Cameron’s Reviews > The Death of Innocence : The Untold Story of JonBenet's Murder and How Its Exploitation Compromised the Pursuit of Truth > Status Update

The Ramseys were certainly wealthy, and some things they say in the book make it seem like they are flaunting that. I understand why many people have a bad impression. However, this is really just the perspective of two grieving parents going through their worst nightmare made worse by a media circus and serious shortcomings in the investigation.

The Ramseys talk about their strong faith, and Patsy talks about her battle with ovarian cancer. This family was definitely quite wealthy. They had a private aircraft and a large house. Patsy also felt like an outsider as a southerner out in Boulder, Colorado. I understand why the public had trouble relating to them. They had an extravagant lifestyle by most standards.

The case of JonBenét Ramsey has always fascinated me. I have vague memories of the news coverage as a child. We were close to the same age. This book is (not surprisingly) a lot to stomach so far. John and Patsy have narrated the events of Christmas Day and the 26th when they discovered her body. Their grief is immense.