The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey
- Victim
- JonBenét Ramsey, 6
- Location
- Boulder, Colorado
- Incident date
- December 26, 1996
- Case ID
- UV-000003
Case Overview
Six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey was reported missing from her Boulder home on December 26, 1996, and was later found dead inside. Her murder remains under investigation.
JonBenét Ramsey was six years old when she was reported missing from the family's home in Boulder, Colorado, on December 26, 1996. She was later found dead inside the house. According to Boulder Police, an autopsy identified strangulation as the cause of death.
The investigation has received widespread attention over many years. Public discussion includes numerous conflicting theories; these must not be confused with the findings of investigators or proof against any uncharged person.
The Boulder Police Department maintains an official case information page and continues the homicide investigation with other agencies and forensic specialists. In its December 2025 update, the department reported new and follow-up interviews, additional evidence collection, and further testing and re-testing. Credible information should be directed to the Boulder Police tip line rather than public speculation.
About JonBenét Ramsey
JonBenét Ramsey was a six-year-old child living in Boulder, Colorado. Her death is the subject of a long-running homicide investigation.
Also known as: JonBenet Ramsey
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JonBenét Ramsey, age six, was reported missing from her Boulder home on December 26, 1996, and was subsequently found dead inside the home.[2]
Boulder Police state that the autopsy established strangulation as the cause of death.[2]
In its December 2025 update, Boulder Police said detectives had conducted interviews, collected evidence, and performed additional forensic testing.[2]
Timeline
JonBenét reported missing[2]
The six-year-old was reported missing from her family's residence in Boulder.
JonBenét found dead inside the home[2]
Boulder Police report that she was discovered in the house. The exact time of death is not established by this timeline entry.
Boulder Police publish an investigation update[1]
The police department published information about its cold-case review and investigative work.
Annual investigative update[2]
Boulder Police reported continued interviewing, evidence collection, and forensic work in a December 2025 statement. The day is intentionally not specified here.
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Latest Updates
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Sources
- JonBenet Ramsey Homicide Investigation Update — December 2023Boulder Police Department · December 28, 2023
- JonBenet Ramsey (Homicide) — Official Case Page and 2025 UpdateBoulder Police Department / City of Boulder
Submit Information
Do you have information about this case? Contact the investigating agency directly — Boulder Police Department, reference P96-21871. In an emergency, call 911.
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