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In reply to the discussion: Everyone on DU is expert at something. [View all]ShazzieB
(22,125 posts)59. It was never an established fact that Patsy wrote that letter.
Furthermore, while some may not be completely convinced, the Boulder District Attorney's Office fully exonerated the Ramseys and their son Burke (9 years old when his sister died) back in 2008. I don't think it's appropriate to refer to someone who is no longer under suspicion as if they are assumed to be guilty.
20/20 did an episode on this back in 12/24.
https://abc30.com/post/jonbenet-ramsey-case-gets-renewed-attention-28-years-after-murder/15651640/
JonBenét Ramsey case gets renewed attention 28 years after her murder
Advancements in DNA technology and a surge of public interest are rekindling hope for breakthroughs in the long-unsolved murder of 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey, a case that has remained a haunting mystery for nearly 28 years.
As new techniques emerge and fresh attention is drawn to the evidence, many are eager for answers that could finally bring closure to this tragic story.
*snip*
Ramsey collaborated with director Joe Berlinger, who aimed to illuminate what he described as one of the most victimized families in American history.
"Obviously, he wasn't legally wrongfully convicted, but he was wrongfully convicted," Berlinger said. "And his wife Patsy -- the family were wrongfully convicted in the court of public opinion."
Advancements in DNA technology and a surge of public interest are rekindling hope for breakthroughs in the long-unsolved murder of 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey, a case that has remained a haunting mystery for nearly 28 years.
As new techniques emerge and fresh attention is drawn to the evidence, many are eager for answers that could finally bring closure to this tragic story.
*snip*
Ramsey collaborated with director Joe Berlinger, who aimed to illuminate what he described as one of the most victimized families in American history.
"Obviously, he wasn't legally wrongfully convicted, but he was wrongfully convicted," Berlinger said. "And his wife Patsy -- the family were wrongfully convicted in the court of public opinion."
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i think he's an immature poser trying to imitate a "romantic" style of writing to impress his friend
jmbar2
Sep 2025
#1
yes it would be very important to get legitimate examples of past writing style.
Irish_Dem
Sep 2025
#10
I keep thinking, Tyler wasn't stupid. He was a straight a student and earned a scholarship.
Walleye
Sep 2025
#13
It is not unusual for a murderer to try use writing style to cover up a crime.
Irish_Dem
Sep 2025
#29
Seems to me it's difficult to determine emotions behind texts read by some old monotone investigator.
Silent Type
Sep 2025
#3
Even under stress people will still exhibit behavior consistent with their typical behavior.
Irish_Dem
Sep 2025
#11
There are LE investigators who spend their entire lives evaluating written material.
Irish_Dem
Sep 2025
#16
I am refuting your general comment about evaluation of written material from crime scenes.
Irish_Dem
Sep 2025
#18
I doubt experts are going to make public an analysis of Kirk's text messages.
Irish_Dem
Sep 2025
#92
He was sitting in his car nervously waiting for the 'lingering' 'squad car' to leave to see if he could 'retrieve' his
still-prayin4rain
Sep 2025
#5
Exactly. Why would he recount details of the murder while also trying to hide the evidence? It makes no sense.
sop
Sep 2025
#9
Right? Along with, dude, stop texting every SINGLE detail to me. Sheesh.
still-prayin4rain
Sep 2025
#34
Prior to computers, shredders were used. That way there isn't a shred of evidence. Only evidence shredded.
twodogsbarking
Sep 2025
#22
I guess slipping, "we're for sure involved romantically," into the text thread proved difficult.
still-prayin4rain
Sep 2025
#69
I'm no expert in FBI practices, but they are prob reconstructed in the absence of actual texts
Bernardo de La Paz
Sep 2025
#27
Given that I'm an old reader who has corrected many student papers, I feel qualified to say that
allegorical oracle
Sep 2025
#37