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"Ten Years Later: Key Testimonies Emerge in Crystal Rogers Murder Trial as Prosecution Rests Case"

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The murder trial of Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawson continues in its second week, marking a decade since Crystal Rogers vanished from Bardstown. The courtroom has been filled with testimony from family, friends, and witnesses, painting a complicated picture of events surrounding Rogers’ disappearance. On Tuesday, the prosecution concluded its case after presenting 41 witnesses over five days. Among the final testimonies were discussions about the alleged roles of Lawson and …

Crystal Phillips fights county officials in Bloomington Township over brother’s burial costs

Bloomington Township, Indiana – Crystal Phillips is facing challenges as she attempts to make arrangements for her brother’s burial after he was killed in a machete attack at a homeless camp in Bloomington. Shaquille Phillips, who was homeless at the time of his death, is deemed indigent and eligible for burial assistance through the township trustee system in Indiana. However, Crystal is struggling to cover the costs of her brother’s cremation and burial, leaving her …

McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Concludes Investigation: Crystal Lake Area Shooting Ruled as Triple Murder-Suicide

CRYSTAL LAKE, Illinois – Five months after a tragic shooting left a family dead in their Crystal Lake-area home, the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that their investigation has concluded it was a triple murder-suicide. The incident, which took place on August 9, resulted in the deaths of three family members and the suicide of the shooter, Jean Song. According to the sheriff’s office, Jean Song, the shooter, was likely suffering from a mental …