Steve Lawson Admits Tampering Evidence in Crystal Rogers Trial

The trial of Steve Lawson, charged with conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with evidence in the 2015 disappearance and presumed death of Crystal Rogers, has drawn significant attention as it unfolds in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Prosecutors have played jailhouse phone calls in which Lawson admits to moving Rogers' car and dropping off his son to retrieve it, though he denies knowledge of Rogers' whereabouts. The prosecution also revealed that Nick Houck, brother of accused Brooks Houck, is considered an unindicted co-conspirator, despite not being formally charged. Testimonies have included FBI interviews, cellphone tracking data placing Lawson at the Bluegrass Parkway where Rogers' car was found, and expert discussion about hairs found in the car. The defense has challenged the validity of cellphone location data and the admissibility of polygraph results related to Nick Houck. Family members of Rogers have been visibly emotional during the trial, which is moving ahead more quickly than expected, with the defense preparing to present its case soon.