Shocking

Good book about a true story. The second one I have read about this, again better than I thought it would be with much detail and a lot of back stabbing.
A disgraceful botch from beginning to end from the police, one enormous cover up from team Ramsey.....yes, team Ramsey. Says it all.
A very sad story whatever you believe.

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very good, but a little too long

I enjoyed it. it was interesting to hear all the evidence that point led to the parents and how they did everything to block and type of investigation. it gets a little too long winded, could have been a little shorter

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Eye opening

People here in the UK often have a completely misplaced idea that the USA has a robust justice system where appropriate punishments are issued to bad people (the chair, the needle, life without the possibility of parole etc) What this book actually demonstrates is firstly that politics has no place in law and order and the trial process and that, secondly, if you are rich in the USA you can, quite literally, get away with murder. As a retired detective I have no idea how the police officers involved in this case kept their cool under the pressure exerted on them by a corrupt and incompetent DA's office. I used to watch Mork and Mindy as a kid and think how nice a place Boulder seemed. How very wrong that impression was.

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A must for fans of the case. Written by a detective who worked the case.

I arrived here from watching a you tuber who makes videos about high profile crimes.

Contains lots of information and evidence that you will not have encountered if your knowledge of the case was obtained from the main stream media. Truly shocking revelations of how the case was handled. A seemingly perfect storm of circumstances making sure the chances of the case being solved, or anyone standing trial were infinitely small.

Without a resolution in the 20 years since the book, no book is able to be conclusive about the Ramsey case. I would wager lthough, that within a few hours, the reader will have a fairly good handle on what theory is most likely.

The narrator was very easy to follow and it was easy to forget he wasnt the actual cop on the case. Reminded me of the actor Michael Shannon in Boardwalk Empire. I can imagine Michael playing him in a movie version of the story.🙂

I found it useful to write down the names of the lawyers, DA's and detectives in order to understand some of the dynamics and incidents.

Thoroughly enjoyed it and glad I chose the right book to devote my time to.

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A sad and sobering tale

I knew almost nothing of this case, so I listened to the book with an open mind. The more I heard the more shocked and outraged I became. That the murder of a child could be so badly mishandled is unforgivable, and a stain on that whole community. While the author points to particular suspects, what is clear from the outset is that the coverup is as bad if not worse than the crime. A salutary lesson in how not to investigate, or prosecute a homicide.

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So terribly sad

I remember wnen this happened & it just didn't add up. Shocking, just shocking. RIP Jon Benet.

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So sad

A great audible listen. Couldn’t believe what was going on. I hope they get justice for jonbenet some day.

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Excellent book.

Very interesting book which proves, yet again, how money covers up crimes. Rest Peacefully JonBenet ♡

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Fascinating Insight into a Longstanding Mystery

This case has been at the forefront of my true crime intrigues for decades. This book introduced more information than I was aware of. Great listen of a tragic incident - very carefully and tactfully delivered.

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A MUST READ!!!

Anyone who has heard about this case will be familiar with “we done everything we could to co-operate; but they didn’t do their job”. What a crock of s**t!!! I applaud Steve for writing this and giving the inside on how they were made to look like such victims. I have always said I thought that Patsy killed the poor child. But to know that all the evidence pointed to her and how the police were stopped & how high up the cover up went is even worse. To think that woman died a victim in many peoples eyes and has such a sympathy vote makes me sick. I do now believe that John was involved and some abuse had definitely taken place. He speaks about it so calmly during interviews. It makes me upset and it’s not even my child how can he remain calm!! So many questions. This book is a must read to reveal the full picture! Thank you Steve

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