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JonBenét Ramsey.

195 replies

Chateaulaohshit · 18/04/2023 13:28

Im watching The Casting of JonBenét on Netflix and had no idea how much information I didn’t know about the case but also all the different set of scenarios that may have lead to her death.

It doesn’t seem that anyone was ever charged despite some really disturbing evidence and behaviours of people closed to her…

what does everyone else think happed?

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XelaM · 18/04/2023 15:08

Neodymium · 18/04/2023 13:45

Very obvious that Bourke did it. Parents covered it up to prevent losing 2 children. He couldn’t have been charge either way as he was only 9.

I think this. The parents clearly covered for whoever the murderer was. So either it was one of the parents or the brother. Nothing else makes sense. The "ransom note" was very obviously fake.

Hoebert · 18/04/2023 15:09

Neodymium · 18/04/2023 13:45

Very obvious that Bourke did it. Parents covered it up to prevent losing 2 children. He couldn’t have been charge either way as he was only 9.

I thought the same, and I've read several books about the case.

CometCupidDonnerBlitzen · 18/04/2023 15:10

I thought Matt Orchard on youtube did a really good (and surprisingly tasteful) job of looking at the case recently. Well worth a look if you have time, he presents all the theories while not losing sight of the poor little girl at the centre of it all. I've watched a lot on the case over the years and while I really would like to believe the family were in no way involved... I can't get past that ridiculous ransom note. I doubt it will ever be solved though.

FuckoffeeBeforeCoffee · 18/04/2023 15:18

Neodymium · 18/04/2023 13:45

Very obvious that Bourke did it. Parents covered it up to prevent losing 2 children. He couldn’t have been charge either way as he was only 9.

The lead detective has stated he believes that the family weren't involved but someone who has watched a couple of documentaries thinks that they know better 🙄

BertieBotts · 18/04/2023 15:25

No idea who murdered her, but I always found it weirdly narcissistic that she was named after her father (John Bennet). I know naming a child after the father is common but an opposite sex child? Combining the surname into the name to make a totally new one? And the second child? Why not name the first child (and son!) John?

Such an odd thing to do.

AndTheSurveySays · 18/04/2023 15:25

I really recommend watching the Dr Phil interview with Burke Ramsey.

Deadringer · 18/04/2023 15:34

Dna was found under her fingernails that didn't match anyone in the family.

TallulahBetty · 18/04/2023 15:35

Gosh, I remember this so well as we were on a family holiday in Florida when it happened - seems like yesterday.

Same as MM, I don't think we will ever truly know what happened.

A34 · 18/04/2023 15:41

Hoebert · 18/04/2023 15:09

I thought the same, and I've read several books about the case.

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Clearly you are the expert if you've read 'several books'.

SparkyBlue · 18/04/2023 15:58

BertieBotts · 18/04/2023 15:25

No idea who murdered her, but I always found it weirdly narcissistic that she was named after her father (John Bennet). I know naming a child after the father is common but an opposite sex child? Combining the surname into the name to make a totally new one? And the second child? Why not name the first child (and son!) John?

Such an odd thing to do.

It really isn't an odd thing to do. I've known Shaunas with dads who were Sean, a Phillip called after a grandmother called Phillipa, Gemma called after Jim, Michelle for Michael. It might not be something you'd do but it's not weird or unusual.

BertieBotts · 18/04/2023 16:21

All of those are normal names though! Not a totally made up name.

AskMeMore · 18/04/2023 16:33

It was clearly not a stranger. It was someone in the family or someone close to them.

HeyDemonsItsYaGirl · 18/04/2023 16:35

It was clearly Jack the Ripper. I listened to a podcast so I know.

clpsmum · 18/04/2023 16:42

I think it was her brother

Proudofitbabe · 18/04/2023 16:46

I've watched a couple of docs on this and I really can't decide what I think.

The handwriting on the note was found not to match Patsy Ramsey. If they WERE forging it why would they write so much that could be analyzed? You'd keep it short.

Equally, why would a random intruder break in and then take that kind of extra time?

I've never thought it was Patsy. I think if it was Burke they'd admit it, he was only 9. MAYBE John due to the possible SA. But the DNA and handwriting didn't implicate them. One thing I also think is, if it were the family why would they continue to appear on TV so often, long after things quietened? If guilty their best bet was to stay well quiet, as the TV appearances only ever invite scrutiny.

If I had to bet I'd think it was someone close to the family who knew the house and their movements well enough to commit the crime and leave the note (with it's all oddly-specific details). But who knows. It's such a sad, strange case.

philautia · 18/04/2023 17:00

An intruder is responsible. Whether he was known to the family or not, I have no idea.

I can understand speculation about the parents as the investigation was botched from the very start, but the theory that a little 9 year old boy killed his sister goes too far.

Burke did not kill his sister, his parents did not cover it up.

You don't have to like the parents or agree with child pageants to believe they are innocent. I wish the CBS documentary would be taken off YouTube - Casting JB is just a better produced version of the same idiotic theory.

AskMeMore · 18/04/2023 17:08

The ransom note was written by the mother.

herlightmaterials · 18/04/2023 17:22

AskMeMore · 18/04/2023 17:08

The ransom note was written by the mother.

You saw her did you?

I must unpin this thread.

Boogismyname · 18/04/2023 17:22

Although very interesting, as others have said, it's dangerous to speculate without enough information... there's only tiny shards of it here.
Having said that: I did watch a very convincing documentary (can't remember which) that digested the crime very clearly and it pointed towards Burke as the guilty culprit.
It was actually comprehensive and not too sensationalised as America is very good at being.
If it was Burke, I can't even imagine what it would be like to live with that guilt unless he doesn't care.

Enko · 18/04/2023 17:23

I've watched a lot of documentaries on this case. I don't believe the family was involved. I think it was someone known to the family

However, I merely base that on the left bowl she had pineapple from suggesting she was with someone she was comfortable with. And the dna found under her finger nails.

Boogismyname · 18/04/2023 17:24

I think it's obscene that the crime wasn't dealt with properly.

dayswithaY · 18/04/2023 17:42

Get yourself over to Reddit, plenty of scope for you there.

Personally, I think Patsy wrote the ransom note. I’m still unsure as who the killer was but I do know that a little girl was let down by a police department and a DA who were dazzled/intimidated by a wealthy family.

Comeonskinnylove · 18/04/2023 17:43

Think it's pretty evident Patsy wrote the note but as to who commited the crime and why I'm not sure we will ever find out.

JonBenét Ramsey.
idontevenknowanyonecalledblurb · 18/04/2023 17:48

A sad case- I think it was the dad. There's some interesting things online to read about why