Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. There was also gossip that Kathy taught Jason Ellis son at Bardstown Elementary School. Follow Season three, "Beyond Bardstown: Unsolved," is coming Monday, Oct. 17. Crystal Rogerss family has already been afflicted with too much tragedy. Houck's brother, Nick, was a police officer with Bardstown Police at the time of Rogers' disappearance andwas fired after interfering in the investigation. Till the day he died, family said, Tommy Ballard never stopped looking for his daughter Crystal. The utterly brutal murder the Netherlands on a pleasant country road is as strange as Elliss murder. Sign up for InsideHook to get our best content delivered to your inbox every weekday. The random frightens us. Nick later told the Kentucky State Policethat he only contacted his brother to tell him that "they might be trying to trip him up" and "he should protect himself.". The two share a home with their 2 year old son and Crystal's other children. Kentucky State Police had no suspects or motive for the Netherlands' murders. Join Nancy Grace for her new online video series designed to help you protect what you love most your children. They need new cases. A 35 year old woman named Crystal Rogers went missing from Bardstown, Kentucky back in 2015. Greek stationmaster arrested in head-on train crash; 36 dead. Should You Want To? Bardstown Mystery: Four dead, one missing in 'the most beautiful small town in America' by Leigh Egan September 2, 2019 Tweet It's been called the most beautiful small town in America, but four unsolved murders and the disappearance of a beloved mother-of-five left an ugly stain on Bardstown, Kentucky. Bardstown is at the center of five unsolved deaths and disappearances, including that of Crystal Rogers,and they continue to inspire speculation, gossip and intrigue far beyond the county line. Ballard never gave up trying to find his daughter. She suffered more extensive injuries than her mother but it was apparently that their assailant wanted both of them dead. Year after year, tragedies struck this small town, Jessica Noll, investigate journalist and host of the hit podcast, Bardstown, told Nancy Grace during the latest Crime Stories episode. Tommy tells his wife he is being followed. Their bodies were discovered by a family member. I don't need an attorney. He took Exit 34, a narrow ramp bounded on either side by steep stone walls. And awesome. FBI agents have conducted multiple searches in and near Bardstown since Rogers went missing. Five years ago, Kathy Netherland and her 16-year-old daughter Samantha were found shot to dead inside their Bardstown, Kentucky home on April 22, 2014. In 2019, ahome being builtby Brooks Houckwas burned down inwhat city officials said was anarson case. Just heard about these murders, here are my thoughts: The murder of the mother and her 16 yr old daughter appears to be someone they know who absolutely had a personal vendetta against them. LOUISVILLE, KY. Another search is underway relating to the 2015 disappearance of Crystal Rogers in Bardstown, Kentucky. Bourbon Town Mystery, produced by the HLN Investigations team, takes a deep dive into the disappearance of Rogers. The parkway would've been an otherwise very empty road that late at night and almost any vehicle seen on that road between Bardstown and, say Lawrenceburg could've been possibly considered suspect at the time. Whenever possible, actual redditors have participated in investigating the events. Prior to the rash of unsolved high-profile murders, the counties around Bardstown were home to The Cornbread Mafia, rural farmers turned drug traffickers, who at their peak ran the largest marijuana production operation in the United States. How do you protect your children from predators? A seven-year veteran of the department and member of the K-9 unit, Ellis had just gotten off work and was driving home when he found a stack of freshly cut tree limbs blocking the road at his exit off the Bluegrass Parkway. #BREAKING: FBI Louisville is conducting judicially authorized activity at 345 Paschal Ballard Lane, Bardstown, KY in relation to the federal investigation into the disappearance of Crystal Rogers. It was as out-of-the-way and quiet a spot as you could imagine. Its a clich by now, but the Bardstown where I lived 27 years ago really was the kind of place where people didnt always lock their doors. 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. The thing about Samantha's death was that she seemed to get the brunt of the "beating" and it seemed incredibly personal for some reason. That same month his brother Nick Houck was fired from the Bardstown P.D. Kathy Netherland taught special education at Bardstown Elementary School. The cut brush that Jason Ellis stopped to remove was not actually blocking traffic and other vehicles had driven right on past as I would have done that time of night. When asked about the cellphone jammer, Holly said, "This is news to me. A new visitor from the cityNashville to the south or Louisville to the northmight be forgiven for thinking theyre driving into nowhere. Published: Feb. 27, 2023 at 7:24 PM PST. He is clearly the focus of the investigation. My opinion-I do believe this murder is connected to the disappearance of his daughter, Crystal Rogers. It was a savage double murderKathy had been shot several times, Samantha bludgeoned, and their throats slashed. Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. The Kathy and Samantha murder, don't you think this one is so f-ing brutal ? As an Eastern Kentuckian.. yeah. I say the police are involved. Crime News is your destination for true crime stories from around the world, breaking crime news, and information about Oxygen's original true crime shows and documentaries. honoring the victims of the Bardstown Murders, urging witnesses to come forward. Kathy Netherland, a special education teacher, and her 16-year-old daughter, Samantha, were found murdered in their home on April 21, 2014. My opinion: Crystals disappearance is that this was a domestic violence situation that turned into murder. The latest docu-series on Rogers is aired at 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14 of last year, on HLN as part of the first episode of season threeof thepopular "Real Life Nightmare.". I'm innocent. It's still getting investigated like if it were a murder investigation or homicide investigation, Kentucky State Police Trooper Jeff Gregory told WDRB. LOUISVILLE, KY. Another search is underway relating to the 2015 disappearance of Crystal Rogers in Bardstown, Kentucky. Mystery shrouds the shocking death of this much-loved police officer. The tragic events began six years ago. To kill a man in front of his young grandson, you must be an evil, cold-hearted person and I hope you burn for eternity in your own personal hell. They was stabbed, and one was shot. Crystal disappeared from the home she shared with her boyfriend on Glenview Drive in Bardstown. Mr. Ballard seems to have been a much loved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather who was simply looking for answers about his daughter. Its a disease of armchair sleuthing to see connections between everythingthe same kind of fallacy that produces complex and far-reaching conspiracy theories. Sign up now. Houck and Rogers have a son together. Despite these accusations, neither Houck brother has ever been charged with any crimes related to the disappearance of Crystal Rogers, which they both deny any involvement in. A policeman, as a public safety officer, could reasonably be expected to stop. Tommy Ballard had been shot in the chest while hunting with his grandson. I heard about this on a podcast and they were linking it to other officers that were tied into the drug market. Rogers parents were immediately vocal in their suspicions of boyfriend Brooks Houck. Rogers wasnot known to go anywhere without her kids, according to the FBI. Whiskey connoisseur? The murders of Kathy and Samantha Netherland remain unsolved. Their bodies were discovered by a family member. They also examine how the brutal, unsolved murders have impacted the small town, population 13,165. Crystal Rogers [Handout]On July 2, 2015, Crystal Rogers, 35, vanished from her Bardstown home off of Glenview Drive. A Welcome to Bardstown sign is unnecessary, though. I could see those being connected. There's a very good, well-researched article about these cases here that includes some other unsolved murders that have occurred in the area. A massive search for her turned up more questions than answers, frustrating the authorities and loved ones alike. Anyone with information is asked to call KSP Post 4 at (270) 766-5078 or email EllisCaseTips@ky.gov. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! Is it possible that they have some sort of freeway shooter there? Its been called the most beautiful small town in America, but four unsolved murders and the disappearance of a beloved mother-of-five left an ugly stain on Bardstown, Kentucky. Rogers, a 35-year-old mother of five children, was reported missing on July 3, 2015, from Bardstown. The cop was killed in an ambush, and Crystals ex-boyfriends (the one who we all know killed her, no proof yet) brother is a cop and he told the ex-boyfriend that they were going to raid his property before it happened. Really sad case. in Cincinnati, Ellis was fatally shot multiple times with a 12-gauge shotgun. A little over a year after she vanished, Crystals father, Tommy Ballard, was found shot to death on his own property. In the fall of 2016, Tommy tells his wife Sherry that he believes he is being followed, but he is unsure of who is following him. Despite such an incentive, the murders remain unsolved. In the case of Officer Ellis (one of my pet cases) I rather doubt that his killer(s) would've jumped immediately onto the BG Parkway to egress the site or at least they wouldn't have if they were smart. KSP investigators are asking for the public's help identifying the occupants of the vehicle, which was seen near the Netherlands' home on April 21. This, to me, is starting to get silly.". He believed he was being followed prior to his death, and even installed a camera in his truck to catch anyone on his tail. Though all occurred in Nelson County, that doesnt mean there is a real connection, save the seemingly obvious one between the disappearance of Crystal Rogers and her fathers death. (Family Photo) Her boyfriend, Brooks Houck, who lived with her, claimed innocence and said he had no clue what happened to Crystal. All I know about the boyfriend was that he was former military and her mother apparently disinvited him to their home for Thanksgiving. FBI agents were searching a farm Monday morning connected to the man Rogers was in a relationship with at the time of her disappearance. Share Tommy Ballard's poster to help get the word out. Kathy Netherland taught special education at Bardstown Elementary. One of the only clues released was a blurry gas station surveillance photo of a black Chevrolet Impala. FBI agents were searching a farm Monday morning connected to the man. Throughout the search,police were allowing only a few cars into the subdivision and reporters were kept out. The FBI has been offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to arrests in Ellis' slaying. Any nightmares I had in Bardstown were just inside my head, not hovering in the shadows under the trees crowding the highway. Construction LLC, was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. The Netherland murders appear to be unrelated but without a discernible motive, I wouldnt rule a connection out. Their only possible clue was a black Chevrolet Impala, which had been filmed near the crime scene on April 21, 2014, the night of the murder. The 35-year-olds car was later found on the Bluegrass Parkway, not far from mile marker 14. There's a lot of locals around here who'd tell you a lot of tales of corruption in Bardstown, and that they really think the police are covering it up. A month later, new Bardstown Police Chief Kim Kraeszig announced the creation of a new anonymous tip line that she hopes will encourage those with information on the cases to come forward. He was with his 11-year-old grandson and on family property at the time of his death, butpolice have ruled out the child as the shooter, according to WDRB. BARDSTOWN, KY (WAVE) - Graphic details of how a Nelson County mother and her teenage daughter were killed inside their home in April are now public. [PREVIOUS STORY: Black Chevy Impala is suspect vehicle in Nelson Co. murders, says KSP]. Something a lot of the podcasts and articles and shows dont tell you is that Jason Ellis wife is also a teacher and she worked closely with Kathy and Crystals boyfriends brother worked closely with Jason as well and their family was always known to sell drugs, it is a small enough town to know that. There is a person of interest in Crystals case. Press J to jump to the feed. An FBI Louisville spokesman previously said all three locations hadalready been searched "to various degrees" over the years. After exiting his police cruiser to investigate, he was ambushed. Hed been a baseball star in college, eventually turning pro and playing for a Cincinnati Reds Minor League club for a few years in the early 2000s. I'm innocent. Police said the Netherlands were murdered around 8 p.m. on the evening of Monday, April 21 at their home in Nelson County's Botland community. 4. Samantha had been beaten. Still, it seems stalled. But, theres also a dark side to the region. To ensure the safety of the public, he got out of his vehicle to clear the branches. The FBI has not released more details on the "items of interest" that were sent to the Virginia lab for testing. On the morning of November 19, authorities are called to a property near Bluegrass Parkway for a death investigation. Boyfriend likely killed her, and his police officer brother helped dispose of the body. Did Tommy know too much? More than a year after Rogers disappeared, her father, 54-year-old Tommy Ballard, was fatally shot in November 2016 while huntingon family property in a rural area outside Bardstown. A bullet hit Ballard in his chest while he was out hunting. Bardstown isnt as small as people think, there are 3 different high schools. I suspect that one or more people murdered Jason to solve a problem and Chrystal and her father were murdered by the same to solve perhaps different problems. On the day after Easter 2014, 48-year-old Kathy Netherland and her 16-year-old daughter, Samantha, were brutally murdered inside their home in Botland, just outside the Bardstown city limits.. In a bizarre twist, on November 19, 2016, Crystals father, Tommy Ballard, was fatally shotin the chest by an unknown gunmen while out hunting. But, theres also a dark side to the region. However, a few months before the shooting, Tommy told his wife, Sherry, that he felt like someone was following him. , "My whole family's name is trashed for something completely not even tied to me. I used to believe that the murder of police officer Jason Ellis on May 25, 2013, the Netherland Murders on April 21, 2014, the disappearance of Crystal Rogers on July 3, 2015, and the murder of Tommy Ballard on November 19, 2016 in Bardstown, Kentucky were all related. You can live there your whole life and not know many people. Were you traveling on Bluegrass Highway between mile markers 21 and 25 on November 19, 2016, before 7:30 am? This new information has not been confirmed by law enforcement, but the Kentucky State Police say they are investigating the inmates claims. I know that trinkets were taken as trophies. This is starting to get silly. Details: On May 25 2013, Officer Jason Ellis was killed after finishing his shift for the Bardstown, Kentucky Police Department. After exiting his police cruiser to investigate, he was ambushed. Could he have been targeted? Tommys case remains unsolved. The Rogers and Ballard cases are even moving forward as of January 2018, as investigators have been searching the farm where they believe Crystal was killed. Since my moms been missing, life has been really hard. Here's how to watch, Courtesy of CNN Headline News (HLN), Louisville Courier Journal, As FBI searches Bardstown subdivision, Sherry Ballard hopes for 'answers this time', one of Rogers' daughterswrote on a website dedicated to the investigation, using a cadaver dog to search the subdivision, 150 federal agentsservingsearch warrants, HLN airs docu-series investigation on missing Kentucky mom Crystal Rogers, The Vanishing of Crystal Rogers Not Another True Crime Podcast, Rogers was datingBrooks Houck, an initial suspect, who is the father of one of her sons, FBI Louisville, other federal agencies search for Crystal Rogers with new warrants, Ballard told The Courier Journal she has "a lot of hope", fired after interfering in the investigation, ahome being builtby Brooks Houckwas burned, 54-year-old Tommy Ballard, was fatally shot in November 2016, Ballard's grandson, who was with him during the trip,was not responsible for Ballard's death, Kentucky State Police hired former troopers to investigate the cases, Jason Ellis, aBardstown police officerwho wasambushed in 2013, theslaying of teacher Kathy Netherland and her teenage daughter Samantha, Who killed Bardstown Officer? The similarities between his murder and the murder of Jason have been noted. I also hope that the person(s) responsible for Crystals disappearance pay for their crime. Oxygen did a 5 episode series on this and its interesting and thought provoking. [] I can't even go on the side of the road without looking like a murderer. Do You Have Any? 7:54 AM:Tommy Ballard is killed on family property. Despite these accusations, neither Houck brother has ever been charged with any crimes related to the disappearance of Crystal Rogers, which they both deny any involvement in. He was the Bardstown PDs K-9 Officer. Anyone have any updates on the murders in Bardstown Kentucky. Kathy Netherland was older and does not appear to have been his type. It's okay to have differing opinions, I just hope they all get a resolution. Investigators seemed stumped from the beginning. Life slows. "I have been asked by the police about the relative location of chairs," said Holly. Where the case stands today. BARDSTOWN, Ky. (WAVE) - In a matter of five days, there were some big development in connection to a 2016 Bardstown murder. Both Tommy and Sherry fought tirelessly to find their daughter, Crystal who went missing one year before he died. Kentucky, like other parts of the country, is now grappling with different and more pervasive types of drug epidemics like heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine, which has some wondering if the drug trade has played a part in any of the Bardstown mysteries. She was a widow and in photos she looked younger than her reported age of 48. "There's people in the community that have information but they're afraid to come forward,", . Accidentally. Bardstown Murders and Mysteries: Brookelyn Farthing, Disappearance of Crystal Rogers 104: This is Much Bigger than Kentucky. Otherwise, it remains unsolved as of January 2018. That disgraced Bardstown cop Nick Houck was on the same force as Ellis tickles the back of the brain; if he helped his brother cover up a murder, what else might he be responsible for? That was an excellent article. They had been killed the previous day. 5 years later, nobody knows. Its free. Please call the FBI tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI. "This is one of those things that I'm not comfortable talking about. Nick was accused ofwarning his brotherthat detectives planned to interview him and advised him not to speak with them. Alternately known as "The Bardstown Murders" or the "The Nelson County Murders," the area is at the center of five unsolved deaths and disappearances, which continue to inspire speculation, gossip and intrigue far beyond the county line. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! Someone, perched on top of the stone cliff above him, fired a shotgun. . Ballard was struck in the chest, and died on the spot. Could a fellow student have killed her? To further investigate the inmate's claims, Bauer and retired homicide detective Dwayne Stanton met with Kathy's daughter and Samantha's sister, Holly Netherland Williams. A cop on a small-town police force and an elementary school teacher and her teen daughter are among the most unlikely of unlikely victims. Samantha, a young, hopeful teenager, had been stabbedher throat cut. Crystal RogersVictim of (Potentially) Related Crime, Jason EllisVictim of (Potentially) Related Crime, Samantha and Kathy NetherlandVictim of (Potentially) Related Crime. It is a sad, but an almost daily occurrence in the US. HLN Investigations is a news team that produces breaking news specials and HLN Original Series within the crime and justice genre. I can't remember which pod I heard it on - it's been years. Join Nancy Grace and a team of world-class experts for the online course Justice Nation: Crime Stops Here. 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