Garrote

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The device tied around JonBenet's neck consisted of a piece of nylon cord tied to a broken piece of one of Patsy Ramseys's paintbrushes.



Dimensions and Construction
[Diagram]

Knots
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The victim's hair was entangled in both the knot at her neck, and the knot on the paintbrush.



Forensic Evidence Recovered from the Garrote
Fingerprints: Unknown.

Fibers: Fibers identical to fibers from the jacket Patsy Ramsey was wearing on night of the killing were found "tied into the ligature found on JonBenet's neck".

DNA: The DNA from the cord of the neck ligature was a mixed sample with a major component from JonBenet Ramsey, and an unidentified minor component. The minor component was not consistent with any member of the Ramsey, or with the "unidentified male 1" profile derived from the underwear.

Serological Evidence: Blood was detected on the cord of the neck ligature.

What is a Real Garrote?
"This was not an amateur device. This was a professional strangling tool."

- John Ramsey

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