Wagner Sentences Overturned by Appeals Court | Columbus News

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Ohio’s appeals court just threw out the sentences of Jake and Angela Wagner, the duo behind the 2016 Pike County massacre that killed eight — sending them back for new sentencing after finding the judge rushed proceedings before they fully cooperated. Originally, they’d agreed to testify against their father, George “Billy” Wagner, in exchange for avoiding the death penalty. Now, with their plea deals in question, victims’ families feel a mix of relief and renewed pain as the case drags on — and the Wagner family’s dark legacy continues to unfold. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…