GUILTY TX - Moriah Wilson, 25, Cyclist Fatally Shot Before Race, Austin, 2022 *arrest* #9

[arielilane]

@BriHollisNEWS

Next witness - Christie Armstrong, Kaitlin's sister.


5:42 PM · Nov 16, 2023

 

[justtrish]

As quickly as these jurors returned a verdict of guilty, I think LWOP will be the sentence handed down. It seems rather obvious that no one took pity on her. JMO

I think when defense attorney's try to do what hers did, there is little room for any pity. Blaming another victim in this case and suggesting it was some burglar that somehow stole her jeep and yada yada yada. It makes a mockery of the court and I'm sure it doesn't go over well with jurors when they are taken for fools with that nonsense.

What would have helped her the most was pleading guilty and apologizing and actually meaning it. We only saw the exact opposite from her though.. running, hiding, blaming others, etc.

 

[arielilane]

@alcaprari23

Knotts says Armstrong taught another inmate how to meditate to help deal with pain. These are super interesting details about Kaitlin's life behind bars that we had no idea about.


5:41 PM · Nov 16, 2023


Next witness: Christine Armstrong, Kaitlin's sister.On the stand, Christine holds up the "I love you" sign in sign language. Kaitlin reciprocates the sign without smiling.


5:43 PM · Nov 16, 2023

 

[steeltowngirl]

 

[BUF]

@alcaprari23

We are back. The defense calls Mike Armstrong, Kaitlin Armstrong's father.Kaitlin doesn't show much emotion when her father walks up and takes his seat at the stand.


5:24 PM · Nov 16, 2023

Mike describing Kaitlin's childhood, calling her a very special person who he's loved since the day she was born. He acknowledges his other daughter, who he calls Christie, and how much he loves her, too.


5:26 PM · Nov 16, 2023

Describing Kaitlin's interest in yoga, Mike says she has always cared about health, well-being and other people's health and well-being. Says she eats a lot of vegan food and is very healthy.Says Kaitlin was athletic, ran track and played volleyball. Said she wanted to be a veterinarian.


5:28 PM · Nov 16, 2023

Says that she "fiercely stuck up for her friends." Supported her family and would watch out for everybody. Says he was always in awe of her willingness to travel and go places and live without fear.


5:29 PM · Nov 16, 2023

Describes her education and experience in real estate and banking. Says she was always very intelligent.About the murder trial: "It's a very difficult time. It's been a tragic time. But I also want to say that it's far worse for the Wilson family. I can't imagine what they are going through. I've always known that it's horrible what we are going through, but I know what they are going through is worse."


5:33 PM · Nov 16, 2023

Mike Armstrong has been dismissed. Next witness: Dr. Judith Knotts. She works in the chaplaincy program for the Travis County Jail.Knotts says Armstrong has enriched her life beginning 7 months ago when she first met her. Says she feels honored to have met her. Says she meets with Kaitlin on Mondays and they have a Catholic church service together.


5:35 PM · Nov 16, 2023

I am glad he acknowledged the Wilson’s grief.

 

[arielilane]

@alcaprari23

Kaitlin always read the gospel to the group. Kaitlin was very insightful about what they were reading. The group would talk it through.Knotts recalls a certain conversation:"I said to her, 'Kaitlin, what do you do all day [in isolation]?'""Well, I meditate, I do yoga and I read."Knotts helped her get new books to read in jail since she had read most of the ones already in the jail library. Knotts said it's been a delight to converse with her.


5:38 PM · Nov 16, 2023


What words would be used to describe Kaitlin?Extremely positive. Very kind. But most impressive? Her empathy.


5:39 PM · Nov 16, 2023

This chick's convicted murderer has no empathy. moo

 

[arielilane]

https://twitter.com/alcaprari23

Next witness: Christine Armstrong, Kaitlin's sister.On the stand, Christine holds up the "I love you" sign in sign language. Kaitlin reciprocates the sign without smiling.

"My heart is broken for the Wilson family," Christine begins. Christine is 32, Kaitlin is 35. She is crying as she speaks. Defense asks her to speak clearly and into the mic. Christine says that her sister has always been her best friend. She was like "a second mother to me.”


Christine says her parents divorced when she was a baby. Kaitlin and Christine lived with their mother. Says Kaitlin had to grow up fast because she had to take on extra responsibilities. That's why she sees her almost like a parent.

 

[steeltowngirl]

I am glad he acknowledged the Wilson’s grief.

Yes. KA’s parents are in pain also. I do feel empathy, but I also recall when her father was blaming others at the beginning. I guess it’s only natural for a parent to not want to believe their daughter could be a vicious killer.

 

[Gypsy Road]

Oh isn’t that special. She reads books, taught someone to meditate, and has been a pleasure knowing.

Jeez. No. Moriah was a pleasure knowing lady!

 

[arielilane]

@alcaprari23

"We were best friends," Christine says.Says Kaitlin was brilliant with finances and excelled at math. She was working in finance when she began doing yoga. Recalls her athleticism as a child and as an adult.


5:49 PM · Nov 16, 2023

 

[Gypsy Road]

She’s not getting the death penalty- why is that lady up there gushing about KA?

 

[Seattle1]

Brianna Hollis
@BriHollisNEWS

Christie: She was a guiding light for me. My sister was always my best friend. She was like a second mother to me.
2:45 PM · Nov 16, 2023

Christie: She taught me how to be a good person, about manners, about conflict resolution.
2:46 PM · Nov 16, 2023

ETA: ATTN JUDITH KNOX (PRISON VOLUNTEER) --

Be warned and don't be fooled. KA is sinister, a fraud. She is not what she appears to be, and should be feared. MOO

 

[RickshawFan]

Kaitlin always read the gospel to the group. Kaitlin was very insightful about what they were reading. The group would talk it through.Knotts recalls a certain conversation:"I said to her, 'Kaitlin, what do you do all day [in isolation]?'""Well, I meditate, I do yoga and I read."Knotts helped her get new books to read in jail since she had read most of the ones already in the jail library. Knotts said it's been a delight to converse with her.

Snipped for focus...

What does Kaitlin do all day in jail? Meditate on her escape plans, that's what... Probably practicing the motions. And we now know all that yoga was so she could make a break for it.

Sometimes character references are so off the mark....

 

[Gypsy Road]

She was so good at math she forgot to pay her credit card payment and was sued by the bank.

 

[Gypsy Road]

Snipped for focus...

What does Kaitlin do all day in jail? Meditate on her escape plans, that's what... Probably practicing the motions. And we now know all that yoga was so she could make a break for it.

Sometimes character references are so off the mark....

I wonder if that lady slipped her the pin - the one she used to undo her handcuffs. (Kidding)

 

[arielilane]

@alcaprari23

Christine says she moved to Austin in 2019. Kaitlin moved in 2012. Yoga was a huge part of her sister's life. "She's always been a loving, caring, beautiful, bright light.""She's just such a special person. She's always been such a special person. I've always looked up to you. I've always looked up to her. I just love her so much and I hate that she's been painted in this light. She's not a bad person. She's a really good person, she's always cared for other people and if you ask anyone who knows her, they would say the same thing."


5:53 PM · Nov 16, 2023

 

[CHEL]

Her sister that said she hates that Kaitlin has been painted in this light. Excuse me.

 

[Gypsy Road]

Her sister that said she hates that Kaitlin has been painted in this light. Excuse me.

Well this is coming from the sister whose passport was used to flee the country so….

 

[Tippy Lynn]

@alcaprari23

Christine says she moved to Austin in 2019. Kaitlin moved in 2012. Yoga was a huge part of her sister's life. "She's always been a loving, caring, beautiful, bright light.""She's just such a special person. She's always been such a special person. I've always looked up to you. I've always looked up to her. I just love her so much and I hate that she's been painted in this light. She's not a bad person. She's a really good person, she's always cared for other people and if you ask anyone who knows her, they would say the same thing."


5:53 PM · Nov 16, 2023

We heard from others who knew her and they didn’t say the same thing.

 

[arielilane]

So glad the state did not call CA to testify. moo