Evidence

Crime Scene
(See Floorplans)

The body was found in the wine cellar. Urine-stains indicated that death may have occurred 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 personal notepad, written using the Ramseys' pen. Describes a kidnapping for ransom by a militant "foreign faction".


 * The pen:


 * 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 tray: 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

Experts were consulted on various injuries.

Time of Death
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Victim's Clothing
(See Clothing)

Fiber Evidence
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Fibers from Patsy Ramsey's jacket were found in the paint tray,

Fibers from Patsy Ramsey's jacket were found tied into the ligature found on JonBenet's neck

Fibers from Patsy Ramsey's jacket were found on the blanket

Fibers from Patsy Ramsey's jacket were found on the duct tape that is found on the mouth

Lou Smit claimed to have seen a CBI report indicating that "fibers from the sham and duvet [found inside the suitcase] were on the outside of the shirt" which JonBenet was wearing when found. However, "FBI examiners said the fibers on JonBenet came from a source other than the pillow sham and comforter -- but none of them matched anything else [taken as evidence from] the house".

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

Traces of JonBenet Ramsey's urine were found on:

Handwriting Evidence
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Fingerprints/Footprints
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Witness Testimony
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