The JonBenet Ramsey case

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Last updated 8:25 PM on 9/3/26
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What is the Chain of custody?

the chronological documentation or paper trail that records the sequence of custody, control, transfer, analysis, and disposition of physical or electronic evidence

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Details of JonBenet case

basement wasn't searched initially

found in basement

killed by strangulation, suffered head trauma

specific amount of $118,000

father was in Navy, killer tied knot

did pagents

DNA was found under her nails

6 years old

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What conflicts and mis-steps made it difficult to find JonBenet's killer? (discuss flaws in the original 1996 investigation)

no signs of break in

both hired attorneys

uncooperative

didn't trust police

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Circumstantial Physical

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DNA (from unknown male)

Circumstantial biological

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Fingerprint (pineapple bowl)

Circumstantial physical

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Broken window

Circumstantial physical

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Duct Tape

Circumstantial physical

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Cord

Circumstantial physical

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911 Call

Direct

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Touch DNA (JonBenet pants)

Circumstantial biological

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Suitcase

Circumstantial physical

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Ransom note (signed)

Direct