Season 4, Episode 8: Fallen Heroes: Jason Ellis

In this episode of 8158: Stories of Sacrifice, we honor the life and legacy of Bardstown Police Officer Jason Scott Ellis — Badge 139, whose End of Watch came on May 25, 2013.Jason was so much more than the circumstances surrounding his death. He was a husband to Amy, a father to Hunter and Parker, a son, brother, friend, youth baseball coach, former professional baseball player, award-winning police officer, and K-9 partner to Figo.Before Badge 139, he was Number 5.Jason built an incredible baseball career at the University of the Cumberlands before playing professionally in the Cincinnati Reds organization. After baseball, he found another calling in law enforcement, joining the Bardstown Police Department in 2006.In the early morning hours of May 25, 2013, Jason finished his shift and began his drive home. At Exit 34 of Kentucky's Bluegrass Parkway, he encountered branches deliberately blocking the roadway. Jason stopped to clear the obstruction so other motorists wouldn't be endangered.Investigators believe it was a planned ambush.Jason was shot and killed. He was just 33 years old.More than thirteen years later, his murder remains unsolved.In this Fallen Hero episode, we go beyond the End of Watch to remember the man behind the badge—from Jason's baseball dreams and love story with Amy to fatherhood, Figo, his law-enforcement career, his final shift, the investigation that followed, and the family and community that continue to keep his memory alive.💙 Someone knows something.The FBI continues to seek information regarding Jason's murder and offers a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of those responsible. Anyone with legitimate information can contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).Officer Jason Scott Ellis Bardstown Police Department Badge 139 End of Watch: May 25, 2013 Age: 33Gone, but never forgotten.🌐 8158: Stories of Sacrifice: 8158Podcast.com 🛍️ Support the show / Shop: 8158 Podcast Shop 🎙️ Want to share your story? Be a Guest on 8158 💙 Support 8158: DonatePlease share this episode. Not for the download—for the possibility that Jason's story reaches the person who knows the missing piece. 💙🖤