The person at the center of this case
Officer Jason Ellis
Cold Case · Open - Unsolved
JASON ELLIS
Officer Jason Ellis of the Bardstown Police Department was shot and killed on May 25, 2013, after stopping to clear branches from the road on the Bluegrass Parkway. He was ambushed while attempting to remove debris blocking exit 34. A passing motorist discovered his body. The case remains unsolved with a $50,000 FBI reward for information.
Bardstown, Kentucky
🏛️ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Louisville Field Office; Bardstown Police Department
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Case Summary
Officer Jason Ellis of the Bardstown Police Department was shot and killed on May 25, 2013, after stopping to clear branches from the road on the Bluegrass Parkway. He was ambushed while attempting to remove debris blocking exit 34. A passing motorist discovered his body. The case remains unsolved with a $50,000 FBI reward for information.
Timeline of Events
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2013-05-25
late eveningOfficer Jason Ellis murdered
Officer Ellis was shot multiple times while clearing branches from the road at exit 34 of the Bluegrass Parkway after signing off his shift.
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2013-05-25
Body discovered
A passing motorist discovered Officer Ellis's body at the scene.
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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suspect
Lead #1Unknown individual(s) responsible for shooting Officer Ellis
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evidence
Lead #2Branches deliberately placed on roadway as apparent ambush setup
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vehicle
Lead #3Officer Ellis's patrol vehicle at the crime scene
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clue
Lead #4Motive unknown - possible connection to narcotics work as K-9 handler
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Case Information
Case Type:
Cold Case
Status:
Open - Unsolved
Case Number:466
Started:May 25, 2013 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:April 26, 2026
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