The Controversy: The Murder Of Jonbenet Ramsey

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The JonBenet Ramsey's case has received groundbreaking publicity since existing. Several factors have played a part in the controversy over who really killed JonBenet. It has led to many theories and stumbling blocks of who DNA was found at the scene of crime over the years. The issue continues to focus on the Ramsey family. Based on research, JonBenet's father, John, and brother Burke stands out from the rest as the killer. I strongly believe that JonBenet's brother Burke initiated the murder and the father John finished it. Burke's mental capacity is questionable due to his jealousy of his sister. At times, he would exhibit rambling speech and admit to the crime. Another factor that Burke is the primary killer is that JonBenet's autopsy …show more content…

The fingerprints of Burke were found on a bowl of pineapple discovered in the kitchen after the murder. Neither John nor Patsy Ramsey had any knowledge of how JonBenet obtained the fruit at the time of her death. As a result, Burke got angry and utilized a stun gun to JonBenét's chin. Another reason is a later review of autopsy photographs revealed the electrodes of a stun gun would not have been lethally enough to knock JonBenet unconscious. The third reason that JonBenet's father is involved is the autopsy report also revealed that she had sustained a blow to the head, possibly from a large torch or baseball bat, about an hour before she was strangled. This finding justifies that the father found the body unconscious on the kitchen floor from the blow from the stun gun. John and Patsy Ramsey then attempted to cover up what Burke had done. Patsy was accessory to the fact by writing a fake three-page ransom letter. John masterminded the crime scene by reconstructing the crime by strangling JonBenet and violently hitting JonBenet in the head with a blunt object to design a botched kidnapping after the …show more content…

On JonBenet's genital area, abrasions and bleeding were discovered by on autopsy. Her body was washed after the sexual assault removing all evidence. The fourth reason is the garrote knot used to bind and asphyxiate JonBenét was a highly complex knot. This type of knot is usually utilized by someone who has had specific martial arts, military training, and sexual interest in sexual bondage (Forensic Outreach, 2016). It is impossible and unlikely that Burke could have mastered a complicated knot such as this. This justifies an adult’s involvement in this aspect of the crime possibly John due to his experience (Forensic Outreach, 2016). Shortly after the murder, video footage of the police interview with Burke demonstrated no signs of trauma or emotional distress. Burke was completed com. At the end of Patsy’s 5:52 a.m. 911 call, Burke Ramsey’s voice could be heard when the phone did not disconnect when placed on the kitchen countertop (Nicholson, 2016). Burke was instructed by his parents to go to his room and remain in bed until his father came and got

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