The unsolved murder of JonBenét Ramsey has taken a dramatic turn after the release of Netflix’s viral documentary, Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey.
The three-part series, which delves into the tragic 1996 killing of the six-year-old beauty queen, has reignited public interest.
This prompted fresh developments in the nearly three-decade-old investigation.
The Boulder Police Department, criticized for handling the initial case, has committed to renewed efforts under newly appointed Police Chief Steve Redfearn.
Since assuming his role in early 2024, Redfearn has prioritized solving the high-profile cold case, which has long been a black mark on the department.
“We are committed to following every lead, working with DNA experts, and partnering with law enforcement across the country,” Redfearn said in a recent statement, per The New York Post.
“The killing of JonBenét was an unspeakable crime, and this tragedy has never left our hearts.”
JonBenét Ramsey’s murder could be solved in 2025
The Netflix documentary, released on November 25, features in-depth interviews and a detailed analysis of the case. It highlights investigative errors and explores advances in forensic science that could lead to a breakthrough.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Joe Berlinger, the series has drawn millions of viewers and amplified calls for justice.
“We’re hoping 2025 is the year,” an anonymous investigator told the New York Post. “There’s fresh momentum, and with new leadership and resources, we believe a resolution is within reach.”
JonBenét’s father, John Ramsey, also spoke out following the documentary’s release, urging police to collaborate with independent experts and utilize advanced DNA testing.
He criticized the department for previously resisting external assistance and expressed cautious optimism about the renewed focus.
“They need to accept the help that’s offered to them,” Ramsey said.
“Advances in technology have solved countless cases, and there’s no reason this one can’t be solved as well.”
Netflix viewers criticize the police department’s handling of the JonBenét Ramsey cold case
The JonBenét Ramsey case, one of America’s most infamous unsolved murders, has come under renewed scrutiny following the Netflix documentary Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey.
The six-year-old beauty queen was found dead in her family’s Boulder, Colorado, home in 1996, strangled with a garrote and suffering a fractured skull.
Despite DNA evidence clearing the Ramsey family as suspects, the investigation was marred by public suspicion, media frenzy, and police missteps.
Netflix viewers have expressed outrage over the handling of the case. “F-ing Boulder police did not even LOOK for the killer of JonBenét Ramsey,” one person shared. “The DNA exonerated the family, and they ignored it and kept leaking lies to the press. #WhoKilledJonBenet.”
Another viewer noted, “Watch Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey on Netflix…these prosecuting detectives are vile, then you have one actually great detective, and they band together to discredit him. Insane it’s real life.”
Recent advancements in forensic genealogy have given investigators fresh hope, and Boulder Police Chief Steve Redfearn has prioritized the case.
Items from the crime scene are being reexamined, but no breakthroughs have been announced.
As frustration grows, the JonBenét case remains a cautionary tale of investigative failure and the enduring quest for justice.
Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey is currently streaming on Netflix.