Nearly three decades after the 1996 murder of six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey, her father, John Ramsey, has reignited public interest by suggesting that a masked intruder—possibly a serial predator—may have been responsible for the crime. In a new interview, John drew attention to a strikingly similar attack on a 12-year-old girl in Boulder, Colorado, that occurred nine months later, claiming the cases share too many parallels to ignore. He believes investigators dismissed crucial leads that could have revealed a broader pattern.
John’s remarks reflect his continued frustration with how the original investigation was handled. He argues that today’s advanced DNA testing could shed new light on the case if authorities are willing to reexamine preserved evidence. His appeal underscores a broader call for transparency and renewed forensic analysis in cold cases that predate modern technology.
The JonBenét Ramsey case shocked the nation when the child beauty queen was found dead in the basement of her Boulder home the day after Christmas in 1996. The presence of a ransom note, lack of forced entry, and intense media scrutiny placed the Ramsey family under suspicion for years, despite their consistent denials. No one was ever charged, and the mystery remains unsolved.
John’s new claim centers on the possible link between JonBenét’s case and another assault that took place nearby. The victims were close in age, lived near each other, and reportedly shared social circles, including a dance studio. John maintains that these similarities warranted a deeper investigation that never occurred.