Where is JonBenet Ramsey’s brother Burke Ramsey now?

The tragic case of JonBenet Ramsey, the six-year-old beauty queen found murdered in her family’s Colorado home in 1996, continues to captivate true crime enthusiasts even after nearly 30 years. Despite ongoing investigations and numerous theories, the case remains unsolved, with JonBenet’s family members often at the center of the spotlight. Most of the attention has been focused on her parents, John and Patsy Ramsey, but many still wonder about the whereabouts and life of JonBenet’s older brother, Burke Ramsey. With a new Netflix documentary set to release, even more people will be introduced to one of the most perplexing and controversial murders in true crime history.

Burke Ramsey was just nine years old when JonBenet died, and the years following the tragedy were filled with intense public scrutiny. Some theories even speculated that Burke might have been involved, although law enforcement has cleared him of any suspicion. Still, living in the constant glare of the media and public speculation must have made it incredibly difficult for him to lead a normal childhood. Unsurprisingly, Burke grew up keeping a low profile, far from the public eye.

In 2016, Burke made a rare and controversial appearance in an interview with Dr. Phil to mark the 20th anniversary of JonBenet’s death. In the interview, Burke, now in his late 20s, reflected on the impact of the murder on his life. He shared how the constant media presence affected him as a child, saying, “It’s hard to miss the cameras and news trucks in your front yard. We’d go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’d be a tabloid with my picture [and] JonBenet’s picture plastered on the front. They would follow us around. Seeing that as a little kid was just this chaotic nightmare.”

The interview was polarizing, with some viewers finding Burke’s demeanor awkward or unsettling, while others empathized with him, given the extraordinary circumstances of his upbringing. Despite the criticism, Burke maintained his innocence and reiterated that he had no involvement in his sister’s death.

Where Is Burke Now?

Now in his mid-30s, Burke Ramsey continues to live a quiet life, away from the public spotlight. He attended Purdue University and works in the tech industry, keeping a relatively low profile. Though he occasionally makes headlines in relation to the JonBenet case, he prefers to stay out of the media frenzy that surrounded his childhood.

In 2016, Burke filed a $750 million defamation lawsuit against CBS Corp. after their special The Case of: JonBenet Ramsey implied he was involved in his sister’s murder. Burke maintained that he had nothing to do with JonBenet’s death. In January 2024, reports confirmed that Burke and CBS had settled the lawsuit, although the terms and amount remain confidential.

Despite the ongoing speculation about the case, Burke seems focused on moving on with his life. His father, John Ramsey, continues to seek justice for JonBenet, with a recent interview in which he suggested that untested DNA evidence might hold the key to solving the case.

Living with such a tragic and public legacy must be incredibly difficult, but Burke Ramsey appears to have found some semblance of normalcy. While the mystery of JonBenet’s death remains unsolved, it’s clear that Burke’s priority is maintaining his privacy and building a life away from the ever-present spotlight.