Working only from memory, which often fails me, I believe it is a bowline knot, with some extra twists.
The knot expert who consulted with the BPD was named Van Tassel and I don't think I ever saw his analysis. It may be sealed or may have been inconclusive.
The photos reminded me of the type of knot that is tied to the cleat on the dock to secure a smaller boat - over, under, over, under and around, then snugged. But I couldn't see the underside of the knot on the stick to see if there were some other path of the rope.
RE: knots
Was Karr ever a boy scout? Don't they teach such things?
I recall reading a "Christmas" newsletter of the Ramsey's, before JonBenet's death. In the newsletter, Patsy made a point of saying that Burke was becoming an expert boatsman. The Ramsey's owned a boat and the father had been teaching Burke how to sail, etc.
Sounds like a Burke may have known how to make such a knot.
I've said before that I fell into the category of people who suspected Burke accidentally killed his sister, out of panic and fear, that he'd get into trouble if the parents discovered what he was doing to JonBenet. Further, I always felt that the "scream" heard about midnight by neighbors was actually Patsy, when she discovered her daughter's body in the basement.
Further, I've always thought that the ransom note was written by Patsy (as probably dictated by John). It was the parents' attempt to protect their son.
Of course, if there is DNA evidence proving Karr to be the killer, I would be delighted to say I was wrong in my judgement of the case.
Changing the subject, I've read that John Ramsey is contemplating leaving the Country, as this new media craze is pumping up about the case. Does anyone know if John Ramsey is planning to take Burke out of the country with him?
Just asking.