It's been years since Crystal Roger went missing. Her then-boyfriend, Brooks Houck, immediately became the main suspect. 

The mom of five was last seen at Houck's home. Rogers' car was found abandoned with a flat tire on the Bluegrass Parkway two days later. Her keys, phone, and purse were inside the vehicle. Houck was interviewed, but not arrested.

Houck has been charged with murder and tampering with evidence. Now we learn that an Nancy Grace episode in which Houck spoke with Nancy on HLN has been entered into evidence. 

Rogers’ body has not been found.   

Joining Nancy Grace Today:
James Shelnutt – Attorney – The Shelnutt Law Firm, P.C.; 27-year Atlanta Metro Area Major Case Detective and Former S.W.A.T. Officer; X: @ShelnuttLawFirm
Dr. Jeff Kieliszewski – Forensic Psychologist, Author: “Darksides;” FB: forensicsandmediapsychologist/TikTok: Dr. Jeff Kieliszewski
Sheryl McCollum – Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder & Host of New Podcast: “Zone 7;” X: @149Zone
Fallon Glick – WDRB Louisville News Reporter; Facebook & X: @FallonGlick @WDRBNews
Jessica Noll -  Podcaster: "Bardstown"
Shay McAlister - reporter WHAS,; Podcaster: "Bardstown"

It's been years since Crystal Roger went missing. Her then-boyfriend, Brooks Houck, immediately became the main suspect. 
The mom of five was last seen at Houck's home. Rogers' car was found abandoned with a flat tire on the Bluegrass Parkway two days later. Her keys, phone, and purse were inside the vehicle. Houck was interviewed, but not arrested.
Houck has been charged with murder and tampering with evidence. Now we learn that an Nancy Grace episode in which Houck spoke with Nancy on HLN has been entered into evidence. 
Rogers’ body has not been found.   
Joining Nancy Grace Today:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/theshelnuttlawfirm/">James Shelnutt</a> – Attorney – The Shelnutt Law Firm, P.C.; 27-year Atlanta Metro Area Major Case Detective and Former S.W.A.T. Officer; X: @ShelnuttLawFirm</li>
<li><a href="darksides.podia.com">Dr. Jeff Kieliszewski</a> – Forensic Psychologist, Author: “Darksides;” FB: forensicsandmediapsychologist/TikTok: Dr. Jeff Kieliszewski</li>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/149Zone7">Sheryl McCollum</a> – Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder &amp; Host of New Podcast: “Zone 7;” X: @149Zone</li>
<li><a href="wdrb.com ">Fallon Glick</a> – WDRB Louisville News Reporter; Facebook &amp; X: @FallonGlick @WDRBNews</li>
<li>Jessica Noll -  Podcaster: "Bardstown"</li>
<li>Shay McAlister - reporter WHAS,; Podcaster: "Bardstown"</li>
</ul>

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Nancy Grace Episode Entered as Evidence in Crystal Rogers Boyfriend Murder Trial

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66-year-old veteran stabbed to death protecting his niece from her acquaintance that needed a ride. Lyft passenger undresses in the backseat!

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66-year-old veteran stabbed to death protecting his niece from her acquaintance that needed a ride. Lyft passenger undresses in the backseat!
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Crime Alert 01.06.25 | Uncle Dies Protecting Niece After Offering Stranded Man Ride

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In part two of the New Jersey Mansion Murders, Joseph Scott Morgan explains how investigators determined the fire in the mansion is actually arson to coverup the brutal murders of Keith and his family. The fire at Paul Caneiro's home is quickly determined to be arson and Paul Caneiro is arrested the day after the fire. Paul Caneiro's wife and adult daughters think he is a hero for waking them up and getting them out of the house safely and vow to testify on his behalf.  A few days after Paul Caneiro is charged with setting fire to his own home, he is charged with the murder of his brother and Keith Caneiro's family. Prosecutors say Paul Caneiro was motivated by greed.  Three days before the killings, Keith Caneiro told his father-in-law, Vlassis Karidis, that Paul had stolen $90,000 from the children's college funds, and that he was planning to cut off the $225,000 salary that Paul drew from a family business.  Autopsies show that Keith, Jennifer, and Jesse Caneiro all died instantly, but Sophia lived for 9 hours and died from smoke inhalation. This has led Sophia Caneiro's maternal grandfather, Vlassis Karidis, to file a wrongful death lawsuit against Paul Caneiro.  Because Sophia survived her parents, she inherited their estates and died intestate, passing the estates to her grandparents, and Karidis has standing to bring the claim.

 

Transcribe Highlights

00:02.96 Introduction Part Two, New Jersey Mansion Murders

04:53.02 Shooting adults, stabbing the children, 8 and 11

10:17.82 Keith Caneiro shot in head and lower back

15:06.25 Projectile investigation

20:17.30 Fire started in early morning,  not reported until after 12 noon

25:45.68 Fire Hose would go right over a body in the yard if needed

30:28.94 When door opens, fire hit with oxygen

35:04.17 20 different fire companies involved for hours to put out mansion fire

40:15.09 Investigators knew the scene was more than just a fire

47:02.93 Autopsy determines Sophia lived 9 hours, died from smoke inhalation

49:41.57 Conclusion - waiting for trial 

In part two of the New Jersey Mansion Murders, Joseph Scott Morgan explains how investigators determined the fire in the mansion is actually arson to coverup the brutal murders of Keith and his family. The fire at Paul Caneiro's home is quickly determined to be arson and Paul Caneiro is arrested the day after the fire. Paul Caneiro's wife and adult daughters think he is a hero for waking them up and getting them out of the house safely and vow to testify on his behalf. &nbsp;A few days after Paul Caneiro is charged with setting fire to his own home, he is charged with the murder of his brother and Keith Caneiro's family. Prosecutors say Paul Caneiro was motivated by greed. &nbsp;Three days before the killings, Keith Caneiro told his father-in-law, Vlassis Karidis, that Paul had stolen $90,000 from the children's college funds, and that he was planning to cut off the $225,000 salary that Paul drew from a family business. &nbsp;Autopsies show that Keith, Jennifer, and Jesse Caneiro all died instantly, but Sophia lived for 9 hours and died from smoke inhalation. This has led Sophia Caneiro's maternal grandfather, Vlassis Karidis, to file a wrongful death lawsuit against Paul Caneiro. &nbsp;Because Sophia survived her parents, she inherited their estates and died intestate, passing the estates to her grandparents, and Karidis has standing to bring the claim.
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Transcribe Highlights
00:02.96 Introduction Part Two, New Jersey Mansion Murders
04:53.02 Shooting adults, stabbing the children, 8 and 11
10:17.82 Keith Caneiro shot in head and lower back
15:06.25 Projectile investigation
20:17.30 Fire started in early morning, &nbsp;not reported until after 12 noon
25:45.68 Fire Hose would go right over a body in the yard if needed
30:28.94 When door opens, fire hit with oxygen
35:04.17 20 different fire companies involved for hours to put out mansion fire
40:15.09 Investigators knew the scene was more than just a fire
47:02.93 Autopsy determines Sophia lived 9 hours, died from smoke inhalation
49:41.57 Conclusion - waiting for trial&nbsp;

Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan: The New Jersey Mansion Murders - Part 2

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Dylan Rounds, 19,   spoke with his grandmother early Saturday morning, 2022, and that was the last time anyone spoke to the farmer. His pickup truck and other equipment remain on the property, but his wallet and phone gone.

Rounds' boots were found discarded on the farm, but mother Candice Cooley, says Dylan was particular about his footwear and only wore the one pair. Those boots were found near a property where James Brenner, age 60, was squatting. 

Now Brenner has pleaded guilty to second-degree felony murder in the death.  Police say Rounds died from a gunshot wound to the head. 

 

Joining Nancy Grace Today:
Candice Cooley - Victim's Mother
Kirk Nurmi - Legal Commentator and Cast Member: "Radical Body Transformation Season 3 on Amazon Prime", Author: "Trapped with Ms. Arias" KirkNurmi.com @nurmiunchained
Dr. Jorey Krawczyn  - Psychologist (Panama City Beach, FL), Adjunct Faculty with Saint Leo University; Research Consultant with Blue Wall Institute, Author: "Operation S.O.S. - Practical Recommendations to Help “Stop Officer Suicide”, bw-institute.com
Justin Boardman - Former Special Victim's Unit Detective, West Valley City (Utah), Author: "I Was Wrong: An Investigator's Battle-cry for Change Within the Special Victims Unit", JustinBoardman.com, Twitter: @boardman_train
John Elwood Deputy Chief, Manatee County Search and Rescue, www.manateecountysar.org, Twitter: @KarmatheSARdog, Principal Evaluator for the National Search Dog Alliance and Instructor/Evaluator for the National Association of Search and Rescue, 35 Years Sarasota County Fire Department
Nate Eaton - News Director, EastIdahoNews.com Twitter: @NateNewsNow, Instagram: @n.eaton

Dylan Rounds, 19,&nbsp; &nbsp;spoke with his grandmother early Saturday morning, 2022, and that was the last time anyone spoke to the farmer. His pickup truck and other equipment remain on the property, but his wallet and phone gone.
Rounds' boots were found discarded on the farm, but mother Candice Cooley, says Dylan was particular about his footwear and only wore the one pair. Those boots were found near a property where James Brenner, age 60, was squatting.&nbsp;
Now Brenner has pleaded guilty to second-degree felony murder in the death.&nbsp; Police say Rounds died from a gunshot wound to the head.&nbsp;
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Joining Nancy Grace Today:
<ul>
<li>Candice Cooley - Victim's Mother</li>
<li>Kirk Nurmi - Legal Commentator and Cast Member: "Radical Body Transformation Season 3 on Amazon Prime", Author: "Trapped with Ms. Arias" KirkNurmi.com @nurmiunchained</li>
<li>Dr. Jorey Krawczyn&nbsp; - Psychologist (Panama City Beach, FL), Adjunct Faculty with Saint Leo University; Research Consultant with Blue Wall Institute, Author: "Operation S.O.S. - Practical Recommendations to Help &ldquo;Stop Officer Suicide&rdquo;, bw-institute.com</li>
<li>Justin Boardman - Former Special Victim's Unit Detective, West Valley City (Utah), Author: "I Was Wrong: An Investigator's Battle-cry for Change Within the Special Victims Unit", JustinBoardman.com, Twitter: @boardman_train</li>
<li>John Elwood Deputy Chief, Manatee County Search and Rescue, www.manateecountysar.org, Twitter: @KarmatheSARdog, Principal Evaluator for the National Search Dog Alliance and Instructor/Evaluator for the National Association of Search and Rescue, 35 Years Sarasota County Fire Department</li>
<li>Nate Eaton - News Director, EastIdahoNews.com Twitter: @NateNewsNow, Instagram: @n.eaton</li>
</ul>

Dylan Round's Body Found, Squatter Charged

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Nancy Grace Episode Entered as Evidence in Crystal Rogers Boyfriend Murder Trial

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