The Killing of JonBenet Ramsey

This 12-episode series takes a bold approach to the Ramsey case by putting the investigation directly into the hands of JonBenet's own family. Narrated by Danielle Robay and hosted by Jackie Miranne, the show follows John Ramsey and his son Burke as they work through the original suspect list compiled by the late detective Lou Smit. Each episode runs between 20 and 35 minutes, making it an easy binge over a weekend. The production team behind this one also created The Killing of Marilyn Monroe and Fatal Voyage, so they know how to build a serialized true crime narrative. Episodes dropped between December 2019 and March 2020, covering everything from the child beauty pageant world to specific suspects on Smit's list. Fair warning: this show has a clear point of view. It leans heavily toward the intruder theory and presents things from the Ramsey family's perspective. That has earned it a 3.6-star rating from over 3,400 listeners, with plenty of debate in the reviews about whether it is genuinely investigative or more of an advocacy piece. Some people found it eye-opening, especially the suspect-by-suspect breakdowns. Others felt it glossed over evidence that pointed elsewhere. Either way, it is one of the most-listened-to JonBenet-specific podcasts out there, and hearing John Ramsey participate directly gives it a dimension no other show can match. If you already have strong feelings about this case, expect to have them challenged or confirmed, depending on where you stand.