Angela Wagner, who has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit murder and other charges in the death of eight members of the extended Rhoden clan in Pike County, Ohio, was cross examined by her son, George Wagner IV's, lawyers.
The matriarch of the Wagner family — who are accused in the murders of eight members of the extended Rhoden family over a child custody dispute — took the stand at her son George Wagner IV's trial.
After five days of testimony against his brother, George Wagner IV, for the murders of eight member of the extended Rhoden clan in 2016, Jake Wagner was dismissively excused by George's lawyer.
In yet another day of testimony, convicted murderer Jake Wagner testified that his decision to confess to the slayings that left eight people dead was "an answer from God" inspired by his grandmother.
Prosecutors say a custody battle between Edward "Jake" Wagner and victim Hanna May Rhoden prompted four members of the Wagner family to ambush and kill seven members of the Rhoden family and one victim's fiancée.
Tabitha Claytor told jurors that her former mother-in-law, Angela Wagner, interfered with the defendant's sex life and in the custody of their young son. The claims are similar to the alleged motive behind the 2016 murders that left eight dead in rural Ohio.
The murder trial of George Wagner IV continues after testimony that the defendant's brother, Edward "Jake" Wagner — who previously pleaded guilty in the case — allegedly threatened to chop off the legs of one of the victims.
During the opening statements of George Wagner IV's trial, prosecutors contend that the Wagner family meticulously planned the slaughter of eight members of the Rhoden family for months as part of a bitter custody feud.
