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JonBenét Ramsey's Father Pushes for Advanced DNA Testing in 1996 Murder Case

John Ramsey expresses optimism following a meeting with Boulder police, urging the use of genetic genealogy to identify his daughter's killer nearly three decades later.

  • John Ramsey met with Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn to advocate for advanced DNA testing in the unsolved 1996 murder of his daughter, JonBenét Ramsey.
  • Ramsey highlighted the potential of genetic genealogy, a cutting-edge technology used in solving other cold cases, as a key tool for identifying the perpetrator.
  • Boulder police confirmed ongoing collaboration with federal and state agencies, as well as forensic labs, to pursue leads and evidence in the case.
  • Several key pieces of evidence, including a garrote and ransom note, have yet to undergo modern DNA testing, raising hopes for new breakthroughs.
  • Ramsey, now 81, expressed confidence in the current police leadership and emphasized the urgency of solving the case for the sake of his family and future generations.
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