Like, this is our story now. "I don't think my husband's death was an accident," she said. All Rights Reserved. Kentucky State Police officially named Brooks Houck a suspect in Crystal Rogers' disappearance in October 2015, according to NBC News. I wonder why Nelson Co SO wouldve invited the FBI to assist if their department is corrupt? Like she's just right over my shoulder talking back and reading what I'm writing.. He pleaded not guilty to a handful of felony theft charges. Download the ABC 36 News App on your smart phone or tablet device to receive breaking news and weather push notifications the minute it happens. I knew my mom was proud, but like just wanting her to be there physically, it was very hard to see other moms there, Fenwick said. People say it gets easier. Sherry Ballard, the mother of Crystal Rogers, speaks with WDRB News in June 2020. Warren County Jail I can tell you if I was not happy with where my daughter's case was going, I would not be quiet like I am now. The mother and daughter were found dead in their home on Springfield Road near Bardstown. Officer Ellis was shot and killed at the exit off the Bluegrass Parkway near Bardstown. 25 Feb/23. The latest docu-series on Rogers is aired at 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14 of last year, on HLN as part of the first episode of season threeof thepopular "Real Life Nightmare.". ", "I just hope that I can handle that, when they come to me with that news, even though Ive waited for six years," shesaid. Houck's brother, Nick, was a police officer with Bardstown Police at the time of Rogers' disappearance andwas fired after interfering in the investigation. According to WDRB, Rogers' family dont know who is responsible for the signs.. Ballard has also been in a custody dispute with Houck. I don't know if or who else was/is involved, but former Bardstown police officer, Nick Houck is bringing drugs into Bardstown and the surrounding area for a major drug organization. Press J to jump to the feed. FBI targets Bardstown subdivision in Crystal Rogers case - WLEX [] It's taking a lot of energy and effort. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! No one has been charged, but Houck was named a suspect in 2015. He was fired from the department after Rogers disappearance, WDRB reported. . Crystal's dad, Tommy Ballard, searched every day for his daughter. Houck is the last person known to have seen her, stating "she was on her phone playing games" at their . I personally went and searched the area where Tommy was shot and found the tree Nick used to stabilize his shot and saw the marks left behind by the gunpowder and recoil. Houck runs Houck Rentals, a business involving real estate holdings of more than 130 parcels in 2018, the Kentucky Standard reported. Brooks Houck was named as a suspect in the 2015 disappearance of his ex-girlfriend Crystal Rogers, who is presumed dead. Her estranged husband, Edsel Eddie Barnes, and another man, George Weir, were eventually convicted and. On June 27th, 2000, Molly Bish was just 16 years when she vanished from her lifeguarding job at a local pond. New girlfriend of murder suspect pleads guilty to stealing Crystal On November 19, 2016, Crystal Rogers' 54-year-old father Tommy Ballard was fatally shot in the chest by an unknown person while waiting in a field for his grandson to go hunting. 2. An item of interest was discovered while investigators scoured for clues about the disappearance of Crystal Rogers. Copyright 2020 WDRB Media. Rogers has been missing since July 3. All Rights Reserved. You hope it gets solved, Bardstown resident Paul Monin told the station of the six-year missing-person probe. That August, Whitesides home was searched, as were the homes of Nick Houck and his mother Rosemary Houck, where several pieces of farm equipment were seized, according to WLKY. "When my daughter went missing, Brooks was building in that neighborhood.". Hes very deceiving, she said. Bardstown Police Chief Kim Kraeszig told WDRB that they conducted a search warrant at Houcks house, looking for financial records related to the theft allegations. These charges do not appear to be connected to the disappearance of Crystal Rogers in any way. In March 2018, the Kentucky House of Representatives and State Senate passed a resolution honoring them, as well as the victims of other unsolved Bardstown murders, and urging witnesses to come forward. Ballard's grandson, who was with him during the trip,was not responsible for Ballard's death, Kentucky State Police detectives later said. In the middle of the interview, Houck's phone rang. Until the body is found, Nick and Brooks Houck will likely never be charged with her murder, or any others they've committed. When the Houck brothers' grandmother Anna Whitesides was subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury in June of 2016, the then-82-year-old invoked her Fifth Amendment rights, refusing to testify for the fear she might incriminate herself. According to WDRB, he owns 129 properties and 11 houses. According to WDRB, Houck said that when his son would return from visiting the Ballards, his son would be sullen and uncooperative, extremely accusatory and demanding to know, what did you do to my mommy.'. Despite this, authorities have not confirmed whether the remains belong to missing mom. Get an all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! WDRB reported that Houck was indicted on four felony counts and four misdemeanor counts of theft after he was accused of taking more than 200 bundles of roofing shingles from Lowes in Nelson County over a period of multiple days. State and local investigators have executed search warrants at homes belonging to Rogers then-boyfriend, Brooks Houck an initial suspect who has denied involvement in her disappearance, the Louisville Courier-Journal reported. Ever since her disappearance, Rogers' family has plastered signs around Bardstown and its neighboring communities asking for any information on Rogers. Two years later, Nick and his brother Brooks, who was also in on the drug smuggling, killed Brooks's then girlfriend, Crystal Rogers, who had uncovered information on the drugs and the murder of Officer Jason Ellis. He is the only suspect who has been named in the disappearance of Crystal Rogers, his ex-girlfriend and a mother of five. In March 2018. honoring them, as well as the victims of other unsolved Bardstown murders, and urging witnesses to come forward. "He has not offered once to search or help or do anything for the family," she said. 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Crystal Rogers case:FBI Louisville, other federal agencies search for Crystal Rogers with new warrants. The maroon Chevy Impala had a flat tire with her keys, purse and cellphone still inside. In December 2015, Louisvilles WDRB reported the arrest of Danny Singleton on 38 counts of false swearing after he allegedly lied under oath to a grand jury in relation to the investigation of Crystal Rogers disappearance. What happened to Crystal Rogers? | The US Sun According to radio station WBKR, Brooks did not report her missing for two days, and ultimately it was her own family that went to police. I've been very quiet for a reason, so Im very satisfied.. Bardstown Fire Chief Billy Mattingly saidthe house may have been set on fire by disgruntled employees who worked for Brooks Houck. Blue Bleeding Marine said: Never a dull moment in this town, just seen on the news that the girlfriend of Brooks Houck, was arrested for stealing signs in yards and beside the road about the missing Crystal Rogers. Early on, a friend and employee of Brooks Houck, Danny Singleton, faced 38 counts of perjury for lying to detectives during the investigation, but pleaded guilty to lesser charges of false swearing. Here's what we know about missing Kentucky mom Crystal Rogers and - MSN Brooks is interviewed about the disappearance of his girlfriend Crystal Rogers. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. Did confirm federal warrants being served at both locations. While we do not have a timeline in regards to when the search will conclude, we will continue our efforts for as long as it takes, FBI Louisville tweeted Thursday. This case stinks to high heaven. I don't need an attorney. The 19-year-old was over seven months pregnant at the time of her disappearance, and, until August 1983. Whitesides home was again searched in July 2017, following the death of Rogers father, Tommy Ballard. "prerollTemplate":"https://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/ads?sz=640x480&iu=/132916964,1079947/wtvq.com/featured&ciu_szs=300x250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=vast&vpos=preroll&unviewed_position_start=1&correlator=1677885517&cust_params=category=Featured%2CLocal%20News%2CNews%2CState%20News&video_position=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wtvq.com%2Ffbi-searching-bardstown-neighborhood-for-evidence-in-the-disappearance-of-crystal-rogers%2F&post=757748" In an interview with Nancy Grace, Brooks admitted he and Rogers had a stressed relationship at times, but he emphatically denied having anything to do with her disappearance. Inside were her purse, keys and cellphone. (Story continues. 2023 www.courier-journal.com. Nick was accused of warning his brother that detectives planned to interview him and advised him not to speak with them. The church is requiring everyone to wear a mask. FBI Raids Bardstown, Kentucky Farm Owned by Family of Crystal Rogers "That's my scary day," she said. "I'm hopeful," Snow said. In 2019, a partially-built home on Wheeling Avenue was destroyed in a fire and according to what Fire Chief Billy Mattingly told the Lexington Herald-Leader, the fire was being investigated as arson. Large chunks of the driveway were hauled outof the neighborhood inconstruction trucks. Federal authorities said they're searching Brooks Houck's home . I do remember during one of the searches, the Houcks had to leave the property and they only allowed Brooks on with a police escort to feed the cattle. Reach Billy Kobin at bkobin@courierjournal.com. If I needed the police where you live, I would NOT trust them, Small town police forces are always beyond corrupt. "And now my whole family's name is trashed for something that's not even tied to me," he said. TIMELINE | The disappearance and search for Bardstown mother Crystal Rogers, Missing Bardstown mother's car found abandoned with flat tire and keys in it, Weekend search scheduled for missing mother of five in Nelson County, Nelson Co. 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