John Bennett Ramsey

Businessman, Author

American Lincoln, Nebraska, USA Sagittarius

Quick Info

ProfessionBusinessman, Author
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth07/12/1943
Age82 years
BirthplaceLincoln, Nebraska, USA
Zodiac SignSagittarius

Latest News about John Bennett Ramsey

06/11/2026

Ramsey said that advanced DNA labs can now produce results from very small samples, which he believes could help solve the case nearly thirty years after the 1996 murder. Boulder police Chief Stephen Redfearn has also expressed openness to evolving techniques, and Ramsey has said he is encouraged by the department's current leadership.

12/07/2026

Ramsey publicly called on President Donald Trump to help his family access private genetic testing and forensic genetic genealogy to analyze the unidentified male DNA found at the crime scene. He argued that new DNA technology could help identify his daughter's killer.

26/06/2026

Ramsey responded after former Colorado Bureau of Investigation DNA analyst Yvonne 'Missy' Woods pleaded guilty to manipulating data in hundreds of cases, including cases dating back to the Ramsey investigation. He said he had been told the crime scene DNA was sent to an outside lab, but he remains concerned that some crime scene items were never tested.

17/06/2026

John Ramsey told local media that he is still seeking answers thirty years after JonBenét Ramsey's murder, and he said he continues to push for new investigative efforts and DNA testing. He was set to appear at the Crime Unfiltered event in Royal Oak, Michigan, where people connected to high-profile criminal cases share their stories.

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Bio/Wiki

Famous forBeing the father of JonBenét Ramsey and his role in the investigation and public discussion surrounding her unsolved murder

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorGray

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolOkemos High School, Michigan
College/UniversityMichigan State University (MSU)
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering
  • Master's in Business Administration (1971)

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsBeth Holloway

Family

FatherJames Dudley 'Jay' Ramsey (World War 2 pilot)
MotherMary Jane Bennett
SiblingsBrother - Jeffrey Scott
Spouse
  • Lucinda Pasch (m. 1966 - div. 1978)
  • Patricia Ann Paugh (m. 1980 - div. 2006)
  • Jan Rousseaux (m. 2011)
Children
  • Burke Ramsey
  • John Andrew Ramsey
  • Elizabeth (died in 1992 at the age of 22)
  • Jon
  • Benét (murdered in 1996)
  • Melinda Ramsey

Career

Highlights
  • Joined the US Navy in 1966, serving in the Philippines for 3 years as a Civil Engineer Corps officer.
  • Worked in an Atlanta reserve unit for 8 years.
  • Founded the Advanced Product Group in 1989, which became Access Graphics, a computer services company.
  • Led Access Graphics to become a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin in 1991, becoming its president and CEO.
  • Awarded ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ by the Boulder Chamber of Commerce in 1996 as his company reached a turnover of $1 billion.
  • Faced personal tragedy when his daughter, JonBenét Ramsey, was murdered in 1996.
  • Returned to work shortly after the tragedy and moved to Atlanta with his family.
  • Sold his company to General Electric in 1997.
  • Indicted by a grand jury in 1999 along with his wife, Patsy, for endangering their daughter.
  • Campaigned for a seat in the Michigan House of Representatives in 2004, finishing second.
  • Cleared of suspicion in 2008 after a test using Touch DNA.
  • Featured in a Netflix docuseries titled ‘Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey?’ released in November 2024.
  • Co-authored the memoir 'The Death of Innocence: The Untold Story of JonBenét’s Murder and How Its Exploitation Compromised the Pursuit of Truth' with Patsy in 2000.
  • Featured in a Netflix docuseries titled ‘Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey?’ released in November 2024, which revisited the investigation and his family’s perspective.
  • Spoke at the Crime Unfiltered live true-crime event at the Royal Oak Music Theater in Michigan in June 2026.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Ramsey joined the US Navy after completing his studies.
2. He established his company that eventually became known as Access Graphics.
3. His leadership led Access Graphics to significant financial success.
4. The murder of his daughter remains one of the most shocking cases in Boulder, Colorado's history.
5. He faced serious allegations in connection with the circumstances of his daughter's death.
6. He has continued to advocate for renewed investigation into his daughter’s murder and for changes in how high‑profile cases are handled by law enforcement and the media.

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