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Confession Leads to Arrest in 1987 Cold Case Murder
10 Jul
Summary
- Suspect confessed to providing information on a 1987 murder.
- Gary Glowacz, 70, arrested for 1987 murder and burglary.
- The victim was found deceased in her bed in 1987.
Gary Edward Glowacz, 70, was arrested on charges of murder and burglary with battery, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. The arrest stems from the 1987 killing of Melissa Ellison, who was 20 years old at the time.
Glowacz contacted the sheriff's office, stating he had information about Ellison's death. Detectives interviewed him, which led to the issuance of an arrest warrant. He was subsequently booked into the Duval County Jail.
Authorities highlighted the significance of this arrest, occurring almost four decades after the crime. Sheriff T.K. Waters emphasized that cold cases can be solved, even after many years. Ellison was found deceased in her bed by her roommates on December 28, 1987, after her toddler was heard crying.
The sheriff's office extended gratitude to various agencies, including First Coast Crime Stoppers, the State Attorney's Office, Project Cold Case, and the Clay County Sheriff's Office, for their assistance in the investigation.
