Authorities are optimistic that new DNA testing on evidence from the JonBenét Ramsey murder case might bring crucial breakthroughs in solving the long-standing mystery. The latest technology has been applied to both previously examined and new evidence, according to a law enforcement source who spoke to The Messenger. The results of these tests, conducted over the last two months, have not yet been made public.
The case of JonBenét Ramsey, a 6-year-old beauty queen found murdered in her family’s Boulder home on December 26, 1996, has remained unsolved for nearly 27 years. Her father, John Ramsey, discovered her body in the basement. An autopsy revealed she died from “asphyxia by strangulation” and suffered a skull fracture. A ransom note was also found at the scene, adding to the complexity of the case.
The Boulder Police Department, alongside the FBI, the District Attorney’s Office, and Colorado’s Department of Public Safety and Bureau of Investigation, is redoubling efforts to crack the case. The new administration at the Boulder Police Department views solving this cold case as a priority, seeking to remove what they consider a blemish on their record.
This renewed investigation is a positive development for the Ramsey family, who faced suspicion for 12 years following JonBenét’s death. Previous DNA evidence had excluded them as suspects weeks after the murder, and authorities do not anticipate the latest DNA tests to implicate any family members. A law enforcement source expressed expectations that the DNA would likely belong to someone completely unrelated to the family.
John Ramsey, in a recent appearance on Ashleigh Banfield’s NewsNation show, discussed the potential of the new DNA testing. He highlighted the importance of utilizing cutting-edge labs for DNA analysis and employing public genealogy databases to construct family trees, a method proven successful in solving other cold cases.
Expressing encouragement over the renewed investigative efforts, John Ramsey praised the current leadership at the Boulder Police Department for their dedication to resolving his daughter’s murder. This latest development in DNA technology offers a glimmer of hope in uncovering new leads and possibly bringing closure to one of America’s most infamous unsolved murder mysteries.
