The Anna Moriah Wilson Murder Case

Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson was born and raised in rural northern Vermont. She came from a family of athletes, as her parents, Eric and Karen Wilson, used to be part of the U.S. ski team. Mo developed a passion for biking at a young age and spent a lot of time practicing on the Kingdom Trails in East Burke, Vermont.

The death of Anna Moriah Wilson

Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson, a young and promising cyclist in the world of competitive gravel and mountain biking, was found dead in a home in East Austin on May 11, 2022. She had traveled from San Francisco to participate in a race near Waco, Texas.

The authorities ruled Wilson's death as a homicide after an autopsy revealed that she had been shot twice in the head and once in the chest. It was a tragic and shocking event that cut short the life of a talented athlete.

In a shocking twist, the investigation into Wilson's murder led to the arrest of Kaitlin Marie Armstrong, a 34-year-old woman from Austin. Kaitlin, who worked as both a yoga instructor and realtor, was accused of committing the crime. The development in the case added an unexpected dimension to the tragedy surrounding Wilson's untimely death.

During the fall of 2021, a period when Kaitlin Armstrong and professional cyclist Colin Strickland briefly separated, an unexpected romantic connection formed between Strickland and Wilson. However, Armstrong and Strickland eventually reconciled and resumed their relationship.

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After reuniting with Armstrong, Strickland maintained a strictly platonic and professional connection with Wilson. Unfortunately, this intricate love triangle is believed to have played a significant role in the unfolding of a tragic series of events.

Upon discovering Strickland's involvement with Wilson, Armstrong was reportedly consumed by anger and frustration. She took the drastic step of deleting her social media accounts and cutting off contact with Strickland completely.

Surveillance footage captured Armstrong arriving at Wilson's home in a dark SUV, a mere minute after Wilson had returned from a swimming outing with Strickland. These details have raised suspicions about Armstrong's potential involvement in the subsequent tragedy.

Following the murder, Armstrong sold her vehicle and made $12,200 from the sale. She then fled the country, first traveling to New York. A few days later, Armstrong used a fake passport to board a flight to San Jose, Costa Rica.

Kaitlin Marie Armstrong (pic: vocal media)

Armstrong successfully avoided capture by authorities for a period of six weeks while hiding in Costa Rica. However, her time on the run came to an end when she was apprehended at a hostel located on Santa Teresa Beach in the province of Puntarenas. The arrest was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the U.S. Marshals, the Department of Homeland Security, and the State Department's Diplomatic Security Service, who worked in coordination with Costa Rican authorities.

When Armstrong was apprehended, authorities noticed significant changes to her appearance. She had cut her hair short and dyed it, making it difficult to recognize her. Additionally, her nose was wrapped in a bandage, and there were noticeable signs of discoloration around her eye. These alterations in her appearance suggested that Armstrong had made deliberate efforts to alter her look while evading capture.

During the investigation, authorities made a significant discovery related to Armstrong's attempt to change her appearance. They uncovered a receipt indicating that she had paid for plastic surgery using a different name.

Armstrong had her arraignment in July 2022 and pleaded not guilty to the murder charge. Surprisingly, her trial was scheduled for October 2023, which is considered a relatively quick timeline for a murder case. The defense lawyers requested a speedy trial due to Armstrong's substantial bail of $3.5 million and her ongoing detention.

Colin Strickland's Involvement in the Crime

Colin Strickland, who is also a professional cyclist, became involved in this tragic case. While temporarily separated from Armstrong, he had a short romantic involvement with Wilson.

Once Strickland got back together with Armstrong, he kept his relationship with Wilson strictly platonic and professional. He feels immense remorse and sadness for being connected to the crime and has been cooperating with the authorities in their investigation.

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After carefully reviewing Wilson's phone, the police discovered evidence indicating that Wilson and Strickland had been romantically involved while Strickland was still in a committed relationship with Armstrong.

During the initial interview, Strickland strongly denied knowing Wilson. However, later on, he confessed to their involvement and admitted to intentionally hiding their communications from Armstrong. 

Armstrong will be sentenced at a later dates and faces life in prison.

Strickland was not accused of any involvement in the crime, but it had a significant impact on his career.

In an effort to conceal their relationship, Strickland went to great lengths, such as deleting text messages from Wilson on his phone and saving her phone number under a different name.

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