Grandmother of Brooks Houck to answer questions from commonwealth
More than a year after Bardstown mother Crystal Rogers went missing, her family believes they could be closer to answers.
Late Wednesday afternoon, the grandmother of Brooks Houck, the only suspect in the case, returned to court.
Anna Whitesides, 82, previously owned a car that the Commonwealth believes could have been used in the crime -- but the car has been sold and Whitesides, invoking her 5th amendment rights, had not previously testified in the matter.
The parents of Crystal Rogers admitted Wednesday it had been frustrating.
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맥스카지노I think her not answering says that all,맥스카지노 Rogers맥스카지노 mother Sherry Ballard said.
Behind closed doors Whitesides was provided the questions the Commonwealth plans to ask her. Her team presented objections.
Some 35 minutes later, before dismissing court, the judge said all future proceedings would be confidential.
"We did get the questions today and we've got a date where we're going to try and move this forward. So that's all I can tell you at this time,맥스카지노 Judge Charles Simms said.
Rogers' parents met with the Commonwealth's Attorney Terry Geohegan following the proceedings, but left court visibly upset.
"I don't feel like I got anywhere today, honestly. I want more. I just want more. I want her to answer those questions today. Not a month from now, two months from now. I want it today," Sherry Ballard said.
Because the investigation is ongoing, the judge made the decision that from here on out, all proceedings involving Whitesides will be kept confidential and all documents will be sealed.