TX - Moriah Wilson, 25, Cyclist Fatally Shot Before Race, Austin, 2022 *arrest* #8

[SteveP]

Prosecution is presenting an outstanding case.

moo

I totally agree.

 

[Megnut]

Reminds me of a bicycle lock...same principle. Wonder if KA can use a bicycle lock.

Probably only if the bike and the bike lock aren't hers.

jmo

 

[BUF]

@arielilane and all others, I cannot thank you enough for all the Twitter texts posted!!

I, along with others would be at a loss without them!!

 

[arielilane]

So they have placed her gun, her jeep and her DNA at the crime scene. Evidence of stalking and two witnesses testified to the "kill her” comment, escape (always on the run) and digital forensics.

What else? moo

 

[SteveP]

So they have placed her gun, her jeep and her DNA at the crime scene. Evidence of stalking and two witnesses testified to the "kill her” comment, escape (always on the run)

What else? moo

Plus, her phone gets turned off, mysteriously loses a signal, or dies shortly before the murder and is turned back on, again picks up a signal, or magically is recharged very shortly after the murder.

 

[Megnut]

Agreed. Curious why the judge disallowed cameras?

real time for transparency and taxpayer dollars. moo

Just my opinion, but it seems to me that the benefits of having cameras in the courtroom outweigh the benefits of not having them.

It is my position that there ought to be a camera in every courtroom. Judge's discretion as to whether to livestream it, but in the interest of transparency, I want a record, and at the conclusion of every trial, the video ought to be released.

JMO but I think it's a sound opinion.

 

[SteveP]

It is my position that there ought to be a camera in every courtroom. Judge's discretion as to whether to livestream it, but in the interest of transparency, I want a record, and at the conclusion of every trial, the video ought to be released.

JMO but I think it's a sound opinion.

ITA.

 

[arielilane]

@JessicaTaylorTX

Aston is discussing why certain photos of projectiles were unsuitable for comparison.


6:29 PM · Nov 13, 2023

 

[JerseyWasHome2]

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Plus, her phone gets turned off, mysteriously loses a signal, or dies shortly before the murder and is turned back on, again picks up a signal, or magically is recharged very shortly after the murder.

And the Jeep mysteriously stops at two dumpsters en route back to her house, and she arrives home at the same time via… invisible Uber?!

 

[arielilane]

@JessicaTaylorTX

Gonzalez says just to be clear, Aston has opened Ammo Inc boxed but seen ‘jag’ head stamps. Aston says yes.


6:34 PM · Nov 13, 2023


Defense is speaking with Aston now.


6:34 PM · Nov 13, 2023


Aston maintains that he has encountered a variety of head stamps, not just jag.


6:35 PM · Nov 13, 2023

 

[arielilane]

@JessicaTaylorTX

Defense: “what you do is subjective.”Aston: “Sure.” Though, Aston elaborates on this.


6:36 PM · Nov 13, 2023


Aston agrees that in every case his opinions are subjective. Aston considers tool marks science, and himself a scientist.


6:37 PM · Nov 13, 2023

 

[arielilane]

@alcaprari23

Witness passed. Defense asks if Aston is an expert of JAG and ammunition. Also asks if his line of work should be considered as subjective opinion. Aston agrees, yes, the findings are his opinion.


6:38 PM · Nov 13, 2023


Context: JAG was printed on the shell casings. JAG was bought out by Ammo Inc in 2019. But JAG is not the only headstamp found on Ammo Inc. ammunition and JAG headstamps are pretty common, in general.


6:39 PM · Nov 13, 2023

 

[JerseyWasHome2]

@JessicaTaylorTX

Defense: “what you do is subjective.”Aston: “Sure.” Though, Aston elaborates on this.


6:36 PM · Nov 13, 2023


Aston agrees that in every case his opinions are subjective. Aston considers tool marks science, and himself a scientist.


6:37 PM · Nov 13, 2023

Could the defense argue, or have argued previously, for a second opinion on these ballistics? Just curious if that is ever done.

 

[Walela]

So they have placed her gun, her jeep and her DNA at the crime scene. Evidence of stalking and two witnesses testified to the "kill her” comment, escape (always on the run) and digital forensics.

What else? moo

Not only have they placed the gun at the crime scene, they've placed it in her hands at a firing range so everyone can see she knows how to use it.

 

[arielilane]

@JessicaTaylorTX

Defense asks if there’s a term we can use to describe the agreement we can see. Aston says identification can be used. Defense asks if because the lines correspond, they render an identification.


6:42 PM · Nov 13, 2023


Defense asks if Aston knows of the AFTE journal. I looked it up, and it’s, “the official publication of the Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiner.”


6:44 PM · Nov 13, 2023

 

[arielilane]

@JessicaTaylorTX

Defense asking about an article from that journal, and Aston says he hasn’t read it. Defense presents him with the article, which Aston is now reading over.


6:45 PM · Nov 13, 2023

 

[Seattle1]

Could the defense argue, or have argued previously, for a second opinion on these ballistics? Just curious if that is ever done.

Second opinion? The defense could have hired their own ballistics expert and call them as a defense (expert) witness to dispute the state's evidence.

 

[arielilane]

@JessicaTaylorTX

Aston apologizes to the jurors, “if I’m going to have to talk about this thing, I need to […] and it’s extensive.”


6:47 PM · Nov 13, 2023

 

[arielilane]

KAITLIN ARMSTRONG DAY 7.-Digital forensics evidence-Gun range owner testifies about Armstrong attending, purchasing ammo-Acquaintance gave Armstrong, sister safety tips ahead of range-Ballistics comparison @KXAN_News

Full story >> https://kxan.com/news/local/austin/testimony-continues-at-kaitlin-armstrong-trial-monday/

https://twitter.com/x/status/1724212352348741881

https://twitter.com/BriHollisNEWS

 

[arielilane]

@alcaprari23

Defense is reading an article from the Association of Firearms and Tool Mark Examiners which posited that agreement lines found in test firings might closely resemble two different guns. A good strategy to add doubt in the minds of the jurors of the credibility of the testimony.


6:50 PM · Nov 13, 2023