It was a Hollywood movie come true and I was the star.

That's Damon Launer. In 2013, he founded what became known as the most elite sex club in the world.

Sanktum. Join me, Carly Chortino, as we explore how this luxury sex empire was built,

and how it ultimately turned Damon's life upside down.

Listen to Sanktum on Mass, on iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your favorite shows.

Billy said, well you know, if you kill her, you're going to have to kill Chris and Frankie,

because they will know you get it and they will come after you.

Jake testified George was in a firing position. Jake said he told him to shoot, but he didn't.

Jake takes the rifle from George, and then when Chris shows up in the doorway, he shoots him.

What really stood out to me was just the way he talked about killing people, like it was no big deal.

This is the Pag-to-Masker Return to Pag County.

Season 4, Episode 18, Jake Wagner on the stand.

I'm Courtney Armstrong, a television producer at KT Studios with Stephanie Leidacher and Jeff Sheaan.

It's important to note that George Wagner IV pleaded not guilty to all charges.

His father, Billy Wagner, whose trial is upcoming, also pleaded not guilty to all charges.

At the beginning of the eighth week of testimony, I traveled to Ohio to be in the courtroom when jurors heard from the man who seems to be at the center of this trial.

Jake Wagner.

In April of 2021, on the five-year anniversary of the murders, Jake pled guilty to eight counts of aggravated murder and agreed to testify against his own family, including his older brother George.

In exchange, the prosecution removed the death penalty as a possible punishment for all Wagner's.

Judge Randy Deering allowed Jake Wagner to opt out from having his testimony recorded.

That's why we will not hear Jake Wagner's voice in this episode.

Still, his testimony is chilling.

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