Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is asking appellate courts to uphold the convictions of Steve Lawson and Joey Lawson in connection with the disappearance and death of Crystal Rogers, according to WUKY 91.3 FM.

The case centers on the 2015 disappearance of Rogers, a 35-year-old mother of two from Bardstown, Kentucky. Her remains were discovered in 2020 in Nelson County, more than four years after she went missing. The high-profile investigation drew significant attention from law enforcement agencies and the community.

Steve Lawson and Joey Lawson were convicted in connection with Rogers' death. Their appeals have now reached the stage where the state's chief law officer has stepped in to defend the convictions, arguing that the evidence and trial proceedings met legal standards.

The case has been marked by complex legal proceedings and multiple investigative steps. The Bardstown community, where Rogers had deep roots, has closely followed developments in the investigation and subsequent legal battles.

Coleman's decision to personally argue for the convictions' validity before appellate courts underscores the significance the office places on the case. The appeals process will likely examine whether trial procedures were properly conducted and whether sufficient evidence supported the convictions.

The outcome of these appellate proceedings could affect the sentences imposed on the Lawsons and potentially set precedent for similar cases under Kentucky law. The case remains one of the most closely watched criminal matters in the state's recent legal history.