From the TimeLine
December 23rd, 1996
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Preparations had been underway all day for the third Christmas party hosted by the Ramseys in one month. This was the "Children's Party". About 30 friends attended. There were Christmas trees in almost every room, decorations were everywhere and the mood was festive.
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Linda Pugh arrived at 9 am to help prepare for the afternoon party. Her 12 year old daughter, Ariana, was involved too, helping with flower arrangements. Santa was scheduled to appear to visit, hand out gifts and read a note about each guest. The notes were personal in nature, written by Patsy.
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The Guest List for the Ramsey's Christmas party Dec. 23, 1996, 5pm-8pm
* John and Patsy Ramsey, Burke (9), JonBenét (6)
* Don Paugh (Patsy's father)
* Fleet and Priscilla White, daughter Daphne (5-6), son Fleet (7-8)
* Mr. & Mrs. R.A. Brown (Priscilla's parents)
* Cliff Gaston, boyfriend of Priscilla's sister, Allison Shoeny (attended alone, without his
girlfriend) Visiting the Whites - from California
* Bill Cox, husband of Priscilla's niece Heather. (attended alone, without his wife) Visiting the Whites - from California
* John and Barbara Fernie, son (10), daughter (14-15?)
* Friend of the Fernies - male (about 9)
* Glen and Susan Stine, son Doug (9)
* Susan Stine's mother
* Glen Stine's mother
* Larry and Pinkie Barber, two daughters (8 and 6)
* Joe and Betty Barnhill
* The Barnhill's boarder, Glenn Meyer, was not invited. He went to the house to tell the Barnhills something about the dog barking and was invited to join the party. He did for a short time.
* Linda Hoffmann-Pugh, her daughter, Ariana (12)
* Bill and Janet McReynolds (Santa)
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Another way to look at this -
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There were 5 children ages 6- 8: 4 girls and one boy: 2 Barbers, 2 Whites & JonBenet.
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There were 4 boys 9-10: Stine, Ramsey, Fernie & Fernie friend.
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There were 2 older girls: Fernie & Hoffman Pugh.
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The Ramseys had invited their circle of friends - the Whites, Fernies, Stines, Barbers, Barnhills (the Walkers were invited but did not attend) and THEY had brought assorted parents and other relatives.
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In all there were 23 adults at the party (including Santa and his wife).
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34 people at that party - THAT makes a rather full house!
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