7 years ago, Ashley Okland was murdered, but the case remains very active
Police hope renewed attention to Okland case brings clues
Police hope renewed attention to Okland case brings clues
Police hope renewed attention to Okland case brings clues
Seven years ago, West Des Moines real estate agent Ashley Okland was fatally shot in a model town home, though the murder has yet to be solved.
West Des Moines police said the case is still active as detectives work to get new information related to the case.
"We just keep getting leads on it," said Lt. Anthony Giampolo, with the West Des Moines Police Department. "Maybe by reminding someone, maybe someone will say something that they know about that can help us with that case."
Okland, 27, was shot to death in a villa near the Jordan Creek mall. Giampolo said she was shot once in the head and once in the chest.
"This case is extremely important not only to the family but to us," Giampolo said. "I think that we just take each lead as it comes in, and we follow it to the fullest extent."
Investigators have interviewed hundreds of people since the April 8, 2011, murder, but have not made any arrests.
"It's like a puzzle that you're trying to put together and you're wanting to find those last few pieces to complete it," Giampolo said.
There is a $150,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest. If you have any information, call Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400.
