Murder Most Foul13 Maj 2025

Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey?

On Christmas night in 1996, the brutal murder ofsix-year-old JonBenét Ramsey shocked the nation. Found dead in her family's Boulder, Colorado home, JonBenét's body was discovered in the basement, with a broken skull, strangled by a garrote and sexually assaulted. A ransom note left in the home added to the confusion, but the truth would prove even more elusive.

As the case unfolded, the media swarmed andspeculation ran rampant. JonBenét’s status as a child beauty queen only fueled the fire, with many focusing on her parents, John and Patsy Ramsey, as the primary suspects.

However, the case took an unexpected turn when BoulderDistrict Attorney's office brought in legendary homicide detective Lou Smit. Already known for bringing to justice the killers of actor Kelsey Grammer’s sister, Karen, Lou was a good choice.

Unfortunately, Smit, known for his unyielding pursuit of the truth, quickly grew disillusioned with the Boulder police’s focus on the Ramsey family. He believed that vitalevidence pointing away from the parents was being ignored.

Resigning from his official role, Smit chose to continue his investigation privately, using his own resources, determined to find justice for JonBenét.

In his book, Lou and JonBenet, Smit’s longtime friend and colleague, John Anderson, reveals the story behind Smit’s tireless investigation and the profound legacy he left behind.

Drawing on Smit’s extensive work, Anderson and the detective’s family and colleagues believe the elusive killer can finally be identified, bringing justice to acase that has haunted the nation for nearly three decades.

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