JonBenét Patricia Ramsey (August 6, 1990—December 25, 1996) was an American girl mae famous by her mysterious Christmas time murder and the subsequent media coverage. She was found dead in the basement of her parents' home in Boulder, Colorado, nearly eight hours after she was reported missing. The case is notable in both its longevity and the media interest it has generated in the US. After several grand jury hearings, the case is still unsolved.