In the season finale of X Marks the Spot: The Legend of Forrest Fenn, Cavalry Audio reveals a treasure hunt has been hiding within the nine episode series. Listen to learn more!

In the season finale of X Marks the Spot: The Legend of Forrest Fenn, Cavalry Audio reveals a treasure hunt has been hiding within the nine episode series. Listen to learn more!

The Pink Moon Murders is investigative, true crime podcast that delves into the slaughter of eight members of the Rhoden family in rural, Appalachian Ohio in 2016. It was a night that shocked the country with its brutality—and its mystery. Who would commit such horrible crimes? And why?

Ohio native David Raterman, a longtime journalist and former author for National Geographic, spent 18 months researching this, interviewing Rhoden survivors and friends as well as hundreds of others in the small community. He even spoke with prosecutors and police officers who were officially gagged by the judge, visited the crime scenes countless times, and pored through records at courthouses throughout the region. 

Two and a half years after the Rhoden murders, investigators suddenly arrested six members of another family. Raterman attended more than 20 of their hearings at the small, one-room courthouse in Pike County and interviewed their neighbors and friends. What he discovered about that family, who owns the most land in the county as well as an elite horse farm, will leave listeners in utter disbelief.

And what he reports overall will surprise investigators—as well as true crime listeners who think they’ve heard it all.

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The Pink Moon Murders

TREASURE HUNT REVEALED!

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In a shocking twist, on April 22, 2021—the fifth anniversary of the murders—Jake pleads guilty to the charges against him, including unlawful sexual conduct with a minor since Hanna May was only 15 and he was 20 when they conceived their daughter. An Ohio neuropsychologist shares his thoughts for what kind of people could murder eight sleeping family members, describing “antisocial personality,” “narcissistic injury,” and similar terms. And in another shocking twist, the strong, heroic sheriff is indicted on 11 felonies, including theft of evidence and tampering with evidence. He eventually pleads guilty to four. Will jurors in the upcoming trials think the local police are dirty and somehow tainted the case?

In a shocking twist, on April 22, 2021&mdash;the fifth anniversary of the murders&mdash;Jake pleads guilty to the charges against him, including unlawful sexual conduct with a minor since Hanna May was only 15 and he was 20 when they conceived their daughter. An Ohio neuropsychologist shares his thoughts for what kind of people could murder eight sleeping family members, describing &ldquo;antisocial personality,&rdquo; &ldquo;narcissistic injury,&rdquo; and similar terms. And in another shocking twist, the strong, heroic sheriff is indicted on 11 felonies, including theft of evidence and tampering with evidence. He eventually pleads guilty to four. Will jurors in the upcoming trials think the local police are dirty and somehow tainted the case?

Episode 9: “Narcissistic Injury”?

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At pretrial hearings, prosecutors ask the lead investigator about evidence they connect to the Wagner Four, including bloody footprints, shell casings, and Captain America masks. And he testifies that Jake was assaulting Hanna May Rhoden, his fiancée and baby mom, which is why she broke up with him. The special agent also testifies that Wagners hacked into Hanna May’s private messages and discovered a disturbing message from Hanna May saying that if the Wagners wanted to get custody of her and Jake’s young daughter, “they will have to kill me first.” Also, for the first time in open court, cracks develop among the Wagner Four as George turns on Jake and their mom.

At pretrial hearings, prosecutors ask the lead investigator about evidence they connect to the Wagner Four, including bloody footprints, shell casings, and Captain America masks. And he testifies that Jake was assaulting Hanna May Rhoden, his fianc&eacute;e and baby mom, which is why she broke up with him. The special agent also testifies that Wagners hacked into Hanna May&rsquo;s private messages and discovered a disturbing message from Hanna May saying that if the Wagners wanted to get custody of her and Jake&rsquo;s young daughter, &ldquo;they will have to kill me first.&rdquo; Also, for the first time in open court, cracks develop among the Wagner Four as George turns on Jake and their mom.

Episode 8: “They Will Have to Kill Me First”

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Because two generations of Wagners allegedly committed mass murder and a third—the two great-grandmothers—was charged with obstructing justice and perjury, and the motive was custody of a fourth generation, journalist David Raterman now wants to learn about the great-grandmothers. Angela’s mom, who has worked blue-collar jobs and been a strong family woman, seems typical for the area. But Billy’s mom is the largest landowner in Pike County, and she operates a prestigious horse farm whose animals have won awards all over the US. How did she and her now deceased husband start their land and animal empire? Interviews with family insiders and court records provide surprising and colorful insight.

Because two generations of Wagners allegedly committed mass murder and a third&mdash;the two great-grandmothers&mdash;was charged with obstructing justice and perjury, and the motive was custody of a fourth generation, journalist David Raterman now wants to learn about the great-grandmothers. Angela&rsquo;s mom, who has worked blue-collar jobs and been a strong family woman, seems typical for the area. But Billy&rsquo;s mom is the largest landowner in Pike County, and she operates a prestigious horse farm whose animals have won awards all over the US. How did she and her now deceased husband start their land and animal empire? Interviews with family insiders and court records provide surprising and colorful insight.

Episode 7: Roman Chariots and Calliopes

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