Police say new evidence gathered in JonBenét Ramsey killing

Nearly three decades since the mysterious murder of JonBenét Ramsey, Colorado police say her unsolved case remains a top priority.

One annual updateThe Boulder Police Department is urging anyone with information about the 1996 murder of a 6-year-old beauty queen at her childhood home to come forward. Ramsey’s murder captivated international audiences for decades.

Last year, Police Chief Stephen Redfearn said detectives conducted many new interviews based on tips received and also collected and tested new evidence. They did not release information about what new evidence was collected.

Meanwhile, police re-interviewed people and retested other evidence, particularly related to improving DNA technology.

“It is never too late for anyone with information about this horrific crime to come forward,” Redfearn said. Pre-recorded video on December 12“And I call on those responsible for this murder to contact us.”

On the morning of December 26, 1996, John and Patsy Ramsey called 911 after finding a ransom note for their missing daughter. John Ramsey later found JonBenét Ramsey dead in the basement of their home.

An autopsy determined the cause of death was asphyxiation and she was sexually assaulted. His skull was also fractured. There was DNA of an unknown person under her fingernails and on her underwear.

Patsy Ramsey He died in 2006, ten years after his daughter’s death. In 2008, local prosecutor acquitted His family, including his older brother, were cited as suspects due to DNA testing.

Redfearn, in his video I joined the department in 2021 He said he met with the family of JonBenét Ramsey, who became chief in 2024, and that they shared the same goal of finding the girl’s killer. Boulder police encouraged anyone with information to contact BouldersMostWanted@bouldercolorado.gov or the police tip line at 303-441-1974.

This article first appeared on USA TODAY: The search for JonBenét Ramsey’s killer remains active; new evidence has been collected