Man who gunned down ex-girlfriend following cancer charity walk sentenced to prison
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Published on April 20, 2026.
Jackson Hopper, 27, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Ellie Claire Young, following a cancer charity walk. Young was shot and killed at an event at Shelby Farms in 2024. Hopper had previously been charged with first-degree murder. He will serve 100% of the sentence. Additionally, Young's family has filed a $10 million wrongful death lawsuit against Hopper and his family.
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