He played Santa at the Ramseys in 94, 95 and 96. McReynoldss own daughter had been kidnapped 22 years before. Why not just take some photos of her and be gone. JonBenet is alone when the killer emerges from his hiding place and strikes her with a heavy object (likely the flashlight) He takes her down to the basement where he ducktapes her mouth, sexually assaults her and strangles her with the garrote, snuff movie style. Following the Ramseys exoneration thanks to new DNA technology, many hoped the killer would eventually be found. ), Janets daughter and a friend were taken to an unknown location, where Janets daughter was forced to watch her friend being sexually molested. ", In 2000, a California woman told police that she believed the same child sex ring that she'd been a victim of as a child was responsible for JonBent's death due to similarities in how they'd been tied up. Also, using the words of one of the handwriting experts, it's extremely unlikely for a random killer to have a handwriting so uniquely similar to Patsy's. This would explain why a neighbor thought they saw John Andrew approach the house the evening of the murder. Michael Helgoth was an early suspect who lived nearby the Ramsey house. Both children were then released. He grew his long natural white beard when cast as a tavern owner in the play, "Les Miserables" for Unity of Boulder Church. Any additional thoughts or insight would be appreciated. I don't recall ever seeing a poster or billboard about catching JonBenet's killer that was put up anywhere. Her friend was sexually assaulted and Jill escaped unharmed. A. James Kolar, who led the case investigation for the Boulder DAs office for nine months, believes its unlikely the girl was killed by an intruder. Then there is the statement from the mother of a friend of JonBents. I was in my 20s when she was murdered and am strongly IDI. Why not? We're going to go up behind the cabin here and have it blow away in the wind." There are an unusual amount of coincidences surrounding the McReynolds family that I find difficult to turn a blind eye to. However, it was revealed two weeks later that his DNA did not match the evidence found on JonBents clothing and he was released. Was it her parents? And they didn't just lie that morning. Another was Michael Helgoth, an electrician who worked at a nearby auto salvage yard. (Thomas), Jesse McReynolds, now thirty-eight, had botched a $ 113 gas station robbery in Arizona during which he forced the clerk to move from Point A to Point B. The outlet reported that on Dec. 26, 1974, the couple's 9-year-old daughter had been kidnapped along with her friend and she witnessed the sexual abuse of her friend during the trauma. Trip DeMuth stood at the gas station with his arms crossed, watching them drive away. (Thomas). They didn't follow procedure with the nail clippers. Gary Oliva was a known sex offender in Colorado when JonBent was murdered. Additionally, the McReynolds' 9-year-old daughter was reportedly abducted on Dec. 26, the same day JonBent was found dead, only years prior in the 1970s. McReynolds got angry, and that only fed the paranoia of the DAs people. were officially cleared of any involvement in the murder, JonBenet Ramsey's murder, including Bill McReynolds, the man hired by Patsy to play Santa Claus at the Ramsey family's Christmas parties, McReynolds and his wife, Janet, were initially questioned, police sources never considered he or Janet "serious" suspects. However, Olivas DNA was cleared for the murder but was later arrested for possessing child pornography. Charles Kuralt's program or segment that Bill promised would be filming his Santa romps was with CBS TV. I don't know anyone who did who believes the "Intruder" theory. We have a tape from him . . it was a tribute to JonBenet or something like that. In March 1997, Bill McReynolds told The Chicago Tribune, "In my heart, I know there's no connection. I know the BPD claims the family gave them blood samples but, were they tested? The only play the public has been made aware of was Hey Rube which was based on the true story of Sylvia Likens, a young girl who was held captive in an Indiana basement in 1965. The note read that if the Ramseys had contacted the police, or told anyone of JonBents disappearance, she would be murdered. Hired by Marilyn Haus to play Santa at the mall. For years, JonBent's parents, John and Patsy Ramsey were blamed for possibly having some involvement in their daughters murder. And while living in Nederland, near Boulder, he had some other scrapes with the law. Apparently they're supposed to use separate clippers for each nail. 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved. He told the Denver Post that when he first met JonBent in 1995 he was struck by her smile, her "pensive, almost retiring" demeanor, and her angelic glow. Burke doesn't really believe in Santa and thinks this whole thing is dumb, so he goes back to bed. It's certainly a mysterious, and heart-breaking case that has long raised many questions about the young girl's death. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Lifetime will present a TV movie called Who Killed JonBent? The Ramseys protested their innocence for years, appearing on national television to tell their story. Other suspects included neighbor Bill McReynolds, a local Santa Claus who visited the Ramseys a few days before the girls death. Helgoth was tied to a supposed property dispute with the Ramsey family, which many theorize could have been a motive for possibly kidnapping JonBent. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Even if they weren't paying it full attention it was always in the background influencing what they thought. Bill McReynolds visited the house two days before JonBenets murder. You have her pad and a wrote it with her pen and can match her handwriting. Why write a ransom note? Another mother also stated to BPD investigators that JonBent had told a playmate about a Secret Santa. It wasnt until 2008 when the Boulder County District Attorneys office ruled that the Ramseys were no longer considered suspects thanks to newly developed DNA sampling and testing techniques. I hurt a little girl.. The McReynolds supposedly refused a search of their house and the police never pursued a search warrant. Copyright 2023 NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Burke tells his parents he went downstairs with JonBenet and they realize he is the last one to see her. Anything I'd say would sound suspicious." Police investigated a wide variety of individuals in relation to JonBenet Ramsey's murder, including Bill McReynolds, though McReynolds (who died in 2002) also maintained his innocence and was cleared of any involvement in her death. Both children were then released. A window in the basement was broken and an unidentified footprint was found at the scene. I actually tend to believe its the other way around. She was abused, tortured, and finally killed. John and other family members were cleared of suspicion through a handwriting test, but police couldnt conclusively determine if Patsy wrote the letter. I believe the killer was someone McReynolds knew and was possibly a relative of his. (Bill McReynolds), Good idea, I may take my ashes somewhere when I die too. And apparently it starts out nice and then it gets up into this you left Santa Claus and, you know, went to all those fancy things and you came back to Santa Claus. View our online Press Pack. Red flags everywhere, as far as the eye can see. The Dynamic Duo of DeMuth and his new investigator, Dan Schuller, pulled the trigger when they saw McReynolds loading his pickup truck at a storage locker. Patsy finds the ransom note hours later. The real Killer doesn't know the Ramsey's personally so he is never questioned or identified. Unless Burke had a behavior disorder, why would they even think that anyone would consider him a suspect? However, physical evidence suggested that those details were part of a set-up. @mkmcreynolds1 I never knew I could feel so much love for someone until I met you. They tell him to go back to bed and agree to deny he was ever up. Helgoth was tied to However, physical evidence suggested that those details were part of a set-up. A little boy who was a special friend had been murdered several years previously (Thomas). Yet, when the case was reopened in 2009, the intruder theory was brought once again as a possible option. Her murder was harder on me than my operation. One of the most heated debates surrounding the case is the theory that JonBent might have been murdered by an intruder. JonBent had led McReynolds by the hand on a tour of the house during the 1995 Christmas party, including her bedroom and the basement to see where the Christmas trees were kept, and had given him a vial of glittery stardust to sprinkle in his beard. Other suspects included neighbor Bill McReynolds, a local Santa Claus who visited the Ramseys a few days before the girls death. An Associated Press report from March 1997 stated that McReynolds and his wife, Janet, were initially questioned less than six weeks after the murder. Even more harrowing, Inside Edition reports that when Oliva was previously arrested in 2000, he was allegedly carrying a photograph of the child beauty queen with him, along with a copy of a poem he'd written called, "Ode to JonBent. His best chance was to work with us, so he became a picture of cooperation. Ready for our forever and always. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. The play, Hey Rube, was about the 1965 torture and murder of Sylvia Likens in Indiana. Because they were bombarded by a RDI media circus and it made them biased against the parents innocence before they even knew the basic facts of the case. The case And while living in Nederland, near Boulder, he had some other scrapes with the law. On the very same day in 1974 - Boxing Day - McReynolds's nine-year-old daughter had been abducted with a friend, and had witnessed the sexual molestation of her friend. By itself, it's not a crime. This "theory" Is fucking stupid. Shortly after Ramsey was found dead, investigators pursued a number of suspects, including the 6-year-old's parents, Patricia and John Ramsey but the couple weren't the only suspects on the investigators' radar. Karr had been living in Thailand, avoiding child pornography charges in the US. That's where the $118,000 demand comes from. Some strange things about Bill that may suggest his involvement include his own daughter getting kidnapped 22 years before JonBenetss murder. I just wanted to add something that borders on ridiculous and that's probably being generous. While there, CNN reports that he allegedly gave JonBent a card that read, "You will receive a special gift after Christmas.". I lived through the he saga as an adult and I know several people that believe the Intruder theory. Following the success of shows recounting murder cases and trials like, The People v. O.J Simpson, and Making A Murderer, both CBS and Lifetime are bringing JonBent's story to TV this year. An ex-con knows whats going on in an interrogation room with two detectives, and Jesse McReynolds knew he looked good to Gosage and me as a suspect in the Ramsey case. Why? A. James Kolar, who led the case investigation for the Boulder DAs office for nine months, believes its unlikely the girl was killed by an intruder. (Bill McReynolds), He visited adult book stores and admitted to having a long-withstanding admiration for porn. I've asked my wife to mix the star dust JonBent gave me with my ashes. In early 1990s the Ramseys spent $700,000 just to build the third story master suite onto their mansion! Santa was apparently coming to visit JB. (Thomas), DeMuth was on the trail of Bill McReynolds, even using undercover cops to tail him. The Best Kid & Family Movies Premiering In 2023, 20 Impactful Documentaries To Stream During Black History Month & Beyond, Alex Guaranschelli Is A Renowned Chef, But Her Daughter Still Gets Recipe Inspo From TikTok, 25 Sweet Movies Families Can Watch Together On Valentines Day, By subscribing to this BDG newsletter, you agree to our. John and Patricia Ramsey discussing information of their daughters death during a press conference Bill McReynolds suspect in JonBenet murder case. The Ramseys refused to cooperate with police. The Ramseys protested their innocence for years, appearing on national television to tell their story. It is ridiculous! What were they planning to do with the body? Then there is the statement from the mother of a friend of JonBents. Though at one time JonBent's parents were questioned, they have maintained their innocence and in 2008 were officially cleared of any involvement in the murder, and were never the only people investigated. All because they thought Burke might be arrested for eating pineapple with JonBenet? When did that happen? Almost 20 years after the 6-year-old child beauty queen was found brutally murdered in the basement of her family's home, it seems like almost everyone has a theory as to who did it or what happened. They thought his standing up to DeMuth proved that the elderly man was not weak and frail after all, just as John Ramsey had said. The case has fascinated the nation for the past 20 years, but it remains unsolved. The same former coworker also claimed that someone close to Helgoth had a tape recording of him confessing to the murder, but policenever investigated it. A book by Kate Millett, The Basement, details the murder. However, amongother things, the book largely relies on the belief that JonBent's cause of death was head trauma, but in reality, the autopsy revealed that it was asphyxiation. The note read that if the Ramseys had contacted the police, or told anyone of JonBents disappearance, she would be murdered. The police quickly decide John and/or Patsy killed JonBenet. Gary Oliva was a known sex offender in Colorado when JonBent was murdered. Hey u/Comicalacimoc, I just posted a podcast interview with Jill McReynolds, but I thought I should put it here too, https://rss.com/podcasts/listencarefully/142330/. (Thomas), McReynolds said what was truly terrible was that this wasnt the first child to die during his Santa years. Longmont Police Department records on the December 26, 1974 kidnapping of Jill McReynolds (daughter of JonBenet Ramsey murder suspect "Santa" Bill McReynolds) and It was later revealed that the note was written on stationery found in the familys home. She won 5 major contests before her tragic murder at the age of 6. I thought it was a very odd thing to say.". In a very special episode of Listen Carefully, Sam and Lindsey welcome their first guest, Jill McReynolds, daughter of suspect Bill McReynolds. John had a very cold, often contemptuous gleam in his eyes when he occasionally glanced at his drugged-up wife slurring her words. 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