Who Was Jonbenet Ramsey?
Jonbenet Patricia Ramsey was a six-year-old American beauty pageant contestant born on August 6, 1990. She was the daughter of John and Patsy Ramsey and lived in Boulder, Colorado. Her case became a major national news story due to the circumstances of her death.
Timeline of the Investigation
On December 25, 1996, Jonbenet was reported missing by her parents. Her body was found the next day in the basement of the family home. The Boulder Police Department launched an investigation, which included extensive forensic analysis and multiple interviews. The case remains officially unsolved.
Key Facts and Public Record
The case file contains thousands of pages of documents, including the 911 call and ransom note. In 2013, the Boulder District Attorney’s office released a large portion of the grand jury proceedings and evidence. The official cause of death was listed as asphyxia by strangulation with blunt craniocerebral trauma.
For a detailed timeline and released documents, the case overview is available through the Boulder Police Department's public records portal Boulder Police Department Public Records.
