Ramsey Denies Daughter JonBenét's Ties to Epstein Files

Father says 'absolutely no truth' to online rumors about redacted photo in Epstein documents.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 9:55am

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John Ramsey, the father of the late JonBenét Ramsey, has denied internet rumors that his daughter's image is featured in a redacted photo from the Epstein Files. Ramsey called the speculation 'cruel' and said 'with AI, anything is possible' but that there is 'absolutely no truth' to the claims. The 6-year-old JonBenét was found strangled in her family's Colorado home in 1996, and the case remains unsolved.

Why it matters

The tragic death of JonBenét Ramsey has remained one of the most high-profile unsolved murders in recent history. Any new developments or speculation around the case, even unfounded internet rumors, continue to draw intense public interest and media scrutiny.

The details

Online rumors have claimed that a redacted photo in the Epstein Files shows JonBenét Ramsey as a young girl sitting on Jeffrey Epstein's shoulders. However, JonBenét's father, John Ramsey, has firmly denied these allegations, calling them 'cruel' and saying there is 'absolutely no truth' to the claims. The 1996 murder of 6-year-old JonBenét in her family's Boulder, Colorado home remains an open case, with police still pursuing new leads and evidence.

  • JonBenét Ramsey was found strangled to death in her family's home on December 26, 1996.
  • In December 2025, the Boulder Police Department confirmed it was still investigating new leads and evidence in the Ramsey case.

The players

John Ramsey

The father of JonBenét Ramsey, who denied the internet rumors about his daughter's image appearing in the Epstein Files.

JonBenét Ramsey

The 6-year-old girl who was found strangled to death in her family's Colorado home in 1996, in a case that remains unsolved.

Ghislaine Maxwell

The former associate of Jeffrey Epstein who was sentenced to 20 years in prison for sex trafficking-related charges, and has been speculated to have attended JonBenét's sixth birthday party.

Jeffrey Epstein

The financier who died in jail while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, and whose files have sparked rumors about a connection to JonBenét Ramsey.

Boulder Police Department

The law enforcement agency that is still investigating new leads and evidence in the unsolved murder of JonBenét Ramsey.

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What they’re saying

“Absolutely no truth to it. I haven't seen this, but with AI [artificial intelligence], anything is possible. I figured one of these days I would be accused of being an Epstein pal. Hasn't happened yet. Internet people can be very cruel.”

— John Ramsey, Father of JonBenét Ramsey (TMZ)

What’s next

The Boulder Police Department has confirmed it is still pursuing new leads and evidence in the unsolved murder of JonBenét Ramsey, with plans to utilize evolving DNA testing technology.

The takeaway

The tragic death of JonBenét Ramsey continues to captivate public attention decades later, with unfounded internet rumors only adding to the enduring mystery surrounding the case. Despite the passage of time, law enforcement remains committed to finding answers and bringing closure to the Ramsey family.