July 27, 1997 <P> AN OPEN LETTER FROM JOHN AND PATSY RAMSEY<P> We want to thank everyone who has shown concern for our family during this terribly difficult<BR> time. We also want to thank in advance everyone who reads this letter, and especially anyone<BR> who may be able to assist in identifying the killer of our daughter, JonBenet. <BR> It has been over six months since JonBenet was murdered. We are devastated by our loss and<BR> by the fact that JonBenet's killer has not yet been apprehended. Sensing our frustration, our<BR> attorneys have assembled a team of investigators and experts whose sole mission is to find<BR> JonBenet's killer. Our investigators are taking a new approach to their search. <BR> Please read the following carefully. You may be able to help us. <BR> First, the experts tell us the killer is no stranger to our family or to our home. <BR> Second, the killer displayed certain characteristics both before and after the murder. Our<BR> experts say that no one characteristic points to the killer, but that we must look to the totality of<BR> his behavior. <BR> Prior to the crime, the killer was likely to have exhibited certain behaviors. Perhaps you know<BR> someone who was experiencing one of the following shortly before JonBenet was murdered: <P> Conflict with a female <BR> Conflict with family <BR> Financial stress <BR> Marital problems <BR> Legal problems <BR> Employment problems <BR> Did that person then suffer a traumatic event, such as the break-up of an important relationship,<BR> loss of a job, or some other disruption in his life that could have triggered violent behavior? Did<BR> that person express hostility and anger at either of us or our family? Was he depressed, perhaps<BR> using drugs or alcohol? <P> After JonBenet's murder, the killer would have, once again, been likely to have behaved in<BR> certain ways. Keeping in mind the pre-crime behaviors, did that person also: <P> Establish an obvious alibi? <BR> Appear very cooperative with the authorities? <BR> Closely monitor media accounts of the crime? <BR> Appear extremely rigid, nervous and preoccupied during general conversation? <BR> Find a legitimate reason to leave the area days or weeks after the crime, perhaps saying it was<BR> work-related or personal travel? <BR> Suddenly become religious? <BR> Increase his alcohol or drug consumption? <BR> Experience depression? <BR> Suffer insomnia? <P> Did you know anyone who has exhibited these behaviors? Can you recall unusual occurrences<BR> around the time of our daughter's murder? Any help you can give us will be greatly appreciated.<BR> Please call us even is you are not sure your information will be useful. Information which may<BR> seem insignificant to you may be the clue we need to solve this crime. <BR> Please call our tipline at (303) 443-3535. <BR> We are grateful for any help you can provide. <BR> Sincerely. <BR> John and Patsy Ramsey