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The older half-sister of JonBenét Ramsey, Elizabeth Ramsey, was a victim of a tragic death long before the Ramsey family made national headlines in the aftermath of JonBenét's murder in 1996. It is heartbreaking that her car accident death in 1992 would be followed by another catastrophic event for her family four years later.
Elizabeth's death, although declared a result of an accident, surfaced in public debates during the media frenzy that followed JonBenét's case. Baseless allegations and conspiracy theories surrounded her death, but no evidence of foul play was ever discovered. Elizabeth's life and tragic death remain part of the larger narrative of the ongoing struggles of the Ramsey family.
The murder of JonBenét Ramsey is covered in the Netflix series Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey. The show revisits the notorious case and looks into John's perspective of the events. The three-part documentary was released on Netflix on November 25, 2024.
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Who was Elizabeth Ramsey?
Elizabeth Pasch Ramsey was born on July 15, 1969, in Olongapo, Philippines. She was born to John Ramsey and his first wife, Lucinda Lou Pasch, at the time when John was in the U.S. Navy. As per the Cincinnati Enquirer, she was their first child from their union; the next two siblings are Melinda Ramsey and John Andrew Ramsey.
Later, the Ramsey family moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where Elizabeth grew up and regarded as home. Elizabeth was kind and caring to everyone and loved her role of being an older sister dearly and lovingly. She loved her two younger siblings closely and was doing well as a young adult.
According to The Sun, she was working as a flight attendant for Delta Airlines at 22 years of age and was also in a committed relationship with her boyfriend at the time, Matthew Derrington.
How did Elizabeth Ramsey die?
Elizabeth Ramsey's life was cut short on January 8, 1992. According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, on that day, Ramsey and Matthew were driving through Chicago in his BMW when the car collided with a bakery truck. He died at the scene as a result of the accident, which was caused by poor weather conditions. Elizabeth passed away shortly afterward due to grave internal injuries.
The loss of Elizabeth was a tremendous blow to the Ramsey family. Her death left a hole in many hearts, especially for her siblings and her father, John Ramsey. For several years thereafter, the family clung to one another for comfort, taking refuge in collective memories of Elizabeth.
JonBenét Ramsey, who was barely 18 months old then, reportedly became a source of comfort and light for the mourning family. Her presence and playful nature helped ease their pain as they coped with the sudden and tragic death of Elizabeth.
Elizabeth's death and connection with JonBenét's case
Four years after Elizabeth's death, the Ramsey family again became part of everybody's lives when JonBenét was found murdered in her home in Boulder, Colorado, in December 1996. The high publicity nature of the case naturally led to the renewed focus of attention on Elizabeth, and some media outlets connected the two tragedies.
Rumors and allegations began to arise, including claims of possible abuse and demands for a re-investigation of Elizabeth Ramsey's 1992 car accident. John Ramsey publicly dismissed these accusations as baseless and deeply hurtful. No evidence ever emerged to suggest that Elizabeth's death was anything but a tragic accident.
During the intense scrutiny of the JonBenét case, the memory of Elizabeth Ramsey had been a poignant reminder of the earlier loss the family had experienced. The burden of losing two daughters in such a short span was, according to John Ramsey, something that he and his wife could not have imagined.
Elizabeth Ramsey's short life ended in tragedy. However, her family has kept her memory alive. Her grave reportedly lies together with JonBenét and Patsy Ramsey, in Marietta, Georgia. The buried bodies reflect the unbroken bond between the Ramseys, even when heartbroken and mourning.
Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey was released on Netflix on November 25, 2024.
