That fake phone call with his brother in the interview room. Ridiculous! He’s a grown man, yet proceeds to say loudly “ if you are telling me to get out, I will” the detectives blood most have been boiling!
“Some people have accused you of not helping enough in the searches. What is your response” “That is definitely a great question... uuhhh...” As if the guy wasn’t already suspicious enough...
Anna Claire gotta love Nancy Grace. She may as well have yawned over every single one of his answers to her questions. When he said that, did you see her face?? I love her I really do I wouldn’t wanna be on the other end of her microphone
Super late, but I just wanna comment that the Chief of Police choosing to not stand behind a dirty cop, is the kind of energy we need in every jurisdiction.
when tommy’s father started talking about his son i started crying, they seem like a very sweet family and the fact that they’ve had to go through this 3 times just isn’t fair
When you hear ppl say, "such a beautiful little town but don't scratch the surface"...believe & beware because it's also said, "we protect our own!" If you're an outsider, as you're labeled, watch where you step! I've heard it 1st hand, but you know not to talk. There are family secrets going back generations. I left but the present LE are law abiding honest men...
@@orgoik I'm hooked on this case since it happened...He took Sherri to court awhile bk to take visits away from her & he won, but I'm in Indiana and I heard last WK they picked Brooks up, not positive, but also heard baby was given to Sherri! I hope it's good info 🤷
Update if anyone’s binge watching like me in 2023 lol : he’s been charged with her murder as of October 2023 8 years later! His bail is set at 10 million. Trial is currently ongoing.
Hahaha. This comment made me laugh. It’s so spot on though. He was trying to be too amiable... if I lived in that town I’d get my house on the market and GTFO ASAP. I don’t care how “pretty” Bardstown is...
I was so annoyed with him every time he said that 🙄 its like come on dude get ur story straight and get on with it cuz eventually we're going to put you behind bars for the rest of ur life for this.
Right!? There's no way I'm sticking around with a man like that, so that my other children are treated like shit. My kids will always be my #1 priority. No man would/could ever come before my children. If you came into the relationship fully knowing that I have children, and you agreed to love me, and be with me, my children are an extension of me, so you better treat them well. I'm not saying you're forced to love them, but respect them, yes and vice versa.
" A really nice town, no crimes ever happen there" Also the town: Crystal disappears, her aunt is also missing, her dad gets shot, police officer ambushed and murdered, another family brutally murdered, drug cartels. Yes seems like a lovely place
@@idontcare1481 like people being followed, people going missing, people being shot at, it is all probably really random because like most things, the news tends to focus on what's wrong rather than the good stories, but a girl I worked with who lived there said that it was a crazy place to live
We can all hope the next gen of men will be better, parents back then just let “boys be boys” which a excuse for the kids/teens to be ok with toxic behavior! Moms and dads teach your sons compassion and hug and love them throughout their life so it will teach them to do the same.
Hey Kendall, I live an hour away from Bardstown and the FBI has been down here since Tuesday with cadaver dogs and digging up driveways and lawns. Just today they released a statement saying that they "found an item of interest in the Crystal Rogers case".
‼️UPDATE:‼️ Just to let everyone know... sadly, the female remains found came back to NOT be that of Crystal Rogers. .. PLEASE continue to pray that this family eventually finds her & gets some sort of closure.🖤
the guy running nick’s polygraph test KNEW that he had gotten into his head lmao when nick was like “i dont give a damn what your computer says” and the guy says “i think you do” you can just hear the satisfaction in his voice
@Pamela Morris is there proof of her having this behaviour and using drugs? I'm not done with the video, so if it is covered in there, I just haven't gotten to it probably? It could be false information spread through town gossip, which is important to note.
unresolved podcast made a whole series about bardstown (it's really good), and after listening to that i'm 100% sure there definetly is something bigger going on, it's scary
I'm not even 4 minutes into the video, and my heart is broken at how he treats his "nonbiological " kids. My mom and step dad were married for 31 years, and he NEVER treated us any different than his biological daughters. He passed away 10/12/21. And my heart is just as broken as if it had been my biological dad passing away. 💔💔
I think it’s all interlinking the aunt..the cop Jason...crystal and her dad..the. That poor mom and daughter. Sure smells of a serial killer or killers
This is right near my hometown. My husband went to high school with her and my sister in law was one of her best friends. So glad you are finally doing it.
@@RaoulThomas007 Yes Jason Ellis Christal her father and there's another murder of a woman and her daughter I forgot who their names the mother I think was a school teacher and both strangled I believe. Sorry I'd have to look the case up again to be sure but I heard they think all are connected . Somebody knows something if they break this case maybe they will break all the others too. It's time these families get justice!
haha, but you would figure it out if you had to.. you know, check your bins for waste food to joggle the mind. And you would remember SOMETHING from that whole day.
Omg same, I literally can have a conversation or do something with someone then a second later forget what it was were talking about or what I did. It’s scary though because I’m only 27 idk how my memory is so bad.
That phone call from his brother is the equivalent to when you're on a bad date and text your friend to help out and when they call you with some excuse to get you out of there you loudly reply to everything they are saying with such extreme detail and emphasis that the other person knows the entire story without even asking. Like I literally cannot even think of a more staged call in my life.
“That’s a great question...” “I’m happy you asked that question..” those are stalling statements. People say these things when they’re trying to come up with what to say.
I’m honestly surprised Nancy Grace didn’t drag his ass across the newsroom by the scruff of his neck when he said that. I’m flabbergasted, his wife is missing and presumed dead in a lake and he think this is a tea party? Honestly, I wonder if this fucker truly thinks he’s above it all, because baby brother is on the force or just wanting to paint a bullseye on his chest.
See this dosent set ANY red flags off in my head being from a small town we get so used to explaining people like that so we know who people are talking about I have almost 30 first cousins just on my dads side of the family (he is one of 6 kids)
At 24:45 when the chief was speaking, that’s respectable as heck because usually the boys back the boys. So that’s really cool that he noticed off behavior and shut it down.
It broke my heart seeing Crystal's poor grandfather sobbing over the loss of his son. His old age should have been full of family, love and joy, not tragedy and loss. His grief was palpable. I wish I could have reached into the screen and given him a big hug...
“It’s a quiet town” **Aunt went missing years earlier **Two years prior a police officer shot **Crystal went missing **her dad gets shot and killed Sounds pretty sketch....
"such a beautiful little town, but don't scratch the surface." I think that sums up the town because once the "surface" was "scratched" you find out all the secrets.
He over-explains and throws in these random details to make it seem like he’s recalling it straight from memory and most of the time you’re throwing in those little details to give you time to make-up your next statement. When I lie I almost verbatim sound the way he did why telling his story of events 💁🏻♀️🧐🤦🏻♀️
After googling the case to see if there was any updates, I found out that Crystal's mother, Sherry, was denied visitation rights to crystal and brooks son. Her other 4 kids live with Sherry but a judge ruled that due to the "tension" between the families, the child would be better off not seeing his grandmother. I feel so sorry for her, losing her daughter and husband, and now access to her grandson.
WOW! How could a judge be so cold hearted? Poor Sherry has lost so much & for a judge to deny her rights to her grandson is heart breaking & what about Eli? He’ll never know his Mom, siblings or that side of the family! I would fight that ruling! My brother passed away in 2012 & my parents were given his rights. In Tennessee there’s Grandparents rights when the parent passes away like in my Mom & Dads situation. My Mom actually got sole custody of my niece and nephew. My heart & prayers go out to this family. Hopefully they’ll soon get justice for Crystal & Tommy! Also, prayers for all the families of all the victims Kendall discussed.
@@KrystleVoss2013 thats not even close to being a womans only issue, My dad and his former gf were the same situation but with genders switched, Real broad thing to stay given its not true. Many many women including myself do not 'need' the company of a partner thats why single by choice mothers exist..
I have one coming due in August and in the future when I start dating again if the person that I start seeing shows even one sign of not liking my child or being aggressive towards my child at all yeah he’s gone! I probably won’t even introduce them to my child until having dated them for a good period of time first so I know about them and their personality first before exposing my child to them!
I’m a retired Louisville Metro Homicide Detective. Just to clear things up, that’s not true about only being able to use 10 pieces of evidence in Ky. I’ve seen 100’s pieces of evidence presented in murder trials. I even checked with one of our retired Crime Scene Unit techs and he said this is absolutely false. I have no idea why this was said unless somehow it was taken out of context. Thanks for all your hard work and I enjoy your content!
@@natalierathbone4349 it just depends upon the magnitude of the case and if the local department needs additional manpower then sometimes they’ll call in the FBI but usually the case still stays with the local police.
That is a weird thing to think...thanks for clearing that up. I can’t imagine any police department, or DA’s office that could only use a certain amount of evidence in a case.
For anyone watching this as June 14th 2022, there is NO new updates on this case other than they FBI coming out and stating they are 99% sure this case will be solved at some point. That is it, so again NO NEW UPDATES, the remains found in 2020 have NOT been confirmed to be that of Crystal's. For what it's worth and in my humble unexprienced opinion it was definitely Brooks and the brother Nick 100% is complicit in the cover up. R.I.P Crystal and Tommy I truly truly hope that the family ESPECIALLY Sherry find the truth, get the justice they so dearly deserve and sooner rather than later, somehow are able to bring Crystal home and lay her to rest properly alongside her beloved Dad.
lol since you mentioned memory loss, you should totally check out true crime loser's commentary on Stephanie Lazarous interrogation. "Geez it was a million years ago"
Kendall really paints a picture like no other. I watch a lot of great true crime channels on UA-cam...but kendall's are stil my favorite. So reliable and consistent. I know her research is done very well. Editing is impeccable and I know I'll be entertained as well as moved. I think she shows great respect to victims and families and just does it all with such honesty and professionalism. While still being widely relatable... all at the same time! A true queen as the kids say. 🤟 🖤
I know what you mean i really like how Kendall gathers all her information but Bailey Sarian has become my new favorite not going to lie. Plus i love makeup too but i wish she did more cases besides true crime. Like also what Kendall does a little of everything.
I heard that Michael Turney was arrested and charged with homicide in relation to Alyssa Turney's murder/disappearance. I just wanted to comment this because I'm so glad to hear it, and you've done so much for that case and for Alyssa's sister, Sarah.
Brook's behaviour in the interrogation room was such a tell-tale sign of some kind of involvement.. I mean come on. I've watched my students behave that way whenever they're caught in a lie and even my students know to immediately straighten up and tell the truth.
Can you imagine your sister going missing, then your daughter, and last your husband shot and killed in front of his young grandson to make it worse.. God bless Sherry. This is so sad! 😔
That pain in his voice and that grief in his eyes...the only thing that could possibly heal those aching hearts is truth and justice. That closure is what they deserve.
I was the child on the receiving end of this. Dad married a woman who didnt treat me as her own and allowed her kids to abuse and bully me and sometimes joined in on it. She divorced him back late last september/early november and we have been living happily in a rented duplex since around January 5th.
Exactly! Cops and their family members literally get away with murder. I will never be in a relationship with someone that is a cop or has a cop in their family again.
The first time Brooks responded to a question with ‘that is a great question and I appreciate you asking it’, I knew his ass was guilty! I would be in shambles and and not so worried about niceties.
Her dads “hunting accident” is WAY too coincidental. He was getting too close on their tracks and Brooks and or his brother took him out. And Nick’s colleague’s death seems too coincidental as well. Maybe they have a serial killer(s) on their hands in that town. A police officer would be a good cover.
I live an hour away from Bardstown & TRUST ME, this allll is intertwined & was no “coincidence”. Brooks killed Crystal & had his brother help him cover it up Bc he’s a cop... Brooks knew that Nick could help him & that’s why he called him during his interrogation & told him to leave! I’m PRAYING the remains found turn out to be hers. For the families sake so they can get some closure. And that they confess to killing her dad as well as the hit on Jason. It’s all connected. It has to be. 😣
I live about 15 mins from Bardstown and this case is still super talked about. Recently the FBI began digging up Brookes driveway so hopefully some evidence will be found. It’s all woods and trees in Bardstown I get chills driving through it. It sucks that so many people died in this one case
missgigi I can respect that but I wonder how the victim’s families would respond to the videos? I love her because I don’t think she means any harm but idk I sort of prefer something more muted
You know what? Scott peterson pulled the same shit with interviews. Im glad you asked. Great question Diane Sawyer. Telling amber hes proud of her when she went to police. He couldnt get mad or that would raise suspicion.
That "great question" response comes from public relations coaching -- though it is just one suggestion he must have heard somewhere. I've heard politicians use it a lot. They use that technique to change the subject to whatever point they want to get across by following it with, "But you want to know what a better question is?" Blah blah blah.
The phone call with the brother seems SO planned. Reminds me of when I watch my sisters kids and I “call her” and go like “oh... so they can’t have Happy meals because McDonalds is closed? Aw man. Okay I’ll let them know.” 😂
Lol exactly. Or when I would be hanging out ready to leave and I would text my husband to call me and tell me I had to be home. “You saying you want me to come home now. I know it’s late but I’m with my friends. Fine baby I’m on the way”.
he keeps saying that he wasn’t worried cause she’d often leave when they would argue but he never mentioned an argument that would cause her to leave ??? Did I miss something ??
I feel like that phone call with his cop brother sounds extremely rehearsed... Like trying to make it look like he was willing to be cooperative but he was just advised not to and following directions... Idk something was weird about it
I believe they’re colluding with one another to keep everything hush-hush too. I’m about an hour west of Bardstown. When Crystal’s father was shot in 2016 - that was an Indication that maybe he was on to something and was most likely shot to avoid finding something. When Officer Ellis was killed it dawned on me that it could very well be that he knew something and was going to try to bring something to light about Crystal Rogers’ disappearance and they had him killed. It’s been a little more than five months since they found the remains of the most recent body and they have yet to say if it’s Crystal’s body.
I live next to Bardstown and the fact that they had multiple unsolved murders in a three year span (the Netherland family, officer Jason Ellis, Crystal Rogers and her dad) is absolutely wild. Edit: Okay I get that things happen! What I meant is that before these crimes the biggest issues I could remember were 1) illegal hunting and 2) meth labs. Not a string of unsolved murders within a three year period.
I live in Kentucky and I’ve heard from a few people near Bardstown that weird stuff happens along the Bluegrass Parkway. I’ve driven along it and maybe it’s just the knowledge of all the unsolved murders, but there’s something unsettling about that area to me.
My theory is that Nick was a dirty cop, Brooks was probably helping him (laundering drug money through rental properties or his construction business?) and Crystal found out too much info by working with Brooks for his rentals/being in a relationship with him. So she had to go. I don’t know which one killed her, but I think both brothers are equally as guilty. It may explain why the IRS is involved in following leads. Follow the money and maybe they’ll get enough to charge the brothers.
Annnd Jason Ellis, the police officer who was ambushed, was a narcotics K9 officer. So it would make sense why he was ambushed and killed as well because he may have been catching on 🤔
UPDATE: The FBI has conducted two searches in Bardstown; the first search occurred during August of 2020 and the second was in August of 2021. 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. The FBI has not disclosed any details of their findings at this location, but on August 27, 2021, they did announce that an "item of interest" had been recovered from the concrete at one of the homes. During this most recent search, the FBI also stated that they know there are people in Bardstown who have information on this case, and added that it was time for those people to come forward. TLDR - Something of interest was found where Brooke's construction company built houses. FBI know people know what happened and aren't saying!
Alyssa Kelly. !! I love both Kendall Rae and Bailey Sarian My 2 favourite True Crime story tellers. I think they should collaborate with a crime that hasn’t been talked about together im person obeying covid rules and Bailey can do some funky colourful eyes , fabulous make up on Kendra ‘s beautiful face ! Talk about a strange , murder mystery story , that has been solved or is a cold case !
No offense to Stephanie Harlow but I literally was on her video of this case and my ADD kicked in so I started scrolling down to see recommended videos and saw Kendall did coverage on this case and I immediately left the video and clicked on Kendall’s video. Her coverage and video style are my favorite. Her and Christina Randall actually are my faves and who I recommend to people ❤
And the way he looks-an empty shell 🥺 every picture he looks “detached” and his eyes look like-“storms brewing in his head” He looks extremely unhappy and out of place His voice reminds me of-well-like he’s hiding many secrets-passive aggressive, closeted?
Right? “I’m so glad you asked that question”. 😑 Can’t tell what’s worse, the way he answered those questions, or the fake a$$ tone and acting in the interrogation call when his cop bro called: “I’m innocent, wait? Your tellin’ me I should leave then, wellll, if you insist”. NOT FISHY AT ALL!
I grew up in Bardstown and went to school with Crystal. It's impossible to overstate how big of an impact these crimes have had on the community. Businesses and homes have had signs like "Standing with the Ballards" and "Solve these murders" up for years. I can only hope that this discovery will lead to arrests and prosecutions. Thank you for covering these cases.
Just so you know the case of her aunt is no unsolved. Her husband did it; because she was pregnant and he wanted a divorce and she wouldn’t do it. Thanks for covering this case! If you go to the podcast “Bardstown” it talks about all the unsolved cases in bardstown.
More info: In 1979, Crystal Rogers’ Aunt, Freda Sharene “Sherry” Ballard, went missing from Bardstown, according to The Kentucky Standard. The 19-year-old was over seven months pregnant at the time of her disappearance, and her remains weren't found until August 1983. They were discovered on a farm close to where Rogers’ car was found. Her estranged husband, Edsel “Eddie” Barnes, and another man, George Weir, were eventually convicted and sentenced to life in prison for her murder.
I actually cried when I heard Tommy got shot. He was doing his best for his daughter. How heartbreaking for the family. If someone I knew went missing I would want a lake drained as well. Too bad the remains that were found weren’t her. What a sad case. A lot going on.
The chief really seems sincere in saying that nicks behavior was unacceptable to him, rather than just trying to cover his own but and make his department look good.
This whole case is giving The Ozarks vibes. A farm, dirty cops, a missing body, unsolved murders, drug smuggling allegations. I agree Brooks did it and his brother helped him.
Omg I was JUST going to say the same, especially the Drone/Helicopter view of Brooks parent's farm, and all the crime and killings that have happened in this " small, quiet and peaceful" town, where apparently crime is basically nonexistent 🤔 Those Type of Town's I worry about the most, sometimes even more crime then big cities, and even 10x more corrupt. Especially when you have a smaller police department, everyone knows everyone etc etc, I find shit like the Ozarks go down in those Town's more often them we know, but they just love to keep up this " We're so safe we leave our doors unlocked" image.
It’s not right to generalize police officers when it’s such a few percent. Most cops aren’t bad. I’m married to a cop and he’s got a better heart than anyone I know.
I'm not generalizing because there's good and bad everywhere and with everyone. However there's a lot of cases of women that have been murdered/abused by police officers and men in positions of power. It's not surprising either when the colleagues/friends/family members turn a blind eye to these situations.
Have you heard anything about the remains found? I haven’t heard nothing so I was wondering if you May have. But your right it sounds just like that. I very sketchy situation for all involved.
Tommy was getting too close to the truth and that’s why he was murdered. This whole case is so frustrating. I hope the family gets justice for both Crystal and Tommy.
I just find it interesting that there are so many cops involved in suspicious deaths all the time. Even your big cases like Jonbenet Ramsey or Caylee Anthony...... Retired cops. All these stories is like they know to confuse feds to the point no one is charged for anything most of the time. It's really scary when the people that you're supposed to trust end up being behind it all.
UPDATE: Sept 27, 2023 Brooks Houck has been arrested and charged with murder!!! Hopefully the evidence proves him guilty if he is. Crystal will get justice and her family closure ❤️
My moms bf used to do that to us we couldn’t eat his food. I grew up resenting my mom because of how she would allow it. I moved out at 16 to finish high school with my dads side.
I hope my boys won't resent me😔 I've always stuck up for them and even said "if u don't Wana buy food for all 4 of us then you can buy your own & find your own place" but also Ive always contributed, it's mine & my boys house, etc...and I'm not your average Mom lol, I've made it known I'll always choose my kids 1st. I hate to hear that with all of you, but in your Mom's defense (kinda) it's hard to be alone, with kids, I'm sure she just wanted to make everyone happy n just didn't go about things the right way. She did what she knew back then. Probably what she had been taught🤷 Thanks 😊
I live one county away and we all have our own theories of what happened to Crystal. Unfortunately it all boils down to Brooks. He walks around town like he owns it and like he did nothing. Everyone knows he did. I hope she gets justice soon.
I live 10 minutes away from bardstown and her case is a hard one to forget. So many unsolved deaths here in Nelson County if they solve her case maybe they can solve the others her father knew too much and I believe that's why he was shot . I also think that's why Jason Ellis was shot and killed also . All are connected and it's just a matter of time before the truth comes out . I pray for their families that they get justice for their loved ones.
My heart just broke when Tommy's dad cried while talking about him and how he was tirelessly working to get justice for Crystal .How can humans go to these lengths of no mercy.Im 100% sure it wasn't an accident and I hope their killers rott in hell
Watching that old man cry is just so heart wrenching. When old people cry, it seems so much more heavy since they came from an Era when crying wasn't ask acceptable as today
I truly hope they find her and her killer/s!!! I am from a small town in Texas and I couldn't imagine the pain this mother is going through. Yall are in our prayers!
if nick is actually involved in all of these cases, as a cop, it would’ve been so easy for him to destroy or tamper with evidence which could explain why kathy’s case is so cold
My blood boils everytime he's asked a question and he says "that is a great question...." and then proceeds to clearly LIE 😠
ugh he’s so annoying
I hate how he sounds like he's writing an essay
100% agree! That's a way to stall time to search your brain for the answer and his are so rehearsed.
I was about to say the same thing!
A politician answer for sure!!
That fake phone call with his brother in the interview room. Ridiculous! He’s a grown man, yet proceeds to say loudly “ if you are telling me to get out, I will” the detectives blood most have been boiling!
I thought it was fake, too.
It was totally STAGED !
I had to fast forward through that part, it was so cringy and staged. Horrible acting on his part 🙃
imagine his home screen turned on 😳😳😳
oh, i know! sounded like he had rehearsed it 50 times.
“Some people have accused you of not helping enough in the searches. What is your response”
“That is definitely a great question... uuhhh...”
As if the guy wasn’t already suspicious enough...
he's not too smart huh
Anna Claire gotta love Nancy Grace. She may as well have yawned over every single one of his answers to her questions. When he said that, did you see her face?? I love her I really do I wouldn’t wanna be on the other end of her microphone
He has to have something to do with it...what a crock. I mean, he didn't report his wife missing??
A politician answer!! "Thats a great question and one I want to answer....umm..."
@@Presca1 yup shouldnt matter if you think she mad at you and left. then not coming back at all and hes still not worried?
Super late, but I just wanna comment that the Chief of Police choosing to not stand behind a dirty cop, is the kind of energy we need in every jurisdiction.
Their all corrupt
@@fotini777 no they are not all corrupt and to say that shows how stupid you sound.
I completely agree with you Abi!
🤞🏼🙌🏼
@@fotini777 they’re*
Ppl like to talk about big cities, but never trust ppl in small towns. The corruption runs DEEP.
Everywhere there is humans, some of them will be bad. Its always nice to remember the good far outnumber them though.
THIS. I was surprised the brother was fired as a cop since small town corruption can be so bad.
An family ties run deeper @El Hammondez
ToddlerMommy 83 FACTS! So true!!!
ToddlerMommy 83 Brook’s family has money. I believe they covered EVERYTHING up
when tommy’s father started talking about his son i started crying, they seem like a very sweet family and the fact that they’ve had to go through this 3 times just isn’t fair
Oh my god I know!! SO sad!
This family has gone through so much
It killed me to see him cry. They seem like a really sweet, kind family
Jason Ellis was investigating Nick Houck at the time he got killed!
Jennifer Foster
Iuhh
Imagine being Sherri. Your sister and daughter go missing, and your husband gets shot and killed. I feel so bad for her and her family❤️
When you hear ppl say, "such a beautiful little town but don't scratch the surface"...believe & beware because it's also said, "we protect our own!" If you're an outsider, as you're labeled, watch where you step! I've heard it 1st hand, but you know not to talk. There are family secrets going back generations.
I left but the present LE are law abiding honest men...
I can't imagine! She is a strong women still searching, still fighting for her family. 🙏😔🙏
I agree, so sad. :( at least she has those little grand babies to remember her daughter by. I do wonder if Brooks still has custody of his son...
I know, she has been through so much pain 😩
@@orgoik I'm hooked on this case since it happened...He took Sherri to court awhile bk to take visits away from her & he won, but I'm in Indiana and I heard last WK they picked Brooks up, not positive, but also heard baby was given to Sherri! I hope it's good info 🤷
Update if anyone’s binge watching like me in 2023 lol : he’s been charged with her murder as of October 2023 8 years later! His bail is set at 10 million. Trial is currently ongoing.
Thank you for letting us know.
TY for this, it only just popped now for me.
Thank you for the update! Hope everyone involved goes down hard and her dad gets justice too
Yep, binge-watching & a year behind you. Thanks for the update!
Cleared, completely innocent.
Interviewer: why did you kill your wife?
Brooks: “that is a great question and I really appreciate you asking”
Right what a weird way to answer those kind of question
People do that to give themselves time to come up with a believable response...
Hahaha. This comment made me laugh. It’s so spot on though. He was trying to be too amiable... if I lived in that town I’d get my house on the market and GTFO ASAP. I don’t care how “pretty” Bardstown is...
Ok
I was so annoyed with him every time he said that 🙄 its like come on dude get ur story straight and get on with it cuz eventually we're going to put you behind bars for the rest of ur life for this.
Every time Brooks responded with "that is a great question..." you can totally feel his involvement. He thinks he's so slick
It’s like that is the only way he knows how to first respond when he is asked a question
He’s stalling to find the answer too
that was driving me crazy, I was looking for this comment
He is stalling for time and trying to sound intelligent but to me he sounds like a con!
I agree ☝️ once I heard that I immediately translated it to “ I’ve been preparing for this question. It wasn’t me”
Ladies if a man has the audacity, the bravery, THE COURAGE to not buy food for your children whilst he buys food for his own YA BETTER RUN
Very true
Say it louder for the women in the back 👏🏾
Exactly ! Your children are a packaged deal. That’s a bold move to disregard caring for them along with the child you two have together
Right!? There's no way I'm sticking around with a man like that, so that my other children are treated like shit. My kids will always be my #1 priority. No man would/could ever come before my children. If you came into the relationship fully knowing that I have children, and you agreed to love me, and be with me, my children are an extension of me, so you better treat them well. I'm not saying you're forced to love them, but respect them, yes and vice versa.
I know right!!
Update: Brooks has been charged with crystals murder and was arraigned early this month of October 2023
" A really nice town, no crimes ever happen there"
Also the town: Crystal disappears, her aunt is also missing, her dad gets shot, police officer ambushed and murdered, another family brutally murdered, drug cartels.
Yes seems like a lovely place
Funny part about this is I am currently trying to move there
Corrupt cops covering for other corrupt cops? In America?! Never lol smh
@@emileewaldo7119 I live near there..look somewhere else..I've heard of some strange crap there..no kidding!
@@scrapinmomma I’m curious, like?
@@idontcare1481 like people being followed, people going missing, people being shot at, it is all probably really random because like most things, the news tends to focus on what's wrong rather than the good stories, but a girl I worked with who lived there said that it was a crazy place to live
if my son ever touched a woman i would be the first one to turn him into the cops. it’s disgusting how whole families cover for abusers.
I totally agree, I'd do the same 😔
I agree my son knows better
Amen sister! Same here!
Actually, I'd call the ambulance to pick up his dead body.
We can all hope the next gen of men will be better, parents back then just let “boys be boys” which a excuse for the kids/teens to be ok with toxic behavior! Moms and dads teach your sons compassion and hug and love them throughout their life so it will teach them to do the same.
Lying to anyone is scary, but lying to Nancy grace on live television sounds like my worst nightmare.
YES 👏👏👏👏👏👏
😂😂😂 Totally!!
For real 😂
Absolute worse 😂😂😂
Ha!😉
Hey Kendall, I live an hour away from Bardstown and the FBI has been down here since Tuesday with cadaver dogs and digging up driveways and lawns. Just today they released a statement saying that they "found an item of interest in the Crystal Rogers case".
I was just about to post this same thing ! I wonder what they found I hope they can solve this case soon!
@@jend7808 I know! I am so eager to find out.
@Amber Orr Not that I am aware of.
@@terrigaines1812 if there’s any updates please inform
Standing by for updates!
‼️UPDATE:‼️
Just to let everyone know... sadly, the female remains found came back to NOT be that of Crystal Rogers. .. PLEASE continue to pray that this family eventually finds her & gets some sort of closure.🖤
thank you!
Prayers
@@frankieverona5353 yy
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Hihiijihji
the guy running nick’s polygraph test KNEW that he had gotten into his head lmao when nick was like “i dont give a damn what your computer says” and the guy says “i think you do” you can just hear the satisfaction in his voice
@Pamela Morris is there proof of her having this behaviour and using drugs? I'm not done with the video, so if it is covered in there, I just haven't gotten to it probably? It could be false information spread through town gossip, which is important to note.
@Pamela Morris and your proof on all this victim bashing?
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Can we talk about how the Aunt is also missing.... And then the father gets shot!!! What kind of town is this!?!?
“The most beautiful small town in America” -2012 obviously 😒
that's Kentucky for you...
unresolved podcast made a whole series about bardstown (it's really good), and after listening to that i'm 100% sure there definetly is something bigger going on, it's scary
its a very quaint and loving town actually. Its very beautiful.
I’m from this town and you have no idea we have a few other some what recent unsolved murders here .. it’s crazy
I'm not even 4 minutes into the video, and my heart is broken at how he treats his "nonbiological " kids. My mom and step dad were married for 31 years, and he NEVER treated us any different than his biological daughters. He passed away 10/12/21. And my heart is just as broken as if it had been my biological dad passing away. 💔💔
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If a cop can't remember something from the recent past, he doesn't need to be a cop.
Period
I wonder how he can remember he didn't murder her then? 🤔
Straight up!
@VintageWonderland-He wasn't a cop. His brother was.
@@Lisa-kf4iu The brother kept saying he too, could not remember that night. It's in the video hun
The fact that they had another family member years ago go missing also... That blew my mind, what are the odds
Yesssss I thought that too
@@jamiemiller723 right?? It's just so crazy. And it's unsolved?? That poor family
I think it’s all interlinking the aunt..the cop Jason...crystal and her dad..the. That poor mom and daughter. Sure smells of a serial killer or killers
Same! It shocks me soo much that Tommy passed away too, so tragic and obvious its linked. I hope justice prevails !
it might of been a copycat!
This is right near my hometown. My husband went to high school with her and my sister in law was one of her best friends. So glad you are finally doing it.
Do you think this is family vs family thing? Sometimes that happens in some areas. Like the Wagners vs Rhodens in Ohio.
@@teambeining no way.
The FBI very recently stated in the media, they feel that the Officer Ellis case and Crystal and Tommy’s cases are related! That is powerful News!
@@RaoulThomas007 oh that's true!
@@RaoulThomas007 Yes Jason Ellis Christal her father and there's another murder of a woman and her daughter I forgot who their names the mother I think was a school teacher and both strangled I believe. Sorry I'd have to look the case up again to be sure but I heard they think all are connected . Somebody knows something if they break this case maybe they will break all the others too. It's time these families get justice!
I am terrified at the thought of ever being asked what I did on a day to prove my innocence. I can't remember what I ate for dinner two days ago.
haha, but you would figure it out if you had to.. you know, check your bins for waste food to joggle the mind. And you would remember SOMETHING from that whole day.
@@saoirseL most people probably, but some people just have poor memory from adhd, mental illness, brain injury, or neurodivergence.
@@UA-camSupportSucks yes thank you for pointing that out! my memory has been pure shit since i was a YOUNG child due to being diagnosed with adhd!
Me too.
Omg same, I literally can have a conversation or do something with someone then a second later forget what it was were talking about or what I did. It’s scary though because I’m only 27 idk how my memory is so bad.
That phone call from his brother is the equivalent to when you're on a bad date and text your friend to help out and when they call you with some excuse to get you out of there you loudly reply to everything they are saying with such extreme detail and emphasis that the other person knows the entire story without even asking.
Like I literally cannot even think of a more staged call in my life.
WHAT? My grandfather needs a kidney because he has fallen off a horse during a jump over a creek? I am the only match? Well, I'll be right there!!
@@JanePixel 🤣🤣🤣 sooo true!
I'm sure she's just talking about how this call was to help cover a murder... not what y'all are talking about.
i was gonna say this !!!! super sketchy
Renée it’s called sarcasm... obviously not meant to be taken literally.
The start to every true crime story; *in quiet a small town* "crimes never happen here!"
People that live in small towns need to get out of the mindset that ‘oh that could never happen here’. Crime I’ve learned can happen anywhere.
Ana Johnson wherever humans are, evil is bound to happen
Yeah. Just because you never hear about crime, doesn't mean it doesn't happen.
I live in a quiet village, only 1500 people but ill tell you i am never surprised when something bad or criminal happens here
I live in a small town and there is so much crime in it. Specifically drug deals. You can see them take place in broad daylight.
“That’s a great question...” “I’m happy you asked that question..” those are stalling statements. People say these things when they’re trying to come up with what to say.
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Isn't he into politics? His answers sounded like a politician's answers to me
I’m honestly surprised Nancy Grace didn’t drag his ass across the newsroom by the scruff of his neck when he said that. I’m flabbergasted, his wife is missing and presumed dead in a lake and he think this is a tea party? Honestly, I wonder if this fucker truly thinks he’s above it all, because baby brother is on the force or just wanting to paint a bullseye on his chest.
Also to gather their thoughts so they don’t blurt out something they don’t mean
He said "uh" a lot and talked really slowly almost like he was making things up while he was talking
Brooks was arrested for Crystal’s Murder! I hope justice comes to her and her family 🙏✨
Wait, do you have more details?.
Seems like there’s a lot of crime in that town, for a town that has no crime
Believe it or not there is a huge Mexican cartel presence in KY. That highway her car was found on is a pipeline for meth.
HAJAJAAHAHAHAJAJAJ
lol
Exactly. A lot.
@@samanthab1923 Yikes! Reminds me of Ozark.
“She stays at her cousin’s sometimes.. you know like her father’s brother’s daughter” over explaining is a reedddd flaaag
Yep! It's how I always knew when my ex was lying about something - overexplaining is the most obvious red flag when someone is lying!
Lol I over explain everything..........🥴
“She likes to stay at her fathers brothers daughters cousins dogs wife’s hamsters brothers house”
See this dosent set ANY red flags off in my head being from a small town we get so used to explaining people like that so we know who people are talking about I have almost 30 first cousins just on my dads side of the family (he is one of 6 kids)
Yet cousin says she would never stay over.
Tommy's dad crying during his interview really hit me hard. This family deserves so much better.
At 24:45 when the chief was speaking, that’s respectable as heck because usually the boys back the boys. So that’s really cool that he noticed off behavior and shut it down.
It broke my heart seeing Crystal's poor grandfather sobbing over the loss of his son. His old age should have been full of family, love and joy, not tragedy and loss. His grief was palpable. I wish I could have reached into the screen and given him a big hug...
You couldn’t have said it better. Poor Grandfather and Grandmother-Know we are thinking of you. That was heartbreaking to watch. ♥️
So is there an update it's been 2 months now. She did this story four wks after remains found.
@@myariete2011 No update. DNA results can take months and they haven’t confirmed or denied if it is Crystal’s body.
@@flygirl06 wanted to hug that precious grandpa!! 🥺
“It’s a quiet town”
**Aunt went missing years earlier
**Two years prior a police officer shot
**Crystal went missing
**her dad gets shot and killed
Sounds pretty sketch....
Its quiet because there are no people left
"such a beautiful little town, but don't scratch the surface." I think that sums up the town because once the "surface" was "scratched" you find out all the secrets.
Sounds like a Town that only features in soap operas
Very Sketch!
Not to mention now that we know that it was not Crystal's remains now we have a sEPARATE corpse
he’s SUCH a horrible actor but you can tell he believes he’s so convincing and intelligent with his answers
"thanks that's a great comment, and I really appreciate you making it" - Brooks
like Chris Watts. smh
Yep that's a narcissist for ya!
He over-explains and throws in these random details to make it seem like he’s recalling it straight from memory and most of the time you’re throwing in those little details to give you time to make-up your next statement. When I lie I almost verbatim sound the way he did why telling his story of events 💁🏻♀️🧐🤦🏻♀️
Yeah he's a piece of garbage
If I ever die I want her to cover my case. She covers each case with such sweetness and sympathy towards every single victim in every case.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but it’s not if you ever die… it’s when 😂
After googling the case to see if there was any updates, I found out that Crystal's mother, Sherry, was denied visitation rights to crystal and brooks son. Her other 4 kids live with Sherry but a judge ruled that due to the "tension" between the families, the child would be better off not seeing his grandmother. I feel so sorry for her, losing her daughter and husband, and now access to her grandson.
Stupid judge, divorced parents have a ton more “tension”💔
thats so very sad. I would be so heart broke. She Probably focusing on her daughter
Wow
So Very sad
WOW! How could a judge be so cold hearted? Poor Sherry has lost so much & for a judge to deny her rights to her grandson is heart breaking & what about Eli? He’ll never know his Mom, siblings or that side of the family! I would fight that ruling! My brother passed away in 2012 & my parents were given his rights. In Tennessee there’s Grandparents rights when the parent passes away like in my Mom & Dads situation. My Mom actually got sole custody of my niece and nephew. My heart & prayers go out to this family. Hopefully they’ll soon get justice for Crystal & Tommy! Also, prayers for all the families of all the victims Kendall discussed.
If my boyfriend doesn’t like my kids just because it’s not his, he’s gone.
Please put your children first.
That's what is wrong with women. Feel they always need someone
@@KrystleVoss2013 thats not even close to being a womans only issue, My dad and his former gf were the same situation but with genders switched, Real broad thing to stay given its not true. Many many women including myself do not 'need' the company of a partner thats why single by choice mothers exist..
I have one coming due in August and in the future when I start dating again if the person that I start seeing shows even one sign of not liking my child or being aggressive towards my child at all yeah he’s gone! I probably won’t even introduce them to my child until having dated them for a good period of time first so I know about them and their personality first before exposing my child to them!
This 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
@@amythystmoon864 ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
I’m a retired Louisville Metro Homicide Detective. Just to clear things up, that’s not true about only being able to use 10 pieces of evidence in Ky. I’ve seen 100’s pieces of evidence presented in murder trials. I even checked with one of our retired Crime Scene Unit techs and he said this is absolutely false. I have no idea why this was said unless somehow it was taken out of context. Thanks for all your hard work and I enjoy your content!
Can you explain what the trigger is for the FBI to pick up a case? It’s not really a thing here to transfer cases and I am curious. Thanks
@@natalierathbone4349 it just depends upon the magnitude of the case and if the local department needs additional manpower then sometimes they’ll call in the FBI but usually the case still stays with the local police.
@@leighhellinger214 thanks
That is a weird thing to think...thanks for clearing that up. I can’t imagine any police department, or DA’s office that could only use a certain amount of evidence in a case.
@@leighhellinger214 True, the FBI will be involved if they think the crime might be related to an already open FBI case
For anyone watching this as June 14th 2022, there is NO new updates on this case other than they FBI coming out and stating they are 99% sure this case will be solved at some point.
That is it, so again NO NEW UPDATES, the remains found in 2020 have NOT been confirmed to be that of Crystal's.
For what it's worth and in my humble unexprienced opinion it was definitely Brooks and the brother Nick 100% is complicit in the cover up.
R.I.P Crystal and Tommy
I truly truly hope that the family ESPECIALLY Sherry find the truth, get the justice they so dearly deserve and sooner rather than later, somehow are able to bring Crystal home and lay her to rest properly alongside her beloved Dad.
Damn all those murderers suffering from memory loss, such a tragedy
I know right! Somebody needs to talk about this problem 😂
lol since you mentioned memory loss, you should totally check out true crime loser's commentary on Stephanie Lazarous interrogation. "Geez it was a million years ago"
Saumya oh my god yes 😭 shes the queen of memory loss
It’s a real epidemic lol
Kendall really paints a picture like no other. I watch a lot of great true crime channels on UA-cam...but kendall's are stil my favorite. So reliable and consistent. I know her research is done very well. Editing is impeccable and I know I'll be entertained as well as moved. I think she shows great respect to victims and families and just does it all with such honesty and professionalism. While still being widely relatable... all at the same time! A true queen as the kids say. 🤟 🖤
I can’t watch any other crime channels because Kendall’s are soooo good!!! I 100% agree. A queen and a half!💕🌸
I know what you mean i really like how Kendall gathers all her information but Bailey Sarian has become my new favorite not going to lie. Plus i love makeup too but i wish she did more cases besides true crime. Like also what Kendall does a little of everything.
Thanks for likes guys! 🥰✌🤟
YES !!!
Kendall and Georgia Marie are truly S tier
I heard that Michael Turney was arrested and charged with homicide in relation to Alyssa Turney's murder/disappearance. I just wanted to comment this because I'm so glad to hear it, and you've done so much for that case and for Alyssa's sister, Sarah.
It’s true! Sarah posted about it and he’s getting charged! I’m so excited for the family, I’m sure it’s been so incredibly difficult for them.
Yes! :) They spoke about it in their recent podcast (Mile Higher) as an intro topic
No way! Wow! Finally ❤️
I heard that too! Wouldn't it be great if both of these cases got solved 🙂
How many years
Brook's behaviour in the interrogation room was such a tell-tale sign of some kind of involvement.. I mean come on. I've watched my students behave that way whenever they're caught in a lie and even my students know to immediately straighten up and tell the truth.
Can you imagine your sister going missing, then your daughter, and last your husband shot and killed in front of his young grandson to make it worse.. God bless Sherry. This is so sad! 😔
I'm from TX, so I consider myself to be pretty southern, but "date night" at the "farm" with a baby does not sound even slightly appealing to me.
I'm also from Texas and it doesn't appeal to me in the slightest 😂😂
I’m from the country(ish) side of Georgia and I think anyone in the south would agree that is sketchy
Y'all don't have kids, huh?🤣
Yeah but kids like farms, just not late at night
I’m in the country and my husband and I have done it...🤷🏽♀️ I just don’t trust anyone to watch my child. So
To see the grandpa cry and see how hurt he was from the loss of his son and granddaughter absolutely broke me 🥺😥
Then they murdered him to shut him up. People need to not stop expecting justice. That family are stand over men.
Omg watching Tommy father talk about him and crying I started crying with him 😭😭😂
That pain in his voice and that grief in his eyes...the only thing that could possibly heal those aching hearts is truth and justice. That closure is what they deserve.
I was just about to say the same thing 😭💗
Lol that polygraph interview with Nick was hilarious. Angrily: "I don't give a damn what your fucking computer says." Brightly: "I think you do!"
Never trust someone who doesn't treat your kids like their own if you're in a committed relationship.
Exactly! I won't even attempt to be in a relationship because of this so often being the case. My kids are my world.
This happened to my siblings and I with our now ex stepdad. My mom ignored all the signs. Luckily we were old enough to know what was going on!
Amen!!!! 🙌
My ex was like this he would also treat me like shit when his kids were around he's a psycho so thankful to be rid of him
I was the child on the receiving end of this. Dad married a woman who didnt treat me as her own and allowed her kids to abuse and bully me and sometimes joined in on it. She divorced him back late last september/early november and we have been living happily in a rented duplex since around January 5th.
That video of him receiving a call from his brother while being interrogated is so cringe. He’s obviously lying .
Pixies Ostrich Duster 16:47
"his brother is a police officer..."
Me: ohhhhhh.
@manuka yes, my bad😅
Exactly! Cops and their family members literally get away with murder. I will never be in a relationship with someone that is a cop or has a cop in their family again.
Why are you being corrected from his to his it's identical 😂
@@lilstoner6815 she edited her comment after somebody corrected her. It was a mistake so I don't know why anybody cares lol.
There was nothing that needed corrected tho
The first time Brooks responded to a question with ‘that is a great question and I appreciate you asking it’, I knew his ass was guilty! I would be in shambles and and not so worried about niceties.
My Mom's hometown and family knows these people!! She has been following so closely I'm so happy to see my favorite youtuber covering this!!
Thanks for the updates LIAR!!!
Eternal Darkness brooks?
Never heard of the case, just wondering who is lying?
@Eternal Darkness ...huh?
Eternal Darkness 🤣 trolling?
"Bardstown is a safe city"
Also Bardstown: missing people, shooting incident, stabbing murder, drug activity..
Highly haunted too.
@@samanthab1923 ghosts aren't real....
Lithiops Not according to the former mayor & other townsfolk of Bardstown.
Sheila Blische the Old Talbot Tavern
Geez thats what I'm seeing from here wow..theres a podcast even called Bardstown revisted I'm going to have to listen to now
Her dads “hunting accident” is WAY too coincidental. He was getting too close on their tracks and Brooks and or his brother took him out. And Nick’s colleague’s death seems too coincidental as well. Maybe they have a serial killer(s) on their hands in that town. A police officer would be a good cover.
I live an hour away from Bardstown & TRUST ME, this allll is intertwined & was no “coincidence”. Brooks killed Crystal & had his brother help him cover it up Bc he’s a cop... Brooks knew that Nick could help him & that’s why he called him during his interrogation & told him to leave! I’m PRAYING the remains found turn out to be hers. For the families sake so they can get some closure. And that they confess to killing her dad as well as the hit on Jason. It’s all connected. It has to be. 😣
It seems to me that one person killed at least three people.
Looks like Dexter
I live about 15 mins from Bardstown and this case is still super talked about. Recently the FBI began digging up Brookes driveway so hopefully some evidence will be found. It’s all woods and trees in Bardstown I get chills driving through it. It sucks that so many people died in this one case
How many people die? Thanks for your respond in advance
I really like the way she tells the story, very respectful and u can see it touches her
Agreed! I enjoy a her narration style out of all the true crime UA-camrs.
Frostbitegaming me too!
Same she’s not overdramatized or exploitative like other channels, idk something about makeup/coffee and crime seems gimicky and disrespectful to me?
Holly K I love Bailey because she combines both my loves..makeup and true crime..it’s a diff take and I enjoy it
missgigi I can respect that but I wonder how the victim’s families would respond to the videos? I love her because I don’t think she means any harm but idk I sort of prefer something more muted
his response to everything is, “wow that is a great question i thank you for asking... lemme pull something out of my ass real quick”
You know what? Scott peterson pulled the same shit with interviews. Im glad you asked. Great question Diane Sawyer. Telling amber hes proud of her when she went to police. He couldnt get mad or that would raise suspicion.
That "great question" response comes from public relations coaching -- though it is just one suggestion he must have heard somewhere. I've heard politicians use it a lot. They use that technique to change the subject to whatever point they want to get across by following it with, "But you want to know what a better question is?" Blah blah blah.
I know right.
😂 sounds like my ex
@@Cheshirechanel literally saaaaame 😅
The phone call with the brother seems SO planned. Reminds me of when I watch my sisters kids and I “call her” and go like “oh... so they can’t have Happy meals because McDonalds is closed? Aw man. Okay I’ll let them know.” 😂
Yup
😂😅 Great visual👍
It reminds me of sitcoms when they have a friend call then after a length of time to get out of a bad date
Came here to say the exact same thing. He is unbelievably full of 💩. That's was 100% fake.
Lol exactly. Or when I would be hanging out ready to leave and I would text my husband to call me and tell me I had to be home. “You saying you want me to come home now. I know it’s late but I’m with my friends. Fine baby I’m on the way”.
This case really got me in the feels. I am also a single mamma! Ladies always remember to put your kids first!
wasnt he the one that was murdered
he keeps saying that he wasn’t worried cause she’d often leave when they would argue but he never mentioned an argument that would cause her to leave ??? Did I miss something ??
Same what I was thinking
TheUltimate SlyFox4444 oh wow didn’t catch that thank you ! Yeah his excuse is shit I wonder if the cops looked more into his story.
I feel like that phone call with his cop brother sounds extremely rehearsed... Like trying to make it look like he was willing to be cooperative but he was just advised not to and following directions... Idk something was weird about it
i know, so pathetic. "i want them to help me" "i don't think they'd pin it on me" so fake.
I agree 💯
He’s a bad actor like most murderers.🤧
Right !!!! Soooo fake
Yeah, so fake.
People who don’t help with a search already know where the body is 🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️
Girl I was thinking the same thing.
Also they dunno the person
Her father definitely was very close to finding out what happened to his daughter 🥺 rest in peace to the both of them. This is so sad..
That inmate spilled ALL THE DAMN TEA.
Bravo for giving up all that info.
But that inmate in return will expect a lighter sentence or be eligible for parole.
I’m from bardstown. The police are involved- the whole town feels this way.
I totally believe I signs and there are 187 likes on this when I saw it. To me thats a sign that you are correct
Be careful sweety
I believe they’re colluding with one another to keep everything hush-hush too. I’m about an hour west of Bardstown. When Crystal’s father was shot in 2016 - that was an Indication that maybe he was on to something and was most likely shot to avoid finding something. When Officer Ellis was killed it dawned on me that it could very well be that he knew something and was going to try to bring something to light about Crystal Rogers’ disappearance and they had him killed. It’s been a little more than five months since they found the remains of the most recent body and they have yet to say if it’s Crystal’s body.
@@keltimberlake officer Ellis was killed first. Then a mother and her daughter then crystal Rogers and finally her dad
Yup. We live in E-town and everyone this way feels the same way- police involvement.
God, this town is as crazy as Riverdale.
Fr ahaha
I legit live in a town called Riverdale and cray shit does go on here lol
@@jirachiteaminstinct4310 I don't know whether to be jealous of you or feel sorry for you lol.
Alanna Holland lol just some lively characters and drama like in every town
@@jirachiteaminstinct4310 Hah. Not mine. I wish.
This entire case has me sobbing. I realize this was about 11-12 months ago, but I still can't get over everything that happened to this family.
I agree with Kendall. Brooks is guilty and Nick is an accomplice.
I live next to Bardstown and the fact that they had multiple unsolved murders in a three year span (the Netherland family, officer Jason Ellis, Crystal Rogers and her dad) is absolutely wild.
Edit: Okay I get that things happen! What I meant is that before these crimes the biggest issues I could remember were 1) illegal hunting and 2) meth labs. Not a string of unsolved murders within a three year period.
Girl. A whole lot happens🤣 like holy shit, that is too many dead people for a little town.
I’m in Louisville. It’s a shame so much shadiness has been going on in Bardstown. It really is a beautiful little city.
Jajajaj must be nice to live in a city where nothing happens, imagine living in Tijuana México where +10,000 die each year (and maybe more)
I live in Kentucky and I’ve heard from a few people near Bardstown that weird stuff happens along the Bluegrass Parkway. I’ve driven along it and maybe it’s just the knowledge of all the unsolved murders, but there’s something unsettling about that area to me.
@@andrea.marquez Medellín, Colombia. I feel ya girl. I feel ya
My theory is that Nick was a dirty cop, Brooks was probably helping him (laundering drug money through rental properties or his construction business?) and Crystal found out too much info by working with Brooks for his rentals/being in a relationship with him. So she had to go. I don’t know which one killed her, but I think both brothers are equally as guilty. It may explain why the IRS is involved in following leads. Follow the money and maybe they’ll get enough to charge the brothers.
this would really make sense!
I agree on all.
Yep, sounds likely.
I'd believe it! both of the brothers definitely come off as extreme narcissists.
Annnd Jason Ellis, the police officer who was ambushed, was a narcotics K9 officer. So it would make sense why he was ambushed and killed as well because he may have been catching on 🤔
UPDATE: The FBI has conducted two searches in Bardstown; the first search occurred during August of 2020 and the second was in August of 2021. 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. The FBI has not disclosed any details of their findings at this location, but on August 27, 2021, they did announce that an "item of interest" had been recovered from the concrete at one of the homes. During this most recent search, the FBI also stated that they know there are people in Bardstown who have information on this case, and added that it was time for those people to come forward.
TLDR - Something of interest was found where Brooke's construction company built houses. FBI know people know what happened and aren't saying!
Me: pining over a kendall rae and bailey sarian collab
Yeas i want that collab
IVE BEEN WISHING FOR IT SIS GHHH
Alyssa Kelly. !! I love both Kendall Rae and Bailey Sarian My 2 favourite True Crime story tellers. I think they should collaborate with a crime that hasn’t been talked about together im person obeying covid rules and Bailey can do some funky colourful eyes , fabulous make up on Kendra ‘s beautiful face !
Talk about a strange , murder mystery story , that has been solved or is a cold case !
OMG YES
this would rock my world
i have a feeling we are dealing with a corrupt police department, or at least a few officers, cause the police work is a joke.
ACAB
Police work usually is.
All police work it's a joke unless they're beating and killing black people. That's when police really go to work.
@@nhmooytis7058 I agree... unless it's a black suspect or protestor.
@@beautifulrosemary6565 they always assume a white shooter is right wing, the minute evidence surfaces it’s a lefty the story disappears.
The guy who administered the polygraph test was so chill and so blunt.. I like that guy.
No offense to Stephanie Harlow but I literally was on her video of this case and my ADD kicked in so I started scrolling down to see recommended videos and saw Kendall did coverage on this case and I immediately left the video and clicked on Kendall’s video. Her coverage and video style are my favorite. Her and Christina Randall actually are my faves and who I recommend to people ❤
I cant stand the way Brooks talks. He sounds guilty AF
And the way he looks-an empty shell 🥺 every picture he looks “detached” and his eyes look like-“storms brewing in his head” He looks extremely unhappy and out of place
His voice reminds me of-well-like he’s hiding many secrets-passive aggressive, closeted?
He sounds like he's running on the brain cell!
“tHaT iS a GrEaT qUeStIoN.” 🥴🤮
Sounds like a politician
Every time he said that, it sounded like it was said passive aggressive
Right? “I’m so glad you asked that question”. 😑 Can’t tell what’s worse, the way he answered those questions, or the fake a$$ tone and acting in the interrogation call when his cop bro called: “I’m innocent, wait? Your tellin’ me I should leave then, wellll, if you insist”. NOT FISHY AT ALL!
“That’s a great question...”
Bro, this isn’t Hot Ones. You shouldn’t need time to think. Answer the freakin’ question!
he did it. I'm like 7 minutes in and I already know he did it.
I grew up in Bardstown and went to school with Crystal. It's impossible to overstate how big of an impact these crimes have had on the community. Businesses and homes have had signs like "Standing with the Ballards" and "Solve these murders" up for years. I can only hope that this discovery will lead to arrests and prosecutions. Thank you for covering these cases.
Did you know her personally
I also went to high-school with Crystal!
Just so you know the case of her aunt is no unsolved. Her husband did it; because she was pregnant and he wanted a divorce and she wouldn’t do it. Thanks for covering this case! If you go to the podcast “Bardstown” it talks about all the unsolved cases in bardstown.
Such a good podcast!
Thanks for the recommendation!
More info:
In 1979, Crystal Rogers’ Aunt, Freda Sharene “Sherry” Ballard, went missing from Bardstown, according to The Kentucky Standard. The 19-year-old was over seven months pregnant at the time of her disappearance, and her remains weren't found until August 1983. They were discovered on a farm close to where Rogers’ car was found. Her estranged husband, Edsel “Eddie” Barnes, and another man, George Weir, were eventually convicted and sentenced to life in prison for her murder.
I’ve listened to the podcast numerous times. I believe all of the murders are connected. Excellent podcast!
Blair Hawkins yes! I live 40 minutes away from bardstown and I believe they are too! A lot of people do.
I actually cried when I heard Tommy got shot. He was doing his best for his daughter. How heartbreaking for the family. If someone I knew went missing I would want a lake drained as well. Too bad the remains that were found weren’t her. What a sad case. A lot going on.
That made me break down:(
So sad to hear. You care so much to search and you end up killed.
They killed him so no one else would make them accountable. They're serial killers.
I agree.
But at the same time, at least someone got their family member back and that's just as important in my opinion.
The chief really seems sincere in saying that nicks behavior was unacceptable to him, rather than just trying to cover his own but and make his department look good.
I'm from Bardstown. We have not forgotten her and her photos are still around everywhere to this day.
Im glad she hasn't been forgotten. Whomever is responsible has to see her face daily and that is amazing!! #NeverForgetCrystal
Crystal Smith it wasn’t over the weekend. It happened months ago.
Crystal Smith they said disgruntled ex employee. It was a fire started on purpose.
Crystal Smith i live here btw. Have my whole life lol
This whole case is giving The Ozarks vibes. A farm, dirty cops, a missing body, unsolved murders, drug smuggling allegations. I agree Brooks did it and his brother helped him.
I live in ky lol it’s very ozark here but never on that level lol these hillbillies wish 😂
Omg I was JUST going to say the same, especially the Drone/Helicopter view of Brooks parent's farm, and all the crime and killings that have happened in this " small, quiet and peaceful" town, where apparently crime is basically nonexistent 🤔
Those Type of Town's I worry about the most, sometimes even more crime then big cities, and even 10x more corrupt. Especially when you have a smaller police department, everyone knows everyone etc etc, I find shit like the Ozarks go down in those Town's more often them we know, but they just love to keep up this " We're so safe we leave our doors unlocked" image.
a police officer being suspicious, not wanting to cooperate in justice being brought, and abusing his position?...color me sooo shocked. .__.
I gotta say, I was definitely more surprised that he was fired. Grateful, but surprised.
It’s not right to generalize police officers when it’s such a few percent. Most cops aren’t bad. I’m married to a cop and he’s got a better heart than anyone I know.
I'm not generalizing because there's good and bad everywhere and with everyone. However there's a lot of cases of women that have been murdered/abused by police officers and men in positions of power. It's not surprising either when the colleagues/friends/family members turn a blind eye to these situations.
Destinee S , same. I’m a proud wife of an officer. He would give the shirt off of his back to someone in need.
Tommie Miranda Kinda sad that I was shocked by that ngl. Usually the most they get is a slap on the wrist
Brooks murdered Crystal and Nick helped get rid of her body. Rosemary knows and protects her sons.
Have you heard anything about the remains found? I haven’t heard nothing so I was wondering if you May have. But your right it sounds just like that. I very sketchy situation for all involved.
Tommy was getting too close to the truth and that’s why he was murdered. This whole case is so frustrating. I hope the family gets justice for both Crystal and Tommy.
One small sliver of relief from this was that video of the chief holding Nick responsible and firing him. That made me happy.
This is a police cover-up his brother is in this, you can tell the phone call was set up between them.
He was putting on a show
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I just find it interesting that there are so many cops involved in suspicious deaths all the time. Even your big cases like Jonbenet Ramsey or Caylee Anthony...... Retired cops. All these stories is like they know to confuse feds to the point no one is charged for anything most of the time. It's really scary when the people that you're supposed to trust end up being behind it all.
UPDATE: Sept 27, 2023 Brooks Houck has been arrested and charged with murder!!! Hopefully the evidence proves him guilty if he is. Crystal will get justice and her family closure ❤️
I've dealt with men who treated my kids that way. That's when you know he's not a real man
My moms bf used to do that to us we couldn’t eat his food. I grew up resenting my mom because of how she would allow it. I moved out at 16 to finish high school with my dads side.
I hope my boys won't resent me😔 I've always stuck up for them and even said "if u don't Wana buy food for all 4 of us then you can buy your own & find your own place" but also Ive always contributed, it's mine & my boys house, etc...and I'm not your average Mom lol, I've made it known I'll always choose my kids 1st. I hate to hear that with all of you, but in your Mom's defense (kinda) it's hard to be alone, with kids, I'm sure she just wanted to make everyone happy n just didn't go about things the right way. She did what she knew back then. Probably what she had been taught🤷
Thanks 😊
@@jhgfhjkjlj I'm so sorry to hear that, I hope all is better now🙂
Kimberly Michelle Girl it’s time for a rescue mission at this point. You gotta get your mom outta there
@@mylesallen8864 I bet she won't go. It's a co dependant type thing. My mom was the same way, my dad was the narc.....
I live one county away and we all have our own theories of what happened to Crystal. Unfortunately it all boils down to Brooks. He walks around town like he owns it and like he did nothing. Everyone knows he did. I hope she gets justice soon.
I live 10 minutes away from bardstown and her case is a hard one to forget. So many unsolved deaths here in Nelson County if they solve her case maybe they can solve the others her father knew too much and I believe that's why he was shot . I also think that's why Jason Ellis was shot and killed also . All are connected and it's just a matter of time before the truth comes out . I pray for their families that they get justice for their loved ones.
Oh yeah. I see him around town all the time. He’s so uppidy. He loves it. He loves people think he did it.
My heart just broke when Tommy's dad cried while talking about him and how he was tirelessly working to get justice for Crystal .How can humans go to these lengths of no mercy.Im 100% sure it wasn't an accident and I hope their killers rott in hell
it’s so sad. he will never know what happened to his daughter
Watching that old man cry is just so heart wrenching. When old people cry, it seems so much more heavy since they came from an Era when crying wasn't ask acceptable as today
i am from bardstown ky. everyone really loves crystal out here and we are devastated that she has never been found or returned.
wishing your town lots of luck and hope you guys find more information soon :)
I truly hope they find her and her killer/s!!! I am from a small town in Texas and I couldn't imagine the pain this mother is going through. Yall are in our prayers!
This is off topic but YOUR HAIR LOOKS SO GOOD.
Definitely agree
Omg I know right I’m loving crimps lately
WE’VE BEEN COVERING THIS AT WORK (I work for local news) AND IVE BEEN WANTING YOU TO TALK ABOUT THIS!!!!
I’m literally so hype ready to goooo
@@marisathebibliophile1519 you literally got me hype
if nick is actually involved in all of these cases, as a cop, it would’ve been so easy for him to destroy or tamper with evidence which could explain why kathy’s case is so cold