Sign in with Facebook
Loading...
JonBenet: Inside the Ramsey Murder Investigation
Finally, the information you've been waiting for: who really killed JonBenet?
Perhaps the most compelling murder case of our day, the death of six-year-old JonBenet Ramsey galvanized the nation-and years after it occurred, the mystery still endures. Who killed the young beauty queen and why? Who is covering up for whom and who is simply lying? In JonBenet, the most authorit
...more
Perhaps the most compelling murder case of our day, the death of six-year-old JonBenet Ramsey galvanized the nation-and years after it occurred, the mystery still endures. Who killed the young beauty queen and why? Who is covering up for whom and who is simply lying? In JonBenet, the most authorit
Paperback, 413 pages
Published
November 15th 2000
by St. Martin's Paperbacks
(first published May 5th 2000)
Friend Reviews
To see what your friends thought of this book,
please sign up.
This book is not yet featured on Listopia.
Add this book to your favorite list »
Community Reviews
(showing
1-30
of
299)
Another disgusting account of how there is a fine line for justice between the poor and the rich. This is about as close to the truth as anyone is ever going to get with this case. It saddens and shocks and enfuriates me how political gain, money and greed were more important to the Boulder County District Attorney Alex Hunter than solving the murder and getting justice for a 6-year-old innocent little girl who was murdered in her home on Christmas Night. Author and Detective Steve Thomas wasn't...more
If you care about justice this book will make you so mad you will want to find all the members of the Boulder DA's office from back in the 90's and slap them silly. You will also want to hunt down a few higher-ups in Denver LE from back then and slap them around as well. Of course you want to do alot more than slap the Ramseys around, despite the fact that one of them is dead.
Thomas was the lead detective on the Ramsey case and he makes it clear that things were messed up beyond belief even bef...more
Thomas was the lead detective on the Ramsey case and he makes it clear that things were messed up beyond belief even bef...more
Thomas, Steve with Don Davis. Jon Benét: Inside the Ramsey Murder Investigation (2000) *****
A real inside look at what happened
This is the fourth book I've read on the Jon Benét case and easily the best one.
Former Boulder police Det. Steve Thomas, who was one of the chief investigators in the Ramsey case, does not mince words here and leaves the reader with no doubt about who killed Jon Benét. He also makes it abundantly clear why the case never went to trial and why it is highly unlikely that i...more
A real inside look at what happened
This is the fourth book I've read on the Jon Benét case and easily the best one.
Former Boulder police Det. Steve Thomas, who was one of the chief investigators in the Ramsey case, does not mince words here and leaves the reader with no doubt about who killed Jon Benét. He also makes it abundantly clear why the case never went to trial and why it is highly unlikely that i...more
Recently I saw the new movie THE CHANGLING with Angelina Joli. I was totally horrified that such unethical and corrupt behavior could exist within a police force. I soothed myself with 'well, that was then, this is now..."
Then I read the account of JonBenet's murder and subsequent investigation, and even that illusion was shattered. Written by a leading detective on the case, it details the obstructive behavior of the Ramsey lawyers, the pandering to the desires of JonBenet's parents and the spi...more
Then I read the account of JonBenet's murder and subsequent investigation, and even that illusion was shattered. Written by a leading detective on the case, it details the obstructive behavior of the Ramsey lawyers, the pandering to the desires of JonBenet's parents and the spi...more
I'd never really delved into the JonBenet case and asked in one of their forums if I wanted to learn more, where I should start and this book (and the next) are the two that were recommended.
Steve Thomas was a detective on the JonBenet case and he brings us through the entire murder investigation, detailing the missteps of both the Boulder Police Department and the DA's office - as well as a bit of history on the DA's office. Here's what I came away with ... if I'm a criminal, I'm moving to Boul...more
Steve Thomas was a detective on the JonBenet case and he brings us through the entire murder investigation, detailing the missteps of both the Boulder Police Department and the DA's office - as well as a bit of history on the DA's office. Here's what I came away with ... if I'm a criminal, I'm moving to Boul...more
Steve Thomas almost nailed it. Steve gives a good account of what went wrong in DA's office, media's half written stories and some pertinent questions about the behavior of Ramseys immediately after the body was found. Of course the cops could have done a better job once the body was found. I am convinced it has to be an inside job and a huge cover up that went on. I do feel for the 6 year old. The entire family and system has let her down. For me the biggest piece of evidence is the enhanced 91...more
I thought this book was well written, a credible account of the Ramsey murder investigation from
the point of view of a detective on the case. Steve Thomas details everyone and everything that
derailed the successful prosecution of this case. I did, however, find the book a little difficult to
read at times. Overall, a good read.
the point of view of a detective on the case. Steve Thomas details everyone and everything that
derailed the successful prosecution of this case. I did, however, find the book a little difficult to
read at times. Overall, a good read.
I find all of the books about this case to be interesting; the case itself is fascinating. This book is well done and has a lot of good information, although not as exhaustive as Schiller's book (and Thomas does take his share of swipes at that book.)
Good book for anyone who's interested in this case.
Good book for anyone who's interested in this case.
Provides great insight into the initial botched crime scene investigation and the subsequent dysfunction of the Boulder DA's office. It is unbelievable to think this little girl's murder case was mishandled as bad as it was.
I love true crime. This is amazing that no one was ever charged with the murder of JonBenet. All because the boulder da office was so messed up. Someone got away with murder. I liked the cop who bad talks his old office, because he couldn't take all the politics anymore.
Feb 20, 2013
Lori Ann albright
added it
So far it's good , parents are so guilty and the police department screwed this case up from start!
Boulder detective discusses the case. Conclusion: Patsy Ramsey did it.
I'm doing a project on JonBenet Ramsey for school. This helped A LOT!
disgruntled law enforcement officer...still no answers
Sent this book to Jim & Kendra
I had to read this book and do a report on it for a forensics class. He makes a pretty good argument that Patsy did it. (FWIW, I think she did, but I'm willing to believe it was accidental.)
Not for the faint of heart, though. It gave me nightmares. I'd get up in the middle of the night and go check on my then-3-year-old daughter.
Not for the faint of heart, though. It gave me nightmares. I'd get up in the middle of the night and go check on my then-3-year-old daughter.
I learned A LOT about the case by reading this book. There was so much information inside that I would have to read it three or four times to remember it all. It's written well, however I think it's very biased because the author was a detective on the case.
This is a true horror story that will keep you up at night. Many details of the case are reviewed which may cause vomiting and/or sleepless nights. It's really too much information; made even more incredibly sad that no one was ever punished for it.
This is a very sad story. It is from the perspective of the lead murder investigator. If you're going to read this book, I would also recommend the one written by John and Patsy. There are many conflicting details b/w the two stories.
I read this and it's clear, the mom did it. Then I read the mom's book and it's clear, a stranger did it. Hmm. This is good coverage of the case and makes you wonder.
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it,
click here.
Apr 30, 2013
Tracey Ramsey
added it
Apr 24, 2013
Nikki Worthem
marked it as to-read
There are no discussion topics on this book yet.
Be the first to start one »
