Leigh Searcy

3x Regional Edward R Murrow & Emmy Winner & KY AP Winner

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Mass shooter at Minneapolis church used to live in Lexington. What we’ve learned about Robin Westman’s ties to central Kentucky tonight @LEX18News 6

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“There’s a good chance I’m going to die in here.” - Brooks Houck talking to his brother Nick after being convicted of murder in the #CrystalRogers case last month.

We have the jail calls @LEX18News at 6 https://t.co/DGwsSm8GCC

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Luna reports for duty at the Lawrenceburg Police Department. She’s part of a new partnership between the PD and the local humane society. How police are fostering shelter dogs @LEX18News at 6.

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Crystal Roger’s oldest daughter on the guilty verdict for Brooks Houck @LEX18News

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Crystal’s grandfather said, “It has been ten years, it took ten years to get that bastard.” Brooks Houck found guilty of murder and tampering. Faces 20 - 50 years to life on murder - accomplice or principle. 1 to 5 on tampering w physical evidence @LEX18News

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Crystal’s grandfather said, “It has been ten years, it took ten years to get that bastard.” Brooks Houck found guilty of murder and tampering. Faces 20 - 50 years to life on murder - accomplice or principle. 1 to 5 on tampering w physical evidence @LEX18News

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GUILTY! Houck - murder - accomplice or principle and tampering w physical evidence.

LAWSON - GUILTY conspiracy to commit murder and tampering

4 hour deliberation

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GUILTY! Houck - murder - accomplice or principle and tampering w physical evidence.

LAWSON - GUILTY conspiracy to commit murder and tampering

4 hour deliberation

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Almost time - The jury in the Crystal Rogers murder trial will soon begin deliberations. Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawson’s freedom will be in the hands of 12 strangers. @LEX18News

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until 130pm - that meant you better be seated before 1:30.

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Almost time - The jury in the Crystal Rogers murder trial will soon begin deliberations. Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawson’s freedom will be in the hands of 12 strangers. @LEX18News

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Jury has been deliberating for just over an hour. It’s made up of 6 women and 6 men. The 3 alternates could be recalled if there’s an emergency or illness with one of the 12 jurors.

Judge Charles Simms III runs a tight ship. During trial when he said court was recessed (more)

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Rosemary Houck arrives at courthouse for closing arguments in Crystal Rogers murder trial. Houck’s son Brooks is on trial w Joseph Lawson @LEX18News

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10 years to the day Crystal Rogers disappeared, her ex and another man are on trial trying to convince a jury they weren’t involved in her murder.

So far, Brooks Houck’s atty has called mainly experts to testify- to try and discredit the prosecution’s case. @LEX18News

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Interesting jury question today: Were the clothes Crystal had on at Walmart found in the home?

Detective on the stand: No.

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Jury is hearing a lot from Brooks Houck - they watched a July 8, 2015 police interview w him just days after Crystal Rogers vanished. Det. Jon Snow has been the only witness today as of 1245 central time

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If you didn’t know it - you may think Houck was the only one on trial. Joseph Lawson is being tried with him

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Jury is hearing a lot from Brooks Houck - they watched a July 8, 2015 police interview w him just days after Crystal Rogers vanished. Det. Jon Snow has been the only witness today as of 1245 central time

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Crystal Rogers’ family arrives to court for 2nd day of testimony wearing her favorite color pink. Sherry Ballard is the rock of this family. Court resumes at 830 central time @LEX18News

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Crystal Rogers’ family arrives to court for 2nd day of testimony wearing her favorite color pink. Sherry Ballard is the rock of this family. Court resumes at 830 central time @LEX18News

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Court just took a break - a jury may be seated soon. It has been a long, tedious day of jury selection

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Trial number 2 in Crystal Rogers case. Jury selection underway in Bowling Green as Brooks Houck & Joseph Lawson get ready to face a jury. They’re charged in connection to Crystal’s death & disappearance. @LEX18News

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@gwo4 @LEX18News No cameras

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Trial number 2 in Crystal Rogers case. Jury selection underway in Bowling Green as Brooks Houck & Joseph Lawson get ready to face a jury. They’re charged in connection to Crystal’s death & disappearance. @LEX18News

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LEX18 INVESTIGATES UPDATE - Marjorie Gonzalez changed her mind after getting 8 years for stealing from former UK women’s basketball coach Kyra Elzy.

MG wants to withdraw her guilty plea. Details at 7 @LEX18News

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Shake up at UK College of Nursing - big questions we plan to answer. Dean of Nursing is out so what impact does this have on students in the program?