Arrest Made in Crystal Rogers' Disappearance
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- A #Kentucky man has been arrested in connection to the cold case disappearance of #CrystalRogers. 32-year-old Joseph Lawson has been charged with criminal conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with physical evidence. Rogers was reported missing July 5, 2015. Her body has not been found. Our #VinniePolitan takes a deep dive into the case.
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I knew her BF murdered her and his scumbag police officer brother helped cover the crime up. Hope to see those two in handcuffs VERY SOON!!
They will be.
@@CountessKitten sweet justice 🔥🔥
😂😂😂😂😂
@@handsomesag4668 I'm curious what's funny?
I said the same thing. He did it and his crooked cop brother assisted, helped him cover it up.
Brooks and his brother have to be sweating bu11ets! This has been such a long time coming!
From Kentucky and this is the best news in years for this case! You have never given up Sherry!
Hopefully the others involved will be arrested soon
The Bardstown murders is very ominous. About 6 years ago my husband and I were traveling from Canada to Kentucky, we stumbled across this beautiful town, it’s charming. I noticed pictures of a handsome police officer in many of the shops and that was Jason Ellis, after doing a deep dive into this town I read about countless murders that have happened here including Crystal. Absolutely haunting
A lot of secrets in small towns. No coincidences.
Yep! More than likely “connected”
I'm so happy to hear that someone has been arrested in this case. I remember very clearly when this happened and I have also seen this story be retold a few times on different TV shows. I pray that the family and loved ones may finally have justice for the loss of Crystal Rogers!
My kiddo and I were road tripping through Kentucky, Tennessee and N. Carolina after this happened. We saw her signs on the highway. So happy for the family to finally have the murderer arrested. Now for a conviction ❤
@@cvp2000yessss, so happy Crystal & her family are gettin justice ⚖ finally😢😪💔💔🙏🙏✨️✨️🪶
Good work to law enforcement ..all the folks who worked in this case ..pls be sure it is the right person.!!! I just. Bet he s got info on the cops murder as well....... It just smell s south of philly not to.
God bless her parents. They originally didn't even take her car for evidence. Her mom had it towed & kept it in a building untouched while she begged someone for help. I'll never forget that documentary.
✨Been waiting for you guys to cover this since I saw the arrest days ago... I hope the rest of these deplorable human beings involved in Crystal's murder (and her father's murder) are immediately arrested as well!!! JusticeForCrystalandTommy⚖️
I've been following Crystal's case since day 1. I'm so hoping she's finally coming home to Sherry and she can rest in peace and get her justice. And when is Brooks and Nick getting arrested?? Tick tock..
😂😂😂😂😂
@@handsomesag4668 Finding a missing mother and bringing justice to her is funny to you? Ok then. Sicko
LOVED your "Tick, Tock..." comment to Brooks & Nick! 😆 And Yes, Brooks & Nick, your PRISON TIME is fast approaching. And yet your actual time in the clinker (having to eat the banana from both ends) will be anything BUT quick. Bwahahaha! 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😃 I can't think of two more well-deserving, lying-ass, murderous brothers. Everyone KNOWS you both are liars & that you're guilty in Crystal's murder. NO DOUBT, you beeotches.
@@handsomesag4668 🤡🤡🤡
So, a person who's being interrogated isn't allowed to accept or make phone calls UNLESS your brother the COP is calling you?
Ok now we know why nobody's been arrested for this disappearance (conspiracy MURDER.) 🤦
Exactly! Unless it's your cop-brother who is calling you...to tell you to NOT talk to the police who are questioning you. Very suspect. Those brothers are pigs and DIRTY. Their time is coming....soon!
Many such cases my papa told me never to trust anyone until they throw that last shovel full of dirt on your face
@@user-ne5ns7sd6x Yikes! I definitely would NOT trust anyone who was actually throwing the last shovel-full of dirt onto my own face!! 😳 🦴
That whole speaker phone call was such a planned out coerced bull honk call. You don’t have to be a body language expert to figure out the obvious 🙄
You'd think his idiot brother would know better been a policeman. He just put himself right there with his other idiot brother.
Am I the only one who feels like the brother calling during the interview is a staged situation?
I completely agree
Ya he's not àn actor.
Oh yes, the entire call. And notice how he repeats everything in case the detective doesn't hear
agree also
when he called to ask what the phone call was about all set up
Vinnie, I really appreciate your heart felt analysis. You are so compassionate in your reporting. Thank you.
He’s horrible. God. It’s so bad.
I remember her mother from earlier interviews. She seems like a sweet lady. Hope she gets answers soon
CRYSTAL AND TOMMY ARE DANCING IN HEAVEN !! MAY THE FAMILY FINALLY GET SOME PEACE !!!🙏🙏
You sure about that?
@CoraJean19 id wanna be with my 5 kids
.id be haunting this bish forever.....wtf
@@Xxxxxx19-p1cjust because someone is sure, it still doesn't have to make them right. So what is your point?
Good catch by that detective, during brooks Houck questioning about the late night phone call and crystal sitting next to him
This is so amazing! I remember this being featured on tv multiple times. Now can they find who murdered her father? I hope her mother can find some peace & hope in this. She seemed like such a sweet lady.
I just can't imagine what that poor woman has been through. I hope she knows so many people around the world are joining her in hope.
You're irreplaceable Vin!! Huge voice for victims!
I'm not a religious woman, but I like to imagine Crystal is somehow here feeling encouraged that she WILL be recieving Justice.
If you're not religious you know that's not happening
Being non-religious doesn't preclude the belief in viability of consciousness post mortem.
Not being religious doesn't preclude imagination!
I think you might be a tad religious and that’s ok….
@@MsTinkerbelle87 I'm understanding I'm rather spiritual as opposed to religious to any scripture or set ideas of an after life.
I wonder when this whole thing comes out if there's going to be more people than we ever imagined that not only were involved but knew because a lot of us come from these small towns where everyone knows everyone and everything but they might be too scared or don't want to get involved. It's time the families of Crystal Rogers, Tommy Ballard and Jason Ellis received the justice and closure they so greatly deserve ⚖️
Does Jason Ellis have anything to do with Tommy and Crystal’s cases? I was just curious.
@@gwen08g35It's got to be related, He was Nick's partner in the force so I believe both brothers are in on all 3 murders.
@@kerryhughes3407 oh! Yes, I remember now someone saying he was with the police department. I couldn’t remember. Yes, it sounds like they were involved. It makes you wonder, when police checked their home, and property, what on earth they actually did with her body? That’s what makes me sick. Her boyfriend seems awfully confident. Thanks for telling me, I couldn’t remember. Smh. It’s really so sad.🥺
😢😮
@@kerryhughes3407correction! Both brothers are involved in all 5 murders yes FIVE!
Thank the Lord it looks like there’s finally going to be justice for Crystal. Brooks needs to be in prison the rest of his life. It’s obvious the brothers phone call to Brooks during the police interview was preplanned, he knew Brooks was going in for interview. Piss poor acting job!
I hope this will be what it takes to get all the answers we've been waiting for and justice is served to all involved.
I have been following this case for years. With Tommy out there searching for his daughter, I believe in one report it stated he had a lead on where his daughter was. That he was supposed to talk to this source a couple of days after he was killed?
Also I’m pretty sure I also saw they figured out where the person who killed Tommy was standing when he took the shot. It was across from Tommy’s property and they even saw where the gun had rested on the tree that was used to conceal the person taking the shot.
Does anyone remember hearing this too?
Yes!! That was discovered in the disappearance of Crystal's Roger's series that oxygen channel had done. It was the kickback from the gun, that was on the tree. It was the exact spot as they done a reenactment, and the shot lined up perfectly with where Tommy was standing. I to have been following this case since day 1. 5 murders within a year or couple years of each other in that town, and they are all unsolved.
The four episodes are on Peacock now. "What happened to Crystal Rogers"
Brooks is guilty as sin, no doubt.
I agree
Absolutely!
And his brother. For more than Chrystal too.
He hired this guy ?
@@kerryhughes3407 Whose brother? Can you please explain what you are referring to, please. I remember her father was also murdered & a police officer randomly around the same time. It was always weird the boyfriend, her baby daddy wouldn't be interviewed.
Ive been following this case for years. I hope they get justice!
fascinating cold case now reactivated.... really enjoy Vinnie's passionate and thorough reporting style... fantastic job as always
👍🏻👏👍🏻👏👍🏻👏
All my love and prayers to the kind Crystal and heartbroken father who never gave up search for his beloved daughter. I hope they get justice .RIP Crystal, Tommy, Jason. love from Iran
Is that the quiet rural town where a policeman was found dead in the road, and a mother and daughter were stabbed to death in the middle of the night followed by Crystal’s disappearance and her father’s murder? Just one of those safe country town where everybody knows everybody.
Yeah that's it. My brother lives in that area.
Kentucky. My ex was born there. Dont know that anything out of there ain't got criminal element if they lean that way.
He better stay locked up in jail, because he'll come up missing. I hope he sings like a bird!
Thank you for your sincere emphasis on a father daughter love by saying she'll always be his little girl... So true. You cover this with compassion and sensitivity. I sincerely hope the family get all the answers to the murders of Crystal and her father. I've a feeling this runs very deep, a huge cover up previously, imho.
Justice for Crystal and the Ballard family, hopefully Crystal is found and the truth comes to light. I’ve always believed whoever was involved in Crystal’s disappearance was also involved in what happened to her father.
this is wonderful, so happy the family is getting answers ❤
Plus that cop that got killed there too. Very strange. No such thing as coincidence
I wonder if Crystal’s boyfriend Brooks, knows he’s still a suspect? If he doesn’t, he probably does now!
Oh, he does. He thinks himself above it though.
@@CountessKitten That’s what I said. He is just so confident. It is just sickening.
We all know it's the boyfriend. Its just taken them longer than we hoped. This guy will flip in 2 seconds on Brooks and anyone else involved in Crystal's death and her father's as well. What a complete scumbag that you would take away the mother of your child and of 4 other children. God sees all
Long time coming! I am so happy for the family for some forward momentum. This case has always been on my 'if you could solve any case' list.
Finally some movement. Justice for Crystal Rogers and her family!
Thank you for covering this case Vinny. I don’t live far from where this happened and I know the truth will eventually come out. The evil will eventually come out of the dark again. So many weird circumstances that’s happened with this case. I pray the family gets answers. Next to come will be Brooks and Nick Hauck
Great coverage, Vinny!
Been waiting for this to break forever! Please get justice for these families!😢
I so feel for this family. My auntie was murdered brutally as a mother and it's still a cold case. In Bardstown Ky. Still no answers.
Her name?
Vinnie is doing a great job here. I admire your passion about getting to the truth.
I think that Brooks Houck is as guilty as sin. He thinks that being a deputy sheriff's brother w/connections and favor with the Circuit Judge makes him invincible. He is about to find out, I believe.
His brother Nick was the cop not Brooks
Oh wow that’s a big deal!! Wow- justice for crystal!
hELLO
💁♀️Thank you for sharing updates and spreading awareness of all these cold case's, it's so important to speak for those that cannot speak for themselves and provide support for their families, they are also victims and deserve justice and some peace of mind!😢
I've always wanted to know about this particular case, this poor family, first the daughter then the father, and I want to say the nephew, all gone too soon! May her family get some peace of mind!!!
Bards town is an excellent podcast. Listened to it years ago. This is fabulous news
The boyfriend doesn't look a bit upset or surprised about Crystal Rogers' death. I think that Brooks is arrogant and thinks that he can get away with things.
Well, it sounds to me like somebody (or multiple people) must have felt like Tommy was getting too close to finding the truth about what happened to his daughter.
I remember this story, glad they’ve arrested her killer
Appreciate the great combination of excellent writing and passionate delivery. Well done. Also appreciate that other experts in pertinent areas are asked for their input.
Do you know if they checked the area were her father was shot? Maybe he was close to her body. I really hope this guy gives it all up for her mom & childrens sake.
You may be on to something. I think Nick is too smart to leave Crystal in the woods anywhere. Did you see that in 2021 they found items of interest under a driveway? Who poured that concrete? Were there other jobs were being done in that area at the time?
@MrsMayhem17 if they put her through a chipper, they need to see where that might be by anh body of water. I never heard this case
Sounds sad , and they backtracked....to Steve Lawson. You'd seem to remember everything from that phonecall.. its strange. Was there life insurance in this case?
Hopefully this ends with them been able to bring her home.
Next up the boyfriend 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
You can tell that Brooks Houck wants to be in control. I would love to see the guilty perpetrators get what is coming to them.
Vin thank you for your hard work ! You are making a difference and your great at what you do 🙂
16:50 That dude is guilty AF. Note to criminals: When you’re not up to some BS, your actions can easily be explained because everything you do makes sense.
Am lovin this update Vini let’s hope it keeps rolling
This is HUGE 👏👏👏👏
Sad, made more infuriating given who the perp is! Hearing her sweet mother was so heartbreaking.
Brooks Houck wants to know who found the car because he knows that a car passed them when they were in his grandma’s white Buick which was pulled off the road at an angle less than a mile from Crystal Rogers car on the Bluegrass parkway. Brooks Houck said that Crystal Rogers was sitting on the couch, playing games on her phone at 12:25am when he went to bed, after leaving the farm “together” but her phone was already on Bluegrass parkway in her car between 10:30-11pm July 3 2015…per an eyewitness who also saw the car the next morning on his way to work.
Praise God! Such along time coming. I believe this murder would not be solved without the efforts of channels like yours exposing the lack of effort.
And poor Tommy also had a sister who is missing. Everyone knows this tweaker that was arrested was doing Houks dirty work.
I am outraged for Sherri. The Houck brothers are neck deep in this. May Crystal and her dad have justice soon.
I remember watching this case after she first went missing on investigation discovery. Always thought her BF had something to do with it. Finally justice will be served!
I have followed this case from the very beginning. He never seemed interested in trying to find Chrystal and like he could care less where she could be. At the time she disappeared he was in Law Enforcement, I don’t right now remember if he was with the Sheriff Officer or a Police Officer but he was certainly in a position that he could have found someone doing something very illegal and he could cut them a huge break , If they could do something for him maybe 🤔
Brooks brother is/was a cop
This is just heart breaking. I hope this family gets the justice they deserve. It's obvious who the guilty party is. Sending love from the UK
This is great news! God bless her mother! She has never given up!!!!
If I'm not mistaken, I believe Tommy was hunting with his grandson that was also Crystal's son. It was also known Tommy would be hunting that day because it was the first day of the season.
This is what I think:
Brooks was the mastermind. It was all his idea to get rid of Crystal.
Nick had the resources to make it happen. And he knew a criminal who would take the bait. He knew how to make sure nobody ever found her with his criminal justice background.
This other guy is no victim, but I believe he was coerced into it with threats or rewards.
I’m so sorry for Crystal, her father, and family. May they rest in peace and may those responsible be held accountable and rot in hell.
I've been following this case from day 1. I am so pleased that someone has been arrested and hopefully a Plea Deal so he can roll over on other's involved. Praying Crystal will be found.
32 !???? he looks 72 😮 the blood on his hand has been aging him well well !
And the meth in his veins
He will talk if he hasnt already!
He likely has! Bet
This is amazing news I have watched everything made about this case and listened to every podcast. I’m so happy for her family hopefully answers will come soon
The Houcks are all involved.
Mystery , scandal, police cover up . Police officer involved
This story is insane n im so glad it's starting to be active again with arrest
Thank you Vinny ❤
I’ve had enough of these monsters killing (mostly) women. Stay on this please 🙏
Amazing
Sounds like he confessed
DNA technology thank goodness
My heart aches for her mother
He thought he was pretty smart by calling his buddy in front of the detective. Then he stumbled over his word trying to explain why he said call Crystal when she is supposed to be sitting next to her.
Wow
If.i was going by body language, he was trying to lie nice and smooth.
This happened in my hometown. Peace be with her kids ad he mother!
Vin your an angel i watch when ever ur on . Im canadian i lost my daughter 2019 i still go through lots of anxiety,depession my only daughter two great boys . After my oldest son and grand kids took me to Dominican sorry his wife it helped but i didnt grieve properly cause covid was close its still an empty feeling inside of me . Down the road i bought an i pad there was few pod casts i started watching on many cases came across watching ur videos im blessed because your such a caring person and must get hard at times seeing so many sad cases but ur letting the public understand i thank you so much that you bring these cases to justice .God bless you ,your family .
Such a sad, tragic thing- Crystal's dad getting murdered. What her poor Mother has gone through and also Crystal's friend who got murdered. It wouldn't be the 1st time that a small town administered their own kind of "justice" in the name of the law. I would be madder than an old wet hen at the idea of a bully Brooks Houke having Crystal's child. He sounds really spoiled. These poor abused women don't leave their boyfriends or husbands in time before the bad thing happens. I wish that she could have told her Mother about what red flags she had about Brooks. Domestic abuse is very common and women are not speaking up enough and they should, eventhough they're scared. I don't know why the parents didn't suspect Brooks of mistreating her. I can tell that he is sly and manipulative. Someone is going to put him in his place and enjoy doing it.
How heartbreaking for the family
This case is so disturbing & disgusting. This arrest is HUGE. Definitely the first domino to fall. Look out Houck brothers....your time is coming & it can't come soon enough.
Will be interesting to see who's the next to be arrested. My guess is brooks and maybe his brother. Whoever killed her will also be the killer of her father.
I can't amagine what that poor mother is feeling with loss like that.
The cop that was shot has got to be by the same guys, possibly even all the murders.
Jason Ellis
I thought it was over drugs and bad cops.. this was before her death i.thought
Great coverage Vinnie! 👏❤️
Bardstown is typical small town America. Beautiful little town. To have these unsolved murders in this little of a town in itself is screaming out " related".
Rip to those who perished, and prayers to the families.
This guy is GUILTY 😢Justice ⚖️ please ⚖️ 🙏
ABOUT TIME!!!!!!!!!!! Remember that Brook's brother is a cop and got in trouble with all this too. Watch his interview!
Brooks asking where Crystal’s car was found and which family member found it, is very telling to me. Why would he be asking that if he wasn’t involved in some way? It’s very suspicious of him to be asking something like that instead of asking more questions about the investigation on his girlfriend. That tells me even more than he was involved in her disappearance and he hired these people to do something horrible to her. I always thought the reason why Tommy was shot is because he was getting closer to who was really responsible for the disappearance of Crystal and the person who shot him wanted him out of the way.
They arrested Brooks today thank goodness it’s about time !!!!
That phone call in front of investor was staged. This guy is filthy and they know it. They just need rock solid evidence.
Heartbreaking
The Rogers family have had to endure so much. Watching the murderers of their family members walking around free being kept from their grandson. I pray they get the justice they deserve. For both of those murders to still not be solved & a police officer brother to be fired for interference in the case is unconscionable.
I was curious because they are Ballards in Kentucky and I have a little Ballard ancestry from there. So it looks like Crystal and her father are my 9th cousins. It's a distant connection but it does make it a tiny bit more personal since we share ancestry.
Her dads too?!?!
"I can't remember what we talked about"...🤣🤣🤣...🤥🤥🤥🤥
Now Brooks needs to be arrested!
Rest on Peace Crystal and her dad ❤
I this is such a sad story, may God bless Crystal children, and her family. I am praying for y’all tonight.