Cops Have No Idea Why Ohio Family Was Targeted for Murder

Attorney General, Mike DeWine made it clear in a briefing on Wednesday that the investigation into the Piketon, Ohio murders where eight people were shot execution style in their homes would be lengthy but the priority is to get convictions, not just arrests.

It's been five days since the brutal murders occurred about 75 miles east of Cincinnati and a motive for the killings has not been confirmed. More than 50 people have been interviewed but no arrests have been made.

Pike County Sheriff Charles Reader echoed DeWine's assessment that the investigation would be lengthy and urged people to only consider information coming from the Attorney General's office or himself as verified. Sheriff Reader added that his department is well-staffed with additional units from other counties as far away as Lake Erie.

"I only want to do this once, and do it right," said Reader. "When we're done, I don't just want to rest, I want it ready for prosecution."

DeWine and other officials went inside the four crime scenes yesterday to gain a better understanding as more more information became available. "It's absolutely shocking, some of these scenes," Pike County Sheriff Charles Reader said.

DeWine says he doesn't want to reveal any information that could help the killer or killers.

"I assume that those responsible are watching the news reports."

The attorney general added that revealing too much information could not only help the killer or killers, but could also pollute or influence witnesses.

Both Attorney General DeWine and Sheriff Reader stressed the importance of people who have information to come forward.

"There are people out there who have information," DeWine said. "I don't want anyone to think that what they may know is not valuable."

Anyone with information can contact 1-855-BCI-OHIO or the Pike County Sheriff's office at 740-947-2111.

DeWine also warned people to be wary of a scam that had been reported from a resident saying he received a call from a man indicating he was with the Sheriff's Office and was soliciting a donation to benefit the victims in the multiple murder case. He said that if you receive a call from someone claiming to be with the Sheriff's Office, please do not send money. Potential scams can be reported to the Ohio Attorney General's Office at 800-282-0515 or at www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov.