Billy Wagner’s Death Penalty Looms | Columbus News

The Ohio Supreme Court has declined to review Billy Wagner’s appeal, leaving the death penalty on the table as his case moves forward — a move that could accelerate his trial after years of legal delays tied to a horrific 2016 massacre. Wagner, accused of playing a role in the killings of eight Rhoden family members, now faces the full weight of the death penalty after his legal team’s bid to remove it was rejected. His sons Jake and Angela, who already pleaded guilty to murder and conspiracy, are being resentenced after their original sentences were given before they fully fulfilled their deal to testify against Billy — a deal that spared them the death penalty. The motive? A bitter custody battle over a toddler. With the Supreme Court’s pass, the appeals court’s ruling stands, and Wagner’s attorney expects a status conference soon to set a trial date — bringing this chilling case closer to its grim conclusion. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2066cc74271a2c4a