A startling development emerges in one of America's most notorious cold cases as new information surfaces about JonBenét Ramsey's murder.
According to Hollywood Unlocked, John Ramsey received a letter from a woman claiming her ex-husband killed his daughter following the release of Netflix's documentary "Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey."
The revelation comes nine days before the 28th anniversary of the six-year-old beauty queen's tragic death. John Ramsey immediately attempted to investigate the tip but was unable to reach the letter's sender. The information has been shared with a private investigator for further examination.
The November-released Netflix documentary has reignited public interest in the decades-old murder case. The documentary explores the strained relationship between the Boulder Police Department and the Ramsey family, who were initially suspected but later cleared of involvement. The investigation's complexities and mishandlings are thoroughly examined in the documentary.
JonBenét's death on December 26, 1996, shocked the nation when she was discovered in her family's Boulder, Colorado basement. The child beauty pageant winner had been brutally beaten and sexually assaulted. The case began when her mother, Patricia "Patsy" Ramsey, called 911 after finding a ransom note and her daughter missing.
The investigation that followed cast suspicion on JonBenét's entire family, including her brother Burke, who was nine years old at the time. It wasn't until 2008 that the Boulder Police Department officially cleared all family members and issued an apology.
John Ramsey, now 81, shared his thoughts on the case's impact:
Based on all this publicity, recently I got a letter from a lady saying, 'My ex-husband's the killer, and I've kept this inside for as long as I can – please, please call me.'
The Boulder Police Department released an early annual update on the case in November. Chief Steve Redfearn addressed ongoing investigation efforts and defended the department's commitment to solving the case. He specifically refuted claims about unutilized evidence and leads.
The department maintains its dedication to pursuing every possible avenue in the investigation. They continue to work with DNA experts and law enforcement partners nationwide. The Cold Case Review Panel, convened by the Boulder Police Department in December 2023, demonstrates their ongoing commitment to resolving this tragic case.
John Ramsey has persistently advocated for the use of advanced DNA techniques and genealogical databases in reinvestigating his daughter's case. He points to successful cold case resolutions, such as the 2018 Golden State Killer case, as evidence of how new technologies can break decades-old cases.
Despite his skepticism about the recent letter, given past disappointments with similar leads, Ramsey remains determined to find answers. While acknowledging that solving the case won't significantly impact his own life at his age, he emphasizes its importance for future generations of his family.
The murder of JonBenét Ramsey, a six-year-old beauty pageant winner, remains unsolved after nearly three decades. The case gained renewed attention following Netflix's documentary release, leading to new potential evidence in the form of a letter from a woman claiming knowledge of the killer's identity.
The Boulder Police Department continues its investigation, working with DNA experts and law enforcement partners, while John Ramsey pursues justice for his daughter through advocacy for advanced investigative techniques and following up on new leads.
