In this episode, we dive deep into the two prevalent theories regarding the murder of 6-year-old JonBenét: The Family Member Theory and The Intruder Theory.

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It is the most famous murder case in recent American history, but do you know the actual story of JonBenét Ramsey? For decades the police, the media, and the public have debated who really killed the 6-year-old beauty queen. Was it a stranger who broke into the Ramsey house… or one who already lived there?

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