Florida man charged with 1987 murder after alleged confession

A Florida man, Gary Edward Glowacz, 70, has been charged with second-degree murder and armed burglary in connection with the 1987 death of 20-year-old Melissa Ellison. Ellison was found dead in her Jacksonville home on December 28, 1987. Glowacz allegedly confessed to the crime after contacting authorities, providing details about the crime scene that had not been publicly disclosed. According to the arrest report, Ellison suffered blunt-force trauma, and evidence at the scene included blood and soot consistent with a wooden log used as a weapon. Glowacz reportedly stated that he was under the influence of narcotics at the time and had entered the residence seeking money or valuables. He was arrested following his confession, and prosecutors formally charged him based on the details he provided, which matched evidence from the original investigation.