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On Dec. 26, 1996, John and Patsy Ramsey awoke to a nightmare. Their younger child, 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey, was missing, with a chilling ransom note left behind. The day took a devastating turn when John Ramsey discovered JonBenét’s lifeless body in the basement, revealing the horrifying truth that she had been sexually assaulted and brutally murdered within the supposed safety of her own home. The Boulder police, inexperienced in handling homicide investigations, quickly turned their suspicions toward the Ramsey family, igniting a media frenzy that painted them as the prime suspects. This one-sided reporting fueled a national obsession, casting a long shadow over the case that remains unsolved 28 years later.

Now, Academy Award–nominated director Joe Berlinger is reexamining the infamous cold case in a compelling three-part docuseries, Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey.

“There is nothing more horrific than an innocent child being murdered,” Berlinger tells Netflix, “But combine...

There's a very good chance that Melissa McCarthy could be adding another Emmy Award to her shelf later this year when Paramount+ drops its upcoming true crime limited series about the murder of JonBenét Ramsey. In the series, the two-time Oscar nominee portrays JonBenét's mother Patsy Ramsey alongside fellow Academy Award nominee Clive Owen as John Ramsey.

In its new roundup of upcoming television shows set for release in summer 2025, Time revealed that Unspeakable: The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey will make its premiere in summer 2025. The streamer hasn't yet made an official announcement about the forthcoming limited series' release date, which makes this the first indication that the series will drop this year.

The series was first announced as in development at Paramount back in March 2024 before getting the green light in September 2024 with McCarthy and Owen on board as the leading stars. Richard Lagravenese, who wrote and/or directed...

True crime documentaries have become a cultural phenomenon. There’s something unsettling yet gripping about real-life mysteries, shocking crimes, and the pursuit of justice. Why do we love them so much? Maybe it’s the intrigue of uncovering the truth. Maybe it’s the psychology of criminals and their motivations. Or maybe it’s just the sheer intensity of these stories—because real life is often more disturbing than fiction.

Netflix has become a goldmine for the best true crime docs, offering everything from high-profile murder cases to bizarre scams and cult exposés. If you’re looking for your next binge-worthy obsession, here are 13 must-watch true crime documentaries (and a few docuseries’) currently streaming on Netflix.

1. Amanda Knox (2016)

This riveting documentary takes a deep dive into one of the most infamous murder trials of the 21st century. In 2007, Amanda Knox, an American student in Italy, was accused of murdering her roommate,...

From February 19-21, 2025, On Air Fest brings the intersection of media, technology and culture to venues across Brooklyn and beyond. For the most dramatic expansion in the event’s eight-year history, the premier showcase of sound and storytelling will welcome thousands of creators and creative professionals working in audio, video and new media. Over the course of three days and four nights, 200+ artists, producers, publishers, writers, industry leaders and influential voices will present 80+ performances, podcast tapings, panel conversations, art exhibits, experiences and interactive workshops, all asking and answering some of the moment’s most important questions.

Today, in addition to announcing its third wave of featured talent, On Air Fest has revealed the daily schedule of sessions that will take place at the Wythe Hotel, and first-time festival locations like Creator Hall at Xxv, iHeartPodcasts’ Party at 74 Wythe, National Sawdust, Dolby88 Atmos Theater and Kcrwww, the livestream internet radio cafe on February 19th,...

Gypsy Rose Blanchard is ready to bloom again this spring on Lifetime.

Season 2 of the reality series Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up, which chronicles Blanchard’s life after her release from prison, will premiere Monday, March 10 at 9/8c on Lifetime, the network has announced. The sophomore season “will follow Gypsy’s emotionally charged journey as she navigates her newfound freedom, rebuilds relationships, handles pregnancy and new motherhood, all while remaining on parole.”

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Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen to star in ‘JonBenet Ramsey’ series

Paramount+ announced its previously untitled limited series on the murder of JonBenét Ramsey is part of their new Unspeakable anthology series focusing on unsolved crimes. Unspeakable: The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey is currently filming in Canada with Oscar nominees Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen starring as JonBenét’s parents, Patsy and John Bennett Ramsey.

Besides McCarthy and Owen, the limited series stars Emily Mitchell, Garrett Hedlund, Alison Pill, Shea Whigham, Owen Teague, Clifton Collins Jr, and Rory Cochrane. Chris Bauer, Angus Caldwell, Will Patton, John Billingsley, Jeremy Bobb, Jaime Ray Newman, and Josh Stamberg also star. Margo Martindale guest stars.

“At its heart, the series centers on the story of Patsy and John Ramsey, exploring their unbreakable partnership and the complex dynamics of their marriage and parenting,” reads Paramount+’s synopsis. “It delves into how they crafted a narrative of a perfect,...

A JonBenét Ramsey limited series is in the works at Paramount+ with Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen set to star. The streamer announced the title for the show on Sunday, January 5. As previously announced, McCarthy and Owen will play JonBenét’s parents, Patsy and John Bennett Ramsey, with Emily Mitchell set to play JonBenét. Garrett Hedlund, Alison Pill, Shea Whigham. Will Patton, Clifton Collins Jr., Chris Bauer, Margo Martindale, and more are also in the cast. Most of the actors are playing characters based on real people tied to the infamous unsolved murder case. The series was previously announced as in development in March 2024. It did not have a network attached at the time, but Paramount+ has since picked it up. The series is centered on the young girl’s parents. Here’s all there is to know so far about the true crime drama. What is the title of the JonBenét Ramsey series?...

Paramount+’s JonBenét Ramsey series will be part of an anthology series that will tackle heartbreaking and gripping unsolved crimes.

The previously announced limited series now has a working title — Unspeakable: The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey — and stars Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen as Patsy and John Bennett Ramsey, the parents of 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey who was murdered in 1996. Patsy Ramsey died in 2006 after twice battling ovarian cancer.

The streamer announced the title during the 2025 Golden Globes, where McCarthy was a presenter for best comedy or musical series (Hacks won).

A premiere date for Unspeakable: The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey has yet to be announced.

Here’s the logline: “At its heart, the series centers on the story of Patsy and John Ramsey, exploring their unbreakable partnership and the complex dynamics of their marriage and parenting. It delves into how they crafted a narrative of a perfect, privileged life for...

Paramount+ has unveiled the working title of its forthcoming anthology true crime series, the first installment of which will delve into the JonBenét Ramsey story, featuring stars Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen. The news comes after McCarthy’s on-stage broadcast presenting spot during the Golden Globes, airing now on CBS and Paramount+.

Unspeakable: The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey (wt) is produced by Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios. Each season will delve into “some of the nation’s most heartbreaking and gripping unsolved crimes,” per the streamer.

As previously reported, McCarthy will play mother Patsy Ramsey and Owen will portray patriarch John Bennett Ramsey in the project.

At its heart, the series centers on the story of Patsy and John Ramsey, “exploring their unbreakable partnership and the complex dynamics of their marriage and parenting. It delves into how they crafted a narrative of a perfect, privileged life for themselves...

John Ramsey is doubling down on the theory that his daughter JonBenét Ramsey‘s murder could be connected to the same person responsible for a 1997 assault on a girl who attended the same dance studio as JonBenét. Speaking to Fox News Digital, John pointed to a masked intruder who snuck into a home in Boulder, Colorado, nine months after JonBenét’s murder and attempted to rape a 12-year-old girl. John claims the police “blew it off” at the time, saying the two cases weren’t connected. “Well, I think there’s a very strong indication that there possibly is a connection,” John told the outlet. “The police blew it off in the beginning and, to my knowledge, never looked at that as an option. The police chief at that time said, ‘Well, it’s not the same because that little girl in the second incident was not murdered.’ That’s...

JonBenét Ramsey‘s father, John Ramsey, believes there is a chance the decades-old case of his daughter’s murder could finally be solved after police agree to a new sit-down meeting. Speaking to The U.S. Sun on the 28th anniversary of JonBenét’s death on Thursday, December 26, John revealed that new chief of Boulder Police Stephen Redfearn has agreed to a sit down to discuss the case and potentially use his powers to recruit the FBI to help, along with new DNA testing. “We are encouraged that the police will finally use the FBI’s skills and resources to help solve our case,” John told the outlet. The increased interest in the case comes after the recent Netflix docuseries Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey, in which John talked about how new DNA testing could finally identify the killer. Netflix’s three-part docuseries tells the story of JonBenét, who was...

Hey, "48 Hours" fans. We're back with another new preview session for you guys. In this one, we're going to talk about what you can expect to see in the next, new episode 12 of 48 Hours' current season 37, which is due to hit the air tonight, December 21, 2024. CBS put out an official press release for this new episode 12. So, we will certainly unpack it for this preview session. Let's get to it. First thing's first. There is an official title for this new episode 12. It's called, "The Search for JonBenét's Killer." In this new episode 12, the 48 Hours team is going to take another deep look at the murder case for the young, six year old girl JonBenet Ramsey, which took place 28 years ago back in 1996. The case is still unsolved. Erin Moriarty will handle the reporting duties for this second look at this case. She will take a look at...

The tragic death of six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey in 1996 remains one of America’s most enduring mysteries. This Saturday, CBS’s 48 Hours revisits the unsolved case in a new special, featuring exclusive insights from JonBenét’s father, John Ramsey, and correspondent Erin Moriarty, who has covered the story for over 25 years. For true crime enthusiasts, the […]

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This Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 10:00 Pm Et/Pt, 48 Hours airs a powerful new episode titled “The Search for JonBenét’s Killer”, offering a fresh look at the unsolved case of JonBenét Ramsey, who was tragically murdered nearly 28 years ago. Correspondent Erin Moriarty revisits the case with new insights, uncovering fresh clues and perspectives as the search for answers continues.

In this gripping episode, JonBenét’s father, John Ramsey, shares his personal theory about the crime. He believes that the killer may have been hiding in the Ramsey home while the family was out for Christmas dinner, adding a chilling twist to the investigation. Ramsey expresses his determination to clear his family’s name and bring justice to his daughter, emphasizing that solving the case will not only provide closure for his family but also lift the heavy burden of suspicion that has haunted them for decades.

The episode also...

This Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 10:00 Pm Et/Pt, 48 Hours takes a fresh look at the unsolved murder of JonBenét Ramsey in a powerful new report titled “The Search for JonBenét’s Killer.” Nearly 28 years after her tragic death, the case remains one of the most baffling and talked-about mysteries in American history. Correspondent Erin Moriarty, who has covered the case since 1999, uncovers new clues and perspectives, revisiting the investigation with the hope of finally uncovering the truth.

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In this episode, John Ramsey, JonBenét’s father, shares his personal theory about the crime. He believes the killer may have broken into the Ramsey home and hidden there while the family attended Christmas dinner. John also speaks candidly about his ongoing determination to clear his family’s name and secure justice for his daughter. “Identifying the killer isn’t gonna change my life at this point,...

’48 Hours’ examines the JonBenet Ramsey case (Photo Supplied by CBS)

The decades-old JonBenet Ramsey murder case is back in the news following the November 2024 premiere of Netflix’s Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey docuseries. Netflix’s documentary series took a deep dive back into the evidence and ended by suggesting further DNA analysis now could potentially lead to the killer’s identity.

CBS’s 48 Hours is also revisiting the 1999 murder of the six-year-old pageant star who was found dead in her family’s basement on December 26th. 48 Hours‘ “The Search for JonBenét’s Killer” airs on December 21, 2024 at 10pm Et/Pt, with correspondent Erin Moriarty delving into the case she’s been covering since JonBenét’s death.

The episode will include John Ramsey, JonBenét’s father, discussing his theory of the crime. Ramsey’s convinced his daughter’s murderer was hiding inside the family home when they left to go out for Christmas dinner.

The JonBenét Ramsey case has taken another wild turn following Netflix’s Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey documentary. Speaking to the Daily Mail, JonBenet’s father, John Ramsey, said he received a letter from a woman claiming her ex-husband killed his daughter. The letter came in the wake of the Netflix doc, which premiered on Monday, November 25. “Based on all this publicity, recently I got a letter from a lady saying, ‘My ex-husband’s the killer, and I’ve kept this inside for as long as I can – please, please call me,'” John told the outlet. He said he immediately followed up on the tip but has yet to hear back from the mystery sender. ‘We reached out to her, but she didn’t answer the phone, so I don’t know,” John added. “We’ve shared, at this point, with a private investigator.” It’s unclear whether...

Hey, "20/20" fans. We're back with great news for you guys. After two weeks of delays, the ABC people are going to finally dish up the next, new episode 11 of 20/20's current season 47 tonight, December 13, 2024, and we've got some new preview intel for it. ABC put out an official press release for tonight's new episode 11. So, we will certainly dip into it for this preview session. Let's get to it. First thing's first. We've got an official title for this new episode 11. It's called, "Forever Young: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey?" In this new episode 11, the 20/20 team is going to take yet another deep look at the 28 year old murder case that involved the killing of a 6 year old girl named JonBenet Ramsey. The team will do a new interview with JonBenet's father John Ramsey. They will also show some never-before-seen footage from the interview that JonBenet's parents did with Barbara Walters.

ABC’s acclaimed investigative series, 20/20, is set to premiere an all-new episode titled “Forever Young: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey?” on Friday, December 13, 2024, from 9:01 to 11:00 p.m. Est. This gripping two-hour special delves deep into the mysterious and tragic case of six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey, whose murder on Christmas Day nearly three decades ago has left the nation in shock and speculation.

The episode features an exclusive interview with John Ramsey, now 81 years old, who sits down with Nightline co-anchor Byron Pitts. In this heartfelt conversation, John reflects on the heartbreaking loss of his daughter and addresses the lingering suspicions that have surrounded his family over the years. Despite being cleared by authorities, both John and his late wife, Patsy Ramsey, have faced intense scrutiny, and John shares his personal thoughts on what needs to be done to finally uncover the truth behind JonBenét’s untimely death.

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The unsolved murder of JonBenét Ramsey has taken a dramatic turn after the release of Netflix’s viral documentary, Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey.

The three-part series, which delves into the tragic 1996 killing of the six-year-old beauty queen, has reignited public interest.

This prompted fresh developments in the nearly three-decade-old investigation.

The Boulder Police Department, criticized for handling the initial case, has committed to renewed efforts under newly appointed Police Chief Steve Redfearn.

Since assuming his role in early 2024, Redfearn has prioritized solving the high-profile cold case, which has long been a black mark on the department.

“We are committed to following every lead, working with DNA experts, and partnering with law enforcement across the country,” Redfearn said in a recent statement, per The New York Post.

“The killing of JonBenét was an unspeakable crime, and this tragedy has never left our hearts.”

JonBenét Ramsey’s murder could be solved in 2025

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JonBenét Ramsey’s father, who for some time in the 1990s was a key suspect in the sensational murder of the child beauty queen that captivated the nation, still believes that the case is solvable with new technology, he said on Tuesday.

John Ramsey spoke out about the case on News Nation, telling anchor Cecilia Vega that groundbreaking technology that allows detectives to analyze DNA evidence — which was not available in the aftermath of the Dec. 25, 1996, killing of JonBenét — will be the key to catching the murderer.

“I think they can,” he said, agreeing with Vega that the case, still in the hands of the Boulder Police Department, is solvable. “If they will do what we think is important and that uses the latest DNA technology, collaborate with these labs that are out there that have that capability, and then use the familial genealogy research — which is so successful in...

True-crime fan or not, the infamously unsolved murder of JonBenét Ramsey still has everyone scratching their heads 30 years later. Despite scandalous theories of sexual abuse, maternal fits of rage, and cover-ups, no one truly knows the culprit behind the 6-year-old beauty pageant queen's brutal death on December 26, 1996. Netflix's latest docuseries Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey revisits the mysterious crime with fresh eyes and a new hope for justice.

Without any recent developments in the case and its evidence being endlessly examined over the years, the show offers audiences a perspective shift. Acclaimed director Joe Berlinger, known for killer documentaries like the Paradise Lost series, drops external influences and focuses on the facts. He gives a redeeming voice of reason to JonBenét's father, John Ramsey, her mother Patsy, who passed away in 2006 from cancer, and her brother Burke, who was only eight at the time of the crime, against...

Geraldo Rivera is taking partial accountability for the role he played in bolstering public suspicion that John and Patsy Ramsey were responsible for the 1996 murder of their 6-year-old daughter, JonBenét.

John and Rivera appeared live together, via Zoom, on Monday night for a NewsNation segment facilitated by host Chris Cuomo (below) following the Nov. 25 release of the three-part Netflix docuseries Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey. Episode two of Joe Berlinger’s docuseries revisited the memorable mock trial that played out on The Geraldo Rivera Show in 1997, where Rivera asked a volunteer jury of six men and women to “rule” on the likelihood that John and/or Patsy allegedly murdered their daughter. Testimonies pointed to what were deemed to be sexually suggestive photos and videos of JonBenét as unsubstantiated proof that she was an abused child, resulting in a mock verdict that found Patsy liable for her death.

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In Netflix's new true crime docuseries, Cold Case: Who Killed JonBent Ramsey?, investigators reopen the murder of JonBent Ramsey, and discuss one of the notable suspects in the case, John Mark Karr. JonBent Ramsey was a 6-year-old girl from Colorado who was murdered on Christmas night in 1996. Ramsey was a beauty queen and the youngest child of Patsy and John Ramsey. The murder of Ramsey was not only upsetting, but the crime scene itself raised many questions about what actually happened to the child. Though many suspects have been named, the culprit has yet to be found.

Following the death of Ramsey, a number of individuals became suspects. Namely, JonBent Ramsey's parents were under suspicion due to the fact that elements of the crime scene looked staged. Some even believe that the Ramseys' 9-year-old son committed the crime.

Nearly three decades ago, the world came across the devastating news of the death of the child beauty queen JonBenét Ramsey at the age of only 6. After seven hours after her being reported missing, her body was found in the basement of her home at 755, 15th Street in Boulder, Colorado. That was when the world came crashing down on the Ramsey family.

Since then, there has been a lot of debate on how this case, which was later ruled out to be a homicide, took place. But more spotlight was on the child beauty queen’s parents, American beauty pageant winner Patricia Ann Ramsey aka Patsy Ramsey, and businessman John Ramsey. The pair have, since, been the center of a lot, staying the talk of the town for quite some time.

JonBenét Ramsey. | Credits: Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey / Netflix.

Now that Netflix has returned with the documentary Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey,...

On December 26, 1996, Patsy Ramsey reported her daughter JonBenét Ramsey missing after finding a ransom note demanding $118,000. The six-year-old girl used to appear in local beauty pageants and was kind of a celebrity back then. Just hours later, her father John Ramsey would find the lifeless body of JonBenét in the basement of their home in Boulder, Colorado.

A still from Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey | Credits: Netflix

The brutal murder of a little girl within the safety of her home gained significant attention, which really didn’t help in this case. The police and media were quick to jump to the conclusion that the parents did it. 28 years later, the case still remains unsolved.

Academy Award-winning director Joe Berlinger takes a closer look at the case in his Netflix documentary, Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey. Here are some of the details covered in the series.

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Almost thirty years ago, the world was shocked to learn about the death of the six-year-old child beauty pageant queen JonBenét Ramsey. The child was initially found missing, with a ransom note received by the Ramsey family. However, after a second search of the house, the girl was found dead in the basement of the house.

With Netflix’s Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey debuting on the platform earlier this week, the case has received renewed interest. The three-part docu-series by Joe Berlinger, who also made the Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy docu-series, chronicles the several mistakes the police department made and the suspects of the case.

Who Was JonBenét Ramsey? JonBenét Ramsey | Credits: Netflix

Born in 1990, JonBenét Ramsey was the daughter of Patsy and John Bennett Ramsey. She was born in Atlanta and then went on to do her schooling in Boulder. Her father John Ramsey was...

The Netflix documentary Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey has 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.

A snippet from Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey | Credits: Netflix

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...

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Cold Case: Who Killed JonBent Ramsey re-examines the decades-old case for possible clues as to who the killer could be. Netflix's documentary series includes interviews with key figures involved in the investigation, including her father, John Ramsey, and one of her older brothers, who give new insight into their experiences. The documentary also makes use of crime scene footage, voice recordings, and reconstructions of the house to give more detail about the case and JonBent's killer.

One of several true-crime documentaries on Netflix, Cold Case: Who Killed JonBent Ramsey is a thorough overview of the developments in the case as they happened, from December 26, 1996, to today. As one of the most famous cold cases of all time, many people have their own theories about the JonBent Ramsey case, but...

Acclaimed filmmaker Joe Berlinger is hoping that his new Netflix docuseries Cold Case: Who Killed JonBent Ramsey will clear the Ramsey family name. Berlinger's series focuses on the unsolved murder of child beauty pageant queen JonBent Ramsey. On December 26, 1996, JonBent was reported missing by her parents, and her body was later found in the family's basement. The infamous case drew plenty of media and public speculation, with many believing that JonBent's parents, John and Patsy, were complicit in her murder.

Patsy and John were never tried for their daughter's death and were formally cleared in 2008 by then-Boulder District Attorney Mary Lacy, who issued a letter exonerating them based on new DNA evidence. But that hasn't stopped public scrutiny. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Berlinger shares that, through the new series, he wants "to give that family a measure of justice."

"Obviously, the Ramseys are not wrongfully convicted they were never tried.

Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey isn’t so much about proving who is responsible for the death of the 6-year-old beauty pageant winner who was found strangled in the basement of her Boulder, Colorado, family home on Dec. 26, 1996, as it is showing who isn’t: her parents, Patsy and John Bennett Ramsey, and her older brother, Burke Ramsey.

“A lot of shows try to play both sides of the fence, and although we clearly in episode one talk about the case against them, we then in episode two show what we really think is going on,” executive producer and Oscar-nominated director Joe Berlinger tells The Hollywood Reporter of the three-part Netflix docuseries, now streaming. “I think we can solve the case. I want to give that family a measure of justice.”

The documentary, which debuted at no. 1 on Netflix less than 24 hours after its release, isn’t shy about...

Who killed JonBenét Ramsey? For decades that answer has eluded everyone, but Netflix is hoping to go back to the beginning and draw the threads that were previously missed while the authorities worked to pin JonBenét’s murder on her family.

Here’s everything you can expect from the upcoming series, “The Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsay.”

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It was the day after Christmas and the Ramseys would wake up to a chilling truth. Their daughter had been kidnapped and the culprit had left a ransom note.

At least that was what they initially believed. That is until they found the body of their daughter lying dead in the basement.

It appeared that the culprit had sexually assaulted the beauty queen before killing her. And since all this seemed to happen in the safety of her parents’ house, the authorities were ready...

Spoiler Alert: This article contains potential spoilers for the Netflix docuseries, Cold Case: Who Killed JonBent Ramsey.

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Netflix's new documentary Cold Case: Who Killed JonBent Ramsey, offers a new insight into one of America's most infamous unsolved murder cases and the investigation into her parents. Directed and produced by Joe Berlinger, the documentary explores the tragic true story of the murder of 6-year-old JonBent Ramsey and the impact of the initial investigation and the media coverage. The docuseries includes interviews with important key figures in the case, including JonBent's father, John Ramsey, and her older half-brother, John Andrew.

Two people who were extensively investigated were JonBent's parents, John and Patsy Ramsey. Since the murder in 1996, John and Patsy Ramsey have been questioned and investigated by the authorities, and their skills as parents have been scrutinized by the media.

On December 25, 1996, JonBenét Ramsey, six, was discovered dead in the basement of her family’s Boulder, Colorado, home. The finding occurred just hours after her parents reported her missing, sparking a high-profile inquiry. JonBenét, a young beauty queen, was brutally murdered, with evidence indicating strangling and blunt force trauma.

The initial police response, however, was disorganized—friends and family were permitted to explore the premises, potentially jeopardizing critical evidence. Despite years of investigation, the case remains unsolved, and theories about her death continue to circulate.

Mistakes were made during the investigation into JonBenét’s death. Police did not secure the crime scene, which allowed potential evidence to be tampered with. Suspicion rapidly fell on her parents, John and Patsy Ramsey.

Still, without substantial evidence, theories fluctuated between family conspiracy and an unknown invader. The lack of definitive forensic evidence and the media frenzy exacerbated the mystery and left more questions than answers.

This post contains discussions of sexual assault of a minor. The murder of JonBenét Ramsey is one of the most infamous unsolved cases in American history, and Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey aims to discover both why it was such a point of fascination and where the investigation went wrong. In the three-part docuseries, which premiered on Netflix on November 25, members of the police, media, and Ramsey’s own family — including her father — speak out about the events of December 26, 1996, when she was found murdered in her home, and everything that transpired afterward. Here are the biggest revelations in the special. The police didn’t search the basement. Of the many accusations of professional malfeasance on the part of the Boulder Police Department in this docuseries, perhaps the most shocking is that they didn’t search the entire house after Patsy Ramsey reported her daughter missing from the home.

John Ramsey has said he doesn’t worry about those who believe he murdered his daughter JonBenét Ramsey, saying that once a reputation is tarnished, “it never goes back to pure white.” Speaking to People ahead of the new Netflix docuseries Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey, which premieres today, Monday, November 25, John explained why he doesn’t let the accusations bother him. “Once your reputation is tarnished, rightly or wrongly, it never goes back to pure white,” he told the outlet. “That’s just life. And it doesn’t bother me. I mean, we were so overwhelmed by kind people and caring people, and that 5% or 10% is irrelevant, and I’m not worried about it.” Netflix’s three-part docuseries tells the story of JonBenét, who was brutally murdered in the Ramseys’ home in December 1996. She was found in the basement with a fracture to her skull and signs of being strangled.

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Since 1996, society has been obsessed with the gruesome murder of 6-year-old beauty queen, JonBent Ramsey, and now the case is getting a second life as a docuseries on Netflix called Cold Case: Who Killed JonBent Ramsey? Within Netflix's vast catalog of movies and TV shows, there is a significant number of true crime series and documentaries. Oftentimes, these projects go over some of the biggest and strangest crimes to date, and offer interviews and theories as to what really happened. The case of JonBent Ramsey is just one of many that still make people wonder.

There are a few reasons why JonBent Ramsey's murder became such a captivating true crime story. First and foremost, JonBent's age made her death all the more upsetting. At just 6-years-old, many had to wonder who would commit such a crime. Furthermore,...

Nearly three decades after the six-year-old’s tragic death, a new docuseries reveals how this case could finally be solved.

Since 1996, the details of JonBenét Ramsey’s murder have remained a mystery, and little progress has been made. In a new docuseries, “Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey?” director Joe Berlinger dives deeper into the case, offering insight into the investigation, the media, and more. The three-part docuseries is available now to stream with a subscription to Netflix.

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The unresolved case of JonBenét Ramsey has been the subject of countless documentaries and dramatic television retellings throughout the last 28 years. The latest content about the case is Netflix’s “Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey” — a three-part docuseries about the 6-year-old child beauty queen who was brutally murdered on Dec. 26, 1996, in Boulder, Colo.

JonBenét’s parents, John and Patsy Ramsey, woke up the morning after Christmas in 1996 and discovered a ransom note in their kitchen. Later that same day, John Ramsey found his daughter’s body in the basement, revealing that JonBenét had not been kidnapped but was instead sexually assaulted and killed in the family home. Soon after, the Boulder police, who had little experience in homicide investigations, quickly turned their suspicions toward the Ramsey family, igniting a media frenzy that painted JonBenét’s parents as the prime suspects.

Directed by Oscar-nominated director Joe Berlinger, “Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey...

JonBenét Ramsey‘s father, John Ramsey, has a theory as to who murdered his daughter in 1996, but he says police “blew it off.” There has been a long list of suspects over the years when it comes to who killed the then six-year-old beauty pageant contestant, including JonBenét’s parents, John and Patsy Ramsey, her then nine-year-old brother, Burke, convicted pedophile Gary Oliva, and former teacher John Mark Kerr. However, John believes one suspect stands out above the rest. Speaking to People ahead of the new Netflix docuseries Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey, which premieres on Monday, November 25, John pointed to a masked intruder who snuck into a home in Boulder, Colorado, nine months after JonBenét’s murder and raped a 12-year-old girl. “To me, it could easily have been the same person,” Ramsey told the outlet. “The police blew it off as, ‘No, it’s not the same.

JonBenét Ramsey was murdered 28 years ago. If she had not died, the young girl would now be 34. While many people believed her parents had something to do with the murder, the investigators soon cleared them of the crime. Now, three decades later, her father is still looking for who killed his daughter.

Here is what John Ramsey said about his daughter’s still unsolved murder and his belief the police don’t care enough to investigate further.

JonBenét Ramsey’s Dad Wants DNA Evidence Pulled

John Ramsey said that the police could still solve his daughter’s murder over three decades later if they only cared enough. He said the DNA testing has come so far today that he feels more evidence could be found if the police ran it.

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John said there was genetic material left on the handmade garrote used to strangle his 6-year-old daughter...

JonBenét Ramsey‘s father, John Ramsey, is begging for police to test DNA evidence that could potentially help solve the nearly 30-year-long mystery of who murdered his then six-year-old daughter. Ahead of the new Netflix docuseries Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey, which premieres on Monday, November 25, John spoke with People about the case and how he believes cutting-edge DNA testing could shed light on who killed his daughter in 1996. “We’re begging the police to engage,” Ramsey told the outlet. “There are cutting-edge DNA labs that want to help and who believe they can move the case forward.” John revealed it is up to the police in Boulder, Colorado, to give the go-ahead on testing the potentially game-changing evidence, which includes genetic material left on the handmade garrote used to strangle JonBenét and other items found at the crime scene. “The chief of police is in charge. Nobody can...

NBC’s The Today Show offers a curious mix this Thursday, November 21, 2024. From revisiting a tragic unsolved mystery to celebrating culinary nostalgia, the morning’s lineup veers sharply between the somber and the festive. First up, the 7-9 a.m. slot features John Ramsey and Joe Berlinger discussing Netflix’s new JonBenét Ramsey docuseries, Cold Case: Who […]

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It’s been almost 30 years, but the search for answers in the murder case of then-6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey has never stopped. Now, a new Netflix docuseries aims to get to the bottom of the investigation and find out where it all went wrong — and shed light on the impact the media scrutiny had upon the two surviving members of the Ramsey family. Here’s what to know about Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey. When does the docuseries premiere? Netflix will debut all three 50-minute episodes of the docuseries on Monday, November 25. What should audiences know about the new docuseries? The logline for the docuseries is as follows: “On December 26, 1996, John and Patsy Ramsey woke up the morning after a loving family Christmas to discover their youngest child, six-year-old JonBenét, was missing, a chilling ransom note left downstairs. Later that day, John Ramsey discovered his daughter’s body in the basement,...

Paramount+’s limited series about JonBenét Ramsey continues to attract a high-profile cast.

The latest addition to the show is three-time Emmy winner Margo Martindale (The Americans, Justified). She’ll recur as Nedra, the mother of Patsy Ramsey (Melissa McCarthy) and grandmother to JonBenét. The character is described as “tough, blunt, outspoken, and unafraid to speak her mind.”

McCarthy and Clive Owen star as Patsy and John Ramsey, JonBenét’s parents. The cast also includes Emily Mitchell as JonBenét, Garrett Hedlund, Alison Pill, Owen Teague, Clifton Collins Jr., Rory Cochrane, Chris Bauer, Angus Caldwell, Shea Whigham, Will Patton, Jaime Ray Newman and Josh Stamberg.

Production on the series is set to begin soon in Calgary. Richard Lagravenese (Unbroken, Behind the Candelabra) is the showrunner and is writing the series with Harrison Query and Tommy Wallach, who sold the project to producers MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios. Anne Sewitsky (Presumed...

Margo Martindale has joined the Paramount+ series JonBenét Ramsey (w/t) in a guest role.

She will play Nedra, Patsy’s mother. Her character description says she is “tough, blunt, outspoken, and unafraid to speak her mind.”

She joins previously announced cast members Emily Mitchell, Garrett Hedlund, Alison Pill, Owen Teague, Clifton Collins Jr, Rory Cochrane, Chris Bauer, Angus Caldwell, Shea Whigham, Will Patton, Jaime Ray Newman, and Josh Stamberg.

Exec produced by Richard Lagravenese (Behind the Candelabra), who serves as showrunner, JonBenét Ramsey explores the tragic unsolved murder of the six-year-old beauty queen of the same name. The show follows the Ramsey family, before and after the tragedy, as they go through the painful loss of a child, while facing intense public scrutiny caused by a media frenzy that caused this case to captivate an entire nation. At the heart of the series is the story of Patsy and...

Margo Martindale has joined the cast of the upcoming JonBenét Ramsey limited series at Paramount+.

Martindale will appear in a guest star role alongside previously announced series leads Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen as well as cast members Emily Mitchell, Garrett Hedlund, Alison Pill, Owen Teague, Clifton Collins Jr, Rory Cochrane, Chris Bauer, Angus Caldwell, Shea Whigham, Will Patton, Jaime Ray Newman, and Josh Stamberg.

Currently titled “JonBenét Ramsey,” the official description states the show “explores the tragic unsolved murder of six-year-old beauty queen JonBenét Ramsey (Mitchell). It follows the Ramsey family, before and after the tragedy as they go through the painful loss of a child while facing intense public scrutiny caused by a media frenzy that caused this case to captivate an entire nation. At the heart of the series, it is the story of Patsy (McCarthy) and John Ramsey (Owen) – exploring the unbreakable partnership of these two...

Hallmark+ isn’t waiting until Christmas to kick off Mistletoe Murders.

The six-episode holiday series, starring Sarah Drew (Grey’s Anatomy) and Peter Mooney (Burden of Truth, Rookie Blue), will premiere Thursday, Oct. 31 on the streaming service, our sister site Deadline reports.

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Based on the Audible series of the same name (starring Cobie Smulders and Raymond Ablack), Mistletoe Murders follows follows Emily Lane (Drew), “the outwardly friendly,...

Exclusive: Paramount+’s new original limited series JonBenét Ramsey (w/t) has cast Jaime Ray Newman and Josh Stamberg (Fleishman is in Trouble) in recurring roles.

They join previously announced cast members Emily Mitchell, Garrett Hedlund, Alison Pill, Owen Teague, Clifton Collins Jr, Rory Cochrane, Chris Bauer, Angus Caldwell, Shea Whigham and Will Patton.

Production will begin shortly in Calgary, Canada, with Richard Lagravenese serving as showrunner and executive producer. Four of the eight episodes, including the first, will be directed by Anne Sewitsky, who also executive produces.

JonBenét Ramsey explores the tragic unsolved murder of the eponymous six-year-old beauty queen (Mitchell). It follows the Ramsey family, before and after the tragedy as they go through the painful loss of a child while facing intense public scrutiny caused by a media frenzy that caused this case to captivate an entire nation. At the heart of the series,...

New cast members have been revealed for the limited series in the works at Paramount+ inspired by the unsolved murder of JonBent Ramsey. The news follows the previous reveal that Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen would be leading the cast.

As previously announced, McCarthy (Ghostbusters: Answer the Call) and Owen (Monsieur Spade) will be playing Patsy and John Ramsey in the series, which will soon start filming in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Per Variety, it's now been revealed that the series will also star Emily Mitchell (Ordinary Angels), Garrett Hedlund (Tulsa King), Alison Pill (Scottt Pilgrim vs. the World), and Owen Teague (Kingom of the Planet of the Apes). Other cast members include Shea Whigham (Boardwalk Empire) and Will Patton (Horizon: An American Saga).

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