no questions

Most people that knew the late Patsy Ramsey, before and after JonBenet's murder, remember her with the warmest of memories and kindest of words. It's nice to see folks like Dresden speaking from the heart - -

Remembering Patsy
Posted by Dresden

"The family of JonBenet Ramsey is on my mind today. I had the pleasure of meeting and working with both John Ramsey and the late Patsy Ramsey. I have to say that I have never met a more beautiful soul than that of Patsy Ramsey. She was so down to earth and warm...No family should have to endure this kind of pain, but I trust God's plan and I know we are not supposed to question anything. [...read more]

MYOB

With over 30 years as a litigator, attorney Lin Wood has helped many average people as he specializes in high profile media management cases, but when instant recognition is order, the name drop is the murder of JonBenet Ramsey. Wood's take on the mess Tiger Woods is being pulled into in the gossip court of public opinion is mind your own business - -

Gal claims Tiger Woods tryst

Published in The Boston Herald

by Laurel J. Sweet

"...Woods, meanwhile, remained mum yesterday amid the media frenzy. And self-styled “attorney for the damned” L. Lin Wood - who persuaded John and Patsy Ramsey to publicly battle rampant speculation they murdered their 6-year-old daughter JonBenet in Colorado on Christmas Day 1996 - told the Herald that Woods is smart to keep his mouth shut.

“The simple answer is, ‘It’s none of your business,’ ” Wood advised. “Tiger Woods can go out and hold a press conference tomorrow and he’ll have accomplished nothing more than to feed the frenzy.”

when in Altanta

By the number of ornaments hanging in the dogwood tree and flowers or mementos scattered around the resting places one can see many people stop by the cemetery where JonBenet and Patsy Ramsey are buried.


If a cemetery could be quaint this one certainly is, small and secluded, loaded with southern history. I don't think it would be a stretch to speculate why the Ramseys chose this location back when JonBenet's oldest sister Beth was killed in an automobile accident. Back then it may have been a peaceful spot where a family could visit privately. Since 1996 I don't think much privacy for families is possible for bumping into a spectator visiting for one reason or another, snapping pictures or leaving behind notes and trinkets at JonBenet and Patsy's resting places.

When one travels to the nation's capital on the sightseeing list may be paying respects at the resting places of lawmakers, Presidents and veterans. JonBenet's grave has become similar when visiting Atlanta--

How much spending money would I need in Atlanta for about two weeks?
Posted in Atlanta LEED

Marietta is a great place, that’s where I live. You really should bring as much money as your budget will allow. There is alot to do in the Atlanta area. In Marietta you have White Water Amusement Park.

Here’s a quick list for you.

6 Flags is a must
The new Aquarium
Coca-cola Museum (fun place to try coke from all over the world)
Olympic Park
Peachtree St. (one of the most famous streets in the country)
Underground Atlanta
High Museum of Arts
Cyclorama (at the zoo)
Fox Theater (even if you don’t go inside, try to see the outside, it’s beautiful)
The Varsity
The cemetary where JonBenet Ramsey is buried is in Marietta also....[read more]

imagine

There are some things that are too horrible to even think about and for parents, outliving one's child is high on the list. It is impossible to imagine all the Ramsey family suffered when JonBenet was taken from them--.....................................

Psalm 7-- Falsely Accused
Posted at Frank's Bible Blog

"She was accused of the unthinkable--killing her own 6-year-old daughter. In one of the most media-covered murder cases of all time, JonBenet Ramsey was reported missing then later found dead in her Boulder, CO home. Almost immediately, her mother Patsy came under suspicion, with accusations coming from local police, news media, and even the state's governor. Patsy, however, maintained her innocence until the day of her death by cancer 10 years later. Two years after her death, Patsy was officially cleared in JonBenet's death by the District Attorney, although no suspect had been identified at that time. DNA evidence determined that no family member was responsible. Imagine what that would have been like to be so falsely accused for so many years..."

Frank Banfill is an author, international speaker, and president of MaxPoint Ministries, whose purpose is to help individuals, churches and ministries reach their full potential.

tasteless tweets

After JonBenet's murder tabloid coverage ranged from ridiculous to libelous. Fair game for many it seems, someone once impersonated Patsy Ramsey online and now on Twitter a member has become JonBenet , picture and all--

Perfect Murder, Perfect Town

Based on the book and directed by Lawence Schiller, the full made for TV mini-series movie by Tom Topor, with ads--

Part 1




Part 2

anger diffusion

It can sometimes seem that in order to make a compelling or passionate statement about the (lack of) focus or quality in main stream media it must contain a less than flattering mention of Jonbenet in the sensational coverage of her yet-to-be-solved murder.

In taking a swipe at the media in this way usually comes unsavory mention of the Ramsey's parenting values via pageant participation or criticism for their post trauma behavior. One could hope that there would ever be a family that would 'know' the correct way to react in such a horrifying situation in order to satisfy an inexperienced public opinion.

Even worse is what could almost be construed as disdain or resentment toward the murdered child for somehow causing the media sensation in the first place.

Used in the same breath as criminal elements presence under the Bush administration, it is not a wonder fascination for JonBenet will continue to be a fodder for main stream media--

What Liberal Media?
by Robert A. Kezelis

"...bloviators like Ann Coulter have long complained about media bias. A LIBERAL bias. Imagine my shock when after searching long and hard for such a welcome viewpoint, that no such bias exists. To the contrary, today's media has become shallow, insipid, brain-dead, and worst of all, boring. When six countries are at each others' throats in the middle east, (Palestine, Israel, Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, Turkey) corporate media thinks that we are more concerned missing besotted blond bimbettes, or dead children whose parents abused them, forcing them into beauty contests at the age of four (JonBenet), or worst of all, what some faux plumber who is not named Joe thinks about McCain's economic plans.

Worse yet, in today's era of instant global communications, America's MSM has been notable not for its successes, but its failures...

Intelligent discussions of American policy and America's problems would be far better than wondering if JonBenet's mommy was a killer. Besides, if the new administration collects any criminal elements, like the Bush Administration did, I suspect that they would want that out in the open sooner than later, so they deal with the problem. Under Bush, such folks either received a presidential medal or a promotion."

what she revealed about us

Dr. Sam Smith wrote of JonBenet's case and what it says about America--
"Few events in recent memory have inflamed the American imagination quite like the murder of JonBenet Ramsey...We hope you’ll join us for a fascinating look into what one sensationalized murder case reveals about the darkest heart of America, circa 2008."

From Christmas to August
by Michael Tracey

FOR PATSY RAMSEY, SHERRY KEENE-OSBORNE, and BARB SMITH

Courageous and Good Ladies All

In late 2006 Professor Michael Murray, of the University of Illinois, asked me to contribute a chapter for a book he is editing on crime and the media. It would be an account of a curious, singular event I happened to get caught up in, an event that in a sense began in 1997, but took an unfortunate turn in 2006. Writing it, he suggested, might even be therapeutic. He was correct. But as I started to write it almost inevitably grew, moving in various directions, as the narrative which I initially wrote raised questions that begged explanation....

change of mind, and heart

Time, tenacity and technology fosters change in speculation and public opinion of who should, and should not, be on list of people suspected of killing JonBenet twelve years ago this Christmas.

Referencing Nancy Grace's special cold case article today--

Remembering the JonBenet Ramsey Case 12 Years Later
By Sarah F. Sullivan


"....I admit to believing that the Ramseys had something to do with the murder. I was young and hadn't yet realized that the media often have slants to their stories and what is reported as fact is very often just speculation.

It is both unsettling and a relief that the Ramseys were cleared the crime, despite the fact that it came two years after Patsy Ramsey's death of ovarian cancer. In 2006, John Mark Karr confessed to his involvement in the murder, but DNA tests proved otherwise. Hopefully, there will eventually be a breakthrough. Until then, the case is still open.

Anyone with tips about the person or persons responsible for JonBenet Ramsey's death should call 303-441-1636...."

a question for John Ramsey

This time of year brings the 12th anniversary of the unsolved murder of JonBenet and with it comes the ever unanswered questions. Queries for the media, other questions for investigators or prosecutors that may be leaving their post with more for officials coming new to the case in 2009. And yet one more question for John Ramsey that should not be allowed to slip by again, ever--

Guilty Until Proven Innocent
Posted by Alan Riley

"Oh, sure the Boulder DA officially apologized to the Ramseys....But what about all of the pundits and “experts” that appeared on TV with Geraldo Rivera, Nancy Grace, CourtTV or any of the other bottom-feeding entertainment journalists out there and declared that John or Patsy or both were guilty? Are they going to apologize to the Ramseys also? Not a chance - they are on to a new ratings-grabbing story.

In this day of 24 hour news cycles and what seems to be the media circus du jour, the principle of the presumption of innocence is in serious jeopardy. Anyone who is publicly identified as a “person of interest” in any high profile case is immediately presumed guilty by a large percentage of the viewing public. And there is no where you can go to get your good name back.

Just ask John Ramsey."

DNA tops in Colorado

On the list of important Colorado stories nominated for news editors top 10 picks are events surrounding the Presidential election, a DNA match found in the murder Susannah Chase and DNA no match results released mis-convicted murderer Timothy Masters from prison and cleared JonBenet's parents of suspicion.

Colorado's Top Stories for 2008
Associated Press
December 3, 2008

"Editors:

It's time to vote on the top Colorado news and business stories of 2008. Here are some nominees, in no particular order, and write-in candidates (space at the bottom) are welcome. Please rank them from 1-10. One ballot per news organization, please...

Timothy Masters is freed from prison in the 1987 killing of Peggy Hettrick after DNA tests find someone else

Boulder County officials clear John and Patsy Ramsey in the 1996 death of their daughter, JonBenet.

Using DNA evidence, police arrest Diego Olmos-Alcalde in the 1997 rape and beating death of University of Colorado senior Susannah Chase....."

all good things in time

Today find on the website how JonBenet's father, John Ramsey*, "is committed to seeing laws in all states requiring DNA fingerprinting so when a felony is committed there is unbiased technology that will exonerate the innocent and positively identify and convict the guilty"--

The DNA Fingerprint Project

"In the early morning hours on December 26, 1996, six year old JonBenet Ramsey was brutally murdered in her Boulder Colorado home. Before thoroughly investigating the crime, police publicly accused Patsy and John Ramsey of complicity thus resulting in years of being judged unfairly worldwide by what was printed and reported through the media.

Foreign male DNA was recovered from blood stains on JonBenet's clothing and from under her fingernails. DNA evidence was in its infancy in 1996 and used solely as a prosecutorial tool by law enforcement. Therefore the DNA evidence in JonBenet's case was virtually ignored. In 2001 the case was taken over by the new Boulder District Attorney who believed the foreign male DNA evidence was significant and should be used to investigate the crime.

By 2008 touch DNA sampling technology had advanced significantly and additional clothing of JonBenet's was examined. Those tests yielded overwhelming evidence that an unknown male had murdered JonBenet. The Boulder District Attorney immediately issued a letter acknowledging this fact, cleared Patsy and John Ramsey of any involvement, and stated she was "deeply sorry" that the Ramsey family had to endure such condemnatory public opinion.

DNA FINGERPRINT PROJECT OBJECTIVE: To enact in all states a law requiring any person arrested for a felony to be DNA fingerprinted and that DNA fingerprint to be expeditiously entered into the National CODIS databank."

*JonBenet's mom, Patsy Ramsey passed away in 2006 of ovarian cancer.

Exploitation of JonBenet, albiet indirect

As summed up be the Times Online today - This is - perhaps inevitably - a harsh book, written without pity or sentimentality. The Rampikes are not the Ramseys; but Oates has used the tragic events that happened to them to produce a savage commentary on lives very like theirs. She has also “solved” the murder, coming up with a solution that makes sense of Skyler's agonised self-loathing but seems likely to cause further grief to surviving members of the Ramsey family. Some readers might consider that too high a price to pay for this cold, clever and ultimately parasitic novel.

John Ramsey's Lingering Suspicions

From Lucinda Franks on The Daily Beast - - Finally exonerated in the murder of his daughter, JonBenet, Ramsey talks about the loss of his wife and his wealth—and the suspicions that still haunt him.

In his first in-depth interview since being exonerated in the murder of his daughter, Jonbenet, John Ramsey speaks to The Daily Beast about the crime that shattered his life. Twelve years after finding the six-year-old beauty queen strangled in the basement of their Boulder, Colorado home, Ramsey this summer received a letter from the local District Attorney explaining that a new type of DNA test shows that a stranger killed his daughter.

1997 New York Times article by James Brooke

Over at Comprehensive Journalism, find "Text of a Ransom Note is Disclosed in Ramsey Case”
“Full Text of a Ransom Note is Disclosed in Ramsey Case” displays many of the aspects of what a proper crime story should contain. The article was written by James Brooke and was published New York Times in 1997. The article discusses the event surrounding the note left for the mother of JonBenet Ramsey, Patricia, found at the time of her murder. The article begins by Brooke repeating the words of the note. From there, Brooke describes the events leading up when Patricia finds the note. He then includes other events up to the day the article was published. Through this timetable, the reader is fully informed on up to date, detailed matters in the case. The way Brooke also focuses on JonBenet’s parents and family also adds personal attribution.

Ramseys cleared; Denver Post releases the truthers

Dr Slammy over at Scholars and Rogues is discussing the Ramsey case - -

"In a long-overdue move, Boulder prosecutors have officially cleared the family of JonBenet Ramsey in the girl’s December 26, 1996 murder. I say “long-overdue” because for those of us who’ve paid attention to the evidence it’s been clear for years now - painfully, maddeningly clear - that the family was innocent."