Todd Fortner, BCI crime scene investigator, talks about the projectile authorities found under the trailer at the crime scene where Christopher Rhoden Sr. and his cousin Gary Rhoden were killed. George Wagner IV, 30, is on trial in Pike County Common Pleas Court in Waverly, Ohio, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022.
WAVERLY, Ohio — The sixth day of trial in George W. Wager IV’s trial in Pike County was full of more days with BCI agents.
They testified to ballistics and blood splatters, and how they documented and photographed the crime scenes. It was very forensic driven, but no new details were released that really would make or break the case.
The day was mostly focused on Chris Rhoden Sr.’s house and the body of his cousin, Gary Rhoden with BCI agent Shane Hanshaw resuming his testimony from Friday. Later, BCI agent Todd Fortner took the stand and discussed 3-D scans of the crime scenes.
During the testimony, the jury was told about dozens of guns found in a safe at Chris Sr’s. house, along with about $30,000 in cash. They were also shown photos of the marijuana grow operation and bullets found at the scene.
Below is what the jury saw:
Here’s a look at what jurors saw:
Shane Hanshaw, a Bureau of Criminal Investigation crime scene investigator, holds up a lens, Monday Sept. 19, 2022, from Gary Rhoden’s eyeglasses that was found at the crime scene when he, along with his cousin, Christopher Rhoden Sr., were killed in 2016.Shane Hanshaw, a BCI crime scene investigator, holds up a ball cap belonging to Gary Rhoden, Monday Sept. 19, 2022 that was found at the crime scene when he, along with his cousin, Christopher Rhoden Sr., were killed in 2016. Gary’s DNA was found on the hat. Gary was staying with Christopher in his trailer at the time of his death.Shane Hanshaw, a BCI crime scene investigator, holds up a ball cap belonging to Gary Rhoden, Monday Sept. 19, 2022 that was found at the crime scene when he, along with his cousin, Christopher Rhoden Sr., were killed in 2016. Gary’s DNA was found on the hat. Gary was staying with Christopher in his trailer at the time of his death.D. Andrew Wilson, special prosecutor, holds up his arms to demonstrate how both Christopher Rhoden Sr. and Gary Rhoden were found dead in Christopher’s trailer on April 22, 2016. Shane Henshaw, a BCI crime scene investigator, testified how the bodies appeared to be dragged from near the front door to the bedroom. George Wagner IV, 30, is on trial in Pike County Common Pleas Court, charged with 22 counts, eight of them are aggravated murder, in connection with the shooting deaths of eight members of the Rhoden family on April 21-22, 2016.A crime scene photo of an outbuilding on the property of Christopher Rhoden Sr. Shane Hanshaw, a BCI crime scene investigator, testified about the photos of the marijuana grow lab at the scene on April 22, 2016. The bodies of Rhoden and his cousin, Gary Rhoden, were found on the property in in his trailer. George Wagner IV, 30, is on trial in Pike County Common Pleas Court in Waverly, Ohio. Wagner is charged with 22 counts, eight of them are aggravated murder, in connection with the shooting deaths of eight members of the Rhoden family on April 21-22, 2016.
Monday Sept. 19, 2022A crime scene photo of an outbuilding on the property of Christopher Rhoden Sr. Shane Hanshaw, a BCI crime scene investigator, testified about the photos of the marijuana grow lab at the scene on April 22, 2016. The bodies of Rhoden and his cousin, Gary Rhoden, were found on the property in his trailer. George Wagner IV, 30, is on trial in Pike County Common Pleas Court in Waverly, Ohio, charged with 22 counts, eight of them are aggravated murder, in connection with the shooting deaths of eight members of the Rhoden family on April 21-22, 2016 in Pike County.
Sept. 19, 2022A crime scene photo of an outbuilding on the property of Christopher Rhoden Sr. Shane Hanshaw, a BCI crime scene investigator, testified about the photos of what appeared to be a marijuana grow lab at the scene on April 22, 2016. The bodies of Rhoden and his cousin, Gary Rhoden, were found on the property in his trailer. George Wagner IV, 30, is on trial in Pike County Common Pleas Court in Waverly, Ohio, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. Wagner is charged with 22 counts, eight of them are aggravated murder, in connection with the shooting deaths of eight members of the Rhoden family on April 21-22, 2016.The courtroom was about half filled during the start of the second week of witnesses in the George Wagner IV, 30, trial in Pike County Common Pleas Court in Waverly, Ohio, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. Wagner is charged with 22 counts, eight of them are aggravated murder, in connection with the shooting deaths of eight members of the Rhoden family on April 21-22, 2016.A crime scene photo of the garage door on the property of Christopher Rhoden Sr. Shane Hanshaw, a BCI crime scene investigator, testified about the photo. He said the door knob was found on the ground and there appeared to be smeared blood on the door. George Wagner IV, 30, is on trial in Pike County Common Pleas Court, charged with 22 counts, eight of them are aggravated murder, in connection with the shooting deaths of eight members of the Rhoden family on April 21-22, 2016 in Pike County.
Monday, Sept. 19, 2022A crime scene photo of a camera mounted high up on the outside of the garage on the property of Christopher Rhoden Sr. Shane Hanshaw, a BCI crime scene investigator, testified the camera was not connected to anything. George Wagner IV, 30, is on trial in Pike County Common Pleas Court in Waverly, Ohio, charged with 22 counts, eight of them are aggravated murder, in connection with the shooting deaths of eight members of the Rhoden family on April 21-22, 2016 in Pike County.
Monday Sept.19, 2022A crime scene photo of video cables not connected to anything in the garage on the property of Christopher Rhoden Sr. Shane Hanshaw, a BCI crime scene investigator, testified the cables were not connected to a camera and no DNA was detected. George Wagner IV, 30, is on trial in Pike County Common Pleas Court in Waverly, Ohio, charged with 22 counts, eight of them are aggravated murder, in connection with the shooting deaths of eight members of the Rhoden family on April 21-22, 2016 in Pike County.
Monday Sept.19, 2022In a crime scene photo, multiple cell phones are on the counter in the kitchen of Christopher Rhoden’s trailer. George Wagner IV, 30, is on trial in Pike County Common Pleas Court in Waverly, Ohio, charged with 22 counts, eight of them are aggravated murder, in connection with the shooting deaths of eight members of the Rhoden family on April 21-22, 2016 in Pike County.
Sept. 19, 2022George “Billy” Wagner IV, 30, is on trial in Pike County Common Pleas Court in Waverly, Ohio, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. He is charged with 22 counts, eight of them are aggravated murder, in connection with the shooting deaths of eight members of the Rhoden family.D. Andrew Wilson, special prosecutor, holds an evidence bag during the trial of George Wagner IV, 30. He’s on trial in Pike County Common Pleas Court in Waverly, Ohio, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. He is charged with 22 counts, eight of which are aggravated murder.D Andrew Wilson, special prosecutor, confers with John P. Parker, defense attorney, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, during the trial of George Wagner IV, 30. He’s on trial in Pike County Common Pleas Court in Waverly, Ohio, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. He is charged with 22 counts, eight of them are aggravated murder, in connection with the shooting deaths of eight members of the Rhoden family on April 21-22, 2016 in Pike County.Todd Fortner, Bureau of Criminal Investigation crime scene investigator, enters the courtroom, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, to testify about the evidence he collected at the crime scene of Christopher Rhoden Sr. and Gary Rhoden in 2016. George Wagner IV, 30, is on trial in Pike County Common Pleas Court. He is charged with 22 counts, eight of them are aggravated murder, in connection with the shooting deaths of eight members of the Rhoden family on April 21-22, 2016 in Pike County.George Wagner IV, 30, is on trial in Pike County Common Pleas Court in Waverly, Ohio, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. He is charged with 22 counts, eight of them are aggravated murder, in connection with the shooting deaths of eight members of the Rhoden family on April 21-22, 2016 in Pike County. George’s brother, Jake Wagner and their mom, Angela Wagner have already pleaded guilty and been sentenced. Angela’s husband, Billy Wagner’s trial will be next.A crime scene photo from 2016 shows the front of Christopher Rhoden Sr.’s trailer and the trajectory of bullets that went into the wall by the front door. BCI crime scene investigators used a special camera to determine the trajectory and distance of the projectiles. George Wagner IV, 30, is on trial in Pike County Common Pleas Court. He is charged with 22 counts, eight of them are aggravated murder.
Monday, Sept. 19, 2022Todd Fortner, BCI crime scene investigator, talks about the projectile authorities found under the trailer at the crime scene where Christopher Rhoden Sr. and his cousin Gary Rhoden were killed. George Wagner IV, 30, is on trial in Pike County Common Pleas Court in Waverly, Ohio, Monday, Sept.19, 2022. He is charged with 22 counts, eight of them aggravated murder, in connection with the shooting deaths of eight members of the Rhoden family on April 21-22, 2016 in Pike County.Todd Fortner, BCI crime scene investigator, talks about the projectile authorities found under the trailer at the crime scene where Christopher Rhoden Sr. and his cousin Gary Rhoden were killed. George Wagner IV, 30, is on trial in Pike County Common Pleas Court in Waverly, Ohio, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022.Special Prosecutor D. Andrew Wilson shows the jury the projectile that was found under the trailer at the crime scene where Christopher Rhoden Sr. and his cousin Gary Rhoden were killed. George Wagner IV, 30, is on trial in Pike County Common Pleas Court in Waverly, Ohio. He is charged with 22 counts, eight of them aggravated murder, in connection with the shooting deaths of eight members of the Rhoden family on April 21-22, 2016, in Pike County. George’s brother, Jake Wagner, and their mother Angela Wagner have already pleaded guilty and been sentenced. Wagner IV’s father, George “Billy” Wagner, will be tried next.A crime scene photo from 2016 shows the large safe in Christopher Rhoden Sr.’s bedroom where he and his cousin, Gary Rhoden were found shot to death. The safe was opened after the deaths. George Wagner IV, 30, is on trial in Pike County Common Pleas Court.A crime scene photo from 2016 showing the large safe in Christopher Rhoden Sr.Õs bedroom where he and his cousin, Gary Rhoden were found shot to death. The safe was opened after the deaths. George Wagner IV, 30, is on trial in Pike County Common Pleas Court in Waverly, Ohio, Monday, September 19, 2022. He is charged with 22 counts, eight of them are aggravated murder, in connection with the shooting deaths of eight members of the Rhoden family on April 21-22, 2016 in Pike County. GeorgeÕs brother, Jake Wagner and their mom, Angela Wagner have already pleaded guilty and been sentenced. AngelaÕs husband, Billy WagnerÕs trial will be next.A crime scene photo from 2016 shows drugs found in the large safe in Christopher Rhoden Sr.’s bedroom where he and his cousin, Gary Rhoden were found shot to death. The safe was opened after the deaths. George Wagner IV, 30, is on trial in Pike County Common Pleas Court in Waverly, Ohio, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. Wagner is charged with 22 counts, eight of them are aggravated murder, in connection with the shooting deaths of eight members of the Rhoden family on April 21-22, 2016.A crime scene photo from 2016 shows guns found in the large safe in Christopher Rhoden Sr.’s bedroom where he and his cousin, Gary Rhoden were found shot to death. The safe was opened after the deaths and the guns were removed for the photo. George Wagner IV, 30, is on trial in Pike County Common Pleas Court in Waverly, Ohio. He is charged with 22 counts, eight of them are aggravated murder, in connection with the shooting deaths of eight members of the Rhoden family on April 21-22, 2016 in Pike County.
Monday, Sept. 19, 2022A crime scene photo from 2016 shows 16 guns found in the large safe in Christopher Rhoden Sr.’s bedroom where he and his cousin, Gary Rhoden were found shot to death. The safe was opened after the deaths and the firearms were removed for the photo. George Wagner IV, 30, is on trial in Pike County Common Pleas Court He is charged with 22 counts, eight of them are aggravated murder, in connection with the shooting deaths of eight members of the Rhoden family on April 21-22, 2016 in Pike County.
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