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 Officer Ellis specifically?
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suspect
Lead #2Who had motive to target a K-9 narcotics handler? Could this be connected to his drug enforcement work?
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witness
Lead #3Did the passing motorist who discovered Ellis see any vehicles or suspects fleeing the scene?
Officer Jason Ellis of the Bardstown Police Department was ambushed and murdered on May 25, 2013, after stopping to clear branches from the roadway on the Bluegrass Parkway. He was shot multiple times while attempting to remove debris that appeared to be a deliberate obstruction, suggesting a premeditated attack. Despite over a decade of investigation, the identity of the shooter or shooters remains unknown, and the FBI continues to seek information from the public.
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#466
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Louisville Field Office; Bardstown Police Department
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clue
Lead #4What forensic evidence was recovered at the scene, and have ballistics been matched to any known weapons?
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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
late eveningOfficer Ellis murdered
Officer Jason Ellis was shot multiple times while clearing branches from the roadway on Bluegrass Parkway Exit 34 after finishing his shift
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2013-05-25
Body discovered
Officer Ellis was found by a passing motorist shortly after being shot
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Case Information
Incident:May 25, 2013 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:October 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 25, 2013 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:October 22, 2026
Up to $50,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case