Authorities in West Des Moines, Iowa, arrested 53-year-old Kristin Ramsey nearly 15 years after the 2011 fatal shooting of 27-year-old realtor Ashley Okland during a model home showing.
Case Background
On April 8, 2011, Ashley Okland was shot twice inside a Rottlund Homes model townhome she was showing in West Des Moines. An employee heard a commotion, discovered Okland on the floor, and called 911; she later died at the hospital.
Arrest Details
Ramsey, who worked as a sales manager at Rottlund Homes in 2011 per her LinkedIn, was charged with first-degree murder. The West Des Moines Police announced the breakthrough at a March 18, 2026, press conference, noting the case had gone cold but their work continues.
Family Reactions
Ashley’s sister Brittany Bruce shared that the family had lost hope for justice after 14 years. Her brother Josh Okland called it a day they had thought about often.
Investigation Notes
Assistant Chief Jody Hayes revealed the case haunted investigators, with details revisited endlessly. Police declined to discuss motive or any prior connection between Ramsey and Okland; plea and attorney details were unavailable.
