3x Regional Edward R Murrow & Emmy Winner & KY AP Winner
Lexington, KY
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Mass shooter at Minneapolis church used to live in Lexington. What we’ve learned about Robin Westman’s ties to central Kentucky tonight @LEX18News 6
“There’s a good chance I’m going to die in here.” - Brooks Houck talking to his brother Nick after being convicted of murder in the #CrystalRogers case last month.
We have the jail calls @LEX18News at 6 facebook.com/share/r/14HfiXi…
Luna reports for duty at the Lawrenceburg Police Department. She’s part of a new partnership between the PD and the local humane society. How police are fostering shelter dogs @LEX18News at 6.
Crystal Roger’s oldest daughter on the guilty verdict for Brooks Houck @LEX18News
Crystal’s grandfather said, “It has been ten years, it took ten years to get that bastard.” Brooks Houck found guilty of murder and tampering. Faces 20 - 50 years to life on murder - accomplice or principle. 1 to 5 on tampering w physical evidence @LEX18News
Crystal’s grandfather said, “It has been ten years, it took ten years to get that bastard.” Brooks Houck found guilty of murder and tampering. Faces 20 - 50 years to life on murder - accomplice or principle. 1 to 5 on tampering w physical evidence @LEX18News
GUILTY! Houck - murder - accomplice or principle and tampering w physical evidence.
LAWSON - GUILTY conspiracy to commit murder and tampering
4 hour deliberation
Almost time - The jury in the Crystal Rogers murder trial will soon begin deliberations. Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawson’s freedom will be in the hands of 12 strangers. @LEX18News
Almost time - The jury in the Crystal Rogers murder trial will soon begin deliberations. Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawson’s freedom will be in the hands of 12 strangers. @LEX18News
Jury has been deliberating for just over an hour. It’s made up of 6 women and 6 men. The 3 alternates could be recalled if there’s an emergency or illness with one of the 12 jurors.
Judge Charles Simms III runs a tight ship. During trial when he said court was recessed (more)
Rosemary Houck arrives at courthouse for closing arguments in Crystal Rogers murder trial. Houck’s son Brooks is on trial w Joseph Lawson @LEX18News
10 years to the day Crystal Rogers disappeared, her ex and another man are on trial trying to convince a jury they weren’t involved in her murder.
So far, Brooks Houck’s atty has called mainly experts to testify- to try and discredit the prosecution’s case. @LEX18News
Interesting jury question today: Were the clothes Crystal had on at Walmart found in the home?
Detective on the stand: No.
Jury is hearing a lot from Brooks Houck - they watched a July 8, 2015 police interview w him just days after Crystal Rogers vanished. Det. Jon Snow has been the only witness today as of 1245 central time
Crystal Rogers’ family arrives to court for 2nd day of testimony wearing her favorite color pink. Sherry Ballard is the rock of this family. Court resumes at 830 central time @LEX18News
Crystal Rogers’ family arrives to court for 2nd day of testimony wearing her favorite color pink. Sherry Ballard is the rock of this family. Court resumes at 830 central time @LEX18News
Court just took a break - a jury may be seated soon. It has been a long, tedious day of jury selection
Trial number 2 in Crystal Rogers case. Jury selection underway in Bowling Green as Brooks Houck & Joseph Lawson get ready to face a jury. They’re charged in connection to Crystal’s death & disappearance. @LEX18News
Trial number 2 in Crystal Rogers case. Jury selection underway in Bowling Green as Brooks Houck & Joseph Lawson get ready to face a jury. They’re charged in connection to Crystal’s death & disappearance. @LEX18News
LEX18 INVESTIGATES UPDATE - Marjorie Gonzalez changed her mind after getting 8 years for stealing from former UK women’s basketball coach Kyra Elzy.
MG wants to withdraw her guilty plea. Details at 7 @LEX18News
Shake up at UK College of Nursing - big questions we plan to answer. Dean of Nursing is out so what impact does this have on students in the program?
