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True Crime Cases from 2006

Cases from 2006 include criminal investigations, trials, and notable events that occurred during the year. Whether they involved new charges, breakthroughs in cold cases, high-profile trials, or tragic incidents that captured national attention, the cases documented here reflect the state of the criminal justice system in 2006. CaseSleuth provides detailed, chronological coverage of each case with timelines, evidence breakdowns, profiles of key people involved, and links to primary sources and media coverage.

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Charges DroppedBoulder, CO · 2006

John Mark Karr False Confession

In August 2006, John Mark Karr falsely confessed to the 1996 murder of JonBenet Ramsey while living in Bangkok. DNA evidence excluded him and all charges were dropped.

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