JonBenét Ramsey (DNA testing)
In 2024, Colorado authorities approved advanced DNA testing in the JonBenét Ramsey case using new forensic technology. The testing of touch DNA evidence could potentially identify the unknown male profile.
The murder of six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey on December 25-26, 1996, remains one of America's most famous unsolved cases. In 2024, Colorado authorities approved the use of advanced DNA testing technologies.
An unknown male DNA profile was found on JonBenét's clothing. Previous technology was insufficient to generate a full profile for comparison. New techniques, including genealogical DNA analysis, offer hope.
The testing is being conducted by a specialized lab using methods that have solved numerous cold cases in recent years, including the Golden State Killer case.
JonBenét's father John Ramsey has been a persistent advocate for DNA testing, believing it will definitively identify the killer and clear his family of suspicion.
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