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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 Anchor Jessica Schmidt breaks down what we know about the victims.
Cincinnati's Crime Vault is an award-winning news series on FOX19 Now. This audio podcast will take the stories featured in the news beyond the broadcast. A team of journalists led by Jessica Schmidt will break down the assignment, the interviews, and the facts discovered as they work on each case.
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.
However, the person who killed Brittany has yet to be identified.
Investigators do say they are using some incredibly new technology that could bring them their next big break.
In Season Two of Cincinnati's Crime Vault Beyond the Broadcast, Investigative Reporter and TV News Anchor Jessica Schmidt breaks down the heartbreaking case, speaks with relatives of Brittany, and finds out where the investigation stands today.
Cincinnati's Crime Vault is an award-winning news series on FOX19 Now. This audio podcast will take the stories featured in the news beyond the broadcast. A team of journalists led by Jessica Schmidt will break down the assignment, the interviews, and the facts discovered as they work on each 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.
In recent months, the investigation has led detectives in several different directions, including to Indiana to look into a possible connection to the highly publicized Delphi murders. They're also pursuing potential breaks in the case using a DNA profile.
This is the second of two episodes covering this case.
In Season Two of Cincinnati's Crime Vault Beyond the Broadcast, Investigative Reporter and TV News Anchor Jessica Schmidt breaks down the disturbing case, learns about the lives of Bill and Peggy Stephenson, and digs into the latest leads in the investigation.
Cincinnati's Crime Vault is an award-winning news series on FOX19 Now. This audio podcast will take the stories featured in the news beyond the broadcast. A team of journalists led by Jessica Schmidt will break down the assignment, the interviews, and the facts discovered as they work on each 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.
In recent months, the investigation has led detectives in several different directions, including to Indiana to look into a possible connection to the highly publicized Delphi murders. They're also pursuing potential breaks in the case using a DNA profile.
This is the first of two episodes covering this case.
In Season Two of Cincinnati's Crime Vault Beyond the Broadcast, Investigative Reporter and TV News Anchor Jessica Schmidt breaks down the disturbing case, learns about the lives of Bill and Peggy Stephenson, and digs into the latest leads in the investigation
Cincinnati's Crime Vault is an award-winning news series on FOX19 Now. This audio podcast will take the stories featured in the news beyond the broadcast. A team of journalists led by Jessica Schmidt will break down the assignment, the interviews, and the facts discovered as they work on each case.
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 them. Billy's son George IV was found guilty in 2022 and sentenced to life in prison.
Billy has maintained his innocence and is expected to go on trial this year. This is an update to where that stands now.
Cincinnati's Crime Vault is an award-winning true crime news series on FOX 19 Now hosted by Investigative Reporter and TV News Anchor Jessica Schmidt. This audio podcast will take the stories featured in the news beyond the broadcast.
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 investigation.
In this episode, detectives reveal Reiter and her friend, Melvira, were in a car together when they stopped at a park along OH-128 in St. Clair Township to talk moments before Reiter was killed.
This is Season Two of Cincinnati's Crime Vault Beyond the Broadcast. Investigative Reporter and TV News Anchor Jessica Schmidt follows the new leads and speaks to family members as the search for the killer continues in the murder of Georg Ann Reiter.
Cincinnati's Crime Vault is an award-winning news series on FOX 19 Now. This audio podcast will take the stories featured in the news beyond the broadcast. A team of journalists led by Jessica Schmidt will break down the assignment, the interviews, and the facts discovered as they work on each case.
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 extensively for Fox19.
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 indicates that Howell may have killed a total four young women.
This is Season Two of Cincinnati's Crime Vault Beyond the Broadcast. Investigative Reporter and TV News Anchor Jessica Schmidt breaks down the case, learns about the victims, explains what led investigators to Ralph Howell, and why they now call him Ohio's Newest Serial Killer.
Cincinnati's Crime Vault is an award-winning news series on FOX 19 Now. This audio podcast will take the stories featured in the news beyond the broadcast. A team of journalists led by Jessica Schmidt will break down the assignment, the interviews, and the facts discovered as they work on each case.
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 this episode, our investigation introduces the second victim Howell is believed to have killed, Nancy Theobald.
In Season Two of Cincinnati's Crime Vault Beyond the Broadcast, Investigative Reporter and TV News Anchor Jessica Schmidt breaks down the case, learns about the victims, and explains what led investigators to Ralph Howell and why they now call him Ohio's Newest Serial Killer.
Cincinnati's Crime Vault is an award-winning news series on FOX 19 Now. This audio podcast will take the stories featured in the news beyond the broadcast. A team of journalists led by Jessica Schmidt will break down the assignment, the interviews, and the facts discovered as they work on each case.
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 on decades-old evidence pointing to Howell.
However, police believe Howell is responsible for the deaths of four young women.
In Season two of Cincinnati's Crime Vault Beyond the Broadcast, Investigative Reporter and TV News Anchor Jessica Schmidt breaks down the case, learns about the victims, and explains what led investigators to Ralph Howell and why they now call him Ohio's Newest Serial Killer.
Cincinnati's Crime Vault is an award-winning news series on FOX 19 Now. This audio podcast will take the stories featured in the news beyond the broadcast. A team of journalists led by Jessica Schmidt will break down the assignment, the interviews, and the facts discovered as they work on each case.
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 indicates that Howell is responsible for a total four young women.
In Season two of Cincinnati's Crime Vault Beyond the Broadcast, Investigative Reporter and TV News Anchor Jessica Schmidt breaks down the case, learns about the victims, explains what led investigators to Ralph Howell and why they now call him Ohio's Newest Serial Killer.
Cincinnati's Crime Vault is an award-winning news series on FOX 19 Now. This audio podcast will take the stories featured in the news beyond the broadcast. A team of journalists led by Jessica Schmidt will break down the assignment, the interviews, and the facts discovered as they work on each case.
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 when they were killed in 2016.
We also go one-on-one with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, as he speaks about the case and scope of the investigation.
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 Massacre and it is Ohio's largest criminal homicide investigation ever.
Cincinnati's Crime Vault is an award-winning true crime news series on FOX 19 Now. This audio podcast will take the stories featured in the news beyond the broadcast.
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 words what they think of the guilty verdict.
Plus, what it was like to be in a newsroom trying to plan extended coverage of the jury's decision. The trial of George Wagner IV took months, but the jury needed only one day to determine George Wagner IV is guilty.
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 Massacre and it is Ohio's largest criminal homicide investigation ever.
Cincinnati's Crime Vault is an award-winning true crime news series on FOX 19 Now. This audio podcast will take the stories featured in the news beyond the broadcast.
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...
Jessica
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 Massacre, and it is Ohio's largest criminal homicide investigation ever.
This episode, FOX 19 Investigative Reporter and TV News Anchor Jessica Schmidt breaks down George's testimony as Wagner explains in his own words what he claims happened the night of the murders and what unfolded in the months to follow.
Cincinnati's Crime Vault is an award-winning true crime news series on FOX 19 Now. This audio podcast will take the stories featured in the news beyond the broadcast.
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 latest developments in the case.
In April 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.
Cincinnati's Crime Vault is an award-winning true crime news series on FOX 19 Now. This audio podcast will take the stories featured in the news beyond the broadcast.
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 of the murders.
Angela Wagner would not allow our reporters to record video or audio from his testimony. Angela has pled guilty for her involvment in the massacre, and as part of the plea deal, she must testify against her son George and husband Billy.
This episode chronicles the insight from reporter Mike Schell. Mike has reported on this case since April 2016. He has been in the courtroom since the trial started.
Cincinnati's Crime Vault is an award-winning true crime news series on FOX 19 Now. This audio podcast will take the stories featured in the news beyond the broadcast.
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.
George Wagner IV is on trial as one of four people accused in the murders.
Jake Wagner would not allow our reporters to record video or audio from his testimony.
This episode chronicles the insight from reporter Mike Schell. Mike has reported on this case since April 2016. He has been in the courtroom since the trial started.
Cincinnati's Crime Vault is an award-winning true crime news series on FOX 19 Now. This audio podcast will take the stories featured in the news beyond the broadcast.
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 of four people accused of the murders. In this episode, we hear extensively from the ex-wife of one of the accused.
Elizabeth "Beth Anne" Armer was married to Jake Wagner after the murders in Alaska. She explains her life with the Wagners, including the day she says Jake threatened to beat her to death with a bat.
Cincinnati's Crime Vault is an award-winning true crime news series on FOX 19 Now. This audio podcast will take the stories featured in the news beyond the broadcast.
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 murders of the Rhoden family.
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 Angela Wagner months after the murders. The recorded interview was played in court as agents testified.
This episode is the lengthy interview as it was played in court.
Cincinnati's Crime Vault is an award-winning true crime news series on FOX 19 Now. This audio podcast will take the stories featured in the news beyond the broadcast.
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 Billy Wagner after the murders. The recorded interview was played in court as agents testified.
*WARNING* We use parts of the interview in this podcast, and there are many expletives used by Billy Wagner. If you would like to hear the entire interview with all the offensive language removed - Click Here.
FOX 19 Investigative Reporter and TV News Anchor Jessica Schmidt breaks down the complex case as the trial continues.
Cincinnati's Crime Vault is an award-winning true crime news series on FOX 19 Now. This audio podcast will take the stories featured in the news beyond the broadcast.
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 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.
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 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.
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 during week one of the trial.
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.
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 Reporter and TV News Anchor Jessica Schmidt explains the latest developns in the case.
Cincinnati's Crime Vault is an award-winning true crime news series on FOX 19 Now. This audio podcast will take the stories featured in the news beyond the broadcast.
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 accused has started.
Cincinnati's Crime Vault is an award-winning true crime news series on FOX 19 Now. This audio podcast will take the stories featured in the news beyond the broadcast.
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 one of a three part series, FOX 19 Investigative Reporter and TV News Anchor Jessica Schmidt breaks down the complex case just days before the start of the criminal trial of one of the accused.
Cincinnati's Crime Vault is an award-winning true crime news series on FOX 19 Now. This audio podcast will take the stories featured in the news beyond the broadcast.
Cincinnati's Crime Vault is an award-winning news series on FOX 19 Now. This audio podcast will take the stories featured in the news beyond the broadcast.
A team of journalists led by Jessica Schmidt will break down the assignment, the interviews, and the facts discovered as they work on each case.
They begin the podcast series covering Ohio's biggest murder investigation ever, The Pike County Masacre.
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