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DNA Advances Renew Hope in JonBenet Ramsey Murder Case

12/26/2025

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Boulder police renew efforts to solve the nearly 30-year-old murder of JonBenet Ramsey.
Chief Stephen Redfearn says the investigation remains a top priority, citing advances in DNA technology.
JonBenet Ramsey's father, John Ramsey, urges use of a private genetics lab and believes forensic genetic genealogy could identify the killer soon.
Police praised the department's new leadership, noting past resistance to testing evidence.
Police urge anyone with information to contact them.

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Boulder police renew efforts to solve the nearly 30-year-old murder of JonBenet Ramsey.
Chief Stephen Redfearn says the investigation remains a top priority, citing advances in DNA technology.
JonBenet Ramsey's father, John Ramsey, urges use of a private genetics lab and believes forensic genetic genealogy could identify the killer soon.
Police praised the department's new leadership, noting past resistance to testing evidence.
Police urge anyone with information to contact them.