In 2008, a DNA test of JonBenét’s clothing revealed that Burke and his parents, John and Patsyto be a suspect in the case.
He responded to the findings in an interview with Denver NBC affiliate KUSA-TV, sharing his thoughts on the public’s allegation of their connection to the murder.
Burke said: “I think the people in charge of the investigation are focused on that, and that gives me great comfort. We are certainly grateful that they recognized that on that basis we certainly could not have been involved. “
He added: “But the most important thing is that we now have very, very solid evidence – and that has always been my hope, at least in the recent past – that would ultimately lead us to the killer.”
Gary Oliva, a convicted pedophile who confessed to killing six-year-old JonBenét, was released from prison in early 2024.