MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend at Shelby Farms and then leading authorities on a multi-county chase in 2024 spoke out during a tense court hearing Monday, as a judge awaited a possible change in plea.
Victim Ellie Young’s mother took the stand, as defense motioned to suppress some evidence in the case.
Jackson Hopper was originally scheduled for a jury trial beginning Monday. That was continued until April, then to July 13 after his attorney Leslie Ballin asked for more time…