Alleged president of Pagan motorcycle club’s murder trial continues in Marion County
WDTV News Staff August . 21, 2025
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FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) – The alleged president of a Pagan motorcycle club is standing trial in Marion County this week for murder.
Ryan Lane, 37, is accused of playing a role in Henry Silver’s murder in 2022 after sending a text to some of his members that said, “Handle that f—–,” according to court documents.
Lane is one of six men arrested in relation to the murder, which occurred on September 9th of 2022 in the Carolina area of Marion County. John Wolfe, a member of the club, learned of a hidden relationship involving Silver and his girlfriend. Deputies alleged that Wolfe then conspired with other members of the club to murder Silver.
Ten minutes prior to the murder occurring, Wolfe texted Lane and told him “keep ur phone on I might need bail money,” court documents say. After that text, deputies said Lane continued to communicate with Wolfe and traveled to where he believed he would be to discuss the events that occurred.
During day four of Lane’s trial Thursday, the jury got to hear from the prosecution, police and multiple other witnesses, including Wolfe’s girlfriend at the time. The defense aimed to cast reasonable doubt upon the prosecution’s case by bringing up Lane’s twin, who they say owns the property connected to the club house and led to confusion surrounding who the club’s president actually was during the night of the police raid.
Wolfe was found guilty of Silver’s murder in April 2024 and sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder in June 2024. Another man, Austin Mullins, who prosecutors have alleged was the shooter, was sentenced to spend 40 years in prison in March for his role in the crime.
Two other men involved — Derek Clem and Dane Hull — were sentenced to time in prison for their roles in the crime in April of this year.
Lane’s trial is expected to continue on Friday and into next week, officials said.
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