Murder of JonBenét Ramsey

When Patsy Ramsey found a two-and-a-half page ransom note on the morning of December 26th, 1996 demanding $118,000 for the return of her six-year-old daughter JonBenet, in a state of shock and disbelief, she searched the child’s empty bedroom and called 911. Within minutes, police, family and friends filled the house.... When Patsy Ramsey found a two-and-a-half page ransom note on the morning of December 26th, 1996 demanding $118,000 for the return of her six-year-old daughter JonBenet, in a state of shock and disbelief, she searched the child’s empty bedroom and called 911. Within minutes, police, family and friends filled the house. Who would kidnap this adorable, beloved child? Hours later, father John was told to search again to see if anything was “amiss”. He went to the basement and opening the door made a grisly discovery. BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/JBR for 10% off your first month. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Show moreShow less

We address in detail all of the evidence against John, Patsy and Burke Ramsey. Could one – or perhaps all of them – be responsible for JonBenet’s death?... We address in detail all of the evidence against John, Patsy and Burke Ramsey. Could one – or perhaps all of them – be responsible for JonBenet’s death? We hear arguments from those convinced of their guilt…as well as detailed evidence from investigators who believe they are victims of police harassment, cover-ups, and a 23 year smear campaign. Upstart: Find out how low your Upstart rate is at Upstart.com/ramsey . SimpliSafe: Get free shipping plus a money-back guarantee at SimpliSafe.com/jbr . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Show moreShow less

At the time of JonBenet’s death, DNA profiling was in its infancy – that meant that what today’s forensic scientists would consider standard procedures were not carried out. John Andrew Ramsey, JonBenet's step brother, joins the team as they meet with a forensic scientist to understand how DNA evidence is the way forward in solving the case.... At the time of JonBenet’s death, DNA profiling was in its infancy – that meant that what today’s forensic scientists would consider standard procedures were not carried out. John Andrew Ramsey, JonBenet's step brother, joins the team as they meet with a forensic scientist to understand how DNA evidence is the way forward in solving the case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Show moreShow less

We turn to a leading expert who has worked on the JonBenet case for the past 23 years, Jameson. Jameson, holds a treasure trove of files sourced from both the Ramsey family themselves and the late lead investigator on the case Lou Smit.... We turn to a leading expert who has worked on the JonBenet case for the past 23 years, Jameson. Jameson, holds a treasure trove of files sourced from both the Ramsey family themselves and the late lead investigator on the case Lou Smit. Why did Lou on his deathbed, insist that she continue her search for answers?We also talk to Cindy Marra, Lou Smit’s daughter who has fascinating insight into the JonBenet case as our team continues to try and solve one of the nation's most infamous crimes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Show moreShow less

In this episode, we delve into more names on Lou Smit’s list of possible killers. Our team investigates a suspect with a potential motive for killing JonBenet Ramsey, and makes a startling discovery.... In this episode, we delve into more names on Lou Smit’s list of possible killers. Our team investigates a suspect with a potential motive for killing JonBenet Ramsey, and makes a startling discovery. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Show moreShow less

In this episode our team investigates whether JonBenet's killer could have been a business associate of John Ramsey with resentment against him. As we continue the search to find out who murdered JonBenet Ramsey, our team sets off on the trail of two men… both with professional grudges against John.... In this episode our team investigates whether JonBenet's killer could have been a business associate of John Ramsey with resentment against him. As we continue the search to find out who murdered JonBenet Ramsey, our team sets off on the trail of two men… both with professional grudges against John. SimpliSafe: Get free shipping plus a 60-day risk-free trial at SimpliSafe.com/JBR . Upstart: Find out how low your Upstart rate is at Upstart.com/RAMSEY . Best Fiends: Download free on the Apple App Store or Google Play. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Show moreShow less

The team delves deeper into the controversial world of child beauty pageants to investigate two other names on detective Smit’s list with ties to JonBenet’s involvement in pageants. Best Fiends: Download free on the Apple App Store or Google Play.... The team delves deeper into the controversial world of child beauty pageants to investigate two other names on detective Smit’s list with ties to JonBenet’s involvement in pageants.Best Fiends: Download free on the Apple App Store or Google Play.Zola: Sign up at Zola.com/Ramsey to get your free personalized paper sample, then use code SAVE50 to get 50% off save-the-dates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Show moreShow less

In an exclusive interview, John Ramsey tells all about the worst morning of his life, as well as new details about the family life he, Patsy, JonBenet and son Burke enjoyed… and the decades of suspicion he has endured as prime suspect for the killing of his daughter. He will address the inconsistencies in his own accounts of that Christmas night and Boxing Day, and outline his own efforts to find JonBenet’s killer.... In an exclusive interview, John Ramsey tells all about the worst morning of his life, as well as new details about the family life he, Patsy, JonBenet and son Burke enjoyed… and the decades of suspicion he has endured as prime suspect for the killing of his daughter. He will address the inconsistencies in his own accounts of that Christmas night and Boxing Day, and outline his own efforts to find JonBenet’s killer. Zola: Sign up at Zola.com/ramsey to get your free personalized paper sample and use code SAVE50 to get 50% off save-the-dates. BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/jbr . Best Fiends: Download free on the Apple App Store or Google Play. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Show moreShow less

The team is coming to the end of an investigation that has taken a deep dive into late lead detective Lou Smit’s database of suspects for JonBenet’s murder. In this final, special episode, our team meets up with John and Jan Ramsey, as well as John’s son John Andrew, to discuss the progress we’ve made – and what more can still be done.... The team is coming to the end of an investigation that has taken a deep dive into late lead detective Lou Smit’s database of suspects for JonBenet’s murder. In this final, special episode, our team meets up with John and Jan Ramsey, as well as John’s son John Andrew, to discuss the progress we’ve made – and what more can still be done. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Show moreShow less

Some of the most compelling names on Lou Smit's suspect list concern the Henderson family. In this episode the team investigates how the Henderson family became involved in the case and whether they could have been involved in JonBenet's murder.... Some of the most compelling names on Lou Smit's suspect list concern the Henderson family. In this episode the team investigates how the Henderson family became involved in the case and whether they could have been involved in JonBenet's murder. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Show moreShow less

The search for a killer continues, and the list of possible suspects grows. Former lead investigator in the JonBenét case, Lou Smit, discussed his investigation with several people and now one of those confidants is speaking out on our program and sharing the most compelling clues.... The search for a killer continues, and the list of possible suspects grows. Former lead investigator in the JonBenét case, Lou Smit, discussed his investigation with several people and now one of those confidants is speaking out on our program and sharing the most compelling clues. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Show moreShow less

We’re turning our attention to perhaps the most well-known – and notorious - aspect of the whole JonBenet mystery, her participation in child beauty pageants. Did those pageants put her at risk from potential abusers?... We’re turning our attention to perhaps the most well-known – and notorious - aspect of the whole JonBenet mystery, her participation in child beauty pageants. Did those pageants put her at risk from potential abusers? And is her murderer to be found in that community? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Show moreShow less

The Boulder Police came to believe that Patsy Ramsey killed her daughter, JonBenet. Did they get it right?... The Boulder Police came to believe that Patsy Ramsey killed her daughter, JonBenet. Did they get it right? Music by CO.AG. Vocal contributions from Erik Peabody and Meredith Nudo. Show moreShow less

We examine the theory that JonBenét Ramsey was killed by her father, John. Music by CO.... We examine the theory that JonBenét Ramsey was killed by her father, John. Music by CO.AG and Lucor. Vocal contributions from Erik Peabody and Meredith Nudo. Show moreShow less

JonBenet Ramsey was reported missing at 5:52 on the morning of December 26, 1996. Nobody could have predicted what happened next.... JonBenet Ramsey was reported missing at 5:52 on the morning of December 26, 1996. Nobody could have predicted what happened next. Music by Lucor, Myuu and CO.AG. Vocal contributions from Erik Peabody and Meredith Nudo. Show moreShow less

Something very strange was going on behind the scenes in the JonBenet Ramsey murder investigation. Music by CO.... Something very strange was going on behind the scenes in the JonBenet Ramsey murder investigation. Music by CO.AG. Vocal contributions from Erik Peabody and Meredith Nudo. Show moreShow less

A breakdown of the forensic evidence in the JonBenet Ramsey case. Music by CO.... A breakdown of the forensic evidence in the JonBenet Ramsey case. Music by CO.AG and Lucor. Vocal contributions from Erik Peabody and Meredith Nudo. Show moreShow less

We think we have finally solved the mystery of the ransom note. Music by CO.... We think we have finally solved the mystery of the ransom note. Music by CO.AG. Vocal contributions from Erik Peabody and Meredith Nudo. Show moreShow less

A closer look at the internet’s favorite theory—did Burke Ramsey kill JonBenet? Music by CO.... A closer look at the internet’s favorite theory—did Burke Ramsey kill JonBenet?Music by CO.AG and Lucor. Vocal contributions from Erik Peabody and Meredith Nudo. Show moreShow less

In our final episode we examine the intruder theory, and look ahead to the future of the JonBenet Ramsey case. Music by CO.... In our final episode we examine the intruder theory, and look ahead to the future of the JonBenet Ramsey case. Music by CO.AG and Lucor. Vocal contributions from Erik Peabody and Meredith Nudo. Show moreShow less

The day after Christmas, 1996, six-year-old JonBenet Ramsey was found dead in her family home. Twenty-five years later, the case remains unsolved.... The day after Christmas, 1996, six-year-old JonBenet Ramsey was found dead in her family home. Twenty-five years later, the case remains unsolved. In this podcast series, we examine the evidence from every angle. Meticulously incorporating the original source material, including many previously-overlooked details, we can finally make sense of this perplexing mystery. Music by Lucor and CO.AG. Show moreShow less

In November 2024, Ashley Flowers sat down with John Ramsey at his home for a one-on-one conversation about the murder of his daughter, JonBenét Ramsey. In the year since that interview, John has met with the Boulder Police Department and appeared in multiple media outlets, pushing for additional testing in his daughter’s case.... In November 2024, Ashley Flowers sat down with John Ramsey at his home for a one-on-one conversation about the murder of his daughter, JonBenét Ramsey. In the year since that interview, John has met with the Boulder Police Department and appeared in multiple media outlets, pushing for additional testing in his daughter’s case. Ashley has also continued meeting with people connected to the case, and hopes to one day soon have an update to share. Following Boulder Police’s most recent update on Dec. 12, 2025, it appears more testing is planned and efforts continue to solve the nearly 30-year mystery of who killed JonBenét. John's conversation with Ashley may give us a clue into what items they're looking at testing. Show moreShow less

The morning after Christmas Day 1996, six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey was reported missing only for her body to be discovered hours later in her family’s home. Nearly three decades later, the questions remain: What really happened that night?... The morning after Christmas Day 1996, six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey was reported missing only for her body to be discovered hours later in her family’s home. Nearly three decades later, the questions remain: What really happened that night? Who is responsible for her death? And why has this case gone unsolved for so long? For years, Ashley Flowers vowed never to cover this infamous case – unless she could hear directly from the Ramsey family. In this episode, Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat explore the chilling details of JonBenét’s case, the infamous ransom note, and the lingering theories surrounding the investigation. With exclusive insights from JonBenét’s father, John Ramsey, this is a story you won’t want to miss. Show moreShow less