A new twist has emerged in the Crystal Rogers murder case, with the arrest of Steven Lawson, marking the third defendant in the presumed murder of the Kentucky mother of five.
Lawson, who was detained in Indiana, is scheduled for a court appearance in Nelson County, Kentucky, on December 21st. He joins his adult son, Joseph Lawson, and Crystal's boyfriend, Brooks Houck, in facing charges related to Crystal's disappearance and presumed death.
Timeline of Events:
- July 3, 2015: Crystal Rogers is last seen on the family farm of her boyfriend, Brooks Houck.
- July 4, 2015: Crystal's car is found abandoned on Bluegrass Parkway, with her purse, phone, and keys inside.
- September 2023: Joseph Lawson is arrested for criminal conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with physical evidence.
- October 2023: Brooks Houck is charged with Crystal's murder.
- December 2023: Steven Lawson is arrested in connection with the case.
Phone calls: Authorities claim that Steven Lawson and Brooks Houck spoke on the phone the night after Crystal disappeared. The phone call raised suspicion with its discussion of "numbers for the house" and Steven Lawson's statement that he "asked for numbers for the house."
Gun purchase: Prosecutors suspect that Brooks Houck's brother, Nick Houck, may have sold the gun used to kill Crystal's father, Tommy Ballard, in 2016. While no one has been charged in Ballard's death, authorities are investigating a possible connection to Crystal's murder.
Family involvement: Nick Houck was fired from the police department for allegedly interfering in the investigation into Crystal's disappearance. He, along with other family members, is also suspected of secretly recording the grand jury proceedings in Brooks Houck's case.
Further Investigation:
While the investigation continues, Steven Lawson's arrest adds another layer of complexity to the already mysterious case.
Motive: The motive behind Crystal's disappearance and presumed death remains unclear. Authorities are likely looking into any connections between the defendants and potential reasons they may have wanted to harm Crystal.
Evidence: Investigators are likely analyzing Steven Lawson's phone records and any other potential evidence linking him to the crime.
Connection to Ballard's death: Investigating the possibility of a connection between Crystal's murder and the death of her father is crucial to understanding the full scope of the case.
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