There has been a significant development in a notorious cold case investigation.
JonBenét Ramsey, a six-year-old, was discovered dead in her family’s home shortly after Christmas in 1996.
The autopsy revealed strangulation as the cause of death, but the individual responsible has never been identified.
The case has since become one of the most well-known unsolved mysteries in the United States. Now, those investigating the tragic event have provided an update.
Back in December 1996, technology was not as advanced, but recent developments could offer new insights and information.
Each year, the Boulder Police Department updates the public as the anniversary of JonBenét’s death approaches. Next year will mark 30 years since the incident.
The authorities emphasize that their investigation is ongoing, maintaining that the case remains active.
This year, Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn released the annual update on this somber case.
“Last year we gave you an update about a lot of the work that has been done to solve this crime, and those efforts have continued,” he stated. “This case remains a top priority for our department.”
The police chief elaborated on their intentions to leverage new technology to uncover ‘new leads’ not previously accessible.
“Techniques and technology constantly evolve,” he noted. “This is especially true with technology related to DNA testing.”
In recent updates on the continuous efforts, Redfearn shared that detectives have ‘conducted several new interviews as well as re-interviewed individuals based on tips we’ve received.’
The case gained national attention when JonBenét’s body was discovered in the basement of her home approximately seven hours after her disappearance was reported.
She had suffered a skull fracture, and a garrote was still around her neck. Her death was ruled a homicide, with ‘asphyxia by strangulation associated with craniocerebral trauma’ as the cause.
Tragically, it was also determined that she had been sexually assaulted, with DNA from an unknown individual found under her fingernails and in her underwear.
Redfearn reaffirmed that individuals with information about the case are encouraged to come forward at any time.
He stated: “It is never too late for people with knowledge of this terrible crime to come forward, and I urge those responsible for this murder to contact us.”