Community shows support after verdict reached in Steve Lawson trial
Every year, Billie Bryant says she places a sign in her yard. She says it's her way of supporting the Ballard family, who have endured an unbearable tragedy since Crystal Rogers' disappearance nearly a decade ago.
Rogers, a Bardstown resident, vanished, and her body has never been found.
맥스카지노œI think Bardstown is strong enough to stand up together in this,맥스카지노 said Bryant, 맥스카지노œBardstown's been in a dark spot ever since this all started, and we just need to get out of that dark spot."
Residents say Friday brought hope when Steve Lawson, one of three men facing trial related to Rogers' murder, was found guilty of all charges, which included conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with physical evidence.
Community members like Albert Bauman view the decision as progress toward justice. "I think it's a big step closer. I think there's a lot of heartache on the way that people have had to carry all these years, and any type of information or verdicts like this create a lot of closure for the family,맥스카지노 said Bauman.
For those closely following Crystal Rogers' case, like Lindsay Garrett, the verdict represents long-awaited accountability.
맥스카지노œThe jury made the right decision, and at this point, it is what it is. We've been waiting 10 years for this, and finally, the chickens are coming home to roost. I hope they all go to jail,맥스카지노 said Lindsay Garrett.
Joseph Lawson and Brooks Houck will be tried together in June.