My theory of the JonBenét Ramsey murder

[CloudedTruth]

UNLESS they really were trying to disguise their writing, which again, I know it would make perfect sense that someone would do that here, so I know that's possible!

You are aware of the fact that PR was ambidextrous, yes? As someone who does believe that she wrote the RN, it's very possible that she did so with her left hand to help disguise it. The other samples of her handwriting as seen above (the Christmas card) were written with her dominant, right hand.

One must also consider the verbiage, the tone and the personality of the writing, not just the handwriting itself. As Gregg McCrary, the noted FBI profiler (who was Ramseys first choice to hire over John Douglas) noted, he felt that the author of the note was well educated, had good linguistic skills and a good grasp on proper sentence structure, and that the note also exhibited signs that it was written by a woman. In direct contrast to the Ramseys claims that this was some psychopathic madman, who would not have had the calmness or patience to compose this note.

Sloppy or neat handwriting does not have a gender. I have seen women with very sloppy handwriting, and I have a male friend whose handwriting is so beautiful most would probably assume his writings were done by a woman.

 

[Cryptic]

The last time the Ramseys participated in the Parade of Homes tour was in 1994.

Ouch. That would likely eliminate the Parade of Homes / Perpetrator possibility and restrict the current alternative theory to either teen age son of a house guest (say, invited for Christmas party) or, teenage / pro lawn, pool. garage guy etc.

 

[mama.s.87]

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That's part of the RN there. (found in this article here: Expert says JonBenet Ramsey's mother penned ransom note)

Is that what you're talking about when you said it looks like feminine handwriting?
Because I look at it, and all I see is a male wrote that without any question or doubt. I'd never guess that a female wrote it.

I'm not trying to just argue with you, because I know there is, of course, no "male" or "female" writing, and that this is a totally subjective opinion, but it's just bizarre to me that so many people think this looks more like a woman may have written it. To me, it's a guy's handwriting for sure, unless maybe it was a female trying to write like a male! That I could see. And that may be exactly what this is, I admit. If Patsy really did write it, I would hope she'd be smart enough to at least try to disguise her handwriting. So who knows, but if so, she fooled me, cuz I'd still bet a male wrote it!

I also feel like (more subjective opinion here!) that it's not easy for a person to disguise their writing, esp. if it goes on for 3 pages like the RN did. I think telltale signs would probably still be detected on close scrutiny. So, just to refresh memories, cuz I'm sure most of you have seen this before, but here's a 1996 Christmas card (written before JB was killed) that has Patsy's handwriting in it. Hope this is big enough where you can see it: (found on Pinterest, but it's in many other places if that's not acceptable) https://www.pinterest.com/pin/jonbenet-case--341921796717366829/

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And wow, to me, it looks sooooo different from the writing in the RN. Surely it does to everyone, right? And yes, I know people will point out that this is cursive and the note is printed, so obviously they'd look different, but I would never believe that a person whose cursive looks like this (above) has non-cursive writing that looks like the RN.

UNLESS they really were trying to disguise their writing, which again, I know it would make perfect sense that someone would do that here, so I know that's possible! I'm not saying this is like rock-solid proof or something, but I just found the contrast interesting and thought it might give someone something to think about, who knows. I'm not hugely into this case anymore, so I don't wanna argue with people about it, and I admit that although I think IDI for sure, I know I could be wrong. So don't take offense if I say I think IDI when you think no way IDI, please. I like reading everyone's theories and opinions from all sides.

I actually sway more to the idi theory actually as well. while I do see female writing, I dont believe it was patsy's writing at all, its clear someone has attempted to hide their writing style, but keeping that up throughout the 3 pages isn't an easy thing. The certain style the letters have, specifically the ones that have been linked to patsy (again i don't see it as hers) Are done in a style that was quite commonly a forced style that was fashionable with females at a time in the 90s to 2000s (anecdotal from my own female experience sure) . I have always wondered due to this, was there a female 18-25 who had been overlooked as a potential suspect. Jonbenet and patsy would have been around many females in the pageant scene, the opportunity for jealousy, ability for closeness. While crimes of this type are not considered the norm for females to commit, it's a thought.

 

[CloudedTruth]

Ouch. That would likely eliminate the Parade of Homes / Perpetrator possibility and restrict the current alternative theory to either teen age son of a house guest (say, invited for Christmas party) or, teenage / pro lawn, pool. garage guy etc.

Yes, it would. I would add that there was no pool, and to my knowledge the Ramseys always hired skilled workers for repairs, improvements, regular maintenance, etc. I am not aware of any teens doing work there.

 

[AuDHD]

Honestly I can’t accept an IDI theory (without new evidence being uncovered somehow). Because there were very powerful well connected people desperate to pin this on some intruder and they never found one.

The Mary Lacy’s and Lou Smits of this case would have thoroughly investigated anyone who stepped foot into the ramsey home in the months leading up to the murder. Their IDI tunnel vision and the lengths they went to in order to find an outsider are well-documented.

Idk if James Kolar has it exactly right, I won’t argue that. His book implies that burke did it by accident or on purpose and Patsy (&likely John) aided in the coverup to protect him. But Kolar seemed to have the best handle on the evidence from the books i’ve read on this case.
Kolar was put in charge of the case for the DA’s office. After taking a year investigating and pouring through evidence, he went to DA mary lacy to present his theory (bc that was his literal job) and she said she was unwilling to damage her relationship with the ramseys by pursuing the evidence he wanted subpoenaed (Burke’s psych and medical records). And that was the end of that. She said bring me the intruder.

So, I try to imagine a district attorney and the lead investigator who preceded Kolar, Lou Smits, Hell-bent on proving the IDI theory. They have pressure to find this intruder coming from all sides- the Ramseys and their well connected friends, the mayor, the governor, etc all publicly wishing for this case to be closed and for this bogey man to be locked up so Boulder can go back to being perfect.

Smits et al had access to all the evidence, fresh witnesses, and the resources that allow flying suspects in from thailand to collect their dna. And they came up with nothing to tie an outsider to this crime.

The small amount of ‘outside male’ DNA in the brand new pair of underpants JBR was dressed in has lent weight to the IDI theory. This persists, despite the fact that, according to Kolar, investigators purchased several packages of underwear from the same brand and tested them off the shelf. Indeed, there was trace dna on many of them from the manufacturing process.

So, that’s why I say that I’m going to need a lot of new evidence to consider an IDI theory.