Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. "She was nice to everyone she met. ", "I just hope that I can handle that, when they come to me with that news, even though Ive waited for six years," shesaid. Seems like the Netherland murder may not be connected to the other crimes. Both women had their throats . Where the case stands today. On May 25, 2013, Bardstown police officer Jason Ellis was ambushed and killed on his way home after signing off for the night by someone lying in wait for . Tommy tells his wife he is being followed. At least one state investigator expressed to a reported that he was concerned that the murder may have involved someone in Law Enforcement. 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. 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. I hope they receive justice in the near future. [PREVIOUS STORY: Friend of murdered teacher says she 'loved her daughters more than anything']. 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. Tommy had been shot in the chest from behind. There has been a more recent podcast called "Bardstown" that's also really good. You can live there your whole life and not know anyone. On the morning of November 19, 2016, Tommy had plans to go hunting on his property with his grandson. Complicating the investigation was that fact that Houcks brother Nick was an officer with the Bardstown Police. Were you traveling on Bluegrass Highway between mile markers 21 and 25 on November 19, 2016, before 7:30 am? (Family Photo) One reads: "Detectives say Brooks Houck killed Rogers". Rogers was datingBrooks Houck, an initial suspect, who is the father of one of her sons. And awesome. Killing a patrolman just because he once arrested you is possible but highly unusual. The 35-year-olds car was later found on the Bluegrass Parkway, not far from mile marker 14. There has been gossip about the surviving daughter being involved, but I see no actual evidence of that. Following their autopsies, WAVE 3 reportedthat Kathy had been shot multiple times, while Samantha had been bludgeoned about the head, with both women showing knife wounds to their necks. You could have the information we need to desperately solve these cases.". "When my daughter went missing, Brooks was building in that neighborhood.". 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. A title I suggest is, "Something Rotten in Bardstown." Police have asked locals to come forward with any information if they were driving on Bluegrass Highway between mile markers 21 and 24 before 7:30 am on November 19, 2016. There is a lot of shady shit going on. This new information has not been confirmed by law enforcement, but the Kentucky State Police say they are investigating the inmates claims. Back then, Sherry. None, however, have led to any arrests. I agree that it would be easier if they were all related, but I don't think they are. The two share a home with their 2 year old son and Crystal's other children. To learn more about the Netherlands and the search for Crystal Rogers, watch"The Disappearance of Crystal Rogers" on Oxygen. The fact that they were killed so heinously, makes Kentucky State Police wonder if it was personal. 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. Samantha Netherland was a sophomore at Bardstown High School. February 27, 2023 Eric Criswell Local News. Rogers parents were immediately vocal in their suspicions of boyfriend Brooks Houck. KY 40203 Phone: 502 . It was a savage double murderKathy had been shot several times, Samantha bludgeoned, and their throats slashed. He is clearly the focus of the investigation. On July 2, 2015, Crystal Rogers, 35, vanished from her Bardstown home off of Glenview Drive. 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. FBI spokeswoman Katie Anderson told The Courier Journal in October 2021 the agency had "nothing new to share on the Crystal Rogers investigation.". Beaten, stabbed, slitted throat, gunshot ? City officials held an administrative hearing on Nick Houck's actions and fired him a day later. Her 16-year-old daughter Samantha was beaten in the head. Should You Want To? That was disapproved by her family and Samantha also didnt babysit for the Ellis family, that was untrue gossip and hearsay. 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.". 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. The first killing to send shock waves through the community was. He was not a serious threat to local drug dealers but he could have made enemies. Since my moms been missing, life has been really hard. The brush was a trapone that was sprung when someone ambushed Ellis, shooting him several times with a shotgun. Anyone have any updates on the murders in Bardstown Kentucky. It's been five years since Tommy Ballard of Bardstown was gunned down while hunting with his grandson. Join Nancy Grace for her new online video series designed to help you protect what you love most your children. In the four years following the Netherland murders, Kentucky State Police have identified no suspects or possible motive, but during the season finale of Oxygen's docu-series "The Disappearance of Crystal Rogers," reporter Stephanie Bauerspoke with ananonymous prison inmatewho claimed Kathy and Samantha were killed during a gang initiation. I honestly don't know the situation in Bardstown but lets say that these murders are all connected. 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. A Welcome to Bardstown sign is unnecessary, though. Forward to Dateline, 48 Hours or some entity with the money and resources to dig further. Police haven't ruled out any suspects as of now but, they are leaning towards the theory that multiple people may have been involved. It's been more than seven years since a Bardstown mother of five vanished and to this day, it still remains a mystery. On Sept. 7, 2021, the FBI announced that search in Bardstown had ended, with several "items of interest" sent to a lab in Virginia for testing. I hope for the sake of Crystal Rogers' children, that she will be properly laid to rest in the future. The killer sets up the ambush and Officer Ellis stops to remove the debris from the roadway, and the killer opens fire, killing him. After her family does not hear from Crystal, Sherry Ballard reports her daughter missing to the Bardstown police. A year later, mom and daughter, Kathy and Samantha Netherland, lost their lives inside their rural home, just outside of Bardstown. I agree it did seem personal but I also think that maybe she fought back more than the mother did and the killer(s) lost their cool. Two days later,her mother reported her missing, the same day her car was found abandoned along the Bluegrass Parkway with a flat tire and her belongings still in it. Follow Season three, "Beyond Bardstown: Unsolved," is coming Monday, Oct. 17. ), If you have information related to the murder of Tommy Ballard, call 1-800-Call-FBI or submit a tip at- https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/tommy-ballard. Ballard told The Courier Journal she has "a lot of hope" that her family will soon finally learn what happened to her daughter. She later married but I dont know if it was to him or someone else. In August of 2017, Tommy Ballard's two brothers put up a sign offering $20,000 for information leading to an arrest of the person who murdered their brother. Crystal Rogers' mother, Sherry Ballard, hopes that the current FBI investigation in a Bardstown neighborhood may finally yield closure for her and family. 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 On the first anniversary of the murders, the Netherland family increased the reward for information about the killings from $2,500 to $50,000. Oxygen did a 5 episode series on this and its interesting and thought provoking. The next mystery to befall Bardstown was the 2015 disappearance of 35-year-old Crystal Rogers. As for Tommy, i think its true that the culprit didn't want more attention to Crystal's disappearance, and which means Crystal is nearby apart from her condition, alive or dead. Samantha had been bludgeoned with her throat slit, while Kathy was shot numerous times. A little over a year after she vanished, Crystals father, Tommy Ballard, was found shot to death on his own property. [] It's taking a lot of energy and effort. "There's people in the community that have information but they're afraid to come forward," she told CBS affiliate WLKY. Although detectives considered Houck a suspect, he was never charged in connection with Crystals disappearance. 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. Maybe her daughter had nothing to do with it but could he have seen her family as "trying to break them up?". It didnt even begin with Crystals mysterious disappearance in July 2015. Their bodies were discovered by a family member. 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 seven-year veteran of the Bardstown police department and a member of the K-9 unit, Jason Ellis was ambushed and brutally gunned down at around 2-3 a.m. on May 25, 2013. Cassie jo something. That led to the police theory that he killed her and disposed of her body, possibly with the help of his police office brother. What Exactly Is Rizz? In 2006, Jason joined the Bardstown Police Department where he later became a K9 handler and won officer of the year in 2008. Mystery shrouds the shocking death of this much-loved police officer. As recently as July 2017 police searched the home of Houcks grandmother. That case was never solved. HLN Investigations is a news team that produces breaking news specials and HLN Original Series within the crime and justice genre. Share Tommy Ballard's poster to help get the word out. "There's people in the community that have information but they're afraid to come forward,", . 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. There have been so many murders that the investigators initially believed were personal due the amount of violence subjected to a victim and it turned out later that the killer was just a violent and sick individual. Kathy Netherland taught special education at Bardstown Elementary School. [] I can't even go on the side of the road without looking like a murderer. Is it possible that they have some sort of freeway shooter there? It doesn't mean we can't change that title later. Her boyfriend, Brooks Houck, who lived with her, claimed innocence and said he had no clue what happened to Crystal. The ex-troopers were also looking into Tommy Ballard's death and theslaying of teacher Kathy Netherland and her teenage daughter Samanthain 2014. 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. Really sad case. When a law enforcement officer is murdered other cops are galvanized. Law enforcement started swarming in on the area very quickly after that from multiple directions. 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. The FBI has been offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to arrests in Ellis' slaying. It would be great if someone came forward and gave information to help solve these whether they're related or not and I hope someone does soon. That was an excellent article. Day:Signs show up on the first anniversary of Tommy Ballard's death. 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. They had been killed the previous day. in his girlfriends disappearance, which he believes to be a homicide. 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. Its striking to note that theres been so little progress in the investigation into the death of Officer Ellis. Its free. As if something unpleasant was going on with them in their lives and no one knew about it. She suffered more extensive injuries than her mother but it was apparently that their assailant wanted both of them dead. The missing mother's case has gained national attention, with it being featured on HLN's "Real Life Nightmare" docu-series. #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. 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. I grew up in Kentucky, about an hour away from Bardstown. The sudden disappearance of Crystal Rogers, a young mother, in July 2015 had the small town of Bardstown, Kentucky, on edge. I can't just hide that. None of their neighbors have subsequently been murdered but I wonder if any were involved in sketchy activity. 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 could see those being connected. As often happens in so many crimes, its the man she was living with, Brooks Houck. Numerous podcasts have focused on the Crystal Rogers case. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Ballard never gave up trying to find his daughter. thank you for sharing contact information on each case. May 25, 2013 was a Saturday. Last year, the FBI tore up a driveway in a subdivision of Bardstown whileconducting "several searches" related to the disappearance ofRogers. Kathy and Samantha Netherland (d: April 21st, 2014) - mother and daughter were horrifically beat and murdered in their home. Get InsideHook in your inbox. According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron a Bardstown, Ky. man has been arrested on a drug trafficking charge. Complicating the investigation was that fact that Houcks brother. 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. You may also contact your local FBI office, or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate. -, Press J to jump to the feed. Jason Ellis and his wife Amy settled in Bardstown, Kentucky and started a family after his career as a minor league baseball player with the Cincinnati Reds. 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. How sad all of these cases are. BARDSTOWN, Ky. (WKYT) -The bourbon industry in Kentucky has led to great financial gains for the Commonwealth, especially in areas where there are . Brooks told police, "My whole family's name is trashed for something completely not even tied to me. Among the other past shows on the missing mother is"The Disappearance of Crystal Rogers," which premiered in 2018 onOxygen. On the morning of November 19, authorities are called to a property near Bluegrass Parkway for a death investigation. 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.. The mayor of Bardstown said Nick Houck phoned his brotherwhen he knew Brooks was being interviewed by detectives, warning that his brother "should protect himself," and that investigators "might be trying to trip him up," theKentucky Standard reported in 2015. Hed twice received a Governors Award and in 2008 was Officer of the Year. Rogers is the mother of five children and is not known to go anywhere without her children. When pressed for details about how he knew it was gang initiation, he said, "Well, I know they was tortured.". Samantha, a young, hopeful teenager, had been stabbedher throat cut. 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. 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. He is also the father of Rogers youngest child. The day Tommy was killed. More telling than that: Investigators reportedly found a blanket with small traces of blood in the trunk of Nicks police cruiser. All rights reserved. Both Tommy and Sherry fought tirelessly to find their daughter, Crystal who went missing one year before he died. Any nightmares I had in Bardstown were just inside my head, not hovering in the shadows under the trees crowding the highway. Its a disease of armchair sleuthing to see connections between everythingthe same kind of fallacy that produces complex and far-reaching conspiracy theories. After exiting his police cruiser to investigate, he was ambushed. The stories that my friends and I have of living near the river, most people don't want to believe. Please call the FBI tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI. There is a person of interest in Crystals case. In August 2021, agents searched a subdivision where Houck owns properties. This article was featured in the InsideHook newsletter. 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. Still, it seems stalled. Bardstown isnt as small as people think, there are 3 different high schools. 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. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. That same month his brother Nick Houck was fired from the Bardstown P.D. . I heard about this on a podcast and they were linking it to other officers that were tied into the drug market. Kentucky State Police had no suspects or motive for the Netherlands' murders. The murders of Kathy and Samantha Netherland remain unsolved. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. "And I need closure. 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. "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. It was as out-of-the-way and quiet a spot as you could imagine. The random frightens us. The police force is corrupt too. People need to see order and connectedness. He is heard signing off for the evening over the radio. 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. 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. Accidentally. The Nelson County Coroner's Office reportedly said he was shot once in the chest, with the bullet entering his chest and exiting his back. Do You Have Any? The similarities between his murder and the murder of Jason have been noted. The personal beating of Samantha is what keeps me from thinking it was somebody random, though I also can't hypothesize who would have had such an issue or contempt with the girl to beat her so badly before killing her. I was actually told from the very beginning that it was no accident, Sherry Ballard said. Noll, along with investigative reporter co-host Shay McAlister, of WHAS11 in Louisville, created Bardstown in an attempt to figure out if the crimes are connected. Its a real place, sits between Lebanon and Danville. Sign up now. 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. FBI agents were searching a farm Monday morning connected to the man. The Bardstown PD is a common denominator to all but the Netherland killings but the connections are vague. Nick later told the Kentucky State Police, the Kentucky House of Representatives and State Senate. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. , "My whole family's name is trashed for something completely not even tied to me. As the Kentucky Standard reported after she vanished, her aunt Sherry Ballard Barnes disappeared in January 1979. 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