BARDSTOWN, Ky. — A new detective now leads the investigation of the disappearance of Crystal Rogers, the missing mother of five from Bardstown, KY.
Nelson County Sheriff Ramon Pineroa announced Tuesday that former detective Chief Deputy Joedy Gilliland is the lead on the case. He is taking over for Detective Jon Snow, who had led the investigation since Rogers’ was reported missing in July of 2015.
In a statement, the sheriff’s office said, “We are diligently and collaboratively working to bring the perpetrator of this crime to justice; however for the integrity of the investigation, we are not providing more information at this time.”
Last month, in an interview with WHAS11, Sheriff Pineroa said Brooks Houck is the main suspect in her disappearance. Houck is Rogers’ former boyfriend and the father of her youngest child.
Sherry Ballard, Rogers’ mother reacted to the news late Tuesday saying, “I hope he has the experience to do the job. I am hoping maybe he will see something different. I am hoping they will call in new people to interview. I know what happened to Crystal. There is no doubt, zero doubt in mind, and until I find my daughter I won’t stop pushing for answers.”
If you have any information about the case call the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office at 502-348-1840.
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