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Jason Ellis

Reward $50,000

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…

Reward $50,000

Category Crime Rewards

Location National

Eligibility Anyone with information may submit a tip and may be eligible for the reward.

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