JonBenét Ramsey: The Ransom Note, DNA, and an Unsolved Murder – RF145

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Investigate the JonBenét Ramsey murder, its mysterious ransom note, disputed DNA evidence, suspects, and unanswered questions. ~~~ Visit TheRenegadeFiles.com to get Cool Merch, Patreon Bonus Episodes, and all things Renegade Files in one place.

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Topics Covered:
JonBenét Ramsey • JonBenét Ramsey murder • Who killed JonBenét Ramsey • Boulder, Colorado • Ramsey family • John Ramsey • Patsy Ramsey • Burke Ramsey • Ramsey house • Christmas 1996 • Ransom note • $118,000 ransom demand • Handwriting analysis • DNA evidence • Touch DNA • UM1 DNA profile • Genetic genealogy • JonBenét autopsy • Head injury • Strangulation • Garrote • Broken paintbrush • Basement window • Pineapple evidence • 911 call • Crime scene contamination • Intruder theory • Ramsey family theory • Boulder Police Department • Lou Smit • Steve Thomas • Grand jury indictment • Mary Lacy exoneration letter • John Mark Karr confession • Cold case investigation • New DNA testing • Unsolved murder

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