Key Takeaways:
– Netflix launches trailer for new true-crime series, “Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey.”
– Emmy-winning and Academy Award-nominated Joe Berlinger directs the three-part docuseries.
– The series is set to premiere on Netflix on November 25.
– Another drama based on JonBenét Ramsey’s murder, starring Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen, is in the works for Paramount+.
The world of true crime documentaries just expanded a bit more for fans, thanks to Netflix’s forthcoming three-part series, “Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey?” Directed by Joe Berlinger of The Ted Bundy Tapes fame, the series hopes to throw fresh light on the unsolved murder mystery of a six-year-old beauty queen that shook America in the 1990s.
Decoding the Unsolved Mystery
The gruesome murder of six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey on a chilly morning in late 1996 remains a subject of intrigue and speculation. She was thought to have been kidnapped following the discovery of a ransom note, but the case took a disturbing turn when her father found her lifeless body in their basement later that day. Investigations indicated she hadn’t been kidnapped; instead, she was sexually assaulted and brutally murdered in her own home.
The local police in Boulder, Colorado made JonBenét’s family the prime suspects, a decision that prompted immense media scrutiny and turned this tragic incident into a nationwide obsession. Despite the passage of 28 years, no one has been brought to justice, and the mystery surrounding JonBenét’s murder persists.
With the hope of revealing hitherto unexplored facets of the case, “Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey?” promises to examine the missteps made by law enforcement and media representation during the investigations.
Behind the Scenes
The series build-up is impressive, to say the least. The executive team comprises Craig D’Entrone, Jon Kamen, Jen Isaacson, and director Joe Berlinger himself. Assisting the mega-talent of Berlinger and his crew is co-producer Tim Young.
But Netflix isn’t the only platform reviving this decades-old mystery. In an exciting development for crime drama aficionados, an upcoming limited series about the murder of JonBenét Ramsey is in development for Paramount+, tentatively named after the young victim herself. This drama series will star award-winning actors Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen as Patsy and John Ramsey, JonBenét’s parents.
Produced by Yellowstone producers MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios, the show will be headed by Richard LaGravenese, known for his work on Behind the Candelabra. The series also features the writing talents of Harrison Query and Tommy Wallach. The series aims to delve deep into the family’s ordeal as they cope with the unfathomable loss of their child while being subjected to relentless public scrutiny.
Final Take
The upcoming Netflix true-crime series, “Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey?”, serves as a chilling reminder of one of the most unsolved mysteries, credited to the highly skilled direction of Joe Berlinger. Coming just in time for the end-of-year holiday season, the documentary will engage viewers who have an appetite for crime mysteries.
At the same time, Paramount+ is tantalizing fans with a drama series that zeroes in not just on the crime but also on the family’s ordeal. With brilliant actors in the lead roles, the series is bound to garner attention.
Awful as the crime was, JonBenét’s tale has ensnared the nation for decades. As two distinct productions prepare to revisit her story, it’s clear that the public’s fascination with her tragic case continues unabated.
