Kathy and Samantha Netherland (d: April 21st, 2014) - mother and daughter were horrifically beat and murdered in their home. My whole familys name is trashed for something completely not even tied to me. We will continue to work with the FBI and assist with anything that is needed. He made eye contact with me. The checkpoint was staffed around the clock by the Nelson County sheriffs office during the day and by Kentucky State Police at night. When I graduated high school, seeing all the kids with their moms and they were like so proud. A mans body is stuffed in the trunk of his car and the vehicle is set abla "As long as you never cross the line to where you're turning your story into bias reporting" said McAlister. Theres never a minute Im not thinking about them, Ballard said. The remains are being sent to Quantico, Virginia, for analysis by the FBI. In season one, host Shay McAlister investigated five unsolved crimes in and around Bardstown, Ky. Her remains were found buried in the woods in 1983. Brooks trial for the Lowes theft was held in 2019 and a jury found him not guilty. Years of investigation from the Nelson County sheriffs office, Kentucky State Police and, more recently, the FBI have yet to result in arrests or finding her remains. It is thought to be cyanobacteria, which is a gelatin-like substance. Ballard reported Rogers missing on July 5, 2015. The FBI started its investigation into Rogers disappearance by sending 150 law enforcement officers into Bardstown last year to conduct interviews and execute search warrants. New Details On The Unsolved Murder Of The Buffalo Man Who Was Shot Dead In His Car. Its something that they dont get over. It had a flat tire, and Rogers keys, phone and wallet were inside. BARDSTOWN, Ky. (WAVE) - In a matter of five days, there were some big development in connection to a 2016 Bardstown murder. Crystals belongings, including her cellphone and purse, were still inside, and so was the key in the ignition. I don't know which one was worse: not knowing who it was or having suspects and not knowing why or any other answers, Hill said. The FBI and its law enforcement partners are seeking information about the murder of Kentucky police officer Jason Ellis. Houck's brother, Nick, was a police officer with the Bardstown Police Department at the time and was fired after interfering in the investigation. Till and Sherry Ballard said they believe the cases are connected and Tommys death investigation will be solved quickly after Rogers case is solved. Shay (in the middle) is standing in the heart of downtown Bardstown. Sherry Bradley said she drove six hours from Highland, Mich.,. She appealed the decision. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. She went missing over Fourth of July weekend in 2015. Cold and Calculating August 24, 2018 44min TV-14 Subtitles Subtitles English [CC] Audio languages Audio languages English And interestingly, Crystals aunt went missing from the area in 1979.Freda Sharene Sherry Ballard, went missing from Bardstown, according to The Kentucky Standard. She had no idea what would be ahead of her during those first couple weeks in Louisville at WHAS 11, where she continues to work today, or the path it would forge ahead of her. RELATED: Who Killed Cordy Simmons? On May 25, 2013, after a late arrest and having put a prisoner in the Bardstown jail, Ellis called off his shift and headed home. But he was an excellent father who was very protective., He always wanted to please the people he was building a home for, even if he had to go the extra mile, Ballard said. Even though the father is a suspect in the case of Crystal going missing. She was trying to make a life for her and her kids, and she looked out for her children number one, Ballard said. The car was examined on July 9, 2015, and there was evidence of biological fluids inside the trunk. Her mother reported her missing July 5 after she hadn't heard from her daughter in two days. The case, as of today, remains unsolved, and no arrests have been made. And the stories and memories she's made will hold a special place in heart long after justice prevails. Team Crystal was a group of family members and other local residents willing to do anything for Sherry and Tommy to help them determine what happened to Rogers. She knows now that just because someone is smiling doesn't mean there's not tragedy or grief just beneath that smile. "It makes you listen and explain in a different way," said McAlister through tears. RELATED: 2016: Three year anniversary of Officer Jason Ellis' murder marked with candlelight vigil Ballard plans to have Rogers buried next to Tommy if her remains are found, she said. Crystals mother Sherry Ballard said at the time We love her and were trying to find her and we just want her to come home.. March 9, 1997 Murderpedia Willa Jean Ferrier, Crystal Conaster, and Chris Boswell were shot and killed by John Roscoe Garland in McCreary Country, supposedly over jealousy. Its pretty obvious the boyfriend did something to her and his brother used his status as an officer to help him cover everything up. As an aside, and perhaps strangely for such a small town (13,094 in 2019), there are other unsolved murders in Bardstown. New Details About The Murder Cold Case That May Be Solved After 45 Years. Both are serving life sentences in prison, Till said. Her estranged husband, Edsel Eddie Barnes, and another man, George Weir, were eventually convicted and sentenced to life in prison for her murder. The same day she was reported missing, her car was found abandoned on the Bluegrass Parkway near mile marker 14, roughly 6 miles from the Bardstown exit. Jason Ellis, a 33-year-old police officer and father of two, was. Brandon Lawson The 911 call that led to a mysterious disappearance. - The FBI has found an "item of interest" during a property search for missing Bardstown mother Crystal Rogers. Bourbon City Kitchen a hidden gem in NC. On July 9, Brooks did an interview with Nancy Grace. We would always get the chicken strip basket with the toast and gravy to go with it. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. [] Its taking a lot of energy and effort. Although she was brand new to the job, McAlister said the Rogers case immediately stood out. We are now at 2021 and Crystal will have been missing for 6 years this July. The FBI is investigating Rogers' disappearance and four unsolved Bardstown murders, including the shooting of Tommy Ballard. But there are still unanswered questions. City officials held an administrative hearing on Nick Houck's actions and fired him a day later. He exited the Bluegrass Parkway at Exit 34 and found the ramp blocked with trees. New Details In The Unsolved Murder Of Texas Woman Who Was Set On Fire And Left On Side Of The Road, Who Killed Lonnie Lard Anthony? She said Brooks has been uncooperative with the investigation. "A hallmark of the FBI is we never give up," FBI Louisville Special Agent in Charge Robert Brown said in the release. Hopefully theyll have enough to charge him soon even if they dont find her body. New Details On Unsolved Murder Of Kentucky Police Officer, Samantha Maffucci is an editor for YourTango, who focuses on writing trending news and entertainmentpieces, Who Killed Cordy Simmons? The remains were processed through CODIS, which stands for the Combined DNA Index System. We've talked about it at length. Seeking Information in Murder of Police Officer, FBI.gov is an official site of the U.S. Department of Justice. "I ask that members of the community think back to July 3rd and 4th of 2015," Brown said in the release. WAVE reported Kathy had been shot multiple times, while Samantha had been bludgeoned about the head, both women showing knife wounds to their necks. A lock () or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Then we got the unexpected call that they had arrested someone. In October 2015, Brooks was named the prime suspect in the case but was never arrested. Officer Ellis was discovered by a passing motorist. Brooks was considered a person of interest and was questioned. On 7th anniversary, murders of Nelson County mother and daughter remain unsolved. Rogers was also very hands-on with her childrens schoolwork. But the two still showed up daily, staying well into the evening and waving at workers as they drove excavators, trucks full of dirt and evidence trailers in and out of the otherwise quiet Kentucky neighborhood. She went missing over Fourth of July weekend in 2015. Contributing: Justin Sayers, Claire Galofaro, Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal. The search has focused on homes built and previously owned by Brooks. We want to solve this case for them and bring this person to justice and find out why they did this. On the morning of November 19, 2016, sixteen months after Crystals disappearance, Ballard was preparing for a hunting trip with his 12-year-old grandson on family property next to Bluegrass Parkway in Bardstown, Kentucky. See additional information. Till and Sherry Ballard are adamant that Tommy was killed because of how hard he was working to find Rogers. The following day, there was no trace of her. Stephanie and Dwayne follow a search of a lake where cadaver dogs pick up a scent. Ellis funeral was attended by more than 1,000 law enforcement members and people in the community. He told Snow that when he woke up on the morning of July 4, Rogers wasnt there. High near 50F. 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But if there's anything positive that came from that tragedy, it is perhaps it has helped her investigate and report with even more compassion and empathy. On Thursday, the FBI arrived in Bardstown and executed nine search warrants related to Rogers' disappearance. One of the photos is of a smiling Ellis in his uniform, a photo that has been printed onto cards that Medley carries with him and hands out to people who may have information. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. 1:37 The FBI's latest search related to the disappearance of Bardstown mom Crystal Rogers has ended, the agency announced Tuesday. The car that was found abandoned at the time Crystal disappeared was also in the storage unit and the vehicle was towed away for further investigation. SPONSORED LINKS The second search took place in the Woodlawn Springs subdivision, where Brooks Houck's construction company built several houses shortly after the disappearance of Crystal Rogers. On July 2, 2015, Crystal Rogers, 35, vanished from her Bardstown home off of Glenview Drive. The Ballard family has more than one victim for whom they want answers. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to anidentification, arrest or conviction in the Rogers case. She would attend her childrens school parties and make efforts to help their teachers, Ballard said. In Bardstown, the FBI has stepped in to help with the Crystal Rogers case and McAlister would like to think that the attention the murders received from the Bardstown podcast along with the determination of Crystal Rogers' family is to credit. Who Killed Jason Ellis? Scotty Sharp, a spokesman for the police, said they continue to receive tips, but Our main focus is Officer Ellis family. Buy HD $2.99 More purchase options 3. Bardstown Police Department Officer Jason Ellis was headed home to Bloomfield around 2 a.m. after his shift on May 25, 2013. Email Email. Nobody could get a hold of her.. Ive never made that a secret, Sherry Ballard said of her suspicion that Houck was involved in Rogers disappearance and Tommys death. Brooks was questioned early on by Nelson County Sheriffs Office Lead Detective Jon Snow. Though his case remains unsolved, his community continues to carry on his memory. Im 100 percent, completely innocent in this, he said. After a week, the only people going through the checkpoint were local residents and members of the community who wanted to show their support for investigators. Whitesides lawyer said, There are lots of things, particularly in a high-profile case, where there is as frenzied an investigation as there is here that could ensnare an 82-year-old woman. Annas home was searched again in August 2016. The FBI returned to the subdivision every day before suspending the search on Monday due to bad weather. Her father Tommy Ballard was shot in the chest and killed. It was women like Sherry Ballard," she admitted. Since my moms been missing, life has been really hard. We are at the top of the list, he said. London, KY (40741) Today. Eventually, Nick was fired for interfering with the investigation. I feel discriminated against, she told Oxygen.com. Rainfall around a half an inch. It never gets easier, she said. While her remains have not been found, authorities stated a few months later that they believed Crystal was likely dead. The city is famed for its brilliantly brewed bourbon and hence has earned the nickname "Bourbon Capital of the World." While the highest-profile missing person in the area is Crystal Rogers, who went missing in July 2015 and is presumed dead, there are other lesser-known cases of missing persons. Nelson County Sheriff Ramon Pineiroa said the remains were located in an area he characterized as difficult to discover.He said his office was not going to speculate on whose remains they might be. Those remains have yet to be identified. If you have information related to the disappearance of Crystal Rogers, you can visit the website, call the FBI tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI or contact your local FBI office, or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate. Seeing how important it is to get answers to the family of Crystal Rogers made it equally important to McAlister to help get those answers. Her family, including her grandfather, Till Ballard, and her mother, Sherry Ballard, at least wants to know what happened to her. Toensurethe safety of the public, he got out of his vehicle to clear the branches. He had been just about to go hunting with one of his grandsons Crystals son. Family members hoped they would get answers when the FBI started a new search for evidence in her case. She lived in multiple states and even called Europe home for a bit. Approximately 150 miles away in a small town similar to many in the Tri-County, five murders are unsolved, one with a connection to the Tri-County. The case, as of today, remains unsolved, and no arrests have been made. said Sherry Ballard, Crystal Rogers mother. Sherry spoke to Oxygen in March 2021 and said that shes been denied visitation rights based on a claim made by Houcks camp that the child once heard something negative being said about Houck while visiting Ballard. So, if youre curious about what happened in this case, weve got you covered. The person or persons who killed them is still on the loose. Ballard's death adds to a tally of unsolved murders around Bardstown, a city of 12,800 about 40 miles south of Louisville. Rogers family members said Houck didnt help them try to search for her. On the 5 year anniversary of Crystals disappearance, one of her children spoke to the media. Nelson County Sheriffs detectives arrested Crystal Maupin on Friday. When he stopped to pick up debris in the road (that is said to have been intentionally put there,) a gunman shot and killed him. Cloudy skies. They focused on multiple houses before they eventually dug up a front yard and driveway at one property on North Howard Street. He helped form Team Crystal, according to the FBI. The sheriff's office did not immediately say who discovered the possible remains, or how. Vanished: Heidi Broussard (33) and Margot Carey (2wks). Investigators showed up in the Woodlawn Springs subdivision in Bardstown on Aug. 24 and began looking for any evidence they could find. Rogers had been datingBrooks Houck, an initial suspect, who is the father of one of her sons. @Nelson_Sheriff pic.twitter.com/ghzbYqZ6Mp. More than 150 state and federal law enforcement officers on Thursday were executing nine federal search warrants and will be conducting more than 50 interviews in Bardstown, Kentucky, the FBI said in a press release. And authorities have been left without closure for six years now. Large trucks were seen hauling dirt and mud away day after day. Till and Betty said Sharene was seven-and-a-half months pregnant at the time. In the beginning of her career she didn't necessarily understand that. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Her estranged husband, Edsel Barnes, was found guilty of murder by a jury, according to court records. According to FBI Louisville, the discovery was made during day four of the search. Learn how your comment data is processed. BARDSTOWN, Ky. (WAVE) - In a matter of five days, there were some big development in connection to a 2016 Bardstown murder. Its so hard.. Rogers was the couples first living grandchild, she said. When he answered it, it was his brother, Nick Houck, telling him not to talk to investigators. Just 16 months later, while searching for answers, Crystal's father is murdered in cold blood. Rogers'car was found abandoned on the Bluegrass Parkwaywith her keys, phone and purse still inside. A few days later on July 15, Brooke Ballard, Crystals sister, spoke to WHAS11 saying boyfriend Brooks Houcks story doesnt add up. They recovered two items of interest that were sent for examination. Thats the way Tommy was. Sharenes child wouldve been Till and Bettys first grandchild, Betty said. Sherry denies the allegation and says she was always careful not to speak about Brooks in front of Eli. Get FBI email alerts FBI representatives wouldnt comment on why investigators targeted one specific property. It was with an army of other women behind her including her mother and best friends that she got through the grieving process. I cannot find any further updates on the human remains found in Nelson County. I will never lose hope though in finding my daughter pic.twitter.com/cSnw6Zv8gb. "Out of respect for family members of multiple missing persons in these areas, we will not be commenting on this until we have more information from the lab," the office said in a statement. BARDSTOWN, Ky. - After nine years since Bardstown police officer Jason Ellis was murdered, police still need help solving the case.Ellis was shot and killed on May 25, 2013, near exit 34 of the Bluegrass Parkway on his way home from work after he stopped to remove branches from the road. She noticed right away that Rogers' family was insistent that she wouldn't just leave and law enforcement named a main suspect but never made an arrest. The FBI has used them to generate seeking information posters and large billboards featured prominently along the Bluegrass Parkway. "My mom is a very special woman," Rogers' daughter, K., wrote on a new website dedicated to the investigation. Very nervous.. And it kind of gave us hope that okay they hadn't forgotten and we're heading in the right direction now.. By KATELYN NORRIS knorris@kystandard.com. Crystals family also announced a $25,000 reward for information leading to her. And a little further north, It's unclear if Unseld knew Tate or Lyons. Rogers, a mother of five children, wasnot known to go anywhere without her kids, according to the FBI. They cant hold it against me that my daughter was murdered and just assume that Im going to speak badly of the father. Still a Mystery: She Gave No Warning shines a light on Crystals puzzling vanishing and the events leading up to it. Kathy Netherland, 48, and her . Investigative journalist Shay McAlister moved to Louisville a little over five years ago fresh out of college. The two met when Rogers was renting a home owned by Houck after she separated from her husband, Sherry told the Herald-Leader. On April 21, 2014, Kathy Netherland, 48, and her daughter, Samantha Netherland, 16, were brutally murdered in the small Nelson County community of Botland. All of my efforts in searching for her have been done behind the scenes with the Nelson County sheriffs office, Houck said on Nancy Graces show. It's been five years since Tommy Ballard of Bardstown was gunned down while hunting with his grandson. Speaking in the wake of the Ballard shooting, longtime Bardstown resident Betty Greenwell told WDRB, All these killings and murders and things going on here it makes you nervous. Brooks Houck never participated in these searches for Crystal. A few hours after his last encounter with Ellis, he heard a voice on the police radio say Officer down.. Never. Outside of work, he was heavily involved in the community including coaching youth baseball. Im innocent. It's something you really learn in this business, she said. The case remains open as the human remains are unidentified at time. They found her car with her purse, cell phone, scattered on the ground around the car but no sign of her. His father built houses, too, and still does as hes gotten into his 80s. In June, Whitesides was served with a subpoena to testify before a Nelson County Grand Jury, but she invoked her Fifth Amendment right not to talk. If he liked you, hed give you the shirt off his back.. He later died at the hospital. Crystals car was found abandoned by the side of a highway on the afternoon of July 5. Halfway around the ramp, someone had dragged a pile of branches into the roadway. He and his grandson were on family property next to the Bluegrass Parkway when he was shot in the chest and died instantly. "The FBI is committed to bringing those responsible to justice, but we are going to need the communitys assistance.". It wasnt uncommon for someone to stop by during the day with sandwiches, Gatorade and other offerings for Nelson County sheriffs deputies and FBI investigators. James Kelly Moss, 1962 Moss was a career criminal, who served his first prison term in 1933, at age 19, having been convicted of trying to steal bags of coffee and car tires from an L&N Railroad boxcar. Brooks admitted he and Crystal had a stressed relationship at times, but he emphatically denied having anything to do with her disappearance. This HAD to be Crystal. The search for Crystal still continues. Reporter Shay McAllister spoke to Sherry Ballard once this news broke: Just received this text from Sherry Ballard on news of the human remains: In my heart I truly never felt like this was my daughter. ), Lindsay Clancy strangled her three children with exercise bands, The mysterious vanishing of Nicola Bulley, Murder by Neglect - the deaths of Lacey Fletcher and Valerie Wallach, Missing men - Bryce Borca, Dr Bolek Payan, George Musser and Teddy Egge, The Missing, Murdered and Reunited of Runaway Train, Jennifer Fairgate and her briefcase of bullets, An Instagram murder - Brandon Clark and Bianca Devins. Did you make him suffer? Unseld said. Why wouldnt the give us all the support? If he is so innocent, like he says he is. In the middle of the interview, Brooks phone rang. It wasn't until Tommy Ballard, Crystal Rogers' father, was shot and killed that McAlister really even learned about all the loss in Bardstown. 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