Claims that the Ramseys have been exonerated

Over the years, representatives of the Ramseys have made public statements at various times that they have been "cleared" or "exonerated" in the case. The Boulder Police Department has never cleared the Ramseys and still considers them suspects.

Early Claims
In January 1997, the Ramseys' public relations rep Pat Korten claimed that "the Ramseys "are not suspects", though he went on to admit: "I suppose you have to say the police consider them possible suspects".

Claims that the Grand Jury "Exonerated" Them
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2004 CBS Report
In December 2004 the CBS 48 Hours Mystery program aired the claim that "JonBenet’s parents are no longer suspects." Their basis for this claim was the "Amy" intruder case.

Mary Lacy's 2008 "Exoneration Letter"
District Attorney Mary Lacy

Reversal by Subsequent District Attorneys
Stan Garnett

Michael Dougherty - "I have had nearly zero contact with the Ramsey case. It's in the possession of, and under investigation by, the Boulder Police Department."

Criticism by Boulder Police
Mark Beckner