- Hardcover: 356 pages
- Publisher: Saint Martin's Press; 1 edition (1 Jan 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0312253265
- ISBN-13: 978-0312253264
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.8 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 89,835 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"From my investigation of the Ramsey murder, Steve Thomas was the lead detective on the case from the beginning and may know what happened better than anyone." --"Lawrence Schiller, New York Times bestselling author of Perfect Murder, Perfect Town"
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Perhaps the most compelling murder case of our day, the death of six-year-old Jon Benet Ramsey galvanized America - and years after it occurred the mystery still endures. Who killed the young beauty queen and why? Who is covering up for whom and who is simply lying? In JONBENET, the most authoritative and comprehensive study of the Ramsey murder, a former lead Boulder Police detective, Steve Thomas, explores the case in vivid and fascinating detail - pointing the way toward an analysis of the evidence some deem too shocking to consider. Here, Thomas raises these and many other provocative questions: * How was the investigation botched from the beginning and why did police so carelessly allow the crime scene to be tampered with? * Why were John and Patsy Ramsey protected from early questioning and any lie-detector tests, even though their stories and behaviour were erratic, suspicious and inconsistent? * Why was crucial evidence ignored, why were certain key witnesses unquestioned by detectives and why were the Ramsey's privy to sensitive information about the case and even police reports?
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book is extremly gripping and I found it hard to put down. Thomasgoes into alot of detail regarding the twists and turns of theinvestgation and for this reason it was probably one of the mostfrustrating reads I've ever had! The book left me shouting in my head atit's pages as Thomas reveals the mistakes made by investigating officersfrom the start, the behaviour of the DA's office and the reactions of thelead suspects. The case does at times get lost in the politics of theinvestigative parties but I would highly recommend it to anyone who findstrue crime literature a fascinating read - it won't disapoint.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book is written by one of the actually investigators in the JonBenet murder case. He gives alot of insight into the case and the frustrations that were faced. I read every page gripped wondering how these things could have happened! AND I'm just talking about the investigation! A little girls murder was turned into a politic and media football! If all that Steve Thomas has written is true and in truth, I don't doubt it, then shame on the justice system!! I have now taken it upon myself to read other accounts of the JonBenet case so that I can get a balanced view. This includes reading the parents account too. Whatever happened to JonBenet, only her killer will ever be able to say but it's about time justice for JonBenet became the priority, NOT the politics!!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book, along with "The Death Of Innocence", the Parents story. I have to say that whilst this book was an amazing insight into the complications of US Law, I was horrified to see what a miscarriage of justice has taken place over this case, and the failure to see why no-one has had the courage to take this case to a criminal court and place charges.
I have a strong feeling that someone, somewhere in all this is being "bought" by those who can afford to "buy" peoples co-operation.
But I wont play judge here. This is a great read, with the companion book, for a case which has not been tried, that the reader can make up their own mind on. A thrilling read. Makes you THINK.
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Interesting
Interesting, but in my opinion it goes over the same thing too many times. In half the pages it would have been twice as good. Still... it makes you wonder...!
Published on 29 Jan 2010 by Jenni
The truth behind the Ramsey's lies and the botched police work
I really wanted to know more about this case than the brief news articles I had read. And this book really delivered. Read more
Published on 18 Jun 2009 by Beth C
If you are rich, you can get away with anything....
Brilliant book though an incredibly frustrating read, because justice just was not done for this little girl and you are with the author every inch of the way and can almost feel... Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2007 by T. Guise
insight into a tragic mystery
Having been fascinated by the Jonbenet Ramsey case for a long time I decided to buy this book to give me an idea about what really happened. Read more
Published on 30 Aug 2007 by S. Watson
excellent read
This is a book which I read at least once a year - Along with the author it is so frustrating that no one has ever been brought to task for this murder. Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2006 by J. WALKER
Impossible to put Down
This book grabs your attention right from the start and never lets go. Steve Thomas shows his dedication, his love of the job he held, and his determination to see this case... Read more
Published on 27 July 2005 by T. Wood
Excellent
I found the book an excellent read although in some places it was a little long winded.
I am amazed that a miscarage of justice on this scale has been aloud to happen in the... Read more
I am amazed that a miscarage of justice on this scale has been aloud to happen in the... Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2003
GREAT BOOK!
I have read Steve whites book "Jonbenet" and he has shown us how the BPD are still in the dark ages ... Read more
Published on 16 Aug 2001 by coralie.spencer@ntlworld.com
Go steve!
Jonbenet - inside the murder investigation has to be the best book I have read on the subject. After following the case from the beginning and after reading many books on this... Read more
Published on 21 Sep 2000
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