Arrest made in death of Iowa real estate agent who was killed during an open house in 2011
By Tim Stelloh
Published on March 19, 2026.
An Iowa woman, Kristin Ramsey, has been indicted on a charge of first-degree murder in the death of Ashley Okland, a real estate agent who was killed during an open house in 2011. Okland was found shot to death by an employee of the development company after she was shot inside a model home. The killing of Okland shocked the state and influenced the community of professional realtors. Ramsey was booked in Dallas County, Iowa, and is being held in lieu of $2 million cash bail. No other arrests are expected.
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