Bail Reduced for Suspect in 2011 West Des Moines Realtor Killing

Prosecutors and defense attorneys battle over old evidence as case moves forward with June court date and January 2027 jury trial.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 9:24am

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A long-running West Des Moines homicide case has moved forward, as the woman charged in the 2011 shooting of realtor Ashley Okland at a local townhouse was released on reduced bail with strict monitoring conditions. Prosecutors and defense attorneys are now battling over old evidence, while a June 19 court date and a January 2027 jury trial are already on the calendar.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing legal developments and community tensions surrounding a high-profile cold case murder in West Des Moines, with the suspect's release on reduced bail raising concerns about public safety and the handling of older criminal investigations.

The details

In three separate incidents, police said Walker Reed Quinn has been damaging Waymo vehicles since July by removing and swinging his belt, placing a cone on the dome and sensors of the car, damaging the tires and driver's side mirror, and stomping on the windshield.

  • The woman charged in the 2011 shooting was released on reduced bail with strict monitoring conditions.
  • A June 19 court date is scheduled in the case.
  • A January 2027 jury trial is set for the case.

The players

Ashley Okland

A realtor who was shot and killed at a West Des Moines townhouse in 2011.

The woman charged

The suspect who was released on reduced bail with strict monitoring conditions in the 2011 killing of realtor Ashley Okland.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the suspect out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights ongoing legal developments and community tensions surrounding a high-profile cold case murder in West Des Moines, with the suspect's release on reduced bail raising concerns about public safety and the handling of older criminal investigations.