Lou and JonBenet: A Legendary Lawman’s Quest to Solve a Child Beauty Queen’s Murder

Written by Lou Smit’s longtime friend and colleague John Wesley Anderson, this book reveals the inside story of the failed police investigation into the kidnapping and murder of JonBenet Ramsey. Anderson, a former homicide detective who began his law enforcement career with the Colorado Springs Police Department in 1972, first met Detective Lou Smit there and eventually became one of his detective partners.

The book chronicles Smit’s legendary career in law enforcement and his dedicated pursuit of justice in one of America’s most infamous unsolved cases. Drawing on decades of friendship and shared professional experience, Anderson provides unique insights into Smit’s investigative methods and findings.

This true crime narrative offers readers a behind-the-scenes look at the investigation that consumed Lou Smit’s final years and presents evidence that challenges the prevailing narratives about the case.