JonBent Ramsey mystery reignited by lab scandal that adds pressure to unleash DNA help dad is begging for
A disgraced Colorado DNA analyst’s guilty plea is putting JonBenét Ramsey’s murder back in the spotlight, as her father renews his push for cutting-edge DNA testing that he believes could finally solve the case.John Ramsey told Fox News Digital he has long understood former Colorado Bureau of Investigation forensic analyst Yvonne “Missy” Woods had no involvement in his daughter’s case because the earliest DNA testing was performed by an independent laboratory.“I believe an outside private lab (Bode Labs in Virginia) did the first evidence testing and reported in January 1997 that they found unidentified male DNA in JonBenét’s underwear,” Ramsey said.But despite the fallout from the sweeping DNA scandal, Boulder authorities say the evidence in JonBenét Ramsey’s murder investigation was not affected.“The Boulder Police Department does not believe the actions of Missy Woods have had any effect on the JonBenét Ramsey case after a review of all the records by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation,” a Boulder Police Department spokesperson told Fox News Digital.“Because this is an active homicide investigation, we are unable to answer any specific questions regarding the investigation at this time,” the statement continued.The Boulder County District Attorney’s Office reached the same conclusion, telling Fox News Digital that CBI’s review determined Woods’ criminal conduct “will not have an impact on the evidence in the JonBenét Ramsey investigation.”A spokesperson for the district attorney’s office also told Fox News Digital the investigation remains active, with the team working on the case meeting as recently as last month.The DA’s office said investigators also met with the Ramsey family several months ago, plan to continue providing updates, and are reviewing evidence to ensure the investigation benefits from the latest advances in forensic science.“There is a strong push to ensure that all items of evidence have bee...