Photos: JonBenet Ramsey as she might have looked from six to sixteen

Yesterday's revelation that a 1999 Boulder grand jury had wanted to indict JonBenet Ramsey's parents for the little girl's murder three years earlier revived interest in the tragic case. But some people have never stopped being obsessed by the beautiful little girl who died far too young. Below, see images...

By Michael Roberts

January 29, 2013

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Yesterday's revelation that a 1999 Boulder grand jury had wanted to indict JonBenet Ramsey's parents for the little girl's murder three years earlier revived interest in the tragic case. But some people have never stopped being obsessed by the beautiful little girl who died far too young. Below, see images from a video that imagines what she would have looked like from ages six to sixteen -- a gallery that's simultaneously disturbing and fascinating. The clip itself is included as well. Continue to see more photos of JonBenet Ramsey from six to sixteen -- if she'd lived. Continue to see more photos of JonBenet Ramsey from six to sixteen -- if she'd lived. Continue to see more photos of JonBenet Ramsey from six to sixteen -- if she'd lived. Continue to see more photos of JonBenet Ramsey from six to sixteen -- if she'd lived.

More from our Media archive circa August 2011: "JonBenét Ramsey at 21: What would she have looked like today? (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)."

Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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