Schmidt speaks with Timothy's relatives about wher…

Police are pursuing every lead they can in the murder of a Springdale, Ohio man, who was found brutally beaten to death inside his home in 1999. There's been DNA testing, surveillance, and even an arrest, but the case remains unsolved. Detectives believe what could be holding them back is what little they know about the victim, Frederick Walker. In…

In 2012, two Fairfield, Ohio teens were found dead by the same creek. Joey Oakley, 19-years-old, was discovered dead months after 15-year-old Chelsea Johnson was stabbed to death. Oakley's case, like Johnson's, remains unsolved and open. Although police have not connected the two cases, their families believe there may be something tying them toget…

For more than a decade, relatives of Chelsea Johnson have tirelessly fought to keep her memory alive after someone stabbed the 15-year-old to death in Fairfield, Ohio in 2012. Now her loved ones, frustrated with a lack of justice, are giving us insight into what happened before Chelsea vanished and was later found dead. They're also telling us more…

More than 35 years after a young mother was gunned down at work, Pierce Township Police in Ohio hope shining a spotlight on the cold case could help them solve it. Detectives have investigated the murder of 19-year-old Amy Diesman from the very beginning, sometimes getting the help of other agencies along the way. Now, one detective is opening up t…

More than two years after one of the most notorious serial killers in United States history died in prison, the FBI is still trying to identify and find some of his victims. Several of the "Jane Does" are connected to the Greater Cincinnati area. In Season Two of Cincinnati's Crime Vault Beyond the Broadcast, Investigative Reporter and TV News Anch…

In August 2013, a pregnant mother was gunned down while driving in Brown County, Ohio. The gunshots also struck her young daughter, who miraculously survived. The Brittany Stykes murder case continues to gain traction on social media and is getting national publicity. There's no question those who were closest to Brittany are dedicated to her case.…

One of Northern Kentucky's most horrific killings remains unsolved nearly 12 years later, but the detectives working the case are leaving no stone unturned. Bill and Peggy Stephenson, a beloved couple, were discovered dead inside of their own home in May 2011. It is considered to be a complex and haunting case that's deeply impacted the community. …

One of Northern Kentucky's most horrific killings remains unsolved nearly 12 years later, but the detectives working the case are leaving no stone unturned. Bill and Peggy Stephenson, a beloved couple, were discovered dead inside of their own home in May 2011. It is considered to be a complex and haunting case that's deeply impacted the community. …

Billy Wagner is one of four family members accused of killing eight members of the Rhoden family in April 2016. The case has been called the Pike County Massacre, and it is Ohio's largest criminal homicide investigation ever. Billy's wife Angela and son Jake have taken plea deals in the case to get the death penalty off the table for all four of th…

Georg Ann Reiter lost her life on September 9, 1970. She was killed near Hamilton, Ohio. The investigation has new life in the last five years. The Butler County Sheriff's office assigned two new detectives to the cold case. The detectives hope it could lead to new tips and maybe bring them the big break they’ve been waiting for throughout the inve…

In November, the Hamilton County Prosecutor announced a break in a 44-year-old cold case - the sexual assault and murder of a Cincinnati college student. This is part three of of the case. This episode focuses on other victims and one victim who got away. Jessica also interviews collegue Courtney King who covered the case of Cheryl Thompson extensi…

This is part two of three episodes covering The Newest Ohio Serial Killer - Ralph Howell. In November, the Hamilton County Prosecutor announced a break in a 44-year-old cold case - the sexual assault and murder of a Cincinnati college student. Police believe Howell is responsible for the deaths of Cheryl Thompson and three other young women. In thi…

In November, the Hamilton County Prosecutor announced a break in a 44-year-old cold case - the sexual assault and murder of a Cincinnati college student. The next three episodes of Cincinnati's Crime Vault will focus on a case we have covered for years. The mysterious case of Cheryl Thompson's death was solved as investigators used new technology o…

In November, the Hamilton County Prosecutor announced a break in a 44-year old cold case - the sexual assualt and murder of a Cincinnati college student. Cincinnati's Crime Vault had been covering the mysterious case of Cheryl Thompson's death for years as the news broke that Ralph Howell was responsible. New technology used on decades old evidence…

A week before Christmas, George Wagner IV was given eight consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole. During this episode, we hear from several members of the Rhoden, Gilley, and Manley families for the first time. Plus, we share the letter written to the court by 10-year old Brentley who was found unharmed next to his parents whe…

George Wagner IV was found guilty of all charges against him - 22 counts - including the murders of the Rhoden Family. The jury deliberated only one day before reaching a verdict. Jessica Schmidt breaks down the verdict, replays the closing arguments from both sides, and shares reaction from the Rhoden family to the Governor. Hear in their own word…

George Wagner IV has been found guilty on all charges including eight counts of aggravated murder in the Pike County Massacre trial. George sat downcast and expressionless as Judge Randy Deering read the jury’s verdict on each of the 22 counts. More to come... JessicaBy FOX 19

A shocking development on the 42nd day of testimony in the Pike County Murder Trial as George Wagner IV testified in his own defense. Wagner is one of four of his family members accused of killing eight members of the Rhoden family in April 2016. Generations of a single family were killed in one night. The case has been called The Pike County Massa…

The months-long trial continues for George Wagner IV in the Pike County Murders. This episode features the police wiretaps, giving you the chance to hear George, Jake, and Angela Wagner after the murders. Jessica Schmidt brings you the audio from the trial used as evidence in the case, plus she interviews courtroom reporter Mike Schell about the la…

Now it is time for Angela Wager to testify against her son George Wagner IV in the Pike County murder trial. In 2016, eight members of the Rhoden family were killed in one night. The case has been called The Pike County Massacre, and it's Ohio's largest criminal homicide investigation ever. George Wagner IV is on trial as one of four people accused…

Episode 10 features what everyone has been waiting for since the murder trial of George Wagner IV in Pike County, Ohio began. Jake Wagner testified against his brother. In 2016, eight members of the Rhoden family were killed in one night. The case has been called The Pike County Massacre, and it's Ohio's largest criminal homicide investigation ever…

This is Episode 9 of Cincinnati's Crime Vault, and we continue to follow the murder trial of George Wagner IV in Pike County, Ohio. In 2016, eight members of the Rhoden family were killed in one night. The case has been called The Pike County Massacre, and it's Ohio's largest criminal homicide investigation ever. George Wagner IV is on trial as one…

In 2016, eight members of the Rhoden family were killed in one night. The case has been called The Pike County Massacre, and it's Ohio's largest criminal homicide investigation ever. Angela Wagner has been described by prosecutors and witnesses as the puppet master of the Wagner Family. Wagner has entered a guilty plea for her involvement in the mu…

In April of 2016, generations of a single family were killed in one night. The case has been called The Pike County Massacre, and it's Ohio's largest criminal homicide investigation ever. George Wagner IV is on trial as one of four people accused of the murders. In this episode, we hear extensively from one of the accused. Ohio BCI interviewed Bill…

Week 3 of George Wagner IV's trial brought emotional testimony and new details into the Pike County Massacre. Here is the recap with testimony from inside the courtroom. Wagner IV is one of four people accused of killing eight members of the Rhoden family in 2016. George Wagner maintains he is innocent. In April of 2016, generations of a single fam…

The trial of George Wagner IV has completed its second week. Wagner is one of four people accused of killing eight members of the Rhoden family in 2016. George Wagner maintains he is innocent. This episode features the new stunning details about the murders, the audio from inside the courtroom, and legal analysis. In April of 2016, generations of a…

The trial of George Wagner IV has started. Wagner is one of four people accused of killing eight members of the Rhoden family in 2016. George Wagner says he is innocent. This episode features the audio from inside the courtroom, opening statements, and testimony with exclusive interviews. Plus, the new stunning details about the murders revealed du…

Hours before George Wagner IV's murder trial was set to begin surrounding the Pike County murders, it was delayed. In April of 2016, generations of a single family were killed in one night. The case has been called The Pike County Massacre, and it's Ohio's largest criminal homicide investigation ever. In episode Episode 3, FOX 19 Investigative Repo…

In April of 2016, generations of a single family were killed in one night. The case has been called The Pike County Massacre, and it's Ohio's largest criminal homicide investigation ever. In episode two of a three part series, FOX 19 Investigative Reporter and TV News Anchor Jessica Schmidt breaks down the complex case as the trial of one of the ac…