I heard about this on a podcast and they were linking it to other officers that were tied into the drug market. Till the day he died, family said, Tommy Ballard never stopped looking for his daughter Crystal. While removing the branches he is shot several times and dies shortly afterward. It was related to the still-unsolved murder of her father. The killer sets up the ambush and Officer Ellis stops to remove the debris from the roadway, and the killer opens fire, killing him. 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. in Cincinnati, Ellis was fatally shot multiple times with a 12-gauge shotgun. How to watch: HLN airs docu-series investigation on missing Kentucky mom Crystal Rogers. In August 2021, agents searched a subdivision where Houck owns properties. 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. There is a lot of shady shit going on. I can't remember which pod I heard it on - it's been years. Brooks told police, "My whole family's name is trashed for something completely not even tied to me. In May 2017, the Kentucky State Police hired two retired troopers, specifically to aid in the investigations of the Bardstown killings. As often happens in so many crimes, its the man she was living with, Brooks Houck. Sign up for InsideHook to get our best content delivered to your inbox every weekday. Crystal Rogers' disappearance featured on HLN Investigations, The 2015 disappearance of Crystal Rogers of Bardstown is the topic of the season premiere of HLN's "Real Life Nightmare." A title I suggest is, "Something Rotten in Bardstown." "Crystal was a very good girl. The ex-troopers were also looking into Tommy Ballard's death and theslaying of teacher Kathy Netherland and her teenage daughter Samanthain 2014. But, theres also a dark side to the region. Two people have been arrested and charged in the murder of Michael Wayne Unseld, 61. with the Bardstown Police. I know that they were tied to their chairs. 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. ", The inmate also said a cellphone jammer was placed at the Netherlands' front door to "kill all the signal in the house.". [Feature Photo: Bardstown Police Chief Rick McCubbin via AP/Timothy D. Easley], WATCH LIVE: Murdaugh Family Murders Day 25: Closing Arguments, Murdaugh Family Murders: Jury Heads to Moselle, the Scene of the Crimes, Ghislaine Maxwells New Attorneys File Appeal of Sex Trafficking Conviction. They also examine how the brutal, unsolved murders have impacted the small town, population 13,165. This subreddit is about unsolved mysteries. 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. 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. A Welcome to Bardstown sign is unnecessary, though. Both Tommy and Sherry fought tirelessly to find their daughter, Crystal who went missing one year before he died. I'd like to think that if something happened to Mom that she would have tried to get a call off. With a population of just over 14,000. and also boasts of being the Bourbon Capital of the World, due to the presence of six major whiskey distilleries in town. Crystal Rogers' mother, Sherry Ballard, hopes that the current FBI investigation in a Bardstown neighborhood may finally yield closure for her and family. The person or persons who killed them is still on the loose. Just 16 months later, while searching for answers, Crystal's father is murdered in cold blood. 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. (I think thats coincidental), all of these happened on or in fairly close proximity to the bluegrass parkway. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. Spokesperson Lt. Michael Webb said police haven't ruled out the possibility that the cases might be connected, but offered no further details, according to The Courier-Journal. And the efforts to figure out what happened to Crystal . " I'm just praying this will bring us some kind of closure. I think Crime Junkie did a pretty good pod on this if anyone is interested. https://assets.speakcdn.com/assets/2497/ncadv_kentucky_fact_sheet_2020.pdf. It's free. Kentucky State Police took the lead on the investigation right away. Replies analysing and speculating over the mystery and possible explanations are encouraged. It didnt even begin with Crystals mysterious disappearance in July 2015. [PREVIOUS STORY: Black Chevy Impala is suspect vehicle in Nelson Co. murders, says KSP]. The missing mother's case has gained national attention, with it being featured on HLN's "Real Life Nightmare" docu-series. 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. I ended thinking Crystals disappearance and the murders of Tommy Ballard and Jason Ellis are connected. 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. That's the type of person she was. In the five years since Ellis murder, police have interviewed countless people of interest connected with the case and pursued myriad leads. "This is one of those things that I'm not comfortable talking about. Victims include a Bardstown police officer, an elementary school special education teacher, and her teenage daughter. Within a very few short minutes of his killing a couple of vehicles rolled up on the scene and both of them attempted to use the police radio to get help for him. Bardstown isnt as small as people think, there are 3 different high schools. Houck's brother, Nick, was a police officer with Bardstown Police at the time of Rogers' disappearance andwas fired after interfering in the investigation. 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. 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. Chrystals boyfriend gave an account of his activities the night she disappeared that was established as untrue and it appear to be more than just simple lapse of memory. People need to see order and connectedness. Though just an hour south of the major metropolitan hub of Louisville, Bardstown, Kentucky, is a world away. Some find it suspicious because he wasn't driving his regular vehicle that night and didn't have his K-9 with him but I feel like that is a coincidence, as I think him having his K-9 locked in the back of his regular vehicle sadly wouldn't have changed the outcome of this terrible crime. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! 43% of KY women and 35.5% of KY men experience intimate partner violence. Nov 2, 2018 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A three-judge panel of the Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled Friday that the 6-year-old son of Crystal Rogers, the Bardstown woman who disappeared in July. On May 25, 2013, Ellis, a husband and father of two young boys, clocked out of his shift at 2 a.m. and started his normal, 15-mile drive home on the Bluegrass Parkway. 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. After exiting his police cruiser to investigate, he was ambushed. When asked about the cellphone jammer, Holly said, "This is news to me. None of their neighbors have subsequently been murdered but I wonder if any were involved in sketchy activity. There is a person of interest in Crystals case. bardstown, ky. Sarah Hardin was hopeful when she saw a news article about a new special prosecutor in a series of unsolved murders in Nelson County. (September 2022) Crystal Maria Rogers is an American woman from Bardstown, Kentucky who went missing on July 3, 2015. These are stories need to be told, Noll said. HLN Investigations is a news team that produces breaking news specials and HLN Original Series within the crime and justice genre. Boyfriend likely killed her, and his police officer brother helped dispose of the body. The FBI reportedly said the residents of the property that investigators and construction equipment focused on had no connection to the case, and the federal agency said it will pay for any repairs to the property. FBI agents have conducted multiple searches in and near Bardstown since Rogers went missing. In season one, host Shay McAlister investigated five unsolved crimes in and around Bardstown, Ky. Share Tommy Ballard's story with your own social network. thank you for sharing contact information on each case. There were no witnesses, and no arrests have been made in connection with the fatal shooting. And awesome. I am simply using him as an example. There seems to be compelling reason to suspect that Jason was targeted. They lived in a white tin-roofed home at 5120 Springfield Road outside Bardstown near the intersection of State Routes 150 and 605. Complicating the investigation was that fact that Houcks brother Nick was an officer with the Bardstown Police. https://www.whas11.com/article/news/investigations/bardstown/car-caught-on-surveillance-at-netherland-home/417-7b7bfab9-850a-4376-907e-7c881eb619ec, https://www.kystandard.com/content/family-netherland-legacies-about-more-their-tragic-final-moments, If you have any information on this case, please call the Kentucky State Police @ 1-800-222-5555. In 2019, ahome being builtby Brooks Houckwas burned down inwhat city officials said was anarson case. February 27, 2023 Eric Criswell Local News. He was pronounced dead at the scene on a farm located on Ed Brent Lane. He was a K-9 handler (narcotics dog) for the police department in addition to his patrol duties. There wasn't a robbery, a sex assault and the mother showed signs of overkill which to me seems personal. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more. Our hope in telling their stories is that the right person hears it and is compelled to finally come forward., The community, the victims, the families deserve justice.. ", "My mom is a very special woman," one of Rogers' daughterswrote on a website dedicated to the investigation. Bardstown Police Officer Jason Ellis is murdered while driving home after his shift. I hope her killer(s) are punished to the full extent of the law. Dig deeper into the stories you've heard before, and encounter many others you haven't, in ways that actually help. As the Kentucky Standard reported after she vanished, her aunt Sherry Ballard Barnes disappeared in January 1979. I know that one of 'em had her throat slit. Houck was under suspicion immediately. Seems like the Netherland murder may not be connected to the other crimes. Kathy Netherland taught special education at Bardstown Elementary. It's still getting investigated like if it were a murder investigation or homicide investigation, Kentucky State Police Trooper Jeff Gregory told WDRB. That's an important bit that is often overlooked! Uncovered is where the most passionate true crime enthusiasts can learn from and teach others. Do You Have Any? The following is just my opinion and are my personal theories only. I mean, that would explain why they didn't get a call off because I know my mom always had a phone in her hand. I say the police are involved. Cassie jo something. Though just an hour south of the major metropolitan hub of Louisville, Bardstown, Kentucky, is a world away. FBI agents were searching a farm Monday morning connected to the man. Thanks for sharing. Their bodies were discovered by Kathys father on April 22 after she failed to show up for work at Bardstown Elementary School, where she worked as a special education teacher. Beaten, stabbed, slitted throat, gunshot ? He was the owner of T.M.B. Crystal Rogers [Handout]On July 2, 2015, Crystal Rogers, 35, vanished from her Bardstown home off of Glenview Drive. She was in college and could date anyone she wished to. Michael Wayne Unseld was shot and killed above what used to be the Broke Tee Nite Club in Bardstown in 2016. Crazy about gin? Samantha Netherland was a sophomore at Bardstown High School. -, Press J to jump to the feed. He was a patrolman, not a detective. This is starting to get silly. I say the police are involved. Kathy Netherland taught special education at Bardstown Elementary School. Federal agents, with help from Nelson County highway department vehicles, were continuing to zero in on a driveway and truck away pieces of concrete and materials from outside a home. Within months of the murders, police had searched more than 90 cars in the area that matched the vehicle description, according to WDRB,. On the one-year anniversary of Tommy Ballard's death, yellow signs begin to show up around town. As if something unpleasant was going on with them in their lives and no one knew about it. Ellis was hit multiple times and died on the side of the road. When a law enforcement officer is murdered other cops are galvanized. This new information has not been confirmed by law enforcement, but the Kentucky State Police say they are investigating the inmates claims. "And I do have a lot of hope that this is where the investigation needs to be at and that they may be able to provide me answers this time," Ballard said. A year later, mom and daughter, Kathy and Samantha Netherland, lost their lives inside their rural home, just outside of Bardstown. Rogers, a 35-year-old mother of five children, was reported missing on July 3, 2015, from Bardstown. Copyright 2023 InsideHook. Ballard was struck in the chest, and died on the spot. My opinion-Is it possible that the person who committed this awful crime wanted to kill someone, anyone and it didn't matter who it was? They are tied up, tortured, and suffer knife and bullet wounds. He was the Bardstown PDs K-9 Officer. Details: After his daughter, Crystal Rogers, disappeared in July 2015, Tommy Ballard created Team Crystal, a group of Bardstown, Kentucky, community members dedicated to finding Crystal and bringing her home. Tommy's family announces reward of $20,000. [PREVIOUS STORY: Vigil held for Nelson County murder victims as investigation goes on]. Samantha was attacked near a different door suggesting she was attempting to flee. (Barnes received a life sentence. Chrystals father was definitely beating the drum about her disappearance/presumed murder. In a March 2017 interview with WDRB, Crystal Rogers mother, Sherry Ballard, surmised that her daughter disappeared because she overheard something maybe she shouldn't have, related to the murder of Jason Ellis. The Bardstown Netherland Murders Were A Gang Initiation, According To Anonymous Inmate When pressed for details about how he knew it was gang initiation, he said, "Well, I know they was tortured." By Aly Vander Hayden Bardstown Murders and Mysteries: Brookelyn Farthing 1:09 Preview Snow Report: The 20 Greatest Cocaine Scenes in Movie History, The Legacy of "M*A*S*H" And TV's Best Series Finales, Revisiting the True Crime Case That Inspired Edgar Allan Poe, Nobis Makes the Perfect Jacket for Every Conceivable Winter Situation, Woody Harrelson Is the Latest "SNL" Host to Deliver a Controversial Monologue, The Best Outdoor-Ready Deals From REIs Massive Winter Sale. Could a fellow student have killed her? You can live there your whole life and not know many people. Life slows. He is also the father of Rogers youngest child. Paying a little homage to the Baard and his, "Something is rotten in Denmark." Her relatives do not seem to believe she was involved. Kathy Netherland was older and does not appear to have been his type. But, theres also a dark side to the region. Complicating the investigation was that fact that Houcks brother. Construction LLC, was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. They need the FBI to get involved. For someone to knock on a random door, kill both occupants and leave without any robbery or sexual assault would be an extremely unusual crime. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! Since my moms been missing, life has been really hard. Kathy Netherland, a special education teacher, and her 16-year-old daughter, Samantha, were found murdered in their home on April 21, 2014. To watch the 2018 series, visitOxygen's site. 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. Sherry Ballard said her daughter's children are now 22, 21, 19, 17 and 9. The other daughter was a person of interest because she was the only person who appeared to have had anything to gain from her mother and sisters death. She suffered more extensive injuries than her mother but it was apparently that their assailant wanted both of them dead. No one is certain there is a connection aside from location. In April 2014, nearly a year after Ellis murder, Bardstown was again rocked by the brutal double-homicide of 48-year-old Kathy Netherland and her 16-year-old daughter, Samantha. On the morning of April 22, 2014, Kentucky State Troopers found the mother and daughter dead at their home. At first, its as if the wind carrying the scent from the distilleries lining the town perimeter makes you a little high. Police have yet to classify Ballards death as a homicide. 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. In 2014, the brutal double-homicide of 48-year-old Kathy Netherland and her 16-year-old daughter, Samantha, rocked the town of Bardstown, Kentucky. On Monday, a search was being conducted at a farm at 345 Paschal Ballard Lane. There has been a more recent podcast called "Bardstown" that's also really good. 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. I hope Officer Ellis and his family receive justice soon. "And I need closure. At least one state investigator expressed to a reported that he was concerned that the murder may have involved someone in Law Enforcement. Join Nancy Grace and a team of world-class experts for the online course Justice Nation: Crime Stops Here. Officer Ellis was discovered by a passing motorist. Police haven't ruled out any suspects as of now but, they are leaning towards the theory that multiple people may have been involved. A policeman, as a public safety officer, could reasonably be expected to stop. None, however, have led to any arrests. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! 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. That October, Nick Houck was fired from the police forceor allegedly interfering with the investigation of Crystal Rogers disappearance, that he only contacted his brother to tell him that "they might be trying to trip him up" and "he should protect himself.". When a region that has had virtually no murders suddenly has five unsolved murders in a short period, it is statistically unlikely that at least some are related. Were you traveling on Bluegrass Highway between mile markers 21 and 25 on November 19, 2016, before 7:30 am? The six episodes in the entire "Real Life Nightmare" series, which focuses on other mysterious cases, will be available on-demand the day after the broadcast premiere via cable/satellite systems. According to death certificates obtained by WAVE 3 News, 48-year-old Kathy Netherland was shot multiple times. I think that the murderer(s) believed that Tommy was bringing too much attention to them in their small town and wanted to shut him up. However, Sherry has been focusing on advocating for Crystals case and believes that it will provide answers for what happened to her husband. Whiskey connoisseur? Press J to jump to the feed. The department had its share of petty corruption but nothing that could b e linked to the murders. The same day Rogers was reported missing, her car was found abandoned with a flat tire at mile marker 14 on the Bluegrass Parkway in Bardstown, Kentucky. Samantha had been bludgeoned with her throat slit, while Kathy was shot numerous times. The Kentucky Standard reported in October 2015 that detectives believed hed killed Crystal during a fight. One reads: "Detectives say Brooks Houck killed Rogers". Last year, the FBI tore up a driveway in a subdivision of Bardstown whileconducting "several searches" related to the disappearance ofRogers. Then on November 19, while he was out hunting on his rural property very early in the morning, a shot rang out. In the same article, however, Trooper Gregory said, "I have no reason at this time to believe they're connected, but it's not something that we're discarding either.". Some residents live in fear, while others are angry, going as far as leaving anonymous signs in yards that pointed fingers at Houck, in connection with Crystals disappearance. 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.". Kinda like those 2 kids who made a video after killing their classmate. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. FBI agents were searching a farm Monday morning connected to the man Rogers was in a relationship with at the time of her disappearance. Crystal Rogerss family has already been afflicted with too much tragedy. How they died is not one of the main things I want to think about.". There was also gossip that Kathy taught Jason Ellis son at Bardstown Elementary School. It definitely could have been someone known to them but so far I haven't seen a good suspect. 6 years later: Anniversary of Tommy Ballard's death follows 2nd FBI search in Crystal Rogers disa 6 years has passed since mysterious death of Crystal Rogers father, Tommy Ballard, 6 years later, Tommy Ballard's murder remains unsolved | whas11.com, 'Pushing for justice' | 6 years later, circumstances surrounding Tommy Ballard's death remain a mystery | News | wdrb.com, A move in the right direction: Sherry Ballard reacts to special prosecutor appointment to Nelson County cases, Special prosecutor investigating three Nelson County deaths, Signs speculating about suspect in disappearance of Crystal Rogers appear on anniversary of her father's death, Family still searching for answers in death of missing woman's father, Police investigating shooting death of Tommy Ballard, KSP clears victim's grandson in Nelson County shooting death, Sherry Ballard says her husband was being followed leading up to his death, Search continues for Ky. mom part 2 (Rogers), Witness Says She Saw Suspicious Car The Morning Tommy Ballard Was Shot, KSP seeks public's help in investigation of Tommy Ballard shooting death, Grandson cleared in missing woman's dad's death, TIMELINE: Crystal Rogers disappearance & Investigation, Autopsy scheduled in Tommy Ballard death, investigation continues, The Complete Timeline of Crystal Rogers' Disappearance, Family offers $20,000 for information on fatal shooting, Bardstown family longs for answers 6 months after Tommy Ballard was killed, WHAS11 Journalist Shay McAlister visits EKU at "A Night of True Crime" Event, FBI conducting new search in Crystal Rogers case, Family of Crystal Rogers hopes for answers during FBI search of Bardstown farm - ABC 36 News, Timeline: A look at the Crystal Rogers case since 2015, including FBI involvement, FBI begins fourth day of search for Crystal Rogers on Houck farm - YouTube. He might have been murdered in hopes that the investigation of Chrystals case would fade away if he wasnt constantly raising the issue but it seems more likely to me that killing him would only increase the pressure to solve her case. Police believe Nick interfered with their investigation. No, it's not. The pair were probably in the lowest risk group for being murder victims. When the sweet smell of bourbon fills the air, you know youve arrived. A bullet hit Ballard in his chest while he was out hunting. ", None of her claims, however, have ever been substantiated. As a previous "higher-up" member in unspecified "organizations," the inmate told Bauer that many people confided in him about criminal activity, including the details of Rogers' disappearance as well as two other unsolved murders in Bardstown, Kentucky the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Bardstown Police Officer Jason Ellis and the double . I hope for the sake of Crystal Rogers' children, that she will be properly laid to rest in the future. The Bardstown PD is a common denominator to all but the Netherland killings but the connections are vague. 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. Someone, perched on top of the stone cliff above him, fired a shotgun. In a finely-detailed report on Elliss murder by Jessica Noll of WCPO-TV, its clear that despite aggressive efforts by local law enforcement and the FBI, the officers murder remains unsolved. The driveway was reportedly dug up, as agents appeared to be zeroed in on the location. The similarities between his murder and the murder of Jason have been noted. "That's not something we've ruled out either, that's a good possibility," said KSP Trooper Jeff Gregory. According to Brooks Houck (with whom Crystal lived), she was last seen playing games on her phone until late on the night of July 3. 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. An unknown subject fired one shot and hit Ballard in the chest and instantly killed him. I'm innocent. Law enforcement started swarming in on the area very quickly after that from multiple directions. Crystal overhears something that implicates her boyfriend and his brother in the ambush murder of the officer in 2013. 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. Bardstown PD, however, dismissed the groups claims, with then-police chief Rick McCubbin calling them a bunch of punks, and telling WAVE 3, They're trying to empower themselves by making that claim, intimidating people and using the fear factor that 'I'm so bad I killed a cop.. All rights reserved. Indiana true crime podcasters Ashley and Brit examine three mysterious murders and disappearances in Bardstown, Kentucky that they think may be related, including those of Crystal Rogers and her father. Crystals father was with Crystals son when they were out hunting and her father was shot in the back. There has been a string of unsolved murders and an unsolved disappearance in Nelson County. Regarding the thought of finally finding out what happened to her daughter, Ballard said, "I want it, but its going to be so hard for me. Although detectives considered Houck a suspect, he was never charged in connection with Crystals disappearance. in the chest by an unknown gunmen while out hunting. So, my best friend is from the area and I lived there a couple of years. That case was never solved. A more likely explanation would be a killer who did not know the intended victims and got the wrong address. in his girlfriends disappearance, which he believes to be a homicide. Jason Ellis. You may also contact your local FBI office, or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate. In the case of Kathy I'm wondering if her daughters boyfriend was looked into at all. Its striking to note that theres been so little progress in the investigation into the death of Officer Ellis. They lived in a small, isolated neighborhood. Morning:Kathy and Samantha Netherland are killed. Details: Kathy Netherland, 48, and her daughter, Samantha, 16, were killed inside their home on April 21, 2014. The two share a home with their 2 year old son and Crystal's other children. Her car was found on the side of a busy parkway with a flat tire, keys, wallet and phone still inside. 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