Since the murder of their daughter on Christmas night, 1996, John and Patsy Ramsey have lived a nightmare of grief, fear, and persecution. Throughout the onslaught, they have remained quiet, patiently trusting that the focus would finally turn to finding the person who committed this heinous crime. The Death of Innocence contradicts the myths, half-truths, and outright lies that have been published as fact in this tragic case. It also tells of the Ramsey's faith in God, their trust that He is in control, and their relationship with Him that has seen them through this tortuous ordeal. From the people who have lived it, this is the entire story for the first time-from the inside out.

A Janet Thoma Book.

Christmas Day, 1996 -- December 26, morning -- December 26, midday -- December 26 and beyond -- Saying good-bye -- Facing the cameras -- Like mother, like daughter -- The promised land? -- The shadow of death -- Christmas past -- Back to Boulder -- Back to school -- Back to work -- Evidence and experts -- Laughter is the best medicine -- Georgia on my mind -- Inside the investigation -- Snookered again -- Following up leads -- Tabloid tactics and police rumors -- Same train, same tracks -- Tell it often, tell it loud -- You need Christmas more than anyone -- A new year, a new process -- Cooperating with the police -- JonBenet's America -- The month of resignations -- Rumble on the Internet -- The grand jury investigates -- The interminable wait -- The final month -- A jury of our peers -- The murderer -- Protecting your children -- Epilogue -- Appendix : A chronicle of cooperation.