On Wednesday, October 23 & Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 6:30-8p.m., I gave back-to-back presentations on my book, LOU AND JONBENÉT, A Legendary Lawman's Quest to Solve the Murder of a Child Beauty Queen, published by Wild Blue Press. My two presentations, were part of a continuing event, titled, Cold Cases & Cocktails, Lou and JonBenét, hosted by the Highland Ranch Community Association, at the Southridge Rec Center, 4808 McArthur … [Read more...]
In LOU AND JONBENÉT, Author John Wesley Anderson Reveals the Inside Story of the Failed Police Investigation Into the Kidnapping and Murder of JonBenét Ramsey
On Christmas Night 1996, six-year-old JonBenet Ramsey was murdered in her family's home in Boulder, Colorado. A ransom note was found in the home, but it was hours before her father, John, found her body in the basement. She had been strangled with a garrote and her skull was fractured. The media sensationalized the tragic death of the "child beauty queen" and public speculation and rumors ran rampant. What followed was one of the most … [Read more...]
Leslie Ghiglieri’s Continued Journey in True Crime Discourse: Exciting Developments and Accolades
This post in October highlighted Leslie Ghiglierei's promotional efforts for her book, THE DECISION TO KILL: A True Crime Story Of A Teenage Killer And The Mother Who Loved Him. Leslie has actively participated in true crime discussions, notably on the YouTube show 3PNR. She enjoys the informal yet insightful conversations on the True Crime Panel, which recently examined the JonBenét Ramsey case. The discussion is a good compliment to the … [Read more...]
Introducing the highly-anticipated audiobook LOU AND JONBENÉT, narrated by the renowned Stephen Bowlby
Out Now! The audiobook version of LOU AND JONBENÉT is now available on sale. John Wesley Anderson's work sheds light on the notorious unsolved murder investigation of six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey, which took place on Christmas Night 1996 in Boulder, Colorado. Despite extensive police investigations and media speculation, the killer remains unknown to this day. Initially, Boulder police focused on JonBenét's parents as suspects, but legendary … [Read more...]
Gallery From Lou Smit’s Investigation | LOU AND JONBENÉT: A Legendary Lawman’s Quest To Solve A Child Beauty Queen’s Murder by John Wesley Anderson
EXCLUSIVE SLIDES USED IN THE INVESTIGATION Excerpts from Lou Smit's slideshow presentation are being published with the consent of his family and released for the first time. The slides are being made available with the knowledge and consent of JonBenét Ramsey's family in the hopes of bringing her killer to justice. CONTENT WARNING: The following materials contain graphic images of violence and abuse against a child and are intended for a … [Read more...]
What are the five most vital pieces of evidence that support Lou Smit’s Intruder Theory?
When the Ramsey home was searched, no roll of duct tape matching the tape on JonBenét's mouth could be found anywhere in the house. Both ends of the duct tape placed over JonBenét's mouth were torn, not cut. Same with the parachute cord. The parents didn't own any parachute cord and none could be found in the house. One end of the cord had been burned to keep it from fraying, while the other end had been cut with a sharp edged instrument and … [Read more...]
Meet Author John Wesley Anderson
My name is John Wesley Anderson. I am a former homicide detective, turned full-time author after retiring from a 30-year law enforcement career. I hold an MBA, from Regis University, and am the author of seven published books. I began my law enforcement career with the Colorado Springs Police Department in 1972, which is where I first met the legendary Detective Lou Smit. I eventually became one of Lou's detective partners and we worked major … [Read more...]
