Kristin Ramsey, 53, was arrested on March 17, 2026, for the 2011 first-degree murder of Iowa real estate agent Ashley Okland, a cold case that shocked West Des Moines.
Case Background
Okland, 27, was shot twice and found dead during an open house at a Rottlund Homes model townhouse on April 8, 2011. Ramsey worked for the builder at the time, sitting near her boss—who called her “the nicest lady”—at Okland’s funeral, but no motive has been publicly disclosed.
Arrest Details
A Dallas County grand jury indicted Ramsey after reviewing evidence, leading to her arrest without incident. She’s held in Dallas County Jail on $2 million cash bond. Police and prosecutors, including Assistant Chief Jody Hayes and DA Matt Schultz, emphasized the case’s haunting impact but withheld investigative specifics.
Family Reaction
Okland’s sister, Brittany Bruce, expressed renewed hope after years without answers, praising detectives’ persistence. The real estate community remains stunned by the breakthrough nearly 15 years later.
