Shay McAlister

3 weeks ago | whas11.com | Shay McAlister

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Widespread media attention has been a sticking point in Nelson County Judge Charles Simms’ decisions about how the trials in the Crystal Rogers case will be made public. Now, he has decided he will keep trial records sealed until both trials are complete. The second trial in the case is scheduled for the end of June. Simms said he is particularly concerned about Bowling Green media airing or posting the trial videos, which could taint the jury pool.

3 weeks ago | whas11.com | Shay McAlister

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Steve Lawson’s conviction in the Crystal Rogers case comes just three weeks before Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawson are set to go to trial. Last week Steve Lawson was convicted on two charges for his role in the death and disappearance of Crystal Rogers.   A jury found him guilty of conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with physical evidence. The verdict came after three days of witness testimony… including Steve Lawson himself taking the stand in his own defense.

4 weeks ago | whas11.com | Shay McAlister

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — In an exclusive interview with WHAS11, a former Kentucky police chief isn't surprised Nick Houck keeps coming up during the first trial in the Crystal Rogers case. During the first three days of Steve Lawson's trial, Nick Houck has been mentioned four times as a suspect and co-conspirator in the Bardstown mother's 2015 disappearance.

1 month ago | abc10.com | Joseph A. Garcia |Shay McAlister

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The first trial in the Crystal Rogers case has started nearly a decade after the Bardstown mom was reported missing. Steve Lawson is charged with conspiracy to murder and tampering with physical evidence in Rogers' death. Tuesday marks the first day of jury selection, where attorneys will ask a pool of 85 potential jurors questions and eliminate those with bias until they believe they have reached a fair and impartial 14-person jury.

1 month ago | whas11.com | Shay McAlister

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — This summer will mark 10 years since Crystal Rogers was last seen alive in Bardstown. Since the day she was reported missing her family has pushed her case into the limelight, wanting the world to know her name. Now one week away from trial, attorneys are hopeful they can find an unbiased jury. Warren County, KY is home to about 145,000 people. This week, 85 of those people will be receiving a juror duty notice to report for trial on May 27.