Stephen Lawson and his son, Joseph Lawson, have been charged with conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with physical evidence in connection with the disappearance and presumed death of Crystal Rogers. While Stephen Lawson claims he only picked up his son after he got a flat tire driving Rogers' car, Rogers' family members believe he was present when she was murdered. Rogers' grandfather, Till Ballard, also suspects that others were involved in her death and his son's subsequent killing, expressing his desire for three more arrests.
The family of Crystal Rogers, who went missing in 2015 and is presumed dead, predicts that three more arrests will be made in connection with her case. Steve Lawson, the third man charged in her disappearance, pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with evidence. Rogers' grandfather expressed his anger towards Lawson and believes that he, along with his son Joseph Lawson and Brooks Houck, should be "done away with." The family is hopeful that Rogers' remains will be found, and they are willing to wait as long as it takes for justice to be served.
The Kentucky Supreme Court has denied Brooks Houck's request to remove Judge Charles Simms III from his murder case involving the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend Crystal Rogers in 2015. Houck claimed bias due to comments made by the judge in family court and his high bond, but the judge refused to step down. The next steps in the case are yet to be determined.
The mother of Brooks Houck, who is charged with killing Crystal Rogers, has withdrawn her custody request for the child they shared. The child, who is now 10 years old, was the subject of a custody battle between both grandmothers. However, Rose Mary Houck has since withdrawn her request and was also named in court for secretly recording grand jury testimony. Brooks Houck's attorneys have asked a judge to lower his bond, but it was ruled that the bond will remain. The attorneys have now asked the Kentucky Court of Appeals to review the ruling.
A Nelson County Circuit Court judge has denied a request to lower the $10 million bond for Brooks Houck, who is charged with the murder of Crystal Rogers. The judge cited Houck's access to substantial financial resources, potential flight risk, safety concerns for witnesses, and the need for a fair trial. The court also revealed that members of the Houck family secretly recorded their grand jury testimonies, and prosecutors allege that one recording features Houck trying to convince his sister to take the recorder into the Grand Jury room. Additionally, the court mentioned that the weapon used to kill Crystal's father was allegedly purchased from Houck's brother, who was fired from the Bardstown Police Department for interfering with the investigation.
A judge has denied a motion to lower the bond for Brooks Houck, the suspect charged in the murder of Crystal Rogers. Houck's attorneys requested his bond be reduced from $10 million to $500,000, but the judge ruled against it, citing Houck's access to substantial financial resources and concerns about flight risk. The court believes there are cooperating witnesses and evidence linking Houck's family to the murder of Crystal's father. The judge also mentioned the illegal recording of the grand jury preceding by the Houck family. Houck is Rogers' former boyfriend and the father of one of her children.
Joseph Lawson, the second man charged in the death of Crystal Rogers, has a history of violence and threats against women. Five women have accused Lawson of assault or threats since 2009, including two with whom he shares children. He has been convicted of misdemeanor assault and facilitation to strangulation in the past. Lawson has spent a little over seven months in prison and has cycled in and out of local jails. He is currently confined to a wheelchair due to a motorcycle accident in 2021. Lawson has been charged with criminal conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with physical evidence in the Rogers case.
Brooks Houck, the former boyfriend of Crystal Rogers, has been arrested in connection with her 2015 disappearance. The FBI in Louisville, along with other law enforcement partners, has been focused on holding accountable those responsible for Rogers' disappearance. This is the first time Houck has been charged in connection with the crime. Another arrest was made earlier this month, with Joseph Lawson charged with conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with physical evidence. Rogers' car was found abandoned in 2015, and since then, there have been multiple searches in Bardstown. The investigation has also involved Houck's family, including his grandmother, Anna Whitesides.
Brooks William Houck, the boyfriend of Crystal Rogers, who went missing in 2015, has been arrested in connection with her death. He was indicted on murder and tampering with physical evidence charges. This comes after recent searches at his properties with the help of the FBI. Another individual, Joseph Lawson, was previously arrested in connection to Rogers' disappearance. Rogers' body has not been found, and her family has long suspected Houck's involvement. Houck's bail has been set at $10 million cash.
Joseph L. Lawson, a Nelson County man, has been charged with criminal conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with physical evidence in connection with the 2015 disappearance and presumed death of Crystal Rogers. While Lawson is not charged with Rogers' murder, prosecutors believe he was involved in some fashion with whoever killed her. The indictment alleges that Lawson aided one or more persons in planning or committing the crime. Rogers' case has been under investigation by the FBI, and her body has never been found. The FBI is also investigating the death of Rogers' father, Tommy Ballard, who was killed in 2016.
