English Longmont Police Department records on the December 26, 1974 kidnapping of Jill McReynolds (daughter of JonBenet Ramsey murder suspect "Santa" Bill McReynolds) and her friend by an unidentified pedophile Addeddate 2020-07-08 01:31:47 Identifier JillMcReynolds_LongmontPD Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t25b91m9k Ocr He was just so devastated by the mere idea anyone would suspect him of a crime," she said. And another creepy coincidence that raised investigators'. I've asked my wife to mix the star dust JonBent gave me with my ashes. Its ridiculous. Jon Benet had bits of the Ramsey's own sparkly stairway Christmas garland in her hair. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday in Massachusetts. Bill McReynolds dressed as Father Christmas to attend a party just days before the little girl was found murdered on Boxing Day 1996. The woman said that on Christmas Eve day in 1996, JonBent said Santa had told her he was going to make a secret visit to her after Christmas. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. ", Another popular suspect in the case was Michael Helgoth, whose family owned a junkyard on the outskirts of Boulder (the Ramsey family's then-hometown). He was investigated by BPD. Then there is the statement from the mother of a friend of JonBents. Boulder Police Chief Mark Beckner said Thursday that McReynolds is no longer the focus of any suspicion in the Ramsey case. Police compared the letter to handwriting samples from dozens of people and they were unable to rule out Patsy as the author after examining at least five examples of her penmanship. He carried it to the hospital as a lucky charm during the surgery. I find this hard to believe since they paid 500,000 in the 90s for the entire house. I don't recall even seeing a photo of one that was actually put up in public in Colorado. Not only was Helgoth seen wearing shoes similar to those ina footprint found in the Ramseys'basement, but one of Helgoth's former coworkers also claimed that he'd been acting incredibly suspiciously around the time of the murder. A torch was found on the kitchen side at the family home during the initial investigation. A native of Donna, Texas, McReynolds received a journalism degree in 1953 from the University of Texas and, after serving in the Army from 1953 to 1956, taught at his alma mater for five years and earned a master's degree in journalism there in 1962. Bill McReynolds, a retired journalism professor, had been at the Ramsey home two nights before the murder, playing Santa Claus at a Christmas party. DNA material found in JonBenets underwear, believed to be a trace of semen, reportedly did not match samples provided by any family members or friends. Lezette McReynolds died in 2010. And elderly man of lower income was a pedophile who committed one of the most infamous crimes of the 20th century and got away with it. "Barnhill's hands were crippled bad with palsy that he couldn't give police handwriting sample." Gosage took the good news back to the house, but Janet McReynolds told him, Stay out of our lives. The embarrassed cops got into their cars, and the official convoy slunk back down the mountain. A wealthy, politically connected family that hid behind a team of lawyers, public relation manager and private investigators were able to evade justice, despite being indicted by a grand jury. On what grounds did Steve Thomas and the BPD dismiss them? His best chance was to work with us, so he became a picture of cooperation. For a few, the glare of the spotlight has been especially harsh. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. He considered the Ramseys as friends, he loved children and didnt mean any harm to them, he may have been a little weird but he was already old in 1996 by the time JonBenet was killed, and in poor health. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. So he was a white male with dark hair around 20-25 years old. We've received your submission. There are an unusual amount of coincidences surrounding the McReynolds family that I find difficult to turn a blind eye to. Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Karen Ann McReynolds and Kimberly McReynolds (Dennis Gonzalez), and her grandchildren Benito Gonzalez (Anne- Michael Gonzalez) and . We are here to discuss all aspects of the case and remember JonBent Patricia Ramsey. He was beloved by many people here," said Janet McReynolds. Steve Thomas covers him at length in his book. ._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa{margin-top:8px}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa ._3EpRuHW1VpLFcj-lugsvP_{color:inherit}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa svg._31U86fGhtxsxdGmOUf3KOM{color:inherit;fill:inherit;padding-right:8px}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa ._2mk9m3mkUAeEGtGQLNCVsJ{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;color:inherit} web pages OK. Whatever we wanted, he gave, and Jesses handwriting eliminated him as the author of the ransom note. "She [the California woman] had no direct knowledge of anything that may have occurred the night JonBent died," Police Chief Mark Beckner told the Denver Post. I am not accusing anyone in particular, just pointing out the multiple bizarre similarities and things that give me pause. His wife had joined him there. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. McReynolds was discovered Monday by his wife, Janet. (It's also speculated that Patsy lashed out after finding that JonBenet had wet the bed.) Bill and Janet McReynolds The McReynolds Family (Download "s-mcreynolds85pg.pdf" (.PDF 301kb) File HERE) Individual Date Reference Key ? Another mother also stated to BPD investigators that JonBent had told a playmate about a Secret Santa. He was born in Donna, Texas, in 1930, and received his degree in journalism from the University of Texas. DA Lacy did not know what she was talking about when she exonerated the family, he said. A former student of Bill McReynolds is still a logical suspect..it would explain the "raw" coicidences.part of the "brilliance" of the crime on the part of the perp. Gave Prints Gave Blood Gave Hair Handwriting Got DNA Investigated by Alibi CLICK HERE: Flight 755 15th Street Main Directory 1998 to 2007 ACandyRose Last updated: 12/02/2008 04:19:38 Hired by Marilyn Haus to play Santa at the mall. "Of course, he would never get over what happened to him. the experts claim. "Then she got JonBenet up to make sure she used the toilet, so she didn't wet the bed that night.". One thing that has struck me as odd is that I've only ever heard the theory about Bill McReynolds' involvement (potentially as Santa Claus) on one podcast. He's mentioned absolutely everywhere, nearly every documentary and podcast brings him up. MYSTERY INTRUDERFROM the get-go, the Ramseys pointed the finger at a deranged child murderer. On the very same day in 1974 - Boxing Day - McReynolds's nine-year-old daughter had been abducted with a friend, and had witnessed the sexual molestation of her friend. * Bill McReynolds daughter Jill, was kidnapped on December 26, 1974 with a friend. It's something he never recovered from. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. He kept saying it was only a matter of time before they are arrested. @keyframes _1tIZttmhLdrIGrB-6VvZcT{0%{opacity:0}to{opacity:1}}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd,.HQ2VJViRjokXpRbJzPvvc{--infoTextTooltip-overflow-left:0px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;padding:3px 9px;position:absolute;border-radius:4px;margin-top:-6px;background:#000;color:#fff;animation:_1tIZttmhLdrIGrB-6VvZcT .5s step-end;z-index:100;white-space:pre-wrap}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd:after,.HQ2VJViRjokXpRbJzPvvc:after{content:"";position:absolute;top:100%;left:calc(50% - 4px - var(--infoTextTooltip-overflow-left));width:0;height:0;border-top:3px solid #000;border-left:4px solid transparent;border-right:4px solid transparent}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd{margin-top:6px}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd:after{border-bottom:3px solid #000;border-top:none;bottom:100%;top:auto} But what about motive? The unsolved JonBenet Ramsey case is not even a blip on most of today's readers' radar screens. In his retirement, he had this enthusiasm that the students really picked up on.". John Ramsey found his dead daughter in a rarely used basement room that police had overlooked. It's a relief to know the Ramsey's were not found to be their daughter's killer, but there were still many other suspects on the list. from the 1998 interview: JOHN RAMSEY: . We have some letters from him. We really want this case to be solved. People that arent suspects wont be mentioned. Because they were bombarded by a RDI media circus and it made them biased against the parents innocence before they even knew the basic facts of the case. BURKE RAMSEYFOR some of the armchair detectives convinced the murder was an inside job, the united front presented by John and Patsy Ramsey meant only one thing they were covering up for their son. Chat Forum Again, he is an individual who was involved with her, had an interest in her, was seen with her, shortly before the murder," original prosecutor Trip DeMuth told CNN. Bill McReynolds played Santa at several Ramsey holiday parties and knew the family well. How about Jesse though? Was their DNA tested? Experts reckon she believed she had hung up when the words were uttered. The victim in the story later dies in a hospital. Instead, the analysts looked at interviews and behaviour over a far longer time period, which told them a tremendous amount more, to be revealed in the program. Bill McReynolds was found dead in his Mashpee, Mass., home Monday by his wife, Janet, when she returned from a weekend trip. McReynolds' big heart made him a popular instructor, said Doug Cosper, who taught with him at CU. Ramseys' former neighbor who played Santa to the . Over the years, we gained knowledge of how the case was mishandled and the false stories that were leaked to the public etc so we changed our minds. By Christine Reid, Camera Staff Writer. INSENSITIVITY McReynolds' death deserved better. Even more harrowing, Inside Edition reports that when Oliva was previously arrested in 2000, he was allegedly carrying a photograph of the child beauty queen with him, along with a copy of a poem he'd written called, "Ode to JonBent. pointing a finger at Janet McReynolds, the wife of Bill McReynolds, the. John Ramsey said he brought his daughter upstairs and laid her on the floor, hoping she was alive. If he did do it, I don't believe they will be seeing each other -- if you know what I mean. But that wasnt what piqued police interest. I've been quite interested in the Jonbenet case for a few years, and have watched a lot of more mainstream content about what could have happened to her. Mrs McReynolds wrote a bizarre play in 1978 based on the real-life murder of an Indianapolis 16-year-old, who was molested and tortured before her body was left in a basement. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Documentary claims experts have identified the person they believe is most likely to have killed the young pageant queen, Bearded Bill McReynolds has been linked to the murder of six-year-old JonBenet Ramsay, JonBenets parents Patsy and John pointed fingers at potential suspects, but have also been the cause of suspicion, The documentary sheds light on McReynolds and the the six-year-old's close friendship, JonBenet was found dead in her home on Boxing Day 1996, days after McReynolds visited, One sleuth claims the JonBenet's brother Burke killed her in a row over some pineapple, A torch is seen on the side of the family home. He considered the Ramsey's as friends, he loved children and didn't mean any harm to them, he may have been a little weird but he was already old in 1996 by the time JonBenet was killed, and in poor health. There were a lot of politics.. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Production crews rebuilt the relevant parts of the house in a warehouse and used state-of-the-art technology so the team of experts could test out the theories about JonBenets violent death. "I remember him as a great colleague, a very polite and very fun-loving kind of individual. Why wouldnt he hand it over at the storage unit versus going back to the house? Further, McReynold's amateur playwright wife is said to have penned a piece of work in 1974 about the murder of a teen whose body is discovered in a basement -- just as JonBenet's was. How much of a coincidence is it, though, that Janet wrote that story? Nearly $20K LESS than John's Christmas bonus. In A Mother Gone Bad: The Hidden Confession of JonBent's Killer, psychologist Andrew G. Hodgesargues that one possibility in the murder is that Patsy Ramsey caught her husband molesting JonBenet, and hit her in a fit of rage. (SMF P 283; PSMF P 283.)" It was a very sad thing in his life because he genuinely loved children, and it was the happiest part of his life.". He loved that little girl. McReynolds's own daughter had been kidnapped 22 years before. Bill McReynolds dressed as Father Christmas to attend a party just days before the little girl was found murdered on Boxing Day 1996. His wife, Janet McReynolds, eventually gave Gosage the cord, and Ron knew instantly that it wasnt the same type used by the killer of JonBent. Edit: typo. According to The Daily Camera, the McReynolds' middle daughter, 9-years-old at the time, was abducted on December 26, 1974, and witnessed the sexual molestation of her friend. Helgothand his accomplices committed the crime. "Some of his students kept relationships with him their entire lives," Cosper said. The FBI agent worked on the case free of charge after his retirement, before finally hitting upon a radical solution to get to the bottom of the mystery creating a documentary in the style of Making a Murderer, Serial and The Jinx, in which a team of experts dig deep into the facts. The ransom note Patsy says she found on a back stairwell early on the morning of Dec. 26, 1996, has raised the most serious questions about the Ramseys innocence. I lived through the he saga as an adult and I know several people that believe the Intruder theory. He was 72. Gosage took it back down the hill to the gas station and handed it to the technician from the CBI. I thought the DNA was unrelated to the murders tho? After his retirement from CU in 1992, the couple moved to Rollinsville. (Thomas). (Carnes 2003:37). He reminds me of Will Rogers, very gregarious and easy to be around, Michael McReynolds said. In the words of Larry Pozner, president of the National Association of Defense Lawyers, they have visited one of the levels of hell.. Instead of working together, they were at loggerheads. (BPD Report #1-568. However, amongother things, the book largely relies on the belief that JonBent's cause of death was head trauma, but in reality, the autopsy revealed that it was asphyxiation. Three people are heard to have a conversation. In early 1990s the Ramseys spent $700,000 just to build the third story master suite onto their mansion! That meeting sparked a warm friendship that led to McReynolds playing Santa at private parties for the Ramseys the next three years. ._2ik4YxCeEmPotQkDrf9tT5{width:100%}._1DR1r7cWVoK2RVj_pKKyPF,._2ik4YxCeEmPotQkDrf9tT5{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center}._1DR1r7cWVoK2RVj_pKKyPF{-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;max-width:100%}._1CVe5UNoFFPNZQdcj1E7qb{-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;margin-right:4px}._2UOVKq8AASb4UjcU1wrCil{height:28px;width:28px;margin-top:6px}.FB0XngPKpgt3Ui354TbYQ{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:start;align-items:flex-start;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column;margin-left:8px;min-width:0}._3tIyrJzJQoNhuwDSYG5PGy{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;width:100%}.TIveY2GD5UQpMI7hBO69I{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;color:var(--newRedditTheme-titleText);white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis}.e9ybGKB-qvCqbOOAHfFpF{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;width:100%;max-width:100%;margin-top:2px}.y3jF8D--GYQUXbjpSOL5.y3jF8D--GYQUXbjpSOL5{font-weight:400;box-sizing:border-box}._28u73JpPTG4y_Vu5Qute7n{margin-left:4px} McReynolds and his wife, Janet, both came under some scrutiny as potential suspects in the still-unsolved murder, not only because he'd been in the house shortly before JonBenet's slaying, but also because police discovered two eerie parallels between the McReynolds' lives and details in the Ramsey case. Agree. IIRC, It was tinsel or part of a garland that was found in her hair, not glitter. Her husband adored. "He could never be at peace," Janet McReynolds said. acting incredibly suspiciously around the time of the murder, I wonder what it would be like to crack a human skull, You will receive a special gift after Christmas, a fictionalized account of the 1965 torture and murder of Sylvia Likens in Indiana, it's also not the first time that a murder has been blamed on an owl, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. According to PMPT "McReynolds and Barnhill's DNA could not be excluded" p182. He was extremely cooperative, gave handwriting, hair fingerprints writing samples and ruled out very early on. I believed IDI theory, but most people I knew did not. The only play the public has been made aware of was Hey Rube which was based on the true story ofSylvia Likens, a young girl who was held captive in an Indiana basement in 1965. 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