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JonBenét Ramsey was a six-year-old beauty queen who lost her life on December 26, 1996, in her home in Boulder, Colorado. Her murder sparked worldwide media attention.
The investigation into her death, marked by a series of unanswered questions, has never resulted in a conviction. Despite many theories and suspects, the case remains unsolved to this day. Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey was released on Netflix on November 25, 2024.
JonBenét's body was found in the family basement hours after her mother reported her missing. The garrote around her neck strangled her and caused severe head trauma. Her parents, John and Patsy Ramsey, and brother, Burke, were initially suspected, but DNA testing cleared them in 2008.
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Here's a glimpse of what happened to JonBenét's family after her murder and where they are now, as the investigation continues to haunt them.
The Ramsey family's role in the case
JonBenét Ramsey's parents, John and Patsy, were in the media after her murder. A ransom note in the house made them primary suspects early in the investigation. However, they were never charged.
The bizarre note demanding a specific amount of money and claiming JonBenét had been kidnapped led investigators to suspect a staged crime scene. A grand jury indicted the Ramseys for child abuse resulting in death in 1999, but they were never charged.
What happened to JonBenét Ramsey's parents?
The murder of their daughter changed John and Patsy Ramsey's lives. Former beauty queen Patsy died of ovarian cancer in 2006. Throughout the years, she maintained her innocence, and so did John, who has been a vocal advocate for solving the case.
Since the murder, John Ramsey has demanded new DNA testing to find the killer. In the 2024 Netflix docuseries Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey, he discussed his search for justice.
John Ramsey remarried Jan Rousseaux in 2011 and moved to Utah. John continues to search for the truth and hopes the case will be solved despite his daughter's death.
Burke Ramsey’s story
JonBenét's older brother Burke Ramsey was nine when she was murdered. He was initially suspected, but no evidence linked him to the crime. Burke lived a quiet life for years while out of the spotlight. He earned a computer and information technology degree from Purdue in 2010.
The 2016 CBS docuseries The Case Of: JonBenét Ramsey revived the idea that Burke killed his sister accidentally. Based on his behavior during police questioning, Burke strongly denied involvement. Burke told Dr. Phil in 2016 as stated by People that he was shocked by JonBenét's death and denied the accusations, claiming an intruder was responsible.
Burke Ramsey said,
“I know people think I did it; that my parents did it.”
Burke sued CBS and forensic pathologist Werner Spitz, who appeared in the docuseries. Burke has not appeared in the 2024 Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey series, despite his brother John Andrew's on-screen defense.
John Andrew Ramsey’s perspective
JonBenét's older half-brother John Andrew Ramsey was absent during the murder. He heard JonBenét was missing while on a flight to Boulder from Atlanta, where he was spending Christmas with his sister Melinda.
When he arrived, her body was found and the house was a crime scene. John Andrew has fought for his sister's justice and believes the Ramseys were wrongfully accused.
John Andrew discussed the case's impact on the family in the 2024 docuseries. He complained about the investigation and requested new evidence. He advocates using DNA evidence to find JonBenét's killer.
The ongoing quest for justice
JonBenét Ramsey's family seeks justice after nearly 30 years. They still grieve the unsolved case, but they are determined to find the truth. After Patsy, John, and Burke were exonerated in 2008, DNA evidence has given hope. Many questions remain unanswered.
JonBenét's family is often interviewed about the case and is committed to finding new leads. Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey revives the case, but her family still grieves.
John Andrew is determined to solve the mystery, while John and Burke Ramsey have maintained their innocence. The murder of JonBenét remains unsolved after decades of investigation. To seek justice, the Ramseys hope new DNA evidence will reveal the truth.
Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey is available to stream on Netflix.
