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A Mother Gone Bad: The Hidden Confession of JonBenet's Killer

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Detailed analysis of the murder and psychological profiles for the mother and father. Analysis of letters, relationships, everything..He got it down pat. Engrossing, accurate, clever and believable explanations for almost every single incident that occured within this case. Different possibilites, outcomes, some things assumed but when you read it you know its dead on correct. This guy knows what hes talking about and is an expert at reading people and breaks down the likely motives for what actually occured. Realizing what people really mean when they write or say something and 'reading between the lines'.

I read this book in one sitting, quite long, but i couldnt put it down. Every detail kept me interested due to the convincing and accurate truthfulness and frankness in the way he deals with the case and gives explanations for everything. Different possible scenarios, backgrounds of family, motives, lives , everything you can possibly want to know is in this book. Highly Recommended.

Dr. Hodges sets forth a riveting case for psycholinguistics using the killer's ransom note to solve the murder of JonBenet Ramsey. At times, some of the points made seem far-fetched, but others are so glaringly obvious to the extent one wonders - how could anyone have written this note and think they wouldn't reveal their identity! A good read especially for anyone interested in criminal psychology and the JonBenet case.

Hodges' book is a brilliant insight into the mind of the killers of JonBenet Ramsey. His methodology in decoding the ransom note is riveting. Once he decodes the words in the ransom note, the events that transpired that night become crystal clear and are chilling. It is clear who wrote that note and why. Hodges answered all of my questions about this horrifying murder. It's a shame the authorities are not as interested in solving this murder as Hodges is.

I have just finished reading Hodges' new book, "Who will speak for JonBenet?" and it is even better than "A Mother Gone Bad."

No doubt, Dr. Hodges IS overrreaching. And even the most non-militant feminists are going to have more trouble with some of his "psychobabble" than they do with Freud's theory of penis envy. But the simple fact of the matter is that if you stick with the Dr.'s "decoding", you discover that his theory of exactly how and why Jon Benet was murdered MAKES SENSE.

About any specific details, he may be right. He may be wrong. Those who dislike the book state simply that Hodges is wrong. Jameson for example favours an intruder theory which she flehses out on her website - Jameson's timeline. There is also another website which is an incredible parody of Jameson's timeline.

Read Jameson's intruder theory off her website or the intruder theory as posited by Smit from one of the numerous other sources where it is available. Then read Hodges A Mother Gone Bad. If you are only half as nauseated by the strong feeling that Hodges' horrifying and sordid theory of how Jon Benet died is correct as I was, you best not eat ahead of time.

Hodges may be wrong here and there; every stitch may not be perfectly sewn but overall I fear he is right on with the fabric of the quilt and guilt in Jon Benet's case. Read and compare. Hear Hodges out - listen to the inner story he hears in the ransom note. Make up your own mind

Hodges reveals the killer's motives convincingly, and shows how they fit Patsy Ramsey. Like Colombo, Hodges isn't flashy, yet the perp is ultimately exposed. Law enforcement would do well to utilize his insights. The author relates a plausible scenario and applies a new method in psychiatry to unveil how the deeper mind works. I was motivated to write this as I noticed that out of 9 responses - 7 were Five star ratings. The other two were only one star and had little or no substance, choosing instead to attack the author. This book is a winner. Readers will learn about the Jon Benet Ramsey murder, and will discover that we all have a deeper intelligence which persists in leading us toward the truth.

I was very impressed with Andrew G. Hodges' book. I know many of you will consider it psychological "mumbo jumbo" but you might consider that Hodges is an expert in his field, with more than 25 years experience. I found the book fascinating. His line by line analysis of the ransom note intrigued me and the entire book read like a "who-dunit." None of us want to believe that parents could be capable of such a horrendous crime, but it happens; ask any social worker or experienced cop. Incidentally, consider this: The Ramseys sued Steve Thomas and several others, but they never touched Hodges. They did not even acknowledge the existence of this book!

The author's premise is that the murder of Jon Benet can be solved by analyzing hidden verbal messages, which amount to a confession, both from the so-called ransom letter and other communications from the Ramseys. Readers who start out skeptical will likely be convinced by the book's reasoned, consistent arguments. The book is suspensefully constructed, and explains the science of decoding hidden communications from the subsconscious in terms a non-professional can easily grasp. It's also a wealth of information about the Ramsey case. A particularly chilling section for me was the many parallels between Patsy Ramsey's own beauty-queen career and that of Jon Benet. The comparison photographs of both in costume is a real eye-opener. I recommend the book highly, both for its insights into the Ramsey case and into the bizarre dynamics of a family in crisis.

Who hasn't puzzled over the actions of either someone else or some of their own behavior. The conscious mind finds it quite easy to slough off these puzzling moments, although sometimes a person finds themselves with a nagging sense about actions, dreams or saying something other than what was consciously intended.

This deeper side of the human mind has been observed by people for centuries, often being mentioned in the works of writers and even in the writings of many faiths.

What this points up is a fundamental postulate of psychoanalysis. Namely, that consciousness is a secondary property of the human mind. Beneath, or deeper, is the most powerful and fundamental realm of the mind.

In this breakthrough book, Dr. Hodges shows, in a fascinating manner, how the new understandings of the deeper mind throw light on the murder of JonBenet Ramsey.

In a careful way, Dr. Hodges looks at many pieces of material, explaining the "story within and behind the (conscious) story."

In the tradition of a good scientist, Dr. Hodges also brings in the contributions of others who have expertise in criminal cases and points to where there are elements of agreement. He also points out where the new psycholinguistics adds information that other approaches "don't see."

This is a compelling book that ends with a prediction of what may take place in the lives of the parents of JonBenet.

While those unfamiliar with the way the deeper mind works may struggle a bit early on, completion of the book will present a much more "believable" appreciation for what Dr. Hodges has discovered.

It is quite possible that people who have to negate the existence of the deeper mind, to preserve their own adjustment, will take exception to some of what is translated from the most fundamental realm of the mind. However, if the reader approaches this in the spirit of someone entering the realm of the Wizard of Oz, they will find the contents equally enchanting.

Harold S. Schaus, Jr., M.S. Immediate Past President International Society For Communicative Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy

It was an amazing experience to journey with Dr. Hodges on a word-by-word analysis of the ransom note left by JonBenet's killer. At first I thought that Hodges had outlined too tall an order for himself in proposing to find the killer's 'fingerprint' in her written words, but I soon found that notion to be incorrect. After a short while I found myself using Hodges' method to make my own analysis of the note, jumping ahead of him and the book's pace.

I now have new insight into understanding all other forms of written communication with this hidden message/meta-message theory in mind. As an author myself, I am quite impressed with this book. My daughter, who loves the true crime genre, also was thrilled to find the clues that are obvious, once you have the eyes to see them.

Now I'm even MORE amazed that the Colorado police have yet to indict a suspect. I am hands-down convinced that Patsy should be indicted and brought to trial.

Highly recommended!

I have read all the books so far on the JonBenet Ramsey case. I don't think that there has been a murder that has taken so long to come to some kind of conlusion except for The Black Dalia Case, and that to this day is a mystery.

When I began this book by Hodges I found it to be a bit far out. I thought how could every little sentence mean some kind of perversion or evil. How could a mind come up with all these so called facts about the Ramsey family. Well,the reason I felt this way is because I am not a psychiatrist. How can I say he is out of his mind,when he is so respected and educated with situations and crimes like this that has happen. When I figured that out I just kept reading and found it to be excellent reading and still quite a mind blower. What ever the truth is, and I hope it is sovled soon, this is a book that should be taken seriously. It actually does make sense.