About this episode

The episode discusses the recent arrest of Kristin Ramsey in the cold case murder of realtor Ashley Okland after nearly 15 years.

For nearly 15 years, the murder of Iowa realtor Ashley Okland remained unsolved. Shot twice in broad daylight inside a model home she was showing, the 27-year-old’s killing shocked her community - but left investigators with no clear suspects or motive. Now, over a decade later - there’s been a dramatic breakthrough. Kristin Ramsey, a 53-year-old mother, has been charged with first-degree murder. Prosecutors say the killing was premeditated. She denies the charges. So what changed? On this week’s episode, host Kayla is joined by Daily Mail Senior News Reporter Natasha Anderson to unpack what happened, why the case went cold, and the new developments that led to this long-awaited arrest. After more than a decade without answers - could this finally be justice for Ashley Okland? The Trial: USA is part of the Crime Desk. Press here to subscribe today for ad-free listening, full access to all our shows, early access to new shows, and bonus episodes. Follow us on Instagram @TheTrialPod. Follow us on TikTok @dailymailcrime Follow us on X @thetrialpodcast Subscribe to our YouTube channel @TheCrimeDesk Email us thetrial@dailymail.com WhatsApp us +447796657512 (start your message with…

People in this episode

Host: Kayla

Guest: Natasha Anderson

Topics covered

• cold case
• murder
• justice
• Iowa
• real estate
• investigation

Keywords

• cold case
• murder
• Ashley Okland
• Kristin Ramsey
• Iowa realtor
• premeditated
• justice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Daily Mail, The Crime Desk

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