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Jury Delivers Verdict in High-Profile Murder Trial: Brooks Houck Found Guilty in Crystal Rogers Case

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — A jury has delivered a verdict in the high-profile trial of Brooks Houck, finding him guilty of murdering his girlfriend Crystal Rogers, who vanished in 2015. The jury, consisting of six men and six women, deliberated for four hours before reaching its decision on July 8, 2025. Alongside Houck, co-defendant Joseph “Joey” Lawson was also found guilty. Throughout the trial, which took place at the Warren County Justice Center, Houck faced charges not only of murder but also of tampering with physical evidence in connection with Rogers’ disappearance. The jury’s verdict … Read more

Trial Begins in Crystal Rogers Case: Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawson Face Jury as Shocking Details Unfold

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BARDSTOWN, Ky. — The trial of Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawson has begun, spotlighting the ongoing search for justice in the case of Crystal Rogers, a woman who mysteriously disappeared in July 2015. Rogers’ case has long haunted the community, stirring emotional responses from family, friends, and local residents. During the opening statements on Tuesday, legal counsel for both defendants outlined their respective arguments. Prosecutors assert that Houck, the last known person to see Rogers, played a significant role in her disappearance, suggesting that evidence would point to his guilt. They have emphasized the lack … Read more

Judge Imposes Strict Media Guidelines Ahead of Brooks Houck’s High-Profile Murder Trial

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Bowling Green, Ky. — A Nelson County Circuit Court judge has implemented strict regulations ahead of the upcoming trial of Brooks Houck, one of three individuals charged in connection with the disappearance and death of Crystal Rogers. The trial is scheduled to commence on June 24 at the Warren County Judicial Center. Judge Charles Simms issued a formal order that delineates comprehensive guidelines for media coverage, citing significant public and media interest in the case. He expressed concerns about creating a “circuslike atmosphere” within the courtroom, acknowledging that the case has attracted extensive attention from … Read more

Garth Brooks’ Lawsuit Against Former Hairdresser Dismissed as Moot; Allegations of Assault Shift to California Court

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JACKSON, Miss. — A motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by country music star Garth Brooks against his former hairdresser has been rendered moot by a federal judge. Brooks initiated the lawsuit in September 2022 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi to prevent the woman from disclosing allegations of rape and sexual assault that she claims occurred years prior. The woman, referred to only as Jane Roe, subsequently lodged her own complaint in California. This document includes her accusations against Brooks and was shifted to the U.S. District Court for … Read more