As Courtney, a mother, I can’t stop thinking about JonBenét Ramsey after watching the Netflix documentary. Her story is heartbreaking on every level—a six-year-old girl, full of life and promise, taken so cruelly. What enrages me most is the evidence showing that advanced DNA testing could bring us closer to justice, yet it’s been delayed for years. The Boulder Police’s refusal to allow new testing feels like a betrayal—not just to JonBenét, but to every parent who believes their child deserves protection and, in the wake of tragedy, justice. How can we claim to care about truth when the tools to uncover it are ignored?
After reading the petition on
Change.org, I felt compelled to sign it without hesitation. The petition outlines a clear, logical argument: we now have DNA technology capable of solving cold cases like JonBenét’s. The fact that Boulder Police continue to sit on this is maddening. Justice shouldn’t be hampered by egos, politics, or outdated approaches. If other jurisdictions are solving cases decades old using genetic genealogy, why can’t this happen here?
Why I Signed the Petition: A Call to Action
As a mother, I imagine the agony JonBenét’s parents and family endured, and I am haunted by the thought of my own child in such a situation. If we were talking about my daughter, I would want every resource, every piece of technology, and every ounce of public pressure to be used in finding the truth. No parent should have to live without answers, knowing their child’s killer walks free.
To Governor Jared Polis: You have the power to bring justice to a case that has remained stagnant for far too long. We need new voices and fresh eyes—unbiased by past missteps—to take the reins. This isn’t just about JonBenét; it’s about sending a message that no victim is forgotten, no matter how much time passes.
To everyone reading this: Sign the petition. Share it. Demand accountability. We have the tools to uncover the truth—why aren’t we using them? JonBenét deserves justice. Her memory cries out for it. And if we stay silent, we allow this tragedy to linger unchallenged.
Let’s do what should have been done years ago. Let’s demand action.