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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