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The Netflix documentaryCold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramseyhas been released, and many queries have been rising regarding the incident and the investigation. The tragic murder took place in 1996 when JonBenét was only six years old while her brother Burke Ramsey was nine. Her death changed the lives of her family forever, and with the new docuseries out in the public, curiosity among the viewers about Burke’s whereabouts is growing.
JonBenét was a child beauty queen during that time. Her dead body was found in the basement of the family’s Boulder, Colorado home. It was discovered after the Ramseys got a ransom note of $118,000 for her safe return. However, the murder investigation stirred up the whole nation, and even though it got huge media coverage, the case is still unsolved. Amid all of these, JonBenét’s brother Burke became the center of investigation.
What happened to Burke Ramsey?
There were many speculations about Burke Ramsey being the main suspect in JonBenét Ramsey’s murder. Back in the day, Star Magazine (viaDaily Camera) made a statement in the aftermath that the brother, who was only 9 years old, had allegedly murdered his sister. Burke’s older half-brother, John Andrew, told in the Netflix docuseries viaUSA Today,
It’s just absolutely absurd to think, ‘Oh yeah, he could’ve killed his sister and delivered this level of violence’.
But in 1999, the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office officially ruled out that Burke had nothing to do with the murder and he was never a suspect in the offense. After the demise of the youngest Ramsey, the family left Boulder, Colorado. The parents John and Patsy Ramsey decided to move to Charlevoix, Michigan, as perPeople. There, Burke completed his high school away from all the media and public scrutiny.
However, in 2006, Burke’s mother Patsy passed away due to ovarian cancer, leaving him and his father behind. During a conversation onThe Dr. Phil Show, John Ramsey shared the details about how they tried their best to give Burke a normal life and said,“We tried very hard to keep Burke’s life normal.”
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While all the people pointed fingers at Burke being guilty, the small kid from 1996 was never guilty of allegedly murdering JonBenét Ramsey.
Where is Burke Ramsey now?
Since her death, Burke Ramsey maintained a low profile till now. After completing high school, he graduated from Purdue University in 2010, according toUS Weekly. Burke paved his path in the STEM field. He has a thriving career and in 2012 People reported that he also has a steady relationship. At that time, his father opened up about Burke and said,“He’s certainly matured. He’s got a 401(k) plan and an IRA, and he did it all on his own.”
Whenever he talks about his dead sister, Burke gets anxious and nervous. JonBenét Ramsey’s death had immensely impacted him. He stayed out of the spotlight for almost 20 years before appearing for an interview with Dr. Phil. Talking about his current life, Phil McGraw told Entertainment Tonight,“He’s a very private individual, but he has a great career and a good relationship with his father.”
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However, people noticed his nervous smile while talking about his sister. Explaining that, Dr. Phil further shared,
People have commented on his smile, which is purely from anxiety. He’s kind of a loner. He’s socially uncomfortable.
Despite being cleared with DNA samples, Burke continued to prove his innocence for a very long time.
Why did Burke Ramsey sue CBS for defamation?
There have been many docuseries about the JonBenét case. In 2016, CBS released a documentary,The Case of: JonBenét Ramsey, where they accused him as the murderer. Burke took legal action against both the network and forensic pathologist Werner Spitz who claimed he killed his own sister. He filed a $150 million defamation lawsuit against Spitz, and a $750 million suit against CBS, via People.
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As perDaily Mail, Spitz told in an interview with CBS Detroit,
It’s the boy who did it, whether he was jealous or mentally unfit or something. I don’t know the why, I’m not a psychiatrist, but what I am sure about is what I know about him.
However, in 2019, the lawsuit was settled and as per Burke’s attorney Lin Wood, it was anamicable solution. Because of all these, the brother doesn’t want to get involved in watching or participating in any documentary. He has successfully managed to keep his life private.
Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey?
It’s still a mystery who killed JonBenét Ramsey. However,Netflix‘s docuseries accumulates all the previous interviews and media coverage and shows how it was so wrong to accuse the brother of the murder. Paula Woodward, an investigative journalist who had covered the case back then, said in the documentary,“People hated the Ramsey, and it was because of the information that had come out about them that was incorrect.”
The docuseries also showed how the Ramseys were always surrounded by cameras and media personnel. The family went through a lot. During one of the mock trials, a woman who identified herself as the child abuse expert accused the family of“s*xually stimulating”JonBenét Ramsey. The trial sent Patsy to bed. She couldn’t believe what she was hearing.
Police twisted some facts and leaked them to the media which ended up becoming a huge deal. Woodward said, the cops“took these little bits of information, twisted them around, and then gave it to these few media reporters who said, ‘Hey, I’ll go with it.’”
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The third episode of the Netflix documentary explores the potential suspects of the murder and names John Mark Karr, who fled after being charged with child p*rnography. He knew a lot about JonBenét’s death and even claimed that he did it. However, his DNA didn’t match with what the investigators collected. While the family wants to get the DNA retested, this tragic murder of JonBenét Ramsey still remains unsolved.
To know all about the case and the investigation watch the three-hour-long docuseries,Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramseyon Netflix.
Ankita Mukherjee
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Ankita Mukherjee is a movie buff and a K-drama lover. After being in the entertainment genre for more than 3 years, her knack for digging up breaking news and writing featurish articles about her favorite celebs have become her most preferred job and now she is working as an author in FandomWire. But, when it comes to MCU, you might find her go a little nuts.
