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53-Year-Old Arrested in 2011 Murder of Realtor

3/19/2026

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West Des Moines police arrested Kristin Ramsey, 53, for the 2011 murder of realtor Ashley Okland.
The arrest followed a Dallas County grand jury indictment.
Assistant Police Chief Jody Hayes said the investigation involved thousands of leads and extensive evidence reviews.
Ramsey is held on a $2 million bond, and authorities indicate that further work remains in the case.

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Story summary

West Des Moines police arrested Kristin Ramsey, 53, for the 2011 murder of realtor Ashley Okland.
The arrest followed a Dallas County grand jury indictment.
Assistant Police Chief Jody Hayes said the investigation involved thousands of leads and extensive evidence reviews.
Ramsey is held on a $2 million bond, and authorities indicate that further work remains in the case.