Episode 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.
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🔗 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
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🎥 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
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🧵 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?
