Who killed Jennifer Ramsaran? 'Dateline NBC' revisits killer husband Remy Ramsaran's new revelations
CHENANGO COUNTY, NEW YORK: On the morning of December 11, 2012, Remy Ramsaran was accused of murdering his wife, Jennifer Ramsaran, according to police investigators. The motive behind the alleged crime was believed to be Remy's involvement in an affair and a desire to collect Jennifer's insurance money. The investigators concluded that Remy was behind the murder, pointing to evidence and circumstances that suggested his involvement in the gruesome crime.
NBC's longest-running weekly American television TV series, 'Dateline NBC' Season 32 Episode 27 titled 'The Perfect Life', is scheduled to premiere on Friday, February 15 at 9 PM ET on NBC. The upcoming episode will revisit the case of Remy Ramsaran and his wife Jennifer, who tragically died in 2012. This case was previously featured on Dateline NBC in an episode titled 'Secret Lives,' which aired on October 31, 2014
Who killed Jennifer Ramsaran?
Jennifer Ramsaran, 36, was found two months later frozen and naked off a rural road near her home in New Berlin. Jennifer, a mother of three living in New Berlin, New York, with her husband, Remy, faced a tragic turn of events on December 11, 2012. She was described as a stay-at-home wife who managed the household took care of the children, and had a passion for gaming.
Her husband Remy, shared on 'Dateline' NBC, that she spent hours playing games on her mobile device and even made online friends, including someone named Rob from Britain who became particularly close to her.
On December 11, Jennifer left home in the morning to purchase a dress for her daughter's holiday concert in Syracuse but never returned. Concerned about her disappearance, Remy contacted the authorities and utilized the Find My iPhone app to trace Jennifer's phone to a nearby area. After some time, Jennifer's abandoned van was discovered, and sadly, two months later, her body was found along a lonely stretch of road.
How did the police find Jennifer Ramsaran's killer?
The police initially suspected Remy, Jennifer Ramsaran's husband, in connection with her disappearance. Remy informed the police that he believed his wife might have been involved in an affair and could have met someone through her online activities. However, the police couldn't find any evidence of extramarital involvement.
As the investigation progressed, suspicions turned towards Remy himself. Investigators found it peculiar that he had located Jennifer's phone without any visible damage. Additionally, Remy was having an affair with someone named Sayles, and his efforts to control the narrative by frequently speaking to the local media raised eyebrows.
These details painted a troubling picture of Remy's involvement in his wife's tragic fate, leading the police to focus their investigation on him as the primary suspect.
Did Remy Ramsaran kill his wife Jennifer Ramsaran?
Further raising concerns, the police discovered a spot of blood on the couple's mattress and blood on the sweatshirt Remy had worn on the day Jennifer disappeared. Through their investigation, the police uncovered a disturbing sequence of events – Remy had allegedly killed his wife at home, spent hours cleaning up the crime scene, disposed of Jennifer's body, dumped her phone, abandoned the van, and then proceeded to the YMCA.
“In our theory of the case, he actually killed his wife at home, and cleaned up for a few hours and then he dumped the body, then he dumped the phone, then he dumped the van and then he continued on that straight line to the YMCA,” former Chenango County District Attorney Joseph McBride told “Dateline.”
Was Jennifer Ramsaran having an affair with Rob?
Remy expressed to 'Dateline' that Jennifer might be involved in an affair with Rob from Britain, an online friend she had met while playing games. However, police investigations failed to find any evidence supporting this claim. Remy shared with Dateline that, despite having an affair with Jennifer's best friend (Sayles), he didn't feel guilty because, in his view, he and Jennifer had already drifted apart.
On Dateline, Sayles, who was Jennifer's best friend, revealed her excitement about meeting Rob. She mentioned stopping by a mall just to smell the cologne he wore to get an idea of his scent. Despite these details, it's important to note that this information did not confirm or establish that Jennifer was indeed having an affair. The investigation did not uncover any concrete evidence linking Jennifer to an extramarital relationship with Rob.
When was Remy Ramsaran convicted?
In 2014, Remy Ramsaran was found guilty in Chenango County for the 2012 killing of his wife, Jennifer. However, in October 2022, a judge ordered a new trial due to apparent deception by Ramsaran's attorney. Despite maintaining his innocence, a jury reviewed the evidence and ultimately convicted him of second-degree murder in Jennifer's death. He received a sentence of 25 years to life in prison.
During the trial, even Jennifer's best friend, Sayles, came to believe that Remy was responsible for the brutal act. She mentioned hearing Remy's own words and expressed her certainty that he was lying. Despite the legal complexities surrounding the case, the jury's decision pointed towards Remy Ramsaran's guilt in the tragic death of his wife, Jennifer.
Taken aback by Remy's actions, Sayles said, “I feel like honestly things would be OK if I hadn’t walked into their lives."
'Dateline NBC' Season 32 airs new episodes every Friday at 8 pm ET on NBC, and is available for streaming on Peacock the following day.
