Tommy, a skilled handyman from the age of 15, once put up a dog fence for a woman battling cancer and didnt charge her anything for it, Till Ballard said. It did not take them long to become worried. On June 3, 2016, someone shot Unseld above what used to be the Broken Tee Nite Club on West Stephen Foster Avenue in Bardstown. Still a Mystery: She Gave No Warning shines a light on Crystals puzzling vanishing and the events leading up to it. In the middle of the interview, Brooks phone rang. There were a dozen. The brutal killings of a Nelson County mother and daughter have not been solved after almost five years, but Kentucky State Police and family members cling to hope. From day one, I never thought my daughter was coming home, Ballard said. It was women like Sherry Ballard," she admitted. When murders go unsolved for long periods of time months, years, sometimes even decades it leaves communities in shambles, particularly investigators and the family of the victim. Her living room prominently featured photos of them both. She was Rebecca Coriam who worked on the Disney Wonder which was one of Disney's many cruise ships. Tommy didnt like to be in the public eye, Ballard said. Last year McAlister and a team of producers took a deep dive into the tragedies in Bardstown including Jason Ellis's death as they worked on a hit podcast centered around all five unsolved murders in Bardstown. The Nelson County Sheriffs Office confirmed in a statement Sunday that human remains had been recovered in a rural part of the county. It did not take them long to become worried. It was early enough in the morning that it was still dark when Tommy was shot, Ballard said. They just ripped that baby away from me because they said theres too much animosity between the families, Ballard told Oxygen.com. According to an arrest warrant, the video shows Maupin getting out of her car and taking the sign., Why wouldnt she help us? But in the spring of 2011, Rebecca was never seen again. Brooks was considered a person of interest and was questioned. Large construction equipment could be seen tearing up the driveway of the home and hauling large piles of dirt and concrete slabs away from the search. Team; Services. Sherry Ballard said she and Tommy knew they could ask anything of Team Crystal. They havent seen him for three months. Slight chance of a rain shower. Ellis spent years in Williamsburg as a star baseball player for Cumberland College, now University of the Cumberlands. 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. The FBI said Rogerss mother, Sherry Ballard, consented to the search. These things weren't typical, noted McAlister. And authorities have been left without closure for six years now. Investigators showed up in the Woodlawn Springs subdivision in Bardstown on Aug. 24 and began looking for any evidence they could find. Was it quick?, I kind of thought at some point in time maybe people had forgotten and maybe we were the only ones still out there wanting answers, Hill said. The motive and the person behind his murder remain a mystery to this day. Ellis was hit multiple times, and died on the side of the road. Cloudy skies. 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. Winds light and variable.. Showers early, becoming a steady rain late. On May252013, Officer Jason Ellis waskilledafter finishing his shift for the Bardstown, Kentucky Police Department. NELSON COUNTY, Ky. (WAVE) - It has been seven years since mother and daughter were brutally murdered in Nelson County in the small community of Botland. August 2015 and Crystal is still missing. I just knew she wasnt. With a new crew asking different questions that she hadn't thought of, it set forth the perfect combination for a podcast to really work. 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. Two years after the murder, Ellis wife, Amy, made a second video, pleading for answers. 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 Tommy never said what type of vehicle it was that had been tailing him. She would attend her childrens school parties and make efforts to help their teachers, Ballard said. Bardstown Police Department Officer Jason Ellis was headed home to Bloomfield around 2 a.m. after his shift on May 25, 2013. 1:37 The FBI's latest search related to the disappearance of Bardstown mom Crystal Rogers has ended, the agency announced Tuesday. I always wonder what my life would be like if she and my papaw was still here.". WAVE reported Kathy had been shot multiple times, while Samantha had been bludgeoned about the head, both women showing knife wounds to their necks. 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. On the days that are the best, with the best news and on the days with the worst news of their lives, I'm there.". The Nelson County Sheriff released this statement: Today, we received word from the FBI that the human remains, which were located at the Washington County/Nelson County line were not those of Crystal Rogers. Feb 21, 2023. Ellis stopped, turned on his blue lights and got out of his cruiser to clear them. Its mind blowing, Unseld said. The remains are being sent to Quantico, Virginia, for analysis by the FBI. According to Brooks, he went to bed while she stayed up for a while playing video games. She was born and raised in Bardstown and was a very shy little girl when she was younger, Sherry said. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to anidentification, arrest or conviction in the Rogers case. 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. According to an anonymous inmate, who spoke with reporter Stephanie Bauer and retired homicide detective Dwayne Stanton about Crystal Rogers disappearance, revealed that he knew something about Ellis murder. Please add name and any info that you. She is presumed dead. bardstown, ky. The FBI has concluded its latest search efforts related to the 2015 disappearance of Crystal Rogers in Nelson County. "As long as you never cross the line to where you're turning your story into bias reporting" said McAlister. Weve been through it, Till Ballard said. They were discovered on a farm close to where Rogers car was found. Properties searched Thursday morning included homes belonging to BrooksHouck, his brother and their mother, Rosemary Houck, the FBI confirmed to USA TODAY. If you have any information on this case, call Kentucky State Police. Officer Ellis was discovered by a passing motorist. The FBI took over both cases last summer and has since executed several search warrants and questioned people in Bardstown. Theyve denied me visitation for the last two years based on something that didnt happen and I didnt get to defend myself.. Second arrest made in 2016 Bardstown murder. After Tommy Ballard was killed people started to wonder if the unsolved cases of Jason Ellis, Kathy and Samantha Netherland and Crystal Rogers along with Tommy Ballard were all somehow connected. His wife spoke at the dedication, saying, I have spent the last five years trying to find myself again, trying to climb out of the fog of grief and PTSD that comes with having your husband murdered, trying to raise two boys the best that I can.. They lost a mother. (Story continues below video) The FBI's. In the beginning of her career she didn't necessarily understand that. SPONSORED LINKS Nearly a year later, in April 2014, 48-year-old teacher Kathy Netherland and her 16-year-old daughter, Samantha, were found dead inside their home. And while she thought she knew what grief was like, she had no idea. Whileattempting to remove thedebris,hewasshotseveral times and died shortly after. David Bard sanctioned and obtained this area while William Bard surveyed and planned the city. Now into the month of October citizens and family members are still wondering and don't have answers that just a few months ago seemed so close. Nestled between the post office and the Shell Gas Station, Bourbon City Kitchen and Trade Company is a hidden gem of Cox's Creek and Nelson Co. They held vigils and fundraisers and raised tens of thousands of dollars for rewards and to assist Crystals children. He pleaded not guilty to a handful of felony theft charges. Brooks admitted he and Crystal had a stressed relationship at times, but he emphatically denied having anything to do with her disappearance. We will continue to work with the FBI and assist with anything that is needed. 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. The person or persons who killed them is still on the loose. And a little further north, one journalist is committed to finding the truth in these tragedies and opens up about her journey to the truth. Nick later told the Kentucky State Police that he only contacted his brother to tell him that they might be trying to trip him up and he should protect himself. Nick then failed a polygraph test conducted by an examiner from the FBI when questioned about the case. He also volunteered to finish contracting work for a woman whose workers failed to finish the job after she already paid them. Best known for the 2012 Sandy Hook school shootings, a perfectly solved crime, but there's also the subsequent disappearance of Robert Hoagland, and the prior Newtown Wives trilogy: the Helle Craft woodchipper murders, the other woman whose husband wasn't prosecuted until they found her body a few years ago, and Regina Brown, still . See additional information. He told Snow that when he woke up on the morning of July 4, Rogers wasnt there. Her family, including her grandfather, Till Ballard, and her mother, Sherry Ballard, at least wants to know what happened to her. And it kind of gave us hope that okay they hadn't forgotten and we're heading in the right direction now.. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. "The FBI is committed to bringing those responsible to justice, but we are going to need the communitys assistance.". "You hope it gets solved," Bardstown resident Paul Monin told the station of the six-year missing-person probe. I honestly do believe were in the right direction. The little things really matter more than the big huge things,. said Sherry Ballard, Crystal Rogers mother. Curious passersby frequently tried to stop for a peek in the early days of the search and were turned away. Till and Betty said Sharene was seven-and-a-half months pregnant at the time. He wasnt going to give up on Crystal, Till Ballard said, standing outside the FBIs search site on Monday. Kentucky State Police is still the lead in the investigation. High near 50F. She was an excellent mother, Ballard said. You can see Crystal Maupins Facebook here. Houck said Rogers was still up on the night of July 3 when he went to bed. Rogers was the couples first living grandchild, she said. "I think the whole town wants it." No arrests have been announced in the case as. So, if youre curious about what happened in this case, weve got you covered. In February, a Nelson County judge denied Ballard the right to visit Eli, citing animosity between families that could pose a significant risk of emotional harm to the child. Multiple items of interest potentially relevant to Rogers disappearance, Coroner: Suspect in murders of three Kentucky police officers died by suicide, New faces joining WKYT, The CW Lexington at anchor, weather desks, Lexington police officer arrested, charged with abusing a child, Man charged in murders of Kentucky police officers kills himself in jail, officials say. This was my hope though of finally bringing my daughter home and now i am back to square one. After more than five years of waiting for answers in the 2015 disappearance of Rogers, Ballard finally saw action over the summer. The Nelson County Coroner's Office said he was shot once in the chest, with the bullet entering his chest and exiting his back,according to WHAS-11. When I graduated high school, seeing all the kids with their moms and they were like so proud. 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. 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Ellis funeral was attended by more than 1,000 law enforcement members and people in the community. Going over to mamaw Martins and playing phase 10 and aggravation over and over while eating snacks. Officials said Brooks Houck, Crystals boyfriend, was the last person to see her alive when they were at his family farm the night of July 3. But it would help the family to know where she is. Rogers has been missing more than six years. The Sheriffs Office had been investigating the remains since at least Friday, and several people reported seeing the FBI vehicle come through Bardstown. Shell never get total closure because she doesnt believe shell see her daughter alive again. Houck had called the Ballards and asked if theyd seen Rogers, Till Ballard said. 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. Bardstown was named after its pioneering founders Davis Bard and William Bard. She was trying to make a life for her and her kids, and she looked out for her children number one, Ballard said. BARDSTOWN, Ky. - This week marks six months since a mother and her teenage daughter were murdered in their Kentucky home and still, police are no closer to solving the case than they were on. The FBI are in charge of her case and they are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for her disappearance. But one set of family photos featuring both Tommy and Rogers has been key. Two people have been arrested and charged in the murder of Michael Wayne Unseld, 61. On the 5 year anniversary of Crystals disappearance, one of her children spoke to the media. She grew up moving around a lot as a child thanks to her father's business career. The 19-year-old was over seven months pregnant at the time of her disappearance, and her remains werent found until August 1983. He was pronounced dead at the scene on a farm located on Ed Brent Lane. Crystal Rogers disappeared on July 3, 2015 and weeks later McAlister would begin to cover the case. Outside of work, he was heavily involved in the community including coaching youth baseball. But he was unrelenting in his efforts to find his daughter. 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. That's what's hard.". It was Crystals mother, Sherry, who went to the authorities. Jason Ellis, a 33-year-old police officer and father of two, was. And interestingly, Crystals aunt went missing from the area in 1979.Freda Sharene Sherry Ballard, went missing from Bardstown, according to The Kentucky Standard. July 3, 2015, seemed like a typical day at the outset for her. We want to thank the FBI for their assistance and teamwork over the last 18 plus months. Why wouldnt the give us all the support? This is to compile a list of of the names of the unsolved murders in Nelson Co. The agents went through boxes of belongings at the storage unit, piling items outside, including clothes, toys, diapers, TVs and furniture. A massive search for her turned up more questions than answers, frustrating the authorities and loved ones alike. Tommys murder is still unsolved to this day and the FBI are involved in his death: After his daughter, Crystal Rogers, disappeared in July 2015, Tommy Ballard created Team Crystal, a group of Bardstown, Kentucky, community members dedicated to finding Crystal and bringing her home. No Thanks As an aside, and perhaps strangely for such a small town (13,094 in 2019), there are other unsolved murders in Bardstown. BARDSTOWN, Ken. Those remains have yet to be identified. Over the past five years, McAlister has spent dozens of hours investigating these cases and part of that includes getting to know friends and families of the victims. The Nelson County Sheriffs Office will continue to be the lead agency on the human remains case. Officer Jason Ellis (d: May 25th, 2013) - ambushed and shot to death while returning home from duty. James and Michelle Butler: The Senseless Murder of 21-Year-Navy Veteran and Wife. "As humans we don't have enough kindness and compassion for strangers," added McAlister. In a statement, the agency reiterated that "several items of. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. That included searches for Rogers body and any evidence they could find. In 2017, Kentucky State Police hired former troopers to investigate the cases of both Rogers and Jason Ellis, aBardstown police officerwho wasambushed in 2013 and killedby at least two people. In her free time, you can find her obsessing about cats, wine, and all things Vanderpump Rules. Sherry has not seen Eli in two years minus one chance run-in at the local Walmart. Im 100 percent, completely innocent in this, he said. 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. The sudden disappearance of Crystal Rogers, a young mother, in July 2015 had the small town of Bardstown, Kentucky, on edge. A few hours after his last encounter with Ellis, he heard a voice on the police radio say Officer down.. They havent seen their brother. We are now at 2021 and Crystal will have been missing for 6 years this July. But the Ballards repeatedly said he was the last person to see Rogers alive, and the Nelson County sheriffs office identified him as a suspect. It never gets easier, she said. Crystals belongings, including her cellphone and purse, were still inside, and so was the key in the ignition. Now, McAlister is returning t 2023byTango Publishing Corporation All Rights Reserved. 'Why? New Details About The Murder Cold Case That May Be Solved After 45 Years. Houck has said he didnt do anything to Rogers. Her car was found on the side of a busy parkway with a flat tire, keys, wallet and phone still inside. An official website of the United States government. . The mayor of Bardstown said Nick Houck interfered with the investigation by phoning his brother on July 8 when he knew Brooks was being interviewed by detectives, warning that his brother "should protect himself," and that investigators "might be trying to trip him up," the Kentucky Standard reported at the time. And the stories and memories she's made will hold a special place in heart long after justice prevails. McAlister, who continues to cover the Rogers' case and would later come to learn, investigate and follow all the unsolved cases in Bardstown, talked with the Times-Tribune about what it's been like trying to uncover the truth and juggling the lines between professional and personal as a journalist. 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. They have other people work for them, so they may never look at it., Things were pretty quiet until 2020 in this case. Season three, "Beyond Bardstown: Unsolved," is coming Monday, Oct. 17. backlog intangible asset; west metro fire union contract. In November 2017, on the one year anniversary of Tommy Ballards death, signs appeared around Bardstown, implicating Brooks in Crystals disappearance and death. It was found with a flat tyre near mile marker 14 on the Bluegrass parkway. The area also provided good cover, as it was located between rock walls covered in brush. Two people have been arrested and charged in the murder of Michael Wayne Unseld, 61. @Nelson_Sheriff pic.twitter.com/ghzbYqZ6Mp. February 14, 2014 Yahoo Kevin, Sarah (parents) and Grace (daughter age 12) Hendrix of Corbin Kentucky were shot and killed by Jason Hendrix, their son and Grace's brother. You have permission to edit this article. Read More: How Did Taylor Robinson Die? The first murder occurred in 2013, when Ellis, a 33-year-old husband . When he answered it, it was his brother, Nick Houck, telling him not to talk to investigators. Their daughter, Freda Sharene Sherry Ballard was killed in 1979 and her car was submerged in the Ohio River, according to multiple reports. She said Brooks has been uncooperative with the investigation. Samantha Maffucci is an editor for YourTangowho focuses on writing trending news and entertainmentpieces. 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. michael lombard actor obituary; justinas duknauskas biography; organic valley grassmilk yogurt discontinued There is no sibling rights so they cant do anything about not seeing their brother. I want to get my hopes up, Ballard said of the FBIs latest search. Murder VictimBardstown, KentuckyMay 25, 2013, Share on Twitter Twitter I believe Brooks and Crystal Lite are still together (based on her social media). Please consult your doctor before taking any action. Nelson County Sheriffs detectives arrested Crystal Maupin on Friday. Every year, it gets harder and harder, said Dana Walden, one of Rogers cousins and a lifetime Bardstown resident. It cost him his life. "I ask that members of the community think back to July 3rd and 4th of 2015," Brown said in the release. Brooks trial for the Lowes theft was held in 2019 and a jury found him not guilty. 7 talking about this. On Nancy Graces show, Houck said he went to a July Fourth party without Rogers and was planning to check with others about Rogers if she remained absent for more than a day or a day-and-a-half. High 64F. 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. Thats the question weve got.. Possible human remains were discovered two weeks ago near where Rogers was last seen, theNelson County Sheriff's Office said in a statement, leading to a swirl of rumors that the remains could belong to Rogers. On 7th anniversary, murders of Nelson County mother and daughter remain unsolved. I just want to see my grandson. "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. Ballard reported Rogers missing on July 5, 2015. The FBI is investigating Rogers' disappearance and four unsolved Bardstown murders, including the shooting of Tommy Ballard. Just like our community we were hopeful it would assist in answers and closure in Crystal Rogers case. New Details About The Murder Cold Case That May Be Solved After 45 Years. At the time of that call, Nick Houck himself was an officer with the Bardstown Police Department. Searches and interrogations by those agencies didnt lead to the discovery of Rogers body or any arrests. BARDSTOWN, Ky. (WAVE) - In a matter of five days, there were some big development in connection to a 2016 Bardstown murder. The Bardstown community started up a big search for Crystal. Her mother reported her missing July 5 after she . She went missing over Fourth of July weekend in 2015. On May 25, 2013, around 2 or 3 AM, Ellis, a police officer in Bardstown, Kentucky, was killed on his way home from work. By Benjamin H. Smith Bardstown Murders and Mysteries: Brookelyn Farthing 1:09 Preview We should just be giving it out because it's so true, you have no idea what someone is facing.". Updated: Lexington woman charged with murder 1 year after investigators find body wrapped in plastic, Officers at Kentucky prison admit to assaulting inmates, lying about the attacks, Juvenile injured in shooting outside Lexington store, Updated: 1 man convicted of murder in trial for suspects accused of Lexington killing. FBI representatives wouldnt comment on why investigators targeted one specific property. On May 25, Ellis, a husband and father of two young boys, clocked out of his shift at 2 a.m. and started his normal, 15-mile drive home on the Bluegrass Parkway. Family members hoped they would get answers when the FBI started a new search for evidence in her case. Thats the way Tommy was. The Nelson County Sheriffs Office announced that Brooks Houck was the main suspect in Crystals disappearance. Nelson County has been good to McAlister. Kathy Netherland, 48, and her . Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. tobi brown girlfriend; ancient map of sarkoris pathfinder; reno sparks nv obituaries; como sacar una culebra de su escondite But there are still unanswered questions. Could the Cats still play in Louisville? The FBI are in charge of her case and they are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for her disappearance. Bardstown Fire Chief Billy Mattingly saidthe house may have been set on fire by disgruntled employees who worked for Brooks Houck. "What I feel like I've given to the community is so unmatched as to what they've given to me," said McAlister about Louisville and the surrounding communities. Michael Wayne Unseld was shot and killed above what used to be the Broke Tee Nite Club in Bardstown in 2016. All previous homicides of Kentucky law enforcement officers in the decade before Ellis' killing were solved within 24 hours, according to a Courier-Journal review of cases. wrote on a new website dedicated to the investigation. Unseld said he has never heard of the two men charged in the case. In August 2021, the FBI initiated a new search in the Woodlawn Springs subdivision of Bardstown. It's been five years since Tommy Ballard of Bardstown was gunned down while hunting with his grandson. The agency planned to resume the search once the weather improved. Like graduation. According to Medley, It was a hard time there for about a year, year and a half. "When we got the interview with the FBI, they told us there was a probability that the five unsolved cases, including Jason Ellis were connected and it was so much new information," said McAlister. Although detectives considered Houck a suspect, he was never charged in connection with Crystal's disappearance. His family, our two sons, his wonderful friends and I cannot heal without knowing who and why he was taken from us by this senseless murder, she said. They found her car with her purse, cell phone, scattered on the ground around the car but no sign of her. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Cold and Calculating August 24, 2018 44min TV-14 Subtitles Subtitles English [CC] Audio languages Audio languages English RELATED: 2016: Three year anniversary of Officer Jason Ellis' murder marked with candlelight vigil Investigators had conducted numerous searches on Houck family property, including the home of Anna Whitesides, the grandmother of Brooks Houck. 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