Murdered: Scott Ratigan

Episode 13: The Final Trace of Scott RatiganOn 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 RouteThis 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 AnnouncementDetails 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 ReleaseOfficial statement seeking public assistance in the ongoing investigation.Police Continue to Seek Information in Ballston Homicide • ARLnow – Five-Year Anniversary CoverageComprehensive article discussing the case’s status five years later.Five years after unsolved Ballston homicide, police renew requests for tips • WTOP News – Reward Increase ReportCoverage 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 OverviewArticle summarizing the case details and ongoing investigation.Ballston Homicide Unsolved 5 Years Later; Family Offers $50K Reward⸻🎥 Visual Resources • YouTube – Building Access WalkthroughA 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 FootageReleased footage of the person of interest in the case.BREAKING: Police Release Surveillance Vid