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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

Guilty Verdict in Crystal Rogers Case: Steve Lawson Found Liable for Murder Conspiracy Nearly a Decade After Her Disappearance

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The trial of Steve Lawson, one of the men accused in the disappearance and presumed murder of Crystal Rogers, nears conclusion nearly ten years after she was last seen. The prosecution wrapped up its case on Thursday as courtroom proceedings were cut short due to the absence of two defense witnesses. On Friday, the defense announced that one of these witnesses would not be called to testify. Rogers, a mother of five, vanished on July 3, 2015, during the Fourth of July weekend. Her car was discovered abandoned and running on … Read more