Among his many accolades, McReynolds was inducted into the National Farm Broadcasters Hall of Fame. His wife had joined him there. JonBent Ramsey was 6 years old when she was murdered in her Boulder, CO home on Christmas night 1996. ._3K2ydhts9_ES4s9UpcXqBi{display:block;padding:0 16px;width:100%} Was this an attempt to FRAME John Andrew in the murder? They made no attempt to use their multi-million dollar fortune to "catch the real killer." And he did they were married for 66 years, their son, Michael McReynolds, said. Bill McReynolds, 67, said he had nothing to do with the killing and said his wife "could never be a suspect." He said his daughter's abduction and his wife's play are just coincidences. (BPD Report #1-568. "Of course, he would never get over what happened to him. Excellent interview and all of the oddities associated with Bill McReynolds get explained/squashed by his daughter on the episode. McReynolds "had written a card to JonBenet that was found in her trash can after the murder. We're going to go up behind the cabin here and have it blow away in the wind." She looked at it for about three seconds and agreed that it was not the same cord. When I'm not writing, reading, or lost in the vortex that is the Internet, I can usually be found stuffing my face with food and obsessing over the nearest dog. If he is innocent, maybe JonBenet can help him rest in peace. The couple's 40th wedding anniversary was Sunday. I lived through the he saga as an adult and I know several people that believe the Intruder theory. OK. Whatever we wanted, he gave, and Jesses handwriting eliminated him as the author of the ransom note. But another documentary, HLN network's'Who Killed JonBenet Ramsay?' The three-page letter purporting to be from a small foreign faction was written on a legal pad found in the house with a pen that Patsy favored. The scenario took on added weight when it was revealed that Burke was at the center of a major discrepancy in the Ramseys account of what happened. Arndt confirmed to him that the child had died. This story has been shared 103,658 times. Maybe an ex-student? Again, he is an individual who was involved with her, had an interest in her, was seen with her, shortly before the murder," original prosecutor Trip DeMuth told CNN. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. It just seems too much of a coincidence. It's not easy to unpack all of that garbage and approach the case with fresh eyes. In 2018-19, her daughter Kim and son-in-law Dennis Gonzalez, also moved to Longmont. . To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. I think a lot of us that lived through it were once upon a time RDI. Instead, the grandfather of six filled his time helping the elderly at the local senior center. (Thomas), McReynolds said what was truly terrible was that this wasnt the first child to die during his Santa years. In the few years before heart surgery in August 1996 ended McReynolds's teaching career for good, Jones said, "He got the best course evaluations that he'd got in his whole career. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. (BPD Reports #1-1874, #26-144, #1-41, #1-162, #1-204, #1-304, #1-2622, #5-297, #5-371, #5-2202) Could that Secret Santa have been the killer and someone JonBent knew? (BPD Report #1-1149. After graduating, McReynolds enlisted in the Navy, where he served as an ensign and patrolled the California coast for Japanese submarines. "When the Ramsey story happened, he was hurt very badly, and that's why they had to leave Colorado," he said. ahh yes, fat santa with a heart condition recovering from surgery is Lou Smits elusive basement window squeeze thru. Lacy was very suspicious of him and as far as I know he was eliminated to her satisfaction by DNA testing. ", While at first, Singular's theory might seem a little far-fetched, it's not completely out of the realm of possibility: One of the former suspects in the case, Gary Howard Oliva, was arrested last June after he uploaded several sexually explicit photographs of children to his email account. Bill and Janet McReynolds The McReynolds Family (Download "s-mcreynolds85pg.pdf" (.PDF 301kb) File HERE) Individual Date Reference Key ? View our online Press Pack. Authorities collected hair and handwriting samples from the couple in the first few months following the killing, but police sources said they did not consider the McReynolds serious suspects. I actually tend to believe its the other way around. McReynolds, a former University of Colorado journalism. He grew his long natural white beard when cast as a tavern owner in the play, "Les Miserables" for Unity of Boulder Church. "They felt they couldn't live here anymore.". It was obvious that JonBenet and Burke loved him a lot", she said. Ithink John did carry her upstairs, Patsy remained downstairs with Burke and served him the tea and the pineapple. Instead, they were puzzled by two bizarre parallels between the McReynolds lives and the grisly death of Little Miss Colorado. But Mr Clemente said it was irresponsible to try to do a personality assessment from a TV interview. He then ripped the duct tape off her mouth and carried her upstairs, contaminating the crime scene. It will only get solved if some new piece of evidence emerges.. I don't know anyone who did who believes the "Intruder" theory. He earned his doctorate in American Studies and was hired by CU's journalism department in 1968. It's sad for his family. He played Santa at the Ramsey's in 94, 95 and 96. He was totally innocent.". People that arent suspects wont be mentioned. So you think McReynolds is the gatekeeper? .LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH{fill:var(--newRedditTheme-actionIcon);height:18px;width:18px}.LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH rect{stroke:var(--newRedditTheme-metaText)}._3J2-xIxxxP9ISzeLWCOUVc{height:18px}.FyLpt0kIWG1bTDWZ8HIL1{margin-top:4px}._2ntJEAiwKXBGvxrJiqxx_2,._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{vertical-align:middle}._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-inline-flexbox;display:inline-flex;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center} * Bill's wife later wrote a play about a young girl who was murdered in her basement. He was beloved by many people here," said Janet McReynolds. Nearly $20K LESS than John's Christmas bonus. Was it her parents? Because they were bombarded by a RDI media circus and it made them biased against the parents innocence before they even knew the basic facts of the case. The Santa Claus figure in the JonBenet Ramsey murder case died over the weekend from a heart attack. Because for years that's been what most people have heard. It shows clips of JonBenet's father John Ramsay telling police that he suspected McReynolds might have been involved. Staying close to his broadcast subject, McReynolds served as general manager of the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo from 1970 to 1974, and was president of the South Texas Fairs & Stock Shows Association. On what grounds did Steve Thomas and the BPD dismiss them? The Ramseys retained criminal lawyers within 48 hours and swiftly hired a slick spokesman. It was a very sad thing in his life because he genuinely loved children, and it was the happiest part of his life.". "I remember him as a great colleague, a very polite and very fun-loving kind of individual. At least some of the forensic evidence collected by cops appears to back them up because none of it has been linked to anyone questioned in the case. We've received your submission. She caught his attention and he just had to have her. With the evidence inconclusive or compromised, legal experts hold out little hope police will ever close the case. "There have been a lot of people we've looked at seriously as possible suspects. Is there a reason this isn't even mentioned in a lot of other content about her? Like you won't find any evidence, because I didn't do it.. He loved his job. The wealthy family were at first named as suspects. Parents do horrible things to their children, but to understand this case you have to take the notion out of your head that they set out to kill this 6-year-old girl, Wecht said last year. He said: "My hypothesis was that I think the Ramseys came home at around 9.30, 10 o'clock. Two years later, Janet McReynolds wrote a book that became a play in which a girl is sexually assaulted and tortured in a basement. No suspects were. We are a true crime community dedicated to exploring case facts, evidence and theories surrounding the death of JonBent Ramsey. Another eerie-sounding connection. "In late November, Helgoth had told me that he and a partner were going to make a great deal and they each will bring in around $50,000 or $60,000," he told theDaily Mail. @keyframes ibDwUVR1CAykturOgqOS5{0%{transform:rotate(0deg)}to{transform:rotate(1turn)}}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq{--sizePx:0;font-size:4px;position:relative;text-indent:-9999em;border-radius:50%;border:4px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-bodyTextAlpha20);border-left-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-body);transform:translateZ(0);animation:ibDwUVR1CAykturOgqOS5 1.1s linear infinite}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq,._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq:after{width:var(--sizePx);height:var(--sizePx)}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq:after{border-radius:50%}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq._2qr28EeyPvBWAsPKl-KuWN{margin:0 auto} McReynolds had heart surgery in August 1996. Thanks for contacting us. It was 1993 when, during a stop at the New York Deli, McReynolds met Patsy Ramsey, and her two young children, Burke and JonBenet, who was then just 3 years old. William "Bill" McReynolds, a retired University of Colorado journalism professor who gained unwanted notoriety as the man who played St. Nick for the family of JonBenet Ramsey, died early this week at his home in Mashpee, Mass. Links Terms of Service AndJudith Phillips, aneighbour and family friend at the time, tells of how much he got on with JonBenet and her brother Burke, aged nine at the time of the murder. Burke dismissed the claims in an interview on the Dr Phil Show. Some speculated that Patsy, demanding perfection from the pint-sized pageant winner, flew into a rage when JonBenet wet her bed one time too many. He was a very personable kind of guy. In December 2003, forensic investigators said they had found a DNA sample belonging to an unknown male on JonBenets underwear. He considered the Ramseys as friends, he loved children and didnt mean any harm to them, he may have been a little weird but he was already old in 1996 by the time JonBenet was killed, and in poor health. Her case remains unsolved. In fact, McReynolds' wife of 40 years (who herself was, I believe, a respected member of your staff for several years) even comments that this portion of his life was devastating to him, so why would you perpetuate it in an article about his death? Their daughter's ordeal "makes you sensitive to the horror" of JonBenet's murder, Janet McReynolds said. McReynolds planned the murder in advance and he told JonBenet that Santa would visit her after Christmas to get her to go downstairs that night and wait for him. Ollie Gray, a private investigator hired by the family, claimed in April that the killer was Michael Helgoth, a then 26-year-old whose family owned a junkyard in the city. Bill McReynolds played Santa at several Ramsey holiday parties and knew the family well. The students really enjoyed him," said Steve Jones, assistant dean of CU's School of Journalism and Mass Communication. According to Ollie Gray, a private investigator hired by the Ramseys, "Helgothand his accomplices committed the crime. The Ramseys refused to cooperate with police. The ransom note Patsy says she found on a back stairwell early on the morning of Dec. 26, 1996, has raised the most serious questions about the Ramseys innocence. "He loved being Santa, he loved little children, and then the Ramsey case destroyed that career and just devastated him. The world has heard so many false rumours. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. The McReynolds girl, 9 at the time, was not. The Santa Claus figure in the JonBenet Ramsey murder case died over the weekend from a heart attack. Both say they were home sleeping when JonBenet drew her last breaths. It's a relief to know the Ramsey's were not found to be their daughter's killer, but there were still many other suspects on the list. * Bill McReynolds daughter Jill, was kidnapped on December 26, 1974 with a friend. Then in 2004, Phyllis and Bill moved to Longmont, Colorado to be near their daughter, Karen. McReynolds joined the University of Colorado journalism department in 1968, where he taught reporting and mass communications history until retiring in 1992. He's also said gave her a note that said the. -Why, when the money was just sitting in the bank anyway?? It's something he never recovered from. The only play the public has been made aware of was Hey Rube which was based on the true story ofSylvia Likens, a young girl who was held captive in an Indiana basement in 1965. This story has been shared 107,268 times. McReynolds was named by the Ramseys as one of five people worthy of further investigation. She made a profound change in me. He didnt remember, it was so long ago, about twenty-five years. (Steve Thomas in reference to Bill), Jessie McReynolds (the son): He had done two and a half years in an Arizona prison for conspiracy, aggravated robbery and kidnapping and had no corroborated alibi for Christmas night 1996. JonBent Patricia Ramsey was a six-year-old beauty pageant contestant who was brutally murdered (and possibly raped) in her home, on the night of 25 to 26 December 1996. He carried it to the hospital as a lucky charm during the surgery. The woman said that on Christmas Eve day in 1996, JonBent said Santa had told her he was going to make a secret visit to her after Christmas. (BPD Report # 1-645. He played Santa at the Ramseys in 94, 95 and 96. DA Lacy did not know what she was talking about when she exonerated the family, he said. ._3oeM4kc-2-4z-A0RTQLg0I{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-pack:justify;justify-content:space-between} According to The Daily Camera, the McReynolds' middle daughter, 9-years-old at the time, was abducted on December 26, 1974, and witnessed the sexual molestation of her friend. Marionumber1 Bill McReynolds AKA "Santa Bill". Email us attips@the-sun.co.ukor call 0207 782 4368, Baby's body found after huge search, as cops quiz Constance Marten & lover, I took pic of son, 18, before his first night out then the worst thing happened, Meg & Harry 'stunned' by King's 'cruel' Frogmore eviction 'punishment', Harry and Meghan evicted from Frogmore Cottage by King Charles after Spare memoir, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Why would the other parent help cover up the crime? Even more suspicious, McReynolds's middle daughter and her friend had been abducted 22 years prior to JonBent's death to the day. )(Woodward), When his own daughter was ten years old, she and another girl were kidnapped, and the friend was molested before both girls were released. The couple initially told police the boy was sleeping when the ransom note was discovered, but his voice later was heard on an enhanced tape of Patsys 911 call to police. There are an unusual amount of coincidences surrounding the McReynolds family that I find difficult to turn a blind eye to. Joe Barnhill had easy access to the home and says he watched TV and went to bed. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. It bothers me. When the Ramseys went on TV and held up the small poster it was a bizarre performance. I'm Gina, the night editor here at Cosmopolitan.com! Investigators have proposed a theory that JonBenet Ramsey was killed after being struck with a torch. I thought it was a very odd thing to say.". I envision them in their cars going to work, or on their tractors, and I just talk. A book by Kate Millett, The Basement, details the murder. By Christine Reid, Camera Staff Writer. In a chilling twist, they also discovered that the couple's daughter had been abducted on Dec. 26, 1974 along with a young friend . In a March 2, 1997, story in the Rocky Mountain News, Bill and Janet McReynolds denied any responsibility for JonBenet's murder. He also said the family conspired to cover it up by fabricating a ransom letter and a kidnap story. "How could you be, if you're a murder suspect? A lot like OJ. He was extremely cooperative, gave handwriting, hair fingerprints writing samples and ruled out very early on. JonBent Patricia Ramsey was a six-year-old girl found dead in the basement of her Boulder, Colorado home on December 26, 1996. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. .c_dVyWK3BXRxSN3ULLJ_t{border-radius:4px 4px 0 0;height:34px;left:0;position:absolute;right:0;top:0}._1OQL3FCA9BfgI57ghHHgV3{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-pack:start;justify-content:flex-start;margin-top:32px}._1OQL3FCA9BfgI57ghHHgV3 ._33jgwegeMTJ-FJaaHMeOjV{border-radius:9001px;height:32px;width:32px}._1OQL3FCA9BfgI57ghHHgV3 ._1wQQNkVR4qNpQCzA19X4B6{height:16px;margin-left:8px;width:200px}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin:12px 0}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx ._29TSdL_ZMpyzfQ_bfdcBSc{-ms-flex:1;flex:1}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx .JEV9fXVlt_7DgH-zLepBH{height:18px;width:50px}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx ._3YCOmnWpGeRBW_Psd5WMPR{height:12px;margin-top:4px;width:60px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN{height:18px;margin-bottom:4px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN._2E9u5XvlGwlpnzki78vasG{width:230px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN.fDElwzn43eJToKzSCkejE{width:100%}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN._2kNB7LAYYqYdyS85f8pqfi{width:250px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN._1XmngqAPKZO_1lDBwcQrR7{width:120px}._3XbVvl-zJDbcDeEdSgxV4_{border-radius:4px;height:32px;margin-top:16px;width:100%}._2hgXdc8jVQaXYAXvnqEyED{animation:_3XkHjK4wMgxtjzC1TvoXrb 1.5s ease infinite;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--newCommunityTheme-field),var(--newCommunityTheme-inactive),var(--newCommunityTheme-field));background-size:200%}._1KWSZXqSM_BLhBzkPyJFGR{background-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetBackgroundColor);border-radius:4px;padding:12px;position:relative;width:auto} Her husband adored. Agree. "I know I had absolutely nothing to do with it.". ._3-SW6hQX6gXK9G4FM74obr{display:inline-block;vertical-align:text-bottom;width:16px;height:16px;font-size:16px;line-height:16px} She was exposed to more people in the world, said Mr Clemente. Join Facebook to connect with Bill McReynolds and others you may know. This story has been shared 137,743 times. How can it be used to clear suspects if you don't think the killer left the DNA to begin with? He was 72. Survived by: sons, Michael McReynolds and daughter-in-law Phyllis, Mark . After his retirement from CU in 1992, the couple moved to Rollinsville. Two days prior to JonBent's murder, former University of Colorado professor Bill McReynolds dressed up as Santa Claus at the Ramsey household for the third year in a row. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Why would a doting parent kill the little girl? You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. He was born on a farm near Seymour, in North Texas, and spent his days working alongside his family picking cotton and tending to the land. That afternoon, JonBenets father John found his childs small, strangled body bound and gagged in the family basement, by which time friends and family had trampled through the house, destroying forensic evidence forever. Also going for insensitivity of the year award? English Longmont Police Department records on the December 26, 1974 kidnapping of Jill McReynolds (daughter of JonBenet Ramsey murder suspect "Santa" Bill McReynolds) and her friend by an unidentified pedophile Addeddate 2020-07-08 01:31:47 Identifier JillMcReynolds_LongmontPD Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t25b91m9k Ocr She was named after her parents, John Bennett . Forensic expert Cyril Wecht, who wrote a book on the case, believes John probably killed his daughter by accident during a sex game and Patsy helped him make it look like an intruder was the culprit. The revelations prompted police to call husband and wife in for new interviews and handwriting and hair samples. The ransom note is made up primarily of movie quotes. The day after they buried their daughter, they went on CNN to proclaim their innocence, but it was four months before they sat down for a formal interview with police. Regardless, the dude is creepy! He considered the Ramsey's as friends, he loved children and didn't mean any harm to them, he may have been a little weird but he was already old in 1996 by the time JonBenet was killed, and in poor health. A service for McReynolds is scheduled in Massachusetts today, to be followed by one in Boulder later this month. It demanded $118,000 for JonBenets safe return, the same amount of money John Ramsey had received as his last bonus, and mentioned a Navy base in the Philippines where he was once stationed. Thats who interests me a little more than his father. BILL & JANET McREYNOLDSTHREE months after JonBenet was killed, detectives took a hard second look at the Boulder couple. When I die, I'm going to be cremated. Even more harrowing, Inside Edition reports that when Oliva was previously arrested in 2000, he was allegedly carrying a photograph of the child beauty queen with him, along with a copy of a poem he'd written called, "Ode to JonBent. While at UT, McReynolds met Lezette Lewis in the student union center. In his retirement, he had this enthusiasm that the students really picked up on.". ", Another, this time Mrs Ramsey, replies: "What did you do? Even if they weren't paying it full attention it was always in the background influencing what they thought. To me it feels as though there's at least a lot of information about his relationship with Jonbenet that would be worthwhile including in documentaries etc. McReynolds's own daughter had been kidnapped 22 years before. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Both were released within hours. The second girl was molested. "It's probably just a coincidence, a raw coincidence," Bill McReynolds said of his wife's play and his daughter's abduction. Why wouldnt he hand it over at the storage unit versus going back to the house? I'm sure there are some exceptions, but from what I've seen most IDI people actually started out RDI. Gosage took the good news back to the house, but Janet McReynolds told him, Stay out of our lives. The embarrassed cops got into their cars, and the official convoy slunk back down the mountain. "In the meantime, Patsy continued packing for the Michigan trip. He was 72. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. No suspects were ever found in the case, but both children were found. How about Jesse though? Why? Bill McReynolds, a retired journalism professor, had been at the Ramsey home two nights before the murder, playing Santa Claus at a Christmas party. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. If he did do it, I don't believe they will be seeing each other -- if you know what I mean. He was investigated by BPD. In A Mother Gone Bad: The Hidden Confession of JonBent's Killer, psychologist Andrew G. Hodgesargues that one possibility in the murder is that Patsy Ramsey caught her husband molesting JonBenet, and hit her in a fit of rage. He was a senior, and she was new to campus. ._2a172ppKObqWfRHr8eWBKV{-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;margin-right:8px}._39-woRduNuowN7G4JTW4I8{margin-top:12px}._136QdRzXkGKNtSQ-h1fUru{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin:8px 0;width:100%}.r51dfG6q3N-4exmkjHQg_{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;line-height:12px;text-transform:uppercase;-ms-flex-pack:justify;justify-content:space-between;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center}.r51dfG6q3N-4exmkjHQg_,._2BnLYNBALzjH6p_ollJ-RF{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._2BnLYNBALzjH6p_ollJ-RF{margin-left:auto}._1-25VxiIsZFVU88qFh-T8p{padding:0}._2nxyf8XcTi2UZsUInEAcPs._2nxyf8XcTi2UZsUInEAcPs{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetTextColor)} I know the BPD claims the family gave them blood samples but, were they tested? ", Janet McReynolds said Wednesday that her husband's involvement in the infamous case was "the greatest trial of his life.". "He was scarred. Much was made of the fact the 29-year-old, who once gave evidence to a grand jury, smiled as he talked about his sisters murder. So he was a white male with dark hair around 20-25 years old. Bill McReynolds never played Santa Claus again after the death of JonBenet. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. It was by chance that McReynolds found his home at WOAI. I did. The brutalmurder of littleJonBenet has gripped the world for 20 years. An Associated Press report from March 1997 stated that McReynolds and his wife, Janet, were initially questioned less than six weeks after the murder. They then staged the kidnapping and murder scene together to cover the whole thing up. on July 8, 2020, Longmont Police Department records on the December 26, 1974 kidnapping of Jill McReynolds (daughter of JonBenet Ramsey murder suspect "Santa" Bill McReynolds) and her friend by an unidentified pedophile, There are no reviews yet. He kept saying it was only a matter of time before they are arrested. He secured a place on staff when someone resigned the day he came into the office to inquire about a job. I love you. Its important for her to be able to rest in peace., Mr Clemente, a co-producer on Criminal Minds, says this was a major error. Bill McReynolds: Retired CU Journalism Professor 1968-1992. Preceeded by: parents, Arthur and Eva McReynolds, and wife, Lezette McReynolds. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. The experts also examine the character of her brother Burke, who was nine at the time of her death, and gave an awkward interview with Dr Phil last week. 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