JonBenét Ramsey Homicide
Homicide · Boulder, Colorado · 1996
Case Overview
Objective
Identify the unknown male DNA contributor through genealogical analysis and systematic review of the 2023 suspect theory currently under Boulder PD review.
Synopsis
Six-year-old beauty queen found murdered in her family's Boulder, Colorado home on Christmas Day. Unknown male DNA was found on her clothing. The Ramsey family was cleared in 2008. No arrest has ever been made.
Current Research Angle
Genealogical DNA submission. 2023 suspect theory under Boulder PD review.
Research Tasks
5 tasks- 01Document the genealogical DNA submission timeline and current status
- 02Review 2023 suspect theory and supporting evidence
- 03Map all known individuals who had access to the Ramsey home
- 04Compile Boulder PD public statements and press releases
- 05Analyze ransom note linguistic patterns against known suspects
Evidence Files
4 files- Ransom Note — Full TextDocument
- Unknown Male DNA Profile SummaryForensic
- Boulder PD 2008 Clearance StatementDocument
- Timeline — December 25–26, 1996Timeline
FOIA Requests
- Boulder Police DepartmentSubmitted
- Colorado Bureau of InvestigationPending
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Case Stats
- Research Tasks
- 5
- Evidence Files
- 4
- Entities
- 4
- Status
- Open
- Prosecution
- None