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While They Were Sleeping: The Pike County Murders

While They Were Sleeping: The Pike County Murders

By: WCPO 9 News
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Summary

 In April 2016, eight members of the same family were all found shot to death in their beds in multiple homes in Pike County, Ohio. In the 10 years that have followed, there's been years of investigation, multiple arrests, two guilty confessions and one criminal trial — but one person accused of the murders still has yet to face a jury.WCPO 9 News True Crime
Episodes
  • 'Don't You Love Me?' | The Pike County Murders Episode 3

    'Don't You Love Me?' | The Pike County Murders Episode 3
    May 6 2026

    To understand how the Wagner family is connected to the Rhoden murders, we take you back to where it all began: the moment Hanna May met Jake.

    We also bring you Tabitha's story of escaping the "strange and controlling" family capable of murder.
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    25 mins
  • 'A Pre-Planned Execution' | The Pike County Murders Episode 2

    'A Pre-Planned Execution' | The Pike County Murders Episode 2
    Apr 29 2026

    In the days and months after eight members of the Rhoden family were murdered in their homes, investigators kept quiet while trying to determine whether they should be looking outward — at a Mexican drug cartel or rival marijuana sellers — or inward, at suspects much closer to home.


    Learn more about While They Were Sleeping: The Pike County Murders at wcpo.com/while-they-were-sleeping.
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    21 mins
  • 'A Bunch of Bodies' | The Pike County Murders Episode 1

    'A Bunch of Bodies' | The Pike County Murders Episode 1
    Apr 22 2026

    It's been 10 years since eight members of the Rhoden family were all found shot to death in what was dubbed The Pike County Massacre.


    In this episode, we detail the beginnings of what would become the biggest murder investigation in Ohio history — from the first 911 call to the moment our very own crew arrives on scene.


    Learn more about While They Were Sleeping: The Pike County Murders at wcpo.com/while-they-were-sleeping.
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    13 mins
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