Feb 28, 2025
Decades after Ronald Vonderheide seemingly vanished without a trace, detectives are using DNA databases to try to track him down. They say their evidence shows he's no longer alive... and may have been the victim of foul play.
But Vonderheide's mother has a different theory.
In this episode of Season Two of...
Jan 17, 2025
Four members of the Wagner family are accused of killing eight members of the Rhoden family in April 2016 in what has been called the Pike County Massacre.
Now, two of them, Jake and Angela Wagner, have been sentenced.
In this episode of Season One of Cincinnati's Crime Vault Beyond the Broadcast, Investigative...
Dec 31, 2024
Jessica Schmidt gives an update on the Pike County massacre case, specifically related to the upcoming sentencings of Jake Wagner, Angela Wagner, and Rita Newcomb and the upcoming trial of George "Billy" Wagner III. She also addresses some unresolved issues related to the case, including the death penalty and a change...
Nov 26, 2024
Jessica Schmidt gives an update on the upcoming trial of George "Billy" Wagner III, who is set to go on trial in the Pike County Massacre case in January 2025. There are two significant developments: the judge issued rulings on the defense's change of venue request and the death penalty.
Oct 16, 2024
*Note: we encourage you to listen to part one of this two-part series, episode 23, before listening to this episode.
At the Hamilton County, Ohio Coroner's Office, the investigators, analysts, and technicians are trained in a number of areas. They handle autopsies, even from other counties, help police with murder...