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A man is found dead in his backyard
In the quiet, rural landscape of Fountain County, Indiana, the discovery of a man's body in his own backyard shattered the winter stillness of February 10, 2003. James W. Ellis, a 58-year-old Caucasian male, was found deceased at his home located at 1450 west, CR 800 south in Covington. The circumstances of his death were immediately deemed a homicide by authorities.

Ellis, who was known to be a recluse, had not been seen since December 26, 2002. It was his relatives, concerned after not ...Read More
Victim Details

James W Ellis

August 6, 2022

Male

White / Caucasian

Covington

IN

2003-02-10

2003-02-10

58

James W

Ellis

12/16/2025


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