Evidence

Crime Scene
(See The House)

The body was found in the wine cellar. Urine-stains indicated that death may have occurred on the carpet just outside of that cellar. It is not known where in the house the assault began. The perpetrator must have entered the kitchen area at some point as that is where the pen was kept. Other areas of possible relevance to the investigation are: JonBenet's bedroom, the dining room and the basement.

Objects
Objects known to be related to the crime:


 * The ransom note: Three sheets of paper torn from Patsy Ramsey's notepad. Describes a kidnapping for ransom by a militant "foreign faction".


 * The pen: The Ramseys' pen used to write the note.


 * The "garrote": A 20-inch piece of cord tied around the victim's neck with a broken paintbrush from Patsy Ramsey's paint set tied to one end.


 * The wrist-cord:


 * The tape: A piece of black gaffer tape placed on the victim's mouth.


 * The blanket: JonBenet's body was covered or wrapped in a white blanket.


 * The paint tote: The source of the paintbrush used in the garrote, located near the wine cellar door.

Injuries
The autopsy report identified:


 * Ligature strangulation


 * A skull fracture


 * Injuries to the genitals


 * Small abrasions on the neck, face, legs, and back

Experts were consulted on various injuries.

Time of Death
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"Contrary to several media reports over the past few days, the autopsy report on JonBenet Ramsey does not and has never contained information on the estimated time of death. I have not been able to determine the original source of the statement that the report contained the estimated time of death, but it certainly did not come from this office. The time of an "unwitnessed" death is very difficult to determine with any precision, and at best is an estimate based not only on autopsy findings but also on investigative information. I consider estimation of time of death to be an interpretive finding rather than a factual statement, and it is not this Office's practice to include this estimate as part of any autopsy report. As has been stated in the past, it would also be inappropriate for me, as a potential expert and material witness, to make interpretive statements prior to testifying in court." John E. Meyer, M.D., Boulder County Coroner.

Victim's Clothing
(See Clothing)

Fiber Evidence/Hair Evidence
Matched hairs and fibers:


 * Several hairs and fibers collected from the blanket--"many of which were consistent with JonBenét and Patsy Ramsey".


 * An axillary hair collected from the blanket (originally thought to be a pubic hair) was consistent with Patsy Ramsey and her maternal line.


 * Fibers consistent with John Ramsey's collared black wool shirt (worn on the night of the killing) were found in JonBenet's underpants.


 * Fibers from Patsy Ramsey's jacket (worn on the night of the killing) were found in the paint tray


 * Fibers from Patsy Ramsey's jacket (worn on the night of the killing) were found tied into the ligature found on JonBenet's neck


 * Fibers from Patsy Ramsey's jacket (worn on the night of the killing) were found on the blanket


 * Fibers from Patsy Ramsey's jacket (worn on the night of the killing) were found on the duct tape. (Four red and black fibers).


 * Fibers consistent with the sham and duvet (found in the suitcase) were found on JonBenet's shirt, according to Lou Smit. The FBI has denied this.


 * Carpet fiber from basement found on Burke's baseball bat


 * JBR hair on golf club (???????) not confirmed. check this out.

Other hairs and fibers:


 * Vaginal area: During the vaginal examination, small dark colored fibers were found on JonBenet’s external labia. Dr. Meyer stated that it appeared that JonBenet’s pubic area may have been cleaned, or at least wiped by someone using a towel or piece of clothing. Small dark blue fibers, consistent with a cotton towel, were recovered from the vaginal area.


 * Brown


 * Blue


 * Fibers on the tape: Cellmark found, red, blue, pink, purple and brown cloth fibers, and animal fur, probably beaver.


 * Items from which hair(s) or fiber(s) were recovered: [incomplete]


 * Items from which trace evidence was recovered: shirt (#5), long johns (#6), neck cord (#8), tape (#15), white blanket (#16), nightgown (#17), comforter (#18), sheet (#19), sheet (#20), black comforter (#22), black velvet blanket (#23), golf club (#26), shards (#28), sheet (#29), sheet (#30), carpet (#63), carpet (#64), rope (#66), carpet (#69), wrist-cord (#166), shirt (#172), blanket (#173), black and white tights (#175), blouse (#176), blanket (#177), duvet from suitcase (#178-D), pillowcase (#251), Barbie doll (#404), Barbie doll (#405)

We would find that a number of visitors had used the bed while the child was elsewhere. The hair could have come from any of them, or it could have been transferred through some other contact, such as in a washing machine or dryer.

Blood and Urine
Traces of JonBenet Ramsey's blood were found on:

Traces of creatinine (indicative of urine) were found on:

Handwriting Evidence
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(See Handwriting analysis)

Fingerprints/Footprints
(See Fingerprints/Footprints)

Over 240 fingerprints were found in the home. According to the CBI and FBI, "almost all" were matched to people by early 1997. Known fingerprints and footprints include:


 * Ransom note: 1 fingerprint from police analyst Chet Ubowski


 * Notepad: 5 fingerprints from Patsy, 1 from police officer Whitson, 1 from police analyst Chet Ubowski


 * "Garrote" handle: No prints found


 * Tape: No prints found


 * Pineapple bowl: 1 fingerprint from Burke, 1 fingerprint from Patsy


 * Wine cellar door: 2 palm prints from Patsy, 1 palm print from Melinda Ramsey


 * West patio door: 1 fingerprint from John, 1 fingerprint from Barbara Fernie


 * Wine cellar floor: 1 Hi-Tec footprint from Burke

DNA Analysis
(See DNA)

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Witness Testimony
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