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entertainment19 days ago•33 min saved

Melissa McCarthy explores JonBenét Ramsey case as a humanity-first drama on Netflix

Melissa McCarthy discusses Netflix’s The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey, a serious, non-whodunit drama in which she plays Patsy Ramsey and that examines the media frenzy and family trauma surrounding the 1996 case. She describes deep prep—reading police and coroner reports, talking with people who knew Patsy, and even writing letters to John and Burke—while the production employed an on-set psychologist to handle the weight of the scenes. The interview also revisits her rise from Gilmore Girls to Bridesmaids, The Heat, Spy, and The Little Mermaid, her Groundlings roots, and her ongoing partnership with Paul Feig, including a candid take on why comedies still deserve respect and awards recognition. It also touches on the unmade Bridesmaids 2 idea (Lillian’s divorce party) and McCarthy’s Joyful Heart Foundation advocacy, plus her bond with Mariska Hargitay.

via Variety|

#entertainment #interview #jonbenet-ramsey

entertainment3 months ago•16 min saved

Netflix Rescues JonBenét Ramsey Limited Series, Set for Winter Debut

A limited series about the JonBenét Ramsey murder, initially greenlit at Paramount+ and shelved after Skydance’s takeover, has moved to Netflix with Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen starring. Produced by 101 Studios and completed in 2025 under the working title Unspeakable, the project is described by Netflix as an examination of one of America’s most infamous unsolved murders, with a winter debut planned as part of an anthology-style approach.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#clive-owen #entertainment #jonbenet-ramsey

crime6 months ago•4 min saved

Pioneering Forensic Scientist Henry Lee Dies at 87, Shaping Modern Crime Investigation

Henry Lee, the renowned forensic scientist whose testimony helped spotlight modern crime-scene investigation during the O.J. Simpson trial, died at 87 in Nevada after a brief illness. He later consulted on high-profile cases such as JonBenét Ramsey, Laci Peterson, and Phil Spector, led Connecticut's forensic lab, and founded the Henry C. Lee Institute at the University of New Haven, while authoring more than 40 books; his career drew scrutiny after a 2023 ruling related to a 1985 case.

via CBS News|

#crime #forensic-science #henry-lee

crime1 year ago•7 min saved

New Developments and Calls for Transparency in JonBenét Ramsey Case

Joe Berlinger, director of the Netflix docuseries on JonBenét Ramsey, criticized the Boulder Police Department for not communicating with the Ramsey family about DNA testing progress in the unsolved 1996 murder case. Despite the police's commitment to solving the case, Berlinger claims the family has not received updates promised by the department, including the use of advanced DNA technology. The police department maintains that they are actively pursuing leads and have involved a Cold Case Review Panel, but sharing specific findings publicly could compromise the investigation.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#boulder-police-department #cold-case-investigation #crime

crime1 year ago•2 min saved

JonBenét Ramsey's Father Pushes for DNA Testing as New Documentary Premieres

John Ramsey, father of the murdered six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey, is urging police to test DNA evidence from the crime scene as a new Netflix docuseries revisits the unsolved case. Despite the case's notoriety and previous DNA tests exonerating the family, John Ramsey criticizes the initial investigation and calls for renewed efforts using advanced DNA technology. The series, directed by Joe Berlinger, aims to explore alleged mishandling of the case.

via Rolling Stone|

#cold-case #crime #dna-testing

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"MTV Entertainment Studios & 101 Studios Nearing Green Light for JonBenét Ramsey Limited Series"

MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios are developing a true-crime limited scripted series about the 1996 killing of JonBenét Ramsey, with a platform yet to be determined. The series will delve into the mysterious death and the media frenzy surrounding it, exploring all possible suspects in the case that remains unsolved to this day.

via Deadline|

#101-studios #entertainment #jonbenet-ramsey

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios Developing JonBenét Ramsey Limited Series"

MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios are developing a limited series about the murder of JonBenét Ramsey, a case that continues to captivate the nation over 25 years later. The series will delve into the mysterious death and the media frenzy surrounding it, with Richard LaGravenese serving as executive producer and showrunner. The case, which remains officially open, has sparked numerous theories and intense media attention, leading to several documentaries and news specials.

via Variety|

#entertainment #jonbenet-ramsey #limited-series

crime3 years ago•2 min saved

"Connections and Revelations: Uncovering the Truth Behind the Gilgo Beach Murders"

John Andrew Ramsey, the half-brother of murdered child beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey, believes that her killer is likely hiding behind a suburban lifestyle, similar to the accused Gilgo Beach killer suspect. He suggests that individuals with a dark level of darkness cannot hide it completely and that it will manifest in other areas of their lives. Ramsey's comments come in response to a New York Times story about the accused serial killer Rex Heuermann, who appeared to have a normal family life and successful career. Heuermann was recently arrested and charged with killing four Long Island prostitutes. Ramsey believes that the renewed investigation efforts and advancements in law enforcement could help uncover JonBenet's killer.

via New York Post |

#crime #gilgo-beach-killer #investigation