The person at the center of this case
Officer Jason Ellis
Cold Case · Open
13 years waiting · since 2013
JASON ELLIS
Justice for Officer Jason Ellis — the trail went cold in 2013, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why were branches deliberately placed on the roadway? Was this a planned ambush targeting Ellis specifically or a random attack?
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suspect
Lead #2Who had knowledge of Ellis's patrol route and shift schedule, and who possessed the motive and means to execute this attack?
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witness
Lead #3Did the passing motorist who discovered Ellis see any vehicles or individuals fleeing the scene, or observe any suspicious activity in the area?
On May 25, 2013, Bardstown Police Officer Jason Ellis was shot and killed after stopping to clear branches blocking exit 34 of the Bluegrass Parkway—a setup that appears deliberate. Ellis, a K-9 handler and dedicated community member, was ambushed while performing a routine safety check, and the shooter or shooters remain unidentified. The FBI is seeking information about this targeted murder of a law enforcement officer, with a $50,000 reward for leads leading to an arrest and conviction.
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#466
FBI Louisville Field Office / Bardstown Police Department
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4What forensic evidence was recovered at the scene, including ballistics, shell casings, or trace evidence that could identify the shooter?
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timeline
Lead #5What was Ellis's exact route home, and were there any known threats or conflicts involving Ellis in his police work or personal life?
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Source Narrative
Murder Victim Bardstown, Kentucky May 25, 2013 On May 25 2013, Officer Jason Ellis was murdered after finishing his shift for the Bardstown, Kentucky Police Department. Ellis had signed off on the radio and was driving home when he encountered branches blocking the road on exit 34 of the Bluegrass Parkway in Bardstown, Kentucky.
To ensure the safety of the public, he got out of his vehicle to clear the branches. While attempting to remove the debris, he was shot several times and died shortly after.
Officer Ellis was discovered by a passing motorist. He was a K-9 handler (narcotics dog) for the police department in addition to his patrol duties.
Outside of work, he was heavily involved in the community including coaching youth baseball.
Timeline of Events
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2013-05-25
after shift endOfficer Ellis murdered
Officer Jason Ellis was shot multiple times while clearing branches from exit 34 of Bluegrass Parkway after signing off from his shift
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2013-05-25
Body discovered
Officer Ellis was found by a passing motorist at the scene on Bluegrass Parkway exit 34
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Case Information
Incident:May 25, 2013 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
Up to $50,000 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:May 25, 2013 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
Up to $50,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case