CONSPIRACY: Bardstown, Kentucky

by Ashley FlowersFebruary 25, 2018

A 35 year old woman named Crystal Rogers went missing from Bardstown, Kentucky back in 2015. Her car was found on the side of a busy parkway with a flat tire, keys, wallet and phone still inside. Just 16 months later, while searching for answers, Crystal’s father is murdered in cold blood. Now, people are wondering if these two crimes are connected to a bigger conspiracy that started with the murder of a police officer in 2013. Could all of these seemingly different attacks be related?

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The Case

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Jason Ellis

5/25/13

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This is his adorable partner Figo who was retired after Ellis passed away. He now lives with Jason’s wife and children.

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Do you have your tissue because this is Figo at Jason’s funeral…I can’t…

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The Netherlands

4/21/14

This is the home of Kathy and Samantha Netherland. Nothing was taken from the home and there seemed to be no motive other than their murders.

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These are the two woman who were viciously attacked. Kathy was shot and Samantha, beaten. No one knows why they were killed in different manners – was only on of them the target?

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This is the car that police think holds the key to solving this crime. The driver and the car still remain unidentified to this day.

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Crystal Rogers

7/5/15

This is Crystal with the father of her youngest child, Brooks. They were living together at the time she went missing and he was the last one to see her alive.

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You can watch Brooks’ full interview here.

Watch here if you only want to see the part where Brooks takes a call from his brother.

Tommy Ballard

11/11/16

This is Crystal’s father, Tommy Ballard with his wife. Tommy was shot in the chest while hunting on his property. A lot of people say he had a “hunting accident” but police have ruled is a murder. Shortly before his murder, he said he was being followed and even installed cameras in his truck. The footage from those cameras has never been released.

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In July of 2017 a woman was arrested for taking down signs related to Crystal Rogers’ disappearance. Her name is Crystal Maupin and would you know it, she’s Brooks’ new girlfriend.

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Click HERE to read the whole article on her arrest.

Episode Extra

Here is that God awful sad video that I talked about in the episode. It is unrelated to any of the cases we covered but we bring it up when talking about pruppets and funerals. I promise you it will ruin your day… so maybe don’t.

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Ashley Flowers

My name is Ashley Flowers and I'm a Junkie, too.

I've been crime-obsessed since birth and the only thing I love more than true crime is my dog, Charlie. I'm also on the board of directors for Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana. My work with Crime Stoppers has led me to do this podcast, and I am so excited to be your new true crime dealer.