It has been 28 years since authorities discovered 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey strangled and bludgeoned in her Boulder home basement with her killer still unidentified.
The Boulder Police Department has received a flood of new leads since Netflix released its popular documentary "Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey" in November.
An investigator from the joint task force dealing with the case revealed that they received more than 100 leads. Investigators must now identify which tips have credibility and which ones do not. We analyze every tip received to determine its usefulness in solving the case. It’s a priority here.”
The Ramsey family found comfort in this development since JonBenét's horrific murder which occurred on Dec. 26, 1996. Her parents John and Patsy Ramsey encouraged police to resume the investigation into her murder even though they were initially suspects.
John Andrew Ramsey explained that their continued participation in media interviews stems from the hope of persuading someone with information about JonBenét's murder to speak up.
Since JonBenét disappeared from her large Boulder, Colo., home authorities have remained baffled by her murder case.
The little girl's broken body was discovered in the basement of the home by John Ramsey several hours later. A garrote was found around her neck while her skull sustained a smash from a blow to the back of her head.
Police initially focused on JonBenét’s family: John, Patsey and JonBenét’s youngest brother Burke. The DNA evidence that came back 15 days after the murder indicated they were not the suspects. The district attorney at the time formally cleared them of suspicion in 2008.
John Ramsey has revealed his intent to hold a meeting with the Boulder Police Department chief in Colorado next month with a representative of an independent genetic genealogy research lab. At eighty years old Ramsey is advocating for permission to let an external laboratory analyze the evidence collected from the scene of the crime.
We sent a meeting request to Boulder Police Department Chief Stephen Redfearn for January. Ramsey reported to Fox News Digital that he received a positive response from Chief Redfearn who agreed to meet. We still need to pick a date for our meeting but we will work it out. That’s an important meeting. A representative from one of these advanced labs will join us to discuss their capabilities and limitations. Hopefully, he will accept their help.”
The leadership of Boulder Police Department changed hands within the last two years. Redfearn who started on the job not long ago announced his strong desire to solve the case.
According to the investigator speaking to The Post the Boulder Police Department bears a significant public black mark. Everyone stands to benefit from resolving this issue. That’s why we’re so committed now.”
The Ramseys' family urges anyone who has information to reach out to Boulder police.
John Andrew Ramsey affirmed that every small detail has the potential to aid the investigation. By choosing to speak up you can help provide the answers we desperately need.