GUILTY TX - Moriah Wilson, 25, Cyclist Fatally Shot Before Race, Austin, 2022 *arrest* #10

[I am not Sherlock H.]

Well, well, well.

www.fox7austin.com/news/kaitlin-armstrong-lawsuit-moriah-wilson-family

The parents of Anna Moriah Wilson are suing their daughter's convicted killer, Kaitlin Armstrong, along with Armstrong's sister, mother and ex-boyfriend, Colin Strickland.

Wilson's parents...claim the defendants fraudulently transferred Armstrong's properties into their names and sold them, and transferred the money Armstrong had in her bank account to her sister.

This most recent suit claims the transfers were meant to defraud Wilson's parents and deprive them of the money they were supposed to receive as a result of the wrongful death lawsuit they filed earlier this year.

I thought those transactions (www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/tx-moriah-wilson-25-cyclist-fatally-shot-before-race-austin-2022-arrest-10.698294/post-18957078) were sus... especially the ones between CS and KA's mom.

Thanks jash!…… Well isn’t this interesting IMO?

RSBMFF: “….. and transferred the money Armstrong had in her account to her sister.”

Isn’t that perhaps the same sister whose passport interestingly the now convicted murderer had used to travel abroad and evade authorities? Until she was caught? And IIRC the sister had denied any knowledge of that? SMH

IMO it still seems rather odd the whole matter with the sister and the passport. It is unfortunate that more charges were not filed in this case. And for any that might have aided the then suspect to evade and elude authorities. MOO

 

[Sundog]

Thanks jash!…… Well isn’t this interesting IMO?

RSBMFF: “….. and transferred the money Armstrong had in her account to her sister.”

Isn’t that perhaps the same sister whose passport interestingly the now convicted murderer had used to travel abroad and evade authorities? Until she was caught? And IIRC the sister had denied any knowledge of that? SMH

IMO it still seems rather odd the whole matter with the sister and the passport. It is unfortunate that more charges were not filed in this case. And for any that might have aided the then suspect to evade and elude authorities. MOO

We don't have any evidence to suggest that Kaitlin's sister provided her passport to help Kaitlin escape. Nor do we have any information at this time that indicates that Kaitlin and her family did anything wrong in terms of transferring assets due to Kaitlin's imprisonment. I suspect that the family members of many incarcerated individuals make similar arrangements, especially for lengthy and life sentences.

 

[weedemout]

I think that anyone whose name was on the title with KA owes The Wilson's half the money for the property. I think that any property that was in KA's name alone, the Wilson's should sue and get all that money. However, they'll probably lie and say they needed the money for her defense.

 

[Tabulator]

I was thinking about Moriah Wilson today when an American woman won a gold medal in the Olympics: The Women's Cycling Road Race. I realize that Moriah was a "gravel" racer, but that is not an Olympic sport (yet)! The celebration at the end reminded me of the many pictures we have seen of Moriah: Elated, but exhausted!
This murder was such a colossal waste of human life (as all murders are); Moriah is dead, Colin Strickland's life and livelihood are completely destroyed, and Kaitlin Armstrong is in prison, likely for the remainder of her life. And what about all the families? Their lives will never be the same! What a horrible waste.
And now, we have this lawsuit happening. Although I agree with the Wilson family pursuing all of these avenues, it makes me so sad that Moriah is gone. That vibrant young woman should be out riding her bicycle and winning races. Just a pointless waste.

 

[Mangosweet]

I was thinking about Moriah Wilson today when an American woman won a gold medal in the Olympics: The Women's Cycling Road Race. I realize that Moriah was a "gravel" racer, but that is not an Olympic sport (yet)! The celebration at the end reminded me of the many pictures we have seen of Moriah: Elated, but exhausted!
This murder was such a colossal waste of human life (as all murders are); Moriah is dead, Colin Strickland's life and livelihood are completely destroyed, and Kaitlin Armstrong is in prison, likely for the remainder of her life. And what about all the families? Their lives will never be the same! What a horrible waste.
And now, we have this lawsuit happening. Although I agree with the Wilson family pursuing all of these avenues, it makes me so sad that Moriah is gone. That vibrant young woman should be out riding her bicycle and winning races. Just a pointless waste.

I agree with all this except - " Colin Strickland's life and livelihood are completely destroyed" - KA life is completely destroyed by her evil choice to viciously murder MW, Colin Strickland has moved on with his life, she has not completely destroyed his life and livelihood, harmed but not destroyed. Life in prison will help keep anyone else from being harmed or destroyed by such an evil individual.

 

[Kittybunny]

I was thinking about Moriah Wilson today when an American woman won a gold medal in the Olympics: The Women's Cycling Road Race. I realize that Moriah was a "gravel" racer, but that is not an Olympic sport (yet)! The celebration at the end reminded me of the many pictures we have seen of Moriah: Elated, but exhausted!
This murder was such a colossal waste of human life (as all murders are); Moriah is dead, Colin Strickland's life and livelihood are completely destroyed, and Kaitlin Armstrong is in prison, likely for the remainder of her life. And what about all the families? Their lives will never be the same! What a horrible waste.
And now, we have this lawsuit happening. Although I agree with the Wilson family pursuing all of these avenues, it makes me so sad that Moriah is gone. That vibrant young woman should be out riding her bicycle and winning races. Just a pointless waste.

I thought of Moriah as well for the same reason. It’s just awful.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

 

[AmandaSkis]

Thanks jash!…… Well isn’t this interesting IMO?

RSBMFF: “….. and transferred the money Armstrong had in her account to her sister.”

Isn’t that perhaps the same sister whose passport interestingly the now convicted murderer had used to travel abroad and evade authorities? Until she was caught? And IIRC the sister had denied any knowledge of that? SMH

IMO it still seems rather odd the whole matter with the sister and the passport. It is unfortunate that more charges were not filed in this case. And for any that might have aided the then suspect to evade and elude authorities. MOO

I was just thinking about this case this morning, specifically the passport. If I had a sister and she had a passport and I wanted that passport, I would have no clue where to find it in her house/apartment. It is simply amazing that Kaitlyn knew where to find her sister‘s passport without having to ask her sister for it.

 

[I am not Sherlock H.]

I was just thinking about this case this morning, specifically the passport. If I had a sister and she had a passport and I wanted that passport, I would have no clue where to find it in her house/apartment. It is simply amazing that Kaitlyn knew where to find her sister‘s passport without having to ask her sister for it.

Yes AmandaSkis^^!….. such very good points! And IIRC it is that same sister that I believe gave KA a ride to the airport when the latter fled US soil? And I believe that sister also noted to authorities that KA was heading to ‘Texas’? Which helped perpetuate IMO some of the first deceptions or lies in this case. (I think she had taken KA to an international flight departure terminal? Frankly it is hard to sort and keep all the facts straight in this case.)

IMO it is most alarming that the sister was not charged. From all external observations and information given, it is hard not to conclude that others weren’t involved in helping KA flee the US and evade initial capture. MOO

 

[jash]

www.fox7austin.com/news/kaitlin-armstrongs-appeal-new-trial-has-been-denied

A Court of Appeals has denied convicted murderer [KA]'s attempt to present new evidence for a new trial.

(...)

Armstrong and her attorney claim the state's DNA expert was not qualified to give his testimony during the trial, and he did not accurately perform analysis.

On Monday, August 26, the Court of Appeals denied the request, again.

 

[Seattle1]

Well, well, well.

www.fox7austin.com/news/kaitlin-armstrong-lawsuit-moriah-wilson-family

The parents of Anna Moriah Wilson are suing their daughter's convicted killer, Kaitlin Armstrong, along with Armstrong's sister, mother and ex-boyfriend, Colin Strickland.

Wilson's parents...claim the defendants fraudulently transferred Armstrong's properties into their names and sold them, and transferred the money Armstrong had in her bank account to her sister.

This most recent suit claims the transfers were meant to defraud Wilson's parents and deprive them of the money they were supposed to receive as a result of the wrongful death lawsuit they filed earlier this year.

I thought those transactions (www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/tx-moriah-wilson-25-cyclist-fatally-shot-before-race-austin-2022-arrest-10.698294/post-18957078) were sus... especially the ones between CS and KA's mom.

I remember Wilsons going after the sister and Kaitlin's mother too after the properties transferred to them and sold but I somehow missed that they tagged CS here too.

 

[I am not Sherlock H.]

ABC KVUE online September 19, 2024 article (updated September 20, 2024) by Johann Castro and Britny Eubank entitled ‘Convicted murderer Kaitlin Armstrong files new appeal’:

Convicted murderer Kaitlin Armstrong files new appeal

Armstrong is currently serving a 90-year prison sentence after being convicted of murdering professional cyclist Moriah Wilson in East Austin in May 2022.

www.kvue.com

Of note from the article:

The latest appeal to the Texas Third Circuit Court of Appeals was filed September 17, 2024.
It asks the court to review an earlier decision to deny an evidentiary hearing. Arguing IIUC that the defense was not allowed to present ‘new evidence’ not presented in the 2023 trial.
IIUC details on the supposed ‘new evidence’ are not given.
IANAL.

IMO if something develops from this, perhaps authorities and investigators should examine if charges in the case should be brought against others that may have been involved. Even if peripherally. And before any statute of limitations for lesser involved crimes expire. MOO

 

[Seattle1]

Evidence shows aftermath of Kaitlin Armstrong's love triangle murder

Armstrong, 35, was found guilty last year of murdering professional cyclist Moriah Wilson by an Austin jury. She was sentenced to 90 years in prison.

www.dailymail.co.uk

12/21/24

 

[Seattle1]

12/19/24

Kaitlin Armstrong trial: Never before seen evidence obtained | FOX 7 Austin​

 

[Seattle1]

12/20/24

Kaitlin Armstrong: Footage of Colin Strickland finding out about Moriah Wilson's murder | FOX 7 Aust​

 

[Seattle1]

I find this interesting. Numerous civil suits have been filed where the Court rules the heat in TX prisons is indeed unconstitutional but none have ever ordered a remedy such as installing air conditioning. Is the strategy here that it will be cheaper to pay complaining inmates a cash settlement than address the long term problem?

Judge says extreme heat in Texas prisons is unconstitutional but doesn't order they install AC

A federal judge has found the extreme heat in Texas prisons that don’t have air conditioning is “plainly unconstitutional.”

www.wsbradio.com

 

[Cryptic]

Is the strategy here that it will be cheaper to pay complaining inmates a cash settlement than address the long term problem?

Perhaps.

But..... paying cash to inmates? 'Big Tex' is pretty tight fisted regarding such pay outs.

Rather Texas could be playing the 'Sovereign Immunity' card that functions as an "Ace in the Hole".
In the end, States have high level sovereign immunity (even lower level sovereign immunity at say, the city level is still very sovereign).

Cities, States, and even Uncle Sam may choose to enter into law suit settlements for a variety of reasons. But.... I deeply suspect that Uncle Sam, or in this case 'Big Tex' do not need to pay anything to anybody for any reason if they don't want to.

Rather, the sovereign entities can be sued only with their permission. Even if granted, the permission to be sued can be modified or retracted at will by the Sovereign entity at anytime, for any reason- or for no stated reason.

 

[Seattle1]

Perhaps.

But..... paying cash to inmates? 'Big Tex' is pretty tight fisted regarding such pay outs.

Rather Texas could be playing the 'Sovereign Immunity' card that functions as an "Ace in the Hole".
In the end, States have high level sovereign immunity (even lower level sovereign immunity at say, the city level is still very sovereign).

Cities, States, and even Uncle Sam may choose to enter into law suit settlements for a variety of reasons. But.... I deeply suspect that Uncle Sam, or in this case 'Big Tex' do not need to pay anything to anybody for any reason if they don't want to.

Rather, the sovereign entities can be sued only with their permission. Even if granted, the permission to be sued can be modified or retracted at will by the Sovereign entity at anytime, for any reason- or for no stated reason.

I was referring to federal government where civil rights suits are typically filed-- see linked MSM. Feds don't hesitate to settle cases just to quiet the noise-- even when immunity laws are on their side. JMO

ETA: Also, I should have said paying cash to inmates families (i.e., wrongful death suits) and not inmates. Sorry my post was unclear.

 

[Tragg]

I find this interesting. Numerous civil suits have been filed where the Court rules the heat in TX prisons is indeed unconstitutional but none have ever ordered a remedy such as installing air conditioning. Is the strategy here that it will be cheaper to pay complaining inmates a cash settlement than address the long term problem?

Judge says extreme heat in Texas prisons is unconstitutional but doesn't order they install AC

A federal judge has found the extreme heat in Texas prisons that don’t have air conditioning is “plainly unconstitutional.”

www.wsbradio.com

This was a decision on the inmate's request for a preliminary injunction. The judge found that the plaintiff was likely to prevail on the merits, but that a preliminary injunction ordering the state to pay billions to install air conditioning was not in the public interest and/or that the balance of equities and hardships was not in the plaintiffs' favor. The case will proceed to trial unless the parties reach a settlement.

In Winter v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. (2008) , the Supreme Court described the balancing test for whether a preliminary injunction is appropriate. A court needs to examine whether the plaintiff is likely to succeed on the merits, whether the plaintiff is likely to suffer irreparable harm without the injunction, whether the balance of equities and hardships is in the plaintiff's favor, and whether an injunction is in the public interest.

I doubt that the plaintiff, who is assisted and represented by public policy advocates, will accept a monetary settlement without a solution to the dangerous condition of Texas prisons. The judge's finding that the plaintiff is likely to prevail creates a strong incentive for the state to put a plan in place to address the underlying problem. MOO.