NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The sentencing of Daniel Barmak, who pleaded guilty to the murder of Wintergreen Officer Chris Wagner, is underway.
Barmak admitted to second-degree murder, use of a firearm, and malicious wounding charges in February 2025. During the proceedings, Nelson County Commonwealth’s Attorney Daniel Rutherford called multiple witnesses to testify.
Mark Wagner, Officer Wagner’s father, expressed his anger in a statement directed at Barmak. “His struggle is done, while everyone else he left behind’s struggles have increased,” he said. Mark Wagner wished for the harshest punishment for Barmak…