KY CRYSTAL ROGERS: Missing from Bardstown, KY - 3 July 2015 - Age 35 *ARREST*

Parents of Missing Kentucky Woman Crystal Rogers Suspect Foul Play

The parents of a Kentucky woman last seen 10 days ago suspect foul play in her disappearance.

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The parents of a Kentucky woman last seen 10 days ago suspect foul play in her disappearance.

Crystal Rogers, 35, a mother of five, was last seen by her live-in boyfriend, Brooks Houck, on July 3, according to the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office.

Houck has said he had nothing to with Rogers’ disappearance. He has been extremely cooperative with investigators, police said, and he took a polygraph test.

Officer fired after 'tampering with brother's missing girlfriend case'

Mother-of-five Crystal Rogers, 35, was last seen on July 3. Her boyfriend Brooks Houck is the only suspect. His brother Nick was fired from the Bardstown Police Department.

www.dailymail.co.uk

A Kentucky police officer has been fired for allegedly tampering with an investigation regarding the missing girlfriend of his brother, who has just been named the only suspect in her disappearance.

Crystal Rogers, 35, has been missing since July 3. Her boyfriend, Brooks Houck, has claimed the last time he saw the mother of five was the night before, playing games on her phone.

The only clue in Rogers disappearance was her maroon Chevy Impala, which was found unlocked and with a flat tire on Bluegrass Parkway on Saturday.

Inside were her keys, purse and uncharged phone.

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CRYSTAL ROGERS has been missing from Bardstown, #KENTUCKY since 3 July 2015 - Age 35

Crystal, a mother of five, was last seen by her live-in boyfriend, Brooks Houck, on July 3, according to the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office. Houck has said he had nothing to with Rogers’ disappearance. He has been extremely cooperative with...

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[Guess Who]

Delays seem like the new normal to me. At least in the high profile cases I'm following. LISK, Delphi, Dulos, and others I can't remember.

It's nothing new here. My frequent flyer relative has had them nearly every single case for years and years. Let's just say that's a LOT of cases.

 

[Guess Who]

I didn’t realize Houke had all those assets until he was arrested. Once I found that out, I figured this was gonna take a long time to get to trial.

Those attorney's are gonna bleed it until it's dry, then magically- case over.

 

[Mel70]

Free or nearly free on demand streaming has commercials you can't ff through. Most also have paid ad free subscriptions.

Peacock is better. Free subscription. Less commercials. 60 seconds.

 

[Mel70]

Because of Crystal’s dad’s unsolved murder, I tend to agree with you 100%.

There’s no way they aren’t connected IMO.

 

[Mel70]

She even looks mean.

 

[Guess Who]

She even looks mean.

She definitely doesn't look like she smiles much, does she?

 

[Summer_Breeze]

Crystal Rogers case: Prosecutors object to changing judge

The prosecutors in the trial for Brooks Houck have filed an objection to Houck's request to have a different judge preside over his case.

www.wlky.com

Updated: 6:21 PM EST Nov 15, 2023
Curadhan Powell

BARDSTOWN, Ky. —
The prosecutors in the trial for Brooks Houck have filed an objection to his request to have a different judge preside over his case.

Houck is charged with murdering Crystal Rogers in July 2015. Her body has never been found, but that's when she was last seen alive in Bardstown.

Houck's attorneys requested Judge Simms to recuse himself from the case, accusing him of being biased against him.

As for why, Houck's attorneys cited comments Simms made about him during an unrelated case in 2017 and the high $10 million bond the judge gave him.

Prosecutors on the case say that neither of these arguments demonstrate a personal bias or prejudice that should disqualify him from presiding in the trial.

The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled last month Simms could hold a hearing on whether to recuse himself or not.

This objection is part of that hearing.

If he decides to remain on the case, Houck's attorneys will have the option to appeal that decision to the Kentucky Supreme Court.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Judge in Brooks Houck case will not recuse himself despite defense's request

Judge Charles Simms issued his decision Wednesday, pointing to multiple reasons why he is choosing to remain on the case.

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Judge in Brooks Houck case will not recuse himself despite defense's request​

The Nelson County judge presiding over the case of Brooks Houck, charged with murder in the disappearance of Crystal Rogers, will not recuse himself from the case.

Attorneys for Houck filed a motion last month asking Judge Charles Simms to recuse himself due to perceived bias stemming from a family court case six years ago. On Wednesday, Judge Simms filed his response to motion, saying he will indeed remain on the bench.

"There is absolutely no language in the entire nine-page Order, including the one sentence that Brooks relies upon, where this judge rendered any opinion whatsoever about Brooks' guilt or innocence as to Rogers' disappearance and presumed death," Judge Simms wrote.

Defense attorney Brian Butler claimed “Judge Simms’ behavior with regard to Mr. Houck is such that his impartiality might reasonably be questioned from the perspective of a reasonable observer who is informed on all of the surrounding facts and circumstances.”

The attorney included multiple exhibits -- what he suggested show bias toward Houck.

Defense attorneys allege the bias extends beyond this case, to a previous custody dispute that Houck was not a party to. It was a case between his significant other Crystal Maupin and her ex-husband. At the time, the judge wrote "The court is simply astonished that Crystal would want a relationship with this man [Brooks Houck] who is the prime suspect in the disappearance and presumed death of of his previous girlfriend."

In Judge Simms' response Wednesday, he pointed out every decision he made in that previous case was to the benefit of Houck.

"Had this judge been prejudiced and biased against Brooks, it is simply unimaginable that Brooks would have prevailed on every issue related to him," he wrote.

The judge also defended the $10 million bond issued for Houck. Judge Simms said the special prosecutor and grand jury determined the amount.

He also said Houck is about 17 times wealthier than the average defendant.

Houck was arrested and charged with murder in September. He is the former boyfriend of Rogers, who went missing from Bardstown in 2015.

 

[RoundPeg]

Police search wooded area in Nelson County in connection to unsolved Bardstown murders

Law enforcement officials are searching an area of Nelson County on Wednesday in connection to one of three unsolved homicide cases in the area, Special Prosecutor Shane Young said.

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[Mel70]

Police search wooded area in Nelson County in connection to unsolved Bardstown murders

Law enforcement officials are searching an area of Nelson County on Wednesday in connection to one of three unsolved homicide cases in the area, Special Prosecutor Shane Young said.

www.wdrb.com

I hope the tip they received is where her body is. And that is true. Give her mom some peace, That she mo longer has to wonder. Eventhough she has the realization she isn't alive. Over 8 years already!

 

[Kimster]

I hope the tip they received is where her body is. And that is true. Give her mom some peace, That she mo longer has to wonder. Eventhough she has the realization she isn't alive. Over 8 years already!

I also wondered if it’s because of a tip. And if it is, may it be a strong one.

 

[GrandmaBear]

I find in this one it a bit hard to believe they will find her as he/they have had ample time to ensure she is never found, has been moved, further destroyed, concealed, etc. BUT there is always a possibility that someone who helped move her or saw activity or just saw something could be that one tip that does it.

The family deserves her body and it would certainly help in the case but it is encouraging there are now charges and that searches are ongoing/still go on/reasons for new ones, etc.

 

[GrandmaBear]

I haven't had time and won't get time to read or watch but supposedly there has now been a third arrest in this case. I don't think that's been posted but if it has already, forgive me. Again no time.

Steve Lawson. Again, no time and have not watched myself.

 

[Kimster]

53-year-old Steven Lawson has been indicted by a grand jury with criminal conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with physical evidence. He's currently incarcerated in Harrison County, Indiana. Lawson is set to answer to his charges in Nelson County on December 21.

His son, Joseph Lawson, was the first to be indicted on the same charges in September, followed by Rogers' then-boyfriend, Brooks Houck, who is charged with murder

From Lex18

 

[RoundPeg]

"He doesn't know about her murder. oh oops think fast or her disappearance.

3.5 minute video.

From what I understand, he drove her car to where it was found.

'There was solicitation' | Attorney drops bombshell allegations in Crystal Rogers case

The attorney representing the third man charged for his alleged involvement in Crystal Rogers' death claims someone tried to hire a person to kill Rogers.

www.wdrb.com

 

[RoundPeg]

53-year-old Steven Lawson has been indicted by a grand jury with criminal conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with physical evidence. He's currently incarcerated in Harrison County, Indiana. Lawson is set to answer to his charges in Nelson County on December 21.

His son, Joseph Lawson, was the first to be indicted on the same charges in September, followed by Rogers' then-boyfriend, Brooks Houck, who is charged with murder

From Lex18

It looks like possibly he was picked up in Harrison County on behalf of Nelson County.

I'm not finding charges, just he was arrested on the 6th.

 

[RoundPeg]

Source WHAS11

 

[RoundPeg]

I'm still expecting to see Nick arrested.

 

[GrandmaBear]

I wonder if the recent search was due to info provided by this man OR if alternatively, they found something of evidence that helped in this arrest. Close timing.

 

[Mel70]

I'm glad they are moving fast on this now. I believe the documentary probably helped. They were obviously waiting for enough evidence. Whatever it is. They have it now.