GUILTY KY - Crystal Rogers, 35, Bluegrass Parkway, 3 July 2015 #4 *arrest in 2023* Brooks Houck on Trial

[Irishknit]

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Fallon Glick reporter from WDRB posted this on her FB page

I wonder if she sees the writing on the wall?

 

[DeDee]

From ?!? post A look back at Bardstown's Deadly Decade

Jason Ellis - 2013
Kathy and Samantha Netherland - 2014
Crystal Rogers - 2015
Tommy Ballard - 2016

Has there been any mention of the other three murders being connected to these two?

Nick worked with Jason Ellis -- don't know any connection to the others.

Given Nicks work record, seems he could have considered Ellis a threat if Nick were breaking the law.

MOO - IANAE - YMMV - etc.

Good folks of Bardstown may fear the Houck's fam. Tommy Ballard may have been shot in order to keep him quiet about his beautiful daughter's awful murder. Revenge is a powerful motivator for someone carrying ill intent. Posting Bardstown's Decade of Victims forward.

Jason Ellis - 2013
Kathy and Samantha Netherland - 2014
Crystal Rogers - 2015
Tommy Ballard - 2016

 

[ilovewings]

I hope his LE brother gets arrested too. If the FBI searched his house, there is reason to believe that he at least is an accessory after the fact.

I agree!

 

[Joe Friday]

I hope his LE brother gets arrested too. If the FBI searched his house, there is reason to believe that he at least is an accessory after the fact.

The statue of limitation may have run out for charges to be brought regarding the sale of the firearm. The statue for most federal crimes would be five years. Using a false name or falsifying the ATF form when purchasing a firearm would be a federal crime. I would assume falsifying the seller name would be the same crime.

 

[cnmccarthy]

shaymcalister
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Brooks Houck’s bond motion is DENIED. A judge has ruled his bond will stay at $10 million dollars, and cites four reasons why.. I explain here…

Shay's IG

1 - Brooks has access to substantial financial resources

2 - Brooks is at risk for running bc he's facing a possibility of life in prison

3 - Court is gravely concerned for any witnesses or individuals' safety - Judge recites reasons

4 - Judge is ensuring a fair trial - Judge cites the Houck's recording of the Grand Jury

Thank god.

 

[Emi]

Louisville ATF assisting in investigation of gun that may have been used to kill Tommy Ballard

Ballard, the father of Crystal Rogers, was shot in the chest and killed on Nov. 19, 2016.

www.wdrb.com

 

[Irishknit]

Louisville ATF assisting in investigation of gun that may have been used to kill Tommy Ballard

Ballard, the father of Crystal Rogers, was shot in the chest and killed on Nov. 19, 2016.

www.wdrb.com

Good, move it away from the locals. Just IMO

 

[DeDee]

"We are waiting for testing to come back from the firearm we believe was used to murder Tommy Ballard," Prosecutor Shane Young -- firearm matches 4 of 5 criteria​

Background: Death of Tommy Ballard​

• Prosecutor says state investigation into Brooks Houck connects his family to murder of Crystal Rogers' father
• 'Pushing for justice' | 6 years later, circumstances surrounding Tommy Ballard's death remain a mystery
• Bardstown family mourns Tommy Ballard on what would have been his birthday
• Tommy Ballard's family offering reward for information about his death
• Sherry Ballard says her husband was being followed leading up to his death
• Kentucky State Police quiet on Tommy Ballard death investigation, but confident in solving case
• Investigators question whether Tommy Ballard's shooting death was an accident or murder
• Officers investigating after father of missing Bardstown mother Crystal Rogers shot and killed while hunting

Background: Death of Crystal Rogers​

• Looking back at Nick Houck's failed lie detector test in Crystal Rogers' case
• Brooks Houck's family is accused of secretly recording grand jury proceedings. Here's why they won't be charged for it.
• Prosecutor says state investigation into Brooks Houck connects his family to murder of Crystal Rogers' father
• Attorney for Brooks Houck requests $10 million bond be lowered to $500,000, GPS monitoring
• Brooks Houck charged in murder of former girlfriend Crystal Rogers, bond set at $10 million
• Families of Crystal Rogers, Brooks Houck fight for custody of their 10-year-old son
• After long custody battle, Crystal Rogers' mother denied right to see her grandson
• Judge upholds court ruling denying Sherry Ballard the right to see her grandson until custody case resolved
• Judge rules Crystal Rogers' son can no longer see his grandmother, Sherry Ballard

 

[pittsburghgirl]

"We are waiting for testing to come back from the firearm we believe was used to murder Tommy Ballard," Prosecutor Shane Young -- firearm matches 4 of 5 criteria​

Background: Death of Tommy Ballard​

• Prosecutor says state investigation into Brooks Houck connects his family to murder of Crystal Rogers' father
• 'Pushing for justice' | 6 years later, circumstances surrounding Tommy Ballard's death remain a mystery
• Bardstown family mourns Tommy Ballard on what would have been his birthday
• Tommy Ballard's family offering reward for information about his death
• Sherry Ballard says her husband was being followed leading up to his death
• Kentucky State Police quiet on Tommy Ballard death investigation, but confident in solving case
• Investigators question whether Tommy Ballard's shooting death was an accident or murder
• Officers investigating after father of missing Bardstown mother Crystal Rogers shot and killed while hunting

Background: Death of Crystal Rogers​

• Looking back at Nick Houck's failed lie detector test in Crystal Rogers' case
• Brooks Houck's family is accused of secretly recording grand jury proceedings. Here's why they won't be charged for it.
• Prosecutor says state investigation into Brooks Houck connects his family to murder of Crystal Rogers' father
• Attorney for Brooks Houck requests $10 million bond be lowered to $500,000, GPS monitoring
• Brooks Houck charged in murder of former girlfriend Crystal Rogers, bond set at $10 million
• Families of Crystal Rogers, Brooks Houck fight for custody of their 10-year-old son
• After long custody battle, Crystal Rogers' mother denied right to see her grandson
• Judge upholds court ruling denying Sherry Ballard the right to see her grandson until custody case resolved
• Judge rules Crystal Rogers' son can no longer see his grandmother, Sherry Ballard

So much about this case is infuriating, but a judge not allowing Crystal's son to have a relationship with his grandmother, and Sherry to have a relationship with Crystal's son is just so wrong. So so wrong.Shame on everyone involved in that decision.

 

[asmi106082]

Has there ever been any type of possible link between the Houcks and the mother and daughter murders? I know the police officer would’ve worked with the brother, and of course we know the links between Crystal and Tommy, but was there ever any conjecture regarding the mom and daughter?
Sorry I followed this early on and then kinda missed some threads. TIA and I’m just asking about anyone else’s opinions here thanks.
MOO

 

[pittsburghgirl]

Has there ever been any type of possible link between the Houcks and the mother and daughter murders? I know the police officer would’ve worked with the brother, and of course we know the links between Crystal and Tommy, but was there ever any conjecture regarding the mom and daughter?
Sorry I followed this early on and then kinda missed some threads. TIA and I’m just asking about anyone else’s opinions here thanks.
MOO

For me, what connects the murder of Officer Jason Ellis to the murder of Tommy Ballard is they are both sniper murders--and probably both done to silence the victims or prevent the victims from discovering something the killer(s) wanted hidden. Getting away with the Ellis murder probably made it easier for the killer(s) to kill again.

I don't see any connection to the Netherland murders, although I once speculated on a Reddit forum that whoever murdered them liked killing up close and personal. It's possible that Crystal was killed in a similar personal fasrhion but Brooks (and accomplices) were smart enough to hide or destroy the body, which the Netherland killers didn't do. I can't see the Houcks killing without a benefit to them; there are no obvious connections or ties. If someone had a financial motive (let's say), maybe that person has evaded arrest because he or she engaged in murder for hire. There can't be that many killers for hire in Bardstown. I hope LE is further along in their thinking on this than I am!

 

[karenky]

BARDSTOWN, Ky. — The Brooks Houck murder case file continues to grow. More than 100 new documents were filed in Nelson County Circuit Court on Wednesday.
Houck is currently being held on a $10 million bond at Hardin County Detention Center. He is charged with the murder of his former girlfriend Crystal Rogers.
His attorney's request for a lower bond was denied on Oct. 9 after a Nelson County Judge ruled to keep the multi-million dollar bond in place, citing multiple reasons including concerns for the safety of witnesses.

Crystal Rogers case | Hundreds of documents filed in Brooks Houck court case. What we know.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

 

[Emi]

Crystal Rogers' case | Judge delays Joseph Lawson's next court hearing until 2024

Joseph Lawson’s first pre-trial hearing was scheduled for Thursday in Nelson County Circuit court.

www.whas11.com

 

[Irishknit]

Crystal Rogers' case | Judge delays Joseph Lawson's next court hearing until 2024

Joseph Lawson’s first pre-trial hearing was scheduled for Thursday in Nelson County Circuit court.

www.whas11.com

My thoughts are with CR family who state they will be in court on Thursday.

 

[twall]

DBM-already posted

 

[asmi106082]

My thoughts are with CR family who state they will be in court on Thursday.

It was rescheduled for January. MOO

 

[Niner]

Crystal Rogers' case | Judge delays Joseph Lawson's next court hearing until 2024

Joseph Lawson’s first pre-trial hearing was scheduled for Thursday in Nelson County Circuit court.

www.whas11.com

I can not access the article - does it have a date in January?

TIA!

 

[?!?]

I can not access the article - does it have a date in January?

TIA!

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"He was scheduled to have a pre-trial hearing in Nelson County Circuit Court on Thursday, but Judge Charles C. Simms III has pushed that date back to Jan. 5, 2024. "

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[Niner]

• https://www.whas11.com/video/sports...-him/535-9661a5b3-569d-4730-b228-b1c0e9e94489

"He was scheduled to have a pre-trial hearing in Nelson County Circuit Court on Thursday, but Judge Charles C. Simms III has pushed that date back to Jan. 5, 2024. "

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Thanks!

edited to add - I had him for an arraignment hearing on 10/26/23. So only pretrial hearing on 1/5 and NOT arraignment?

per my notes:
Lawson is scheduled to be back in court in front of Nelson Circuit Court Judge Charles Simms III on 10/26/23 for arraignment.