Billy Wagner’s Death Penalty Trial Set | Cincinnati News

Billy Wagner, the father accused in the 2016 Pike County massacre that killed eight, finally has a trial date set for January 11, 2027 — after years of delays and legal twists. His wife and son, who previously took plea deals to avoid death, are being resentenced after an appeals court ruled their sentences were invalid due to lack of cooperation. Another son, George, was already convicted and sentenced to life without parole. Wagner’s defense is still pushing to block the death penalty, while prosecutors scramble to finalize venue and logistics — all as the community grapples with the lingering trauma of this devastating case. 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/207db4ad1a4078df