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  • Join Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole every morning as they break down the latest true crime news and stories to kickstart your day. Stay informed on high-profile cases like Lori Vallow Daybell, Alex Murdaugh, and Bryan Kohberger, with real-time updates and analysis. Engage in discussions and interviews that delve deeper into these captivating stories. Tune in to stay up-to-date with the latest developments and immerse yourself in the world of true crime. From The Hidden Killers Podcast.
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  • "Test the DNA": JonBenét Ramsey's Father Pleads for Action Nearly 30 Years After Daughter’s Murder

    "Test the DNA": JonBenét Ramsey's Father Pleads for Action Nearly 30 Years After Daughter’s Murder
    Nov 22 2024
    John Ramsey, father of murdered child beauty queen JonBenét Ramsey, believes the answer to solving her 1996 murder lies in untested DNA evidence. However, he says Boulder Police are unwilling to allow the necessary testing to move forward.

    “We're begging the police to engage,” the 80-year-old tells *PEOPLE*. “There are cutting-edge DNA labs that want to help and who believe they can move the case forward.”

    Ramsey accuses the Boulder Police Department of stonewalling external efforts to examine key evidence, including genetic material on the garrote used to strangle his 6-year-old daughter and other items from the crime scene. “We're not asking them to do anything weird,” Ramsey emphasizes. “Just do your job. Test the DNA.”

    JonBenét was found dead in her family’s Boulder, Colorado, home on December 26, 1996. Alongside her body in a rarely used basement room was a chilling handwritten ransom note. Despite the brutality of the crime—JonBenét was sexually assaulted and suffered both strangulation and a blow to the skull—her parents, John and the late Patsy Ramsey, became prime suspects. Their then-9-year-old son Burke was also scrutinized.

    Reflecting on the early days of the investigation, Ramsey recalls his disbelief at the police's focus on his family. “We assumed that the police would show some level of discernment and wisdom and say, ‘Yeah, well, this is crazy, to think [we] murdered our child.’ Well, they never did. They made that decision on day one and tried desperately to prove it.”

    A new three-part Netflix docuseries, *Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey?*, streaming November 25, delves into the case’s enduring mysteries. Ramsey hopes the series will reignite public interest in solving the crime and put pressure on authorities to accept help from advanced DNA labs.

    According to Ramsey, key items of evidence remain untested or were analyzed using outdated methods. “Of the items sent to labs in the beginning, six or seven of them were returned untested,” he reveals. “We don't know why they were not tested, but they were not tested. The garrote used to strangle JonBenét and a number of items just were sent back.”

    Ramsey advocates for the use of genetic genealogy, a technology that has cracked numerous cold cases in recent years. However, he says the process requires a specific format of DNA samples, which has yet to be obtained. “That’s why we've been advocating more testing be done by one or two of these very cutting-edge labs,” he explains.

    The evidence in question includes the garrote, the ransom note, and a suitcase found beneath an open basement window where some theorize the killer may have entered and exited the home.

    Despite decades of frustration, Ramsey remains hopeful. “If it stays in the hands of the Boulder Police, it will not be solved, period,” he tells *PEOPLE*. “If they accept help, all the help that's out there, that's available and offered, it will be solved. Yes, I believe it will be solved.”

    Ramsey’s wife Patsy passed away in 2006, and neither she, John, nor Burke were ever charged in connection with JonBenét’s murder. Nearly three decades later, Ramsey continues to push for justice, refusing to let the case fade into obscurity.

    # JonBenetRamsey #ColdCase #TrueCrime #DNAEvidence #JusticeForJonBenet #NetflixSeries #BoulderPolice
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    9 mins
  • Idaho Judge Rules Bryan Kohberger Can Face Death Penalty in 2022 Student Murders Case

    Idaho Judge Rules Bryan Kohberger Can Face Death Penalty in 2022 Student Murders Case
    Nov 22 2024
    Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, will face the possibility of the death penalty if convicted, according to a recent ruling by Ada County Judge Steven Hippler. Kohberger’s defense team had argued to exclude the death penalty as a potential sentence, but their motions were denied.

    The judge’s decision, made as part of a written ruling, allows the prosecution to move forward with its stated intention to seek the death penalty should Kohberger be found guilty. Kohberger faces four counts of first-degree murder for the November 2022 stabbing deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves in an off-campus residence near the University of Idaho.

    The defense team presented several arguments against the death penalty, claiming that extended periods on death row and the execution methods permitted in Idaho constitute "cruel and unusual punishment." Additionally, they argued that Idaho’s death penalty laws violate an international treaty banning the torture of prisoners. However, Judge Hippler rejected these claims, enabling the prosecution to proceed as planned.

    Kohberger’s attorneys have not commented on the ruling.

    The four victims, all University of Idaho students, were found stabbed to death on November 13, 2022. The brutal killings shocked the college community and drew national attention. Kohberger, a criminology student, was arrested on December 30, 2022, in Pennsylvania and extradited to Idaho in January 2023.

    When asked to enter a plea in court, Kohberger declined to respond, prompting the judge to enter a not guilty plea on his behalf. His trial, initially scheduled earlier, was moved to Boise at the defense's request. It is now set to begin in August 2025.

    With this ruling, the case enters a critical phase as both sides prepare for what promises to be a lengthy and high-profile trial.

    #BryanKohberger #IdahoStudentMurders #DeathPenaltyRuling #UniversityOfIdaho #TrueCrime #BoiseTrial #JusticeForTheVictims
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  • Diddy Fights to Appear Unshackled in Court as Legal Troubles Mount

    Diddy Fights to Appear Unshackled in Court as Legal Troubles Mount
    Nov 21 2024
    Sean "Diddy" Combs has filed a request through his attorney to appear unshackled during court proceedings. The motion, submitted late on Monday, Nov. 18, argues that shackling the music mogul creates risks of juror bias and hampers his ability to communicate with his defense team.

    “We write on behalf of our client, Mr. Sean Combs, to respectfully request that the Court direct the United States Marshals Service to unshackle Mr. Combs prior to bringing him into the courtroom for tomorrow's hearing and for all future court appearances,” his attorney, Marc Agnifilo, wrote in court documents obtained by PEOPLE.

    This request follows Combs’ Oct. 10 court appearance, during which he remained in leg shackles. Agnifilo stated there was “no justification” for such treatment and highlighted concerns that media coverage of his shackling could influence potential jurors.

    “Given the press attention on the pretrial proceedings in this case, there is a substantial risk that potential jurors will learn about the shackling through the media and develop such a bias,” Agnifilo argued.

    The motion also claims that shackling interferes with Combs’ ability to effectively communicate with his legal counsel, undermining the respectful treatment of defendants.

    ### Allegations of Jail Violations

    The motion comes amidst allegations from prosecutors that Combs violated jail rules. According to documents filed on Friday, Nov. 15, Combs used a "non-authorized third-party messaging service" to communicate with multiple people while incarcerated in Brooklyn. Prosecutors further allege that he enlisted his children to launch a social media campaign tied to his birthday, potentially influencing jurors.

    This follows Combs’ unsuccessful bail motion earlier this month. His attorneys proposed a $50 million bail package, arguing that newly surfaced evidence supports his release. The prosecution, however, pointed to Combs’ history of alleged “freak offs” and referenced a March 2016 video, described in the indictment as evidence of assault.

    Combs’ defense pushed back, claiming the video showed a consensual relationship, not coercion. “The video is not evidence of a coerced 'freak off,' but rather a minutes-long glimpse into a complex but decade-long consensual relationship between Mr. Combs and Victim 1,” his lawyers stated in the motion.

    ### Trial Scheduled for May 2025

    Facing racketeering and sex trafficking charges, Combs has pleaded not guilty to all allegations. His trial is currently set for May 2025. Meanwhile, the motion to appear unshackled remains a focal point of his defense strategy as the high-profile case continues to draw significant public and media attention.

    #Diddy #SeanCombs #LegalBattle #CourtAppearance #RacketeeringCase #JurorBias #MediaCoverage
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    14 mins

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