39 Years Later, the Man Behind Melissa Ellison's Murder Came Forward

In 1987, 20-year-old Melissa “Missy” Taylor Ellison was found dead inside her Jacksonville, Florida home. Her 13-month-old daughter was found alive on a nearby couch, surrounded by pillows. For nearly four decades, the case remained unsolved. Then, in July 2026, a 70-year-old man contacted investigators and revealed details about that night that police say had never been made public. This is the story of Missy Ellison, the daughter who grew up without her mother, and the phone call that finally brought the case back to life. Subscribe to Cold Case Unlocked for more solved cold cases and forgotten investigations. Music 🎵 © Kevin MacLeod #truecrime #coldcases #solvedcoldcase