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July 18th Status update for Joseph Lawson
August 8th Status update for Steve Lawson
I haven't seen anything for BH yet.
Still Missing KY - Crystal Rogers, 35, Bluegrass Parkway, 3 July 2015 #4 *arrest in 2023*
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August 8th Status update for Steve Lawson
I haven't seen anything for BH yet.
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Thank you for this timeline update. Good work keeping it up. This is very helpful to those like me, that have seen most everything on this case out there. We don't always have much time to look it up when there is updates. It helps me avoid wasting time catching up.
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Thursday, July 18th:
*Motions Hearing (for J. Lawson) (@ 9am ET) - KY – Crystal Maria Rogers (35) (reported missing July 3, 2015; car (with flat tire) was found July 5, 2015 on Bluegrass Parkway near mile marker 14 with keys in ignition & her belongings (phone & purse) in car, Bardstown). – *Brooks William Houck (33 @ time of crime/41/now 42) arrested, charged & indicted (9/27/23) & arraigned (10/5/23) with felony murder & tampering with physical evidence. Plead not guilty. Bond $10M Cash Only! Reduction of bond (to $500K) denied (10/9/23). KY Supreme Court denied (3/12/24) review of bond reduction. Was transferred (9/27/23) from Nelson County jail to Hardin County Detention Center. Was transferred (12/13/23) to Oldham County Detention Center. Nelson County
*Joseph Stephen Lee Allen Lawson (24 @ time of crime/32/now 33) arrested, indicted & charged (7/24/23) with criminal conspiracy to commit murder & charged (6/21/23) with complicity in tampering with physical evidence. Bond $50K unsecured bond (tampering) & $550K Cash bond (conspiracy). Bond reduced (2/12/24) to $250K Cash bond. Plead not guilty. Held in Grayson County Kentucky Detention Center. Nelson County
*Steven Eugene Lawson (48 @ time of crime/53) indicted, arrested & charged (12/7/23) & arraigned (12/21/23) with conspiracy to commit murder & tampering with physical evidence. Plead not guilty. $500K Cash only bond. Bond reduced to $250K (1/9/24). He's currently incarcerated in Harrison County, IN. Lawson was serving time at the Kentucky State Reformatory for a previous conviction, but that time will be served out in the coming weeks. He was moved to the Grayson County Detention Center this morning (5/3/24) & is currently in custody. Nelson County
Trial set to begin on 2/10/25. Trial will be held in Christian County.
Nelson Circuit Court Judge Charles Simms III presiding. Special prosecutor Shane Young. Houck’s defense attorneys Brian Butler, Michael Denbow & Jennifer Henry Jackson. S. Lawson’s defense attorney Theodore Lavit & J. Lawson’s defense attorney Kevin Coleman.
Case & Court info from 7/23/20 (Houck & J. Lawson) & from 12/7/23 (S Lawson) thru 6/14/24 reference post #533 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...y-3-july-2015-4-arrest-in-2023.690447/page-27
7/3/24 Update: Steve Lawson: An attempt to have the case against him tossed out failed on Wednesday after a judge denied Lawson's dismissal motion. Judge Charles Simms denied Lawson’s motion to dismiss. In the order, Simms wrote that while an immunity agreement was made during Steven's discussions with law enforcement, Steven made “wildly inconsistent” statements to investigators & therefore breached the agreement by being untruthful. However, Steve Lawson's grand jury testimonies in June & September 2023 are admissible because there were no discussions of plea negotiations or immunity during these proceedings. Therefore, Steve Lawson did not have clear or reasonable belief to think he was negotiating a plea at that point, Simms ruled. One inconsistency Simms pointed to in his order was Steven's statements to investigators about a call between him & Houck on the night of Rogers’ disappearance. Steven at one point told authorities that he made the call to inquire about an apartment for his daughter, according to the order. He later told a Nelson County Grand Jury that the call was to “let Brooks Houck know the job is done,” the order read. Simms also ruled Wednesday that Lawson would be able to decide if he wants to exclude statements he made in several interviews he did with law enforcement. Lawson is set to appear in court on 8/8/24 to inform the judge whether he wishes to exclude the interviews in question.
7/7/24 Update: Joseph Lawson is not scheduled to appear in court on Monday. Prosecutors have argued the men should stand trial together because they're facing the same charges & allegedly worked with each other. Prosecutors are questioning why Steve Lawson called Houck after Rogers went missing in 2015. Butler argues he "fabricated the entire story" of what happened after she went missing because he was "threatened, coerced & promised immunity by investigators." Joseph Lawson's next hearing is scheduled on 7/18/24.
7/8/24 Update: Houck: Special Prosecutor Shane Young has filed a motion to try all three men in one trial, claiming they worked together to kill Rogers & cover up her death. Brian Butler, Houck's defense attorney, has objected to the motion to combine the trials. Butler argues if the trial is combined, the jury will not see the “unsavory tactics law enforcement employed during their interviews of the Lawsons that ultimately resulted in false confessions.” Judge Charles Simms heard arguments from both sides. The judge announced Monday that he will wait to hear from Joseph Lawson's attorneys on July 18 before making a decision on separate trials.
For more info see posts #535 to 537 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...y-3-july-2015-4-arrest-in-2023.690447/page-27
*Motions Hearing (for J. Lawson) (@ 9am ET) - KY – Crystal Maria Rogers (35) (reported missing July 3, 2015; car (with flat tire) was found July 5, 2015 on Bluegrass Parkway near mile marker 14 with keys in ignition & her belongings (phone & purse) in car, Bardstown). – *Brooks William Houck (33 @ time of crime/41/now 42) arrested, charged & indicted (9/27/23) & arraigned (10/5/23) with felony murder & tampering with physical evidence. Plead not guilty. Bond $10M Cash Only! Reduction of bond (to $500K) denied (10/9/23). KY Supreme Court denied (3/12/24) review of bond reduction. Was transferred (9/27/23) from Nelson County jail to Hardin County Detention Center. Was transferred (12/13/23) to Oldham County Detention Center. Nelson County
*Joseph Stephen Lee Allen Lawson (24 @ time of crime/32/now 33) arrested, indicted & charged (7/24/23) with criminal conspiracy to commit murder & charged (6/21/23) with complicity in tampering with physical evidence. Bond $50K unsecured bond (tampering) & $550K Cash bond (conspiracy). Bond reduced (2/12/24) to $250K Cash bond. Plead not guilty. Held in Grayson County Kentucky Detention Center. Nelson County
*Steven Eugene Lawson (48 @ time of crime/53) indicted, arrested & charged (12/7/23) & arraigned (12/21/23) with conspiracy to commit murder & tampering with physical evidence. Plead not guilty. $500K Cash only bond. Bond reduced to $250K (1/9/24). He's currently incarcerated in Harrison County, IN. Lawson was serving time at the Kentucky State Reformatory for a previous conviction, but that time will be served out in the coming weeks. He was moved to the Grayson County Detention Center this morning (5/3/24) & is currently in custody. Nelson County
Trial set to begin on 2/10/25. Trial will be held in Christian County.
Nelson Circuit Court Judge Charles Simms III presiding. Special prosecutor Shane Young. Houck’s defense attorneys Brian Butler, Michael Denbow & Jennifer Henry Jackson. S. Lawson’s defense attorney Theodore Lavit & J. Lawson’s defense attorney Kevin Coleman.
Case & Court info from 7/23/20 (Houck & J. Lawson) & from 12/7/23 (S Lawson) thru 6/14/24 reference post #533 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...y-3-july-2015-4-arrest-in-2023.690447/page-27
7/3/24 Update: Steve Lawson: An attempt to have the case against him tossed out failed on Wednesday after a judge denied Lawson's dismissal motion. Judge Charles Simms denied Lawson’s motion to dismiss. In the order, Simms wrote that while an immunity agreement was made during Steven's discussions with law enforcement, Steven made “wildly inconsistent” statements to investigators & therefore breached the agreement by being untruthful. However, Steve Lawson's grand jury testimonies in June & September 2023 are admissible because there were no discussions of plea negotiations or immunity during these proceedings. Therefore, Steve Lawson did not have clear or reasonable belief to think he was negotiating a plea at that point, Simms ruled. One inconsistency Simms pointed to in his order was Steven's statements to investigators about a call between him & Houck on the night of Rogers’ disappearance. Steven at one point told authorities that he made the call to inquire about an apartment for his daughter, according to the order. He later told a Nelson County Grand Jury that the call was to “let Brooks Houck know the job is done,” the order read. Simms also ruled Wednesday that Lawson would be able to decide if he wants to exclude statements he made in several interviews he did with law enforcement. Lawson is set to appear in court on 8/8/24 to inform the judge whether he wishes to exclude the interviews in question.
7/7/24 Update: Joseph Lawson is not scheduled to appear in court on Monday. Prosecutors have argued the men should stand trial together because they're facing the same charges & allegedly worked with each other. Prosecutors are questioning why Steve Lawson called Houck after Rogers went missing in 2015. Butler argues he "fabricated the entire story" of what happened after she went missing because he was "threatened, coerced & promised immunity by investigators." Joseph Lawson's next hearing is scheduled on 7/18/24.
7/8/24 Update: Houck: Special Prosecutor Shane Young has filed a motion to try all three men in one trial, claiming they worked together to kill Rogers & cover up her death. Brian Butler, Houck's defense attorney, has objected to the motion to combine the trials. Butler argues if the trial is combined, the jury will not see the “unsavory tactics law enforcement employed during their interviews of the Lawsons that ultimately resulted in false confessions.” Judge Charles Simms heard arguments from both sides. The judge announced Monday that he will wait to hear from Joseph Lawson's attorneys on July 18 before making a decision on separate trials.
For more info see posts #535 to 537 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...y-3-july-2015-4-arrest-in-2023.690447/page-27
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Crystal Rogers Courtdate- Joseph Lawson is appearing by video for court today. His attorneys and the prosecutor are present in the courtroom. This is status conference, which gives the attorneys the chance to talk and then update the judge.
No decisions made today- next court date will be August 8th- Joseph and Steve Lawson will appear together for that one.
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Crystal Rogers Case: Joseph Lawson appears in court, asks judge to sever his trial from his father's
Joseph Lawson appeared in court over video from the Grayson County Detention Center. He has pleaded not guilty to charges in the death of Crystal Rogers.
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@arielilane - is there an update for Houck's next hearing? TIA!
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Here's an article that I can access... 
nelsoncountygazette.com
July 17, 2024
One of the defendants charged in the murder of Crystal Rogers appeared in Nelson Circuit Court briefly Thursday afternoon.
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Nelson Circuit Judge Charles Simms III was to hear Joseph Lawson’s motion to separate his trial from that of co-defendants Brooks Houck and his father, Steve Lawson.
The attorneys agreed to delay hearing the motion to separate Joseph Lawson’s trial from his co-defendants until Aug. 8, 2024.
On that date, Joseph Lawson’s father, Steve Lawson will advise the court of his decision of whether to allow or disallow his statements to investigators that were made while they were offering him an immunity agreement.
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According to Kentucky Rules of Evidence, statements made by a defendant during discussions regarding immunity or other plea agreement are only admissible in court if the defendant allows them to be used in court.
Simms said that Steve Lawson will enter his decision at the Aug. 8 hearing. That decision is likely to impact the other co-defendants’ arguments for separate trials.
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Simms has yet to rule on a motion for a change of venue for the trial, which is anticipated to take place next year. The prosecutors and defense attorneys have agreed on a new venue at the Christian County justice center in Hopkinsville.
Judge Simms delays ruling on motions filed by defendants in Crystal Rogers case - Nelson County Gazette
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, July 17, 2024 -- One of the defendants charged in the murder of Crystal Rogers appeared in Nelson Circuit Court briefly Thursday afternoon. Joseph Lawson is facing charges that include complicity to murder and tampering with evidence in the...
nelsoncountygazette.com
July 17, 2024
One of the defendants charged in the murder of Crystal Rogers appeared in Nelson Circuit Court briefly Thursday afternoon.
[.....]
Nelson Circuit Judge Charles Simms III was to hear Joseph Lawson’s motion to separate his trial from that of co-defendants Brooks Houck and his father, Steve Lawson.
The attorneys agreed to delay hearing the motion to separate Joseph Lawson’s trial from his co-defendants until Aug. 8, 2024.
On that date, Joseph Lawson’s father, Steve Lawson will advise the court of his decision of whether to allow or disallow his statements to investigators that were made while they were offering him an immunity agreement.
[.....]
According to Kentucky Rules of Evidence, statements made by a defendant during discussions regarding immunity or other plea agreement are only admissible in court if the defendant allows them to be used in court.
Simms said that Steve Lawson will enter his decision at the Aug. 8 hearing. That decision is likely to impact the other co-defendants’ arguments for separate trials.
[.....]
Simms has yet to rule on a motion for a change of venue for the trial, which is anticipated to take place next year. The prosecutors and defense attorneys have agreed on a new venue at the Christian County justice center in Hopkinsville.
arielilane
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Hi @Niner, no new update since BH's last appearance on July 8 when he argues for separate trials in Crystal Rogers case. BH is being held on a $10 million bond.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Brooks Houck, the former boyfriend of Crystal Rogers, was back in a Nelson County courthouse on Monday. Houck and his attorneys appeared for a hearing, as Houck tried to get his case separated from the other two men charged in connection to Rogers’ disappearance and presumed murder.
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On Monday, his attorney Brian Butler argued against a joint trial with a father-son duo, Joseph and Steven Lawson. Butler said trying the three men together would require jurors to do “mental gymnastics” to keep up with everything. He also called Steven Lawson a liar and said if they are tried together, they will have to play more than 20 hours of police interviews.
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According to court documents filed back in May, Houck recruited the father and son duo to help “get rid of” Rogers. Steven Lawson filed a motion to have his charges dropped, saying he cooperated with investigators and in exchange, he was supposed to be given immunity. A judge dismissed that motion, saying he lied too many times during interviews with police, prosecutors and the grand jury and would not be given immunity.
Prosecutors want to try all three men together, but Houck’s attorneys don’t want that to happen. The judge put that discussion on hold until Steven Lawson decides if he wants to exclude the police interviews or use them as part of his defense, as he’s previously indicated. That decision is to be made by August 8.
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Full article at link...
Brooks Houck appears in court; wants to be tried separately from the Lawsons
Brooks Houck and his attorneys appeared for a hearing, as Houck tried to get his case separated from the other two men charged.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2024 at 5:50 PM EDT
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Hi @Niner, no new update since BH's last appearance on July 8 when he argues for separate trials in Crystal Rogers case. BH is being held on a $10 million bond.
bbm
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Brooks Houck, the former boyfriend of Crystal Rogers, was back in a Nelson County courthouse on Monday. Houck and his attorneys appeared for a hearing, as Houck tried to get his case separated from the other two men charged in connection to Rogers’ disappearance and presumed murder.
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On Monday, his attorney Brian Butler argued against a joint trial with a father-son duo, Joseph and Steven Lawson. Butler said trying the three men together would require jurors to do “mental gymnastics” to keep up with everything. He also called Steven Lawson a liar and said if they are tried together, they will have to play more than 20 hours of police interviews.
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According to court documents filed back in May, Houck recruited the father and son duo to help “get rid of” Rogers. Steven Lawson filed a motion to have his charges dropped, saying he cooperated with investigators and in exchange, he was supposed to be given immunity. A judge dismissed that motion, saying he lied too many times during interviews with police, prosecutors and the grand jury and would not be given immunity.
Prosecutors want to try all three men together, but Houck’s attorneys don’t want that to happen. The judge put that discussion on hold until Steven Lawson decides if he wants to exclude the police interviews or use them as part of his defense, as he’s previously indicated. That decision is to be made by August 8.
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Full article at link...
Brooks Houck appears in court; wants to be tried separately from the Lawsons
Brooks Houck and his attorneys appeared for a hearing, as Houck tried to get his case separated from the other two men charged.www.wave3.com
Updated: Jul. 8, 2024 at 5:50 PM EDT
Thanks for the answer on Houck's next hearing. Guess we wait until 8/8 for S. Lawson to decide...
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