129: CBS's The Case Of: JonBenet Ramsey
- Apr 21, 2020
- 1 min read
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On December 26, 1996, 6-year-old JonBenet Ramsey was found murdered in the basement of her family home. The case quickly became one of the most famous murder mysteries in American history. 20 years after the murder, a team of famous investigators, including Dr. Werner Spitz (known for is work on the JFK assassination, The West Memphis Three, OJ Simpson, and the death of Caylee Anthony) and Dr. Henry Lee (known for his work in "The Staircase" The OJ Simpson case, and the case of Laci Peterson) re-investigate the case.
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The JonBenet Ramsey case continues to captivate and haunt many, even decades later. It's intriguing to see how renowned investigators approach this infamous mystery. For a change of pace, play trees hate you.
The JonBenet Ramsey case continues to captivate and puzzle everyone. It's fascinating to see how renowned investigators tackle such a notorious mystery.
The show brought together a panel of former FBI agents, Slither io forensic experts, and criminal investigators to re-examine the evidence, using modern investigative techniques