Murdered: Scott Ratigan

📍Arlington, Virginia. 🎧 Chapter 13: The Final Trace of Scott Ratigan On a cold January afternoon in 2020, 24-year-old Scott Ratigan was found dead in his Arlington, Virginia apartment. There were no signs of forced entry. No known enemies. Just a quiet room, a few drops of blood… and the unmistakable smell of bleach. Surveillance footage released a year later shows a shadowy figure in black leaving the scene — face covered, walk distinctive, and backpack logo taped over. A person of interest, but still unnamed. Still free. Was this a random killing? A jealous rage? Or something far more calculated? This is one of the most baffling and eerie cases we’ve ever covered — one that still has more questions than answers. And maybe… just maybe… you’ll see something others missed. The Final Trace of Scott Ratigan — streaming now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen. 🔗 Want to see the building layout for yourself? Check out this detailed walk-through on YouTube: 🎥 Scott Ratigan Case – AVA Ballston Building Access Route This video shows just how easily someone could’ve entered Scott’s building, bypassed security, and exited unseen — exactly the kind of path investigators believe the killer may have taken. ⸻ 🔗 Official Sources & News Coverage • Arlington County Police Department – Reward Announcement Details on the $50,000 reward offered by the Ratigan family for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Arlington County Police Department - Facebook • Arlington County Police Department – Press Release Official statement seeking public assistance in the ongoing investigation. Police Continue to Seek Information in Ballston Homicide • ARLnow – Five-Year Anniversary Coverage Comprehensive article discussing the case’s status five years later. Five years after unsolved Ballston homicide, police renew requests for tips • WTOP News – Reward Increase Report Coverage on the Ratigan family’s decision to increase the reward amount. Family of Ballston man increases reward to $50k for information that leads to arrest in his death • Patch – Case Overview Article summarizing the case details and ongoing investigation. Ballston Homicide Unsolved 5 Years Later; Family Offers $50K Reward ⸻ 🎥 Visual Resources • YouTube – Building Access Walkthrough A detailed video analysis showing how someone could navigate the AVA Ballston building, potentially mirroring the suspect’s path. Scott Ratigan Case – AVA Ballston Building Access Route • Arlington County Police Department – Surveillance Footage Released footage of the person of interest in the case. BREAKING: Police Release Surveillance Video of ‘Person of Interest’ in Ballston Murder ⸻ 🧵 Community Discussions & Analysis • Reddit – Unsolved Mysteries Thread Community discussion exploring various theories and details about the case. The unsolved murder of Scott Ratigan : r/UnsolvedMysteries • Medium – True Crime Weekly Article An in-depth article analyzing the case and its complexities. Unsolved: Who Killed Scott Ratigan in Arlington? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices