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Long Time Coming

The Tragic Betrayal and Disappearance of Crystal Rogers

In this episode, we dive into the mysterious 2015 disappearance of Crystal Rogers, a 35-year-old mother of five from Bardstown, Kentucky. Crystal vanished without a trace on July 3rd, leaving behind her car, keys, and phone on the side of the Bluegrass Parkway. Her boyfriend, Brooks Houck, was the last person to see her alive—and suspicion quickly followed.

We explore the timeline of events leading up to her disappearance, the role of local law enforcement, and the eerie developments that followed, including the unsolved murder of Crystal’s father, Tommy Ballard, who was actively searching for her.

This case has haunted the Bardstown community for nearly a decade, marked by secrecy, tragedy, and mounting questions. In recent years, the FBI has taken over the investigation, uncovering new leads and naming suspects.

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