Dateline's The Bluegrass Mystery unveils the details of the gruesome murder of Ella Jackson. Ella Jackson was the mother of two and was married to Glenn Jackson. Initially, Ella Jackson was reported missing. Her oldest son, Philip Hans, from her first marriage, was concerned when his mother did not contact him, as the two of them maintained close contact with one another.
Dateline’s The Bluegrass Mystery brings forth further details of the case, along with interviews with the investigator for the case. Here is the full timeline of Ella Jackson’s murder case.
Timeline of the Ella Jackson murder case unveiled in Dateline’s The Bluegrass Mystery
1) The Bluegrass Mystery unveils details of Ella Jackson’s disappearance
On October 22, 2019, after Ella’s oldest son was not able to contact his mother, he raised his concern, and a report was lodged notifying the authorities about Ella Jackson’s disappearance. The investigation started promptly; however, only some of Ella’s belongings, such as her wallet, phone, and car, were found at her house. Her five-year-old son was also present at her house.

After her disappearance, no further details could be found by the investigators. Months went by, and the investigation continued. After several months, in a secluded area in Pulaski County, human remains were found; however, the condition of the remains was not in a suitable state to be properly identified. The dental record was then used to identify the body, which pointed out that it was Ella’s. The autopsy also revealed that Ella’s skull had an intense fracture.
2) Further details of the investigation in the Ella Jackson murder case
Further details of the investigation are unveiled in this episode. It is depicted that Ella Jackson’s family members were questioned regarding the case. Through the investigation, it was revealed that Ella’s marriage to Glenn Jackson was in a difficult state.

According to her relatives, she was in an abusive marriage. Before her disappearance, she also had plans to end the marriage and leave with her youngest son. Many of the quarrels that Ella had with Glenn were recorded by her. The episode also unveils that Ella spoke to a domestic abuse worker, further indicating the involvement of Glenn Jackson in the whole situation.
3) Glenn Jackson's words about Ella Jackson
In the Dateline episode, details related to the early stages of investigation indicate that Glenn Jackson informed the investigators that it is not rare for Ella Jackson to disappear, as she had done before.
According to Glenn Jackson, Ella Jackson often disappeared and returned soon after. He also thought that she had abandoned their son, who was six years old during that time of Ella’s disappearance.
4) Glenn Jackson’s lies exposed
In the episode, the investigators also searched through the house so that crucial evidence could be found. While Glenn’s car was investigated, luminol, an ingredient that illuminates when it comes in contact with blood, was used to unveil the truth about Glenn’s involvement.

In the car, huge blood stains of 2 feet in diameter were found along with a knife that also had blood stains. Glenn was arrested on April 24, 2020. He received charges of murder and abuse of a corpse, along with the tampering of evidence related to the case.
5) Dateline's The Bluegrass Mystery unveils Glenn Jackson’s hearing for Ella Jackson’s murder

Glenn Jackson received 14 years in prison in April 2026. The case with Ella Jackson’s ex-husband, Jason Hans, was moved forward, leading to Glenn Jackson getting the punishment for his actions.
However, it is reported that when Jason Hans took the stand, he noted that Ella’s family was “victimized” and considered that the case did not receive “justice” as Glenn Jackson’s “comfort, convenience, and liberty” were “valued more”. It is reported that Glenn Jackson could receive parole in 2032.
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