In addition, records from Beuf show no indication of abuse, the source said. Besides the more obvious ramifications of possible past sexual abuse of JonBenet, investigators have tried to determine whether Patsy may have been abused in the past. Some have theorized that such a history could have created a psychological complex allowing her to deny the abuse of her daughter, or even to pen a false ransom note. Two groups of handwriting experts, one from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and the other hired by the Ramsey family, have concluded that John Ramsey did not write a ransom note found in the case, but that they cannot exclude the possibility that Patsy Ramsey did. But others say anyone who hasn't examined the actual tissue couldn't reach a reliable conclusion.
Some little girls can have asymptomatic bladder infections that can cause irritation in the vagina.
At the same time, other experts caution that sexual abuse of young children does not necessarily leave evidence easily detected in routine pediatric examinations. The abuse could consist of oral or manual contact, or the perpetrator may convince or force the child to touch his or her genitals instead. Far more important in determining a history of abuse are the child's statements, followed by his or her demeanor and behavior, experts say. He also is full of praise and love for his parents, said the source. Some will sexually abuse all children.