TX - Moriah Wilson, 25, Cyclist Fatally Shot Before Race, Austin, 2022 *arrest* #5

[JerseyWasHome2]

Is it correct that there are only 13 days until this trial is suppose to begin?

I believe so!

 

[watergirl62]

Criminal Courts

Welcome to the official website of Travis County, Texas.

www.traviscountytx.gov

 

[Howl]

Looks like Travis County criminal trials still take place at the old courthouse on 11th St. in Austin. I was a juror in a 5-day medical malpractice trial in that building, sitting in insanely uncomfortable chairs in the jury box. I hope for the sake of the jury that they've updated those chairs with some nice padding or gotten new ones in the last 20 years. Seating for spectators (is that the right word?) was wooden seating, like church pews.

Still considering attending, at least for a few days. Is it possible to determine on what day particular witnesses will be called?

 

[Seattle1]

Looks like Travis County criminal trials still take place at the old courthouse on 11th St. in Austin. I was a juror in a 5-day medical malpractice trial in that building, sitting in insanely uncomfortable chairs in the jury box. I hope for the sake of the jury that they've updated those chairs with some nice padding or gotten new ones in the last 20 years. Seating for spectators (is that the right word?) was wooden seating, like church pews.

Still considering attending, at least for a few days. Is it possible to determine on what day particular witnesses will be called?

This case has received much MSM attention and if reporters are embedded in the courtroom covering the proceedings, we typically learn by their tweet updates, for example, how many witnesses the state intends to call from day to day, but not necessarily the identity of the witness in advance. I think this is avoided for security reasons. Opening statements can be a clue who is going to be called and I suggest keeping the final witness list handy. MOO

 

[arielilane]

Cops say #KaitlinArmstrong picked the lock on her handcuffs with pen parts and dental floss. She spent months getting into shape, then allegedly faked a leg injury before ditching her pants and trying to outrun her guards.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1714344091146715445

 

[Kemug]

Those pants - can't blame her for ditching them!

 

[imstilla.grandma]

An investigation of her attempted escape revealed Armstrong had been “exercising vigorously” for months before she broke free from corrections officers while being escorted from a medical appointment last Wednesday, leading them on a foot chase for about a mile before she was recaptured, according to an affidavit.

https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/49854501/court-documents-detail-how-woman-accused-of-killing-elite-cyclist-allegedly-tried-to-escape-custody-during-a-medical-appointment

 

[RickshawFan]

Criminal Courts

Welcome to the official website of Travis County, Texas.

www.traviscountytx.gov

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The first 2 are simultaneous?

 

[arielilane]

Kaitlin Armstrong's jury trial is set to begin Oct. 30. Armstrong is accused of shooting and killing professional cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson in May 2022.

TIMELINE: Ahead of Kaitlin Armstrong’s trial, a look back at pro-cyclist murder case

https://twitter.com/x/status/1714782182680531251

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Nearly a year and a half after professional cyclist Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson was shot and killed at an Austin home in May 2022, the trial of the woman accused of murdering Wilson is set to begin Oct. 30.

Kaitlin Armstrong originally pleaded not guilty in July 2022. Her arrest and plea came after a 43-day fugitive hunt, where she was ultimately arrested and detained in Costa Rica before being transported back to Austin.

Here’s a look back at Wilson’s death, the ongoing murder case and what’s happened since.

More at link...


TIMELINE: Ahead of Kaitlin Armstrong’s trial, a look back at pro-cyclist murder case

Updated: Oct 18, 2023 / 02:18 PM CDT

 

[Gypsy Road]

The Kaitlin Armstrong Trial Timeline—Here’s What We Know

After more than a year since her capture in Costa Rica, and what appears to be a pre-planned escape attempt, Armstrong faces trial for the murder of Moriah “Mo” Wilson. Here, we’ll be keeping you updated as the trial proceeds.

www.bicycling.com

 

[Kemug]

The Kaitlin Armstrong Trial Timeline—Here’s What We Know

After more than a year since her capture in Costa Rica, and what appears to be a pre-planned escape attempt, Armstrong faces trial for the murder of Moriah “Mo” Wilson. Here, we’ll be keeping you updated as the trial proceeds.

www.bicycling.com

I'm looking forward to learning a lot more about this case.

 

[Kemug]

I suppose the boyfriend will have to testify, I wonder how he will come across.

 

[carolmaria]

To refresh our memory:
Kaitlin Armstrong Arrest Affidavit

In-depth article in Cycling magazine

Edited to add:

https://x.com/meredithonfox7/status/1717299698652893258?s=46

 

[JerseyWasHome2]

To refresh our memory:
Kaitlin Armstrong Arrest Affidavit

In-depth article in Cycling magazine

Edited to add:

https://x.com/meredithonfox7/status/1717299698652893258?s=46

Thanks for the links. Re: the Tweet - "an app used to talk about buying drugs" ... ???

 

[carolmaria]

Thanks for the links. Re: the Tweet - "an app used to talk about buying drugs" ... ???

Sure! So many, but those were the ones that were most impactful & kept my focus on Moriah and the scope of the devastation. Re: the tweet, I had a similar puzzled reaction!

 

[mrjitty]

Pleading out to a 20-30 year sentence seems a good option for the state? No trial and a sentence well in line with international standards.

There is always the risk she could be acquitted at trial.

 

[steeltowngirl]

Pleading out to a 20-30 year sentence seems a good option for the state? No trial and a sentence well in line with international standards.

There is always the risk she could be acquitted at trial.

According to DM she refused a plea deal.

The escape came well after Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza offered Armstrong a plea deal that would have shaved decades off her sentence - which she rejected.

Armstrong faces up to 99 years in prison if convicted of murder. The escape charge carries a possible sentence of up to 20 years.

'Killer' yoga teacher killer Kaitlin Armstrong is set to go on trial

Yoga teacher and realtor Kaitlin Armstrong, 35, is accused of shooting pro cyclist Moriah Wilson dead in Austin, Texas, in May 2022, allegedly out of jealousy over Armstrong's boyfriend.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[RickshawFan]

Thanks for the links. Re: the Tweet - "an app used to talk about buying drugs" ... ???

Presumably, that just means she was talking about buying drugs, and they have text messages to that effect.

 

[mrjitty]

The reporting on the supposed plea deal is hardly reliable so who knows. But my point is, the rumoured deal doesn't appear to be that untoward.

Defendant is mid 30s IIRC. A sentence into her 60s seems completely OK to me. It's simply that Texas has such high sentences by comparison to other jurisdictions.

 

[steeltowngirl]

The reporting on the supposed plea deal is hardly reliable so who knows. But my point is, the rumoured deal doesn't appear to be that untoward.

Defendant is mid 30s IIRC. A sentence into her 60s seems completely OK to me. It's simply that Texas has such high sentences by comparison to other jurisdictions.

I used to think Texas was tough, now I am not so sure. (The pitiful response in Uvalde started me thinking they aren’t all that tough.)

But back to Austin, Prosecutor Garza has been giving out some very lenient plea deals. Here is one example. If you look around, there are others.
Thread 'TX - Antonio Cordero-Rios, 35, avoids jail time after exposing himself to women and children, and attacking woman on bike path - 4/28/23'
TX - Antonio Cordero-Rios, 35, avoids jail time after exposing himself to women and children, and attacking woman on bike path - 4/28/23