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July 11, 2025 60 mins

Join Brooke, Michelle, and Chelsie in this gripping episode of Mom's Talk Murder as they delve into the chilling mystery of Crystal Rogers' disappearance in Bardstown, Kentucky. Chelsie leads the conversation, unraveling a tale of haunting disappearances and mysterious murders that have left the town in turmoil.

The episode explores the events leading to Crystal's vanishing on July 3, 2015, and the subsequent discovery of her abandoned car. As suspicions arise, the local police department's handling of the case comes under scrutiny. The discussion deepens with the involvement of Crystal's boyfriend, Brooks Houck, and his brother Nick Houck, a police officer, both entangled in a web of intrigue and suspicion.

The trio also investigates the tragic murder of Tommy Ballard, Crystal's father, who relentlessly sought answers, and the chilling connections to other unsolved crimes in the area, including the murder of officer Jason Ellis. As they uncover the layered facets of this true crime saga, the podcast paints a picture of a small town fraught with secrets, fear, and unanswered questions.

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