Authorities called the homicide an ambush. They believe that someone had targeted Ellis by intentionally placing the branches on the road.
Last week, a local radio host mentioned that authorities were still seeking clues about this homicide. I later researched information about Officer Ellis on Google and saw pictures of a proud family man. And now, his sons are growing up without their father. Someone has devastated this family.
I had something in common with Ellis. He once called Batavia home. Like Ellis, I also call Batavia home and have called it home for more than a decade. It’s a small community that was incorporated as a village on Feb. 10, 1842. What I find so troublesome about this case is that it’s still unsolved. This murder should already be solved. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case because someone is withholding important information.
Someone in the community has information that can solve the murder of Officer Ellis. Place yourself in his family’s position. What if someone murdered your father, brother, uncle or best friend? Imagine the pain of not knowing who killed your loved one.
Ellis spent the last few minutes of his life away from those who loved him. Three years have passed since Officer Ellis died alone on the Blue Grass Parkway (Exit 34 ramp). His family will never see him or speak to him again because he no longer has a voice. For the sake of this officer’s family, I implore you to be the voice of Officer Ellis and report any information to the toll-free Tip Line at 800-222-5555 or send an email to EllisCaseTips@ky.gov. Even if you think the information is insignificant, it could be important.
Marc is a grandparent and longtime resident of Clermont County. To contact him, visit his author page: http://www.lifewithgrandpa.com and blog: www.wisegrandpa.com.