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JonBenét Ramsey Case Advances With Push for DNA Retesting

John Ramsey plans a critical meeting with Boulder police and forensic experts to explore new DNA technology in the decades-old murder case.

  • John Ramsey, father of JonBenét Ramsey, has requested a January meeting with Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn to advocate for advanced DNA testing in his daughter's 1996 murder case.
  • Ramsey is pushing for independent genetic genealogy labs to analyze evidence, including untested items like a garrote, ransom note, and other crime scene materials.
  • The Boulder Police Department has received over 100 new tips following the release of Netflix's documentary 'Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey.'
  • Police and prosecutors have reiterated their commitment to solving the case, citing ongoing collaboration with the FBI and DNA experts.
  • The case remains unsolved 28 years later, but advancements in forensic technology and renewed public interest have heightened hopes for a breakthrough.
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