TX - Moriah Wilson, 25, Cyclist Fatally Shot Before Race, Austin, 2022 *arrest* #6

[arielilane]

Defense: State discussed what you will see and hear throughout course of trial. But defense wants to explain what they DIDN'T HEAR.Didn't hear: There were witnesses to the murder. No video footage that shows her at the scene of the murder. Did not hear about any DIRECT EVIDENCE showing Armstrong is responsible for this crime because there isn't.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1719738344693776505

 

[AugustWest]

"Passionate about travel, about yoga" ... and escaping from police custody

 

[BUF]

Wow, defense opening starts with a sidebar.

 

[JerseyWasHome2]

Pulling the "KA is weak and damaged to begin with" card. Oh boy.

 

[jash]

Did KA's attorney just call her weak, damaged and troubled? LOL

 

[arielilane]

Defense now poking holes into witnesses this trial will call. Detective expected to be called has never been a lead of a murder case. Uses "hand quotes" to talk about forensic science and ballistic evidence that were eye-balled and not expertly conducted.


Defense points out that APD told her that she was free to go. Defense says Armstrong is passionate about traveling and passionate about yoga. She was known to travel at the drop of the hat at a moment's notice.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1719738535186427938

 

[JerseyWasHome2]

Who is this guy? Where is Rick Cofer?

Cofer is there, but I'm not sure who this is - possibly him?

Attorney Geoffrey Puryear | Cofer & Connelly, PLLC

As a defense attorney, former felony prosecutor, and former Texas District Judge, Geoffrey Puryear has committed my professional career to complex criminal law trial practice. Find out more about him!

www.coferconnelly.com

 

[jash]

I find the defence patronizing. Hopefully the jurors do too.

 

[cujenn81]

Her defense team has nothing. That's why he tried to get up and give an opening statement about how the jury is supposed to think which led to the objections (and rightly so). And why they are now trying to discredit the witnesses the state will present. But this type of arrogance and condescension doesn't typically go over well with juries, IMO.

ETA -- corrected typo... although, "her defense has team nothing" is pretty accurate too.

 

[arielilane]

Pokes holes into DNA reporting that isn't 100% accurate. Says ballistic evidence isn't science at all. State again objects, which is overruled. Continues: Says ballistic evidence isn't the "gold standard" depicted on TV. Says law enforcement had tunnel vision and jumped to conclusions.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1719739377964773875

 

[Tippy Lynn]

Rickey Jones is a bit aggressive with his objections and tone. jmo

 

[arielilane]

Defense: Evidence state will show is "inaccurate, unreliable and unscientific."ADA Jones is LIVID. Mad that this defense opening statements are arguments, and not a roadmap.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1719739825241125291

 

[Gypsy Road]

I don't think I've ever seen objections during opening statements.

Me either!

 

[steeltowngirl]

Rickey Jones is a bit aggressive with his objections and tone. jmo

I agree. RJ is presenting as a bully. Jury won’t be endeared.

 

[arielilane]

If at the end of this, you don't know, the appropriate verdict is NOT GUILTY. State has a job to do (burden of proof).Jury responsibility: At the end of the evidence, you will be left with the conclusion that the State has fallen short of meeting the burden.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1719740263793303642

 

[Tippy Lynn]

Cofer is there, but I'm not sure who this is - possibly him?

Attorney Geoffrey Puryear | Cofer & Connelly, PLLC

As a defense attorney, former felony prosecutor, and former Texas District Judge, Geoffrey Puryear has committed my professional career to complex criminal law trial practice. Find out more about him!

www.coferconnelly.com

I don't know who he is, but he's handsome.

 

[Megnut]

Kaitlin Armstrong '"trapped in a nightmare of circumstantial evidence."

I'll say. Like a beacon.

JMO

 

[JerseyWasHome2]

I hope these 2 men don't wind up at the same bar tonight.

 

[charminglane]

We have seen her love of travel at the drop of a hat.
The mad dash.

 

[arielilane]

Defense can hardly get out 5 words before the ADA objects. The judge is sustaining these objections. Defense clearly annoyed. Defense says state must be apprehensive of meeting the burden of proof. Judge says we should just wrap these opening statements up.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1719740636872462843