Brother of Crystal Rogers’ killer claims he has ‘no idea’ why he’s facing charges
A public defender stood assisted Nick Houck at his arraignment, entering a plea of not guilty on his behalf to a charge of perjury. More
June 19, 2026
Brooks Houck
Brooks Houck was convicted of murder and tampering with evidence in the 2015 disappearance of his then-girlfriend, Crystal Rogers.
Joseph Lawson says trial for Crystal Rogers’ death was ‘fundamentally unfair’
Joseph Lawson was sentenced to 25 years in prison after he was convicted for his role in the disappearance of Crystal Rogers. More
April 23, 2026
Brooks Houck, Joseph Lawson sentenced for Crystal Rogers’ murder
Crystal Rogers' family delivered emotional victim impact statements as Joseph Lawson and Brooks Houck were sentenced for her murder. More
September 17, 2025
Brooks Houck, Joseph Lawson fight convictions in Crystal Rogers’ murder
Days before their scheduled sentencing, Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawson filed motions seeking new trials citing errors in the case. More
September 16, 2025
Brooks Houck, Joseph Lawson found guilty in Crystal Rogers murder case
Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawson have been found guilty of all charges in the disappearance and murder of Crystal Rogers. More
July 8, 2025
Defense challenges witness credibility in Crystal Rogers murder trial
Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawsons' defense challenged prosecution evidence and witness statements as they stand trial in Crystal Rogers' murder. More
July 4, 2025
Prosecutors allege Houck family conspiracy in Crystal Rogers murder
Prosecutors have pointed to Brooks Houck's grandmother and brother, a former police officer, as helping in Crystal Rogers' disappearance. More
July 1, 2025
Prosecutors: Crystal Rogers went on ‘surprise date’ before disappearing
Prosecutors say Brooks Houck recorded his conversations and statements to police to share with family after Crystal Rogers disappeared. More
June 26, 2025
Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawson on trial in murder of Crystal Rogers
10 years after Crystal Rogers vanished, ex-boyfriend Brooks Houck and co-defendant Joseph Lawson are standing trial. More
June 25, 2025
Trial for suspects in Crystal Rogers murder case gets change of venue
Steven Lawson, Joseph Lawson, and Brooks Houck were granted a change of venue. They're charged in the death of Crystal Rogers. More
October 7, 2024
Brooks Houck argues for separate trials in Crystal Rogers case
Brooks Houck is back in court on charges he murdered ex-girlfriend Crystal Rogers. Steven and Joseph Lawson face charges related to the case. More
July 8, 2024
Brooks Houck, charged in Crystal Rogers’ murder, wants trial moved
Attorneys have filed a motion to change the venue for Brooks Houck, a man charged with murder in the disappearance of Crystal Rogers. More
March 7, 2024
Trial date set for all three suspects in Crystal Rogers case
A trial date has been set for all three suspects facing charges in connection to the 2015 disappearance of Crystal Rogers. More
February 8, 2024
Court records offer clues into Crystal Rogers’ investigation amid new arrest
Court documents are offering new insight into how Steven and Joseph Lawson may be linked to the disappearance of Crystal Rogers. More
December 13, 2023
Kentucky authorities search area in connection to unsolved case
Multiple law enforcement agencies searched an area in Kentucky, but couldn't say which cold case their investigation was linked to. More
December 6, 2023
Judge will stay on case after denying Brooks Houck request
Judge Charles Simms denied any impartiality or impropriety in his response to Brooks Houck's request that he recuse himself. More
November 22, 2023
Judge refuses to reduce bond for suspect in Crystal Rogers’ murder
A judge cited several factors in declining to lower the $10 million bond, including a concern for the safety of witnesses in the case. More
October 9, 2023
Prosecutor links murder of Tommy Ballard to Crystal Rogers in court
For the first time, prosecutors publicly linked the murder of Tommy Ballard to his daughter's 2015 disappearance. More
October 5, 2023
Brooks Houck to appear in court, asks for reduced bond
Brooks Houck will appear in court on charges he murdered Crystal Rogers, his girlfriend who disappeared in 2015. More
October 3, 2023
Ex-boyfriend charged with murder in Crystal Rogers case
Brooks Houck, Crystal Rogers' boyfriend at the time of her disappearance, was charged with murder in a sealed indictment. More
September 27, 2023