Kristin Elizabeth Ramsey, a 53-year-old woman from Woodward, Iowa, was arrested on Tuesday for Ashley Okland's murder, nearly 15 years after it happened on April 8, 2011.
West Des Moines police have not confirmed the charges against her, but a press conference will be held on the arrest of Kristin Ramsey on Wednesday at 9am.
Ramsey's arrest marks a major breakthrough in the high-profile unsolved case, which had puzzled investigators for over a decade and offered a $150,000 reward for information related to the suspect.
Here are five key facts about Kristin Ramsey:
1. Ramsey is from Woodward, Iowa, which is 30–35 miles from Grinnell, where Ashley Okland was killed.
2. She is 53 years old, and the police have not commented on her relationship with Ashley Okland.
3. Kristin Ramsey is being held at Dallas County Jail with a bond set at $2 million.
4. The charges against Ramsey are unclear, and it is unknown what her role in the murder could be.
5. West Des Moines Police will provide further details about the arrest on Wednesday at 9am.
