TX - Moriah Wilson, 25, prized cyclist, fatally shot before race, Austin, May 2022 #2

[di anna]

Does anyone know who the neighbor was that she went to their door and knocked AFTER the police had questioned her?

 

[JerseyWasHome2]

As of now, no physical evidence has been disclosed to the public tying the murder weapon directly to KA. However, the circumstantial evidence that has been released to the public is overwhelming, and, clearly, with a homicide warrant out for KA, we know who law enforcement believes fired the weapon.

Aside from the murder weapon belonging to KA, the largest circumstantial evidence released by law enforcement pointing towards KA is doorbell footage showing KA’s vehicle stopping at the scene of the crime one minute after MW’s personal code was used to unlock the door.

The following is MOO, but if law enforcement has footage of KA’s vehicle pulling up, they likely have footage of CS’s vehicle dropping MW off, and, importantly, showing no other suspicious vehicles in that approximate one minute between.

General information about footage of KA’s vehicle and timing: US Marshals are looking for a fugitive yoga teacher suspected of killing an elite cyclist. Here's what the evidence shows

BBM above. This is the first I'm reading that a code was entered to access Cash's home. Do you have a link? It is very possible I missed a post or two or three about this, but last this was brought up, I'd read many thought the auto door locks didn't activate for a few min after closing a door (so you wouldn't lock yourself out repeatedly - say, bringing in groceries). So are you certain KA now had to have known MW's code?

 

[jash]

BBM above. This is the first I'm reading that a code was entered to access Cash's home. Do you have a link? It is very possible I missed a post or two or three about this, but last this was brought up, I'd read many thought the auto door locks didn't activate for a few min after closing a door (so you wouldn't lock yourself out repeatedly - say, bringing in groceries). So are you certain KA now had to have known MW's code?

I think what Countem was suggesting is that KA was following KA & CS, or maybe lying in wait, because within a minute of the door being unlocked (presumably by MW), KA's vehicle was captured pulling up.

This was all detailed in the affidavit to support the warrant. (Relevant parts are attached, link containing entire thing is below.)

MORE DETAILS IN MORIAH WILSON DEATH RELEASED IN MURDER WARRANT

A search is on for the suspect

roadbikeaction.com

 

[jash]

Based on the above, I plugged the points in Google maps. Looks like the drive from Pool Burger to where MW was staying is 13-16 mins, depending on the route and traffic. They left Pool Burger at 8:16 PM so they should have arrived around 8:30 PM, give or take a couple minutes. KA was likely already in the vicinity when they arrived as her vehicle was captured at 8:26 PM heading towards where MW was staying (from a different direction though). At 8:35 PM, CS was seen driving away towards home (it's possible KA saw/heard his motorcycle leaving). One minute later, MW (I assume) unlocked the door and a minute after that KA's vehicle pulled up.

Pool Burger to 5301 Fort Clark Dr

goo.gl

I wonder if KA simply knocked on the door and MW opened it. I can't tell from this photo if the entry door was solid. https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/.../NINTCHDBPICT000735342130.jpg?strip=all&w=960

If MW wasn't able to see who was at the door without opening it, it's possible she thought it was CS since he had only left 2 minutes earlier. Maybe when she realized she was in danger, she ran to the bathroom (thinking she could lock herself in).

 

[steeltowngirl]

Sorry if I'm being dense, but admittedly I don't know a lot about the warrant process. Are you saying there are public websites that list open warrants? I'd love to take a look if you've got any links handy! Would these websites list a warrant before it's even been filed with the court?

Good question. I’m thinking she wouldn’t need to check for a warrant. She’d already been pulled in for questioning, and let go on a technicality. If she did kill MW, she knew a warrant was coming… fast.

 

[Charlot123]

Temporarily, until they knew she was wanted for murder.

I think it is not easy to instantly get a place in a women shelter, and there'd be questions whether she made a police report.

 

[Countem]

BBM above. This is the first I'm reading that a code was entered to access Cash's home. Do you have a link? It is very possible I missed a post or two or three about this, but last this was brought up, I'd read many thought the auto door locks didn't activate for a few min after closing a door (so you wouldn't lock yourself out repeatedly - say, bringing in groceries). So are you certain KA now had to have known MW's code?

Sorry about the confusion! I did not mean to imply that KA had the code and used it to access the unit. I meant to say that KA’s vehicle was seen pulling up on a neighbor’s camera one minute after MW entered the unit based on the security access records, as @jash has graciously referenced above!

 

[Charlot123]

KA is certainly to me, very calm cool cunning and collected. She was smart in choosing to run...how many murderers have the presence of mind to do it? Not many, IMO. She did not waste much time in getting out of the immediate area.

And this is why she has a huge advantage. All the video surveillance in the world, and smart computers have the huge disadvantage of relying on humans at some point to review past data. Yes you can use machine learning and AI to sift through it and reduce it but at some point a human is required. To monitor things in real time is expensive and uses vast resources. Systems are rarely so interoperable and automated and connected such that the second an arrest warrant is issued by a local LE that data is immediately uploaded to Interpol. Some human intervention is required, processes, authorization, etc. By the time the data is analyzed and alerts are sent the person is long gone. It's virtually impossible for law-enforcement to respond in real time. We see it in movies and shows, but really, how often are fugitives caught at the airport?

Speed was her advantage. This woman I suspect, has a core of steely determination and that will serve her well. She's no Brian Laundrie that's for sure. But it's many against one, and I think ultimately she will be caught. But I'm not quite as sure as I once was.

We don't know what happened between CS and KA when they were on a short break, but I wonder if it was emotionally traumatic for KA, and when MW emerged in her scope, totally accidentally, KA got not simply angry, but obsessively angry. Just something snapped, and never un-snapped. She is strong, but I am not viewing her as cool and collected. I think she gets stuck in her emotions. It may never be seen, because all her emotions run deep, and for an outsider, she is demure. (It is interesting that she got "very quiet" during police interrogation. How high were her emotions at that time?). KA doesn't look like a murderer, nor even a dangerous person. Far from it.

 

[darkstar105]

. KA doesn't look like a murderer, nor even a dangerous person. Far from it.

I personally didn't think Jodi Arias looked like a murderer or dangerous person either!

 

[Curiousobserver]

dbm

 

[WingsOverTX]

I personally didn't think Jodi Arias looked like a murderer or dangerous person either!

Speculation is interesting but we know so very little of their dynamic. Other than interviews with CS, we only have second hand info about the characters of all three people in this supposed triangle. Has anyone spoken publicly about KA's character other than her father?
MOO

 

[SMK777]

Speculation is interesting but we know so very little of their dynamic. Other than interviews with CS, we only have second hand info about the characters of all three people in this supposed triangle. Has anyone spoken publicly about KA's character other than her father?
MOO

No, there have been no public statements issued by sister, mother, friends, coworkers, clients, colleagues, bosses, yoga students, neighbors, cyclists…….
(Other than the man named David who said there was nothing volatile about her, and the anonymous tipster who said she was “shaking with anger” and wanted to kill Mo, and had purchased a gun.)

 

[Countem]

Texas yoga teacher Kaitlin Armstrong sought after California cyclist shot to death in possible love triangle

Last week, police issued an arrest warrant for the 34-year-old. Kaitlin Armstrong allegedly killed Moriah Wilson at an East Austin apartment on May 11.

www.fox10phoenix.com

To follow up on my previous post, this article transcribes the arrest warrant, which has exceptional detail both about the locking mechanism on the door of the scene of the crime and additional information about the footage captured.

All quotes are BBM.

Wilson's friend spoke with Detective S and explained she has an electronic lock on the door to her residence that is unlocked by using a unique code. Wilson's friend stated when the unique code is used, she receives a notification on her phone advising the door has been unlocked. Wilson's friend further explained the electronic lock has a lock button on the keypad that will also alert her when the door is locked.

Wilson's friend advised she provided Wilson with a unique code for only her to use. Wilson's friend showed the notifications she received from the electronic lock to Detective S who observed Wilson's friend received a notification at 5:55 PM, showing the door was locked, indicating Wilson left to go swimming.

The next notification Wilson's friend received was at 8:36 PM, showing the unique code Wilson was provided by her friend was used to unlock the door, indicating Wilson returned. Wilson's friend advised she has recently changed the unique code and unknown to others.

With this information, it is still unclear whether the door’s locking mechanism automatically locks after a period of time once the access code is entered or whether it must be manually locked after entering. That being said, it appears that the door was only unlocked once using the unique code given to MW at the period of time in question.

Detective R observed a surveillance camera mounted on the exterior of a residence near the crime scene. […]

Detective R spoke with the homeowners and they allowed him to review the surveillance video. In the video, Detective R observed a dark colored SUV drive past the residence with the surveillance cameras at 8:37 PM, one minute after Wilson entered her friend's residence according to the locking mechanism. The dark colored SUV then slowed down, appearing to come to a stop, directly next to the residence.

[…] No other vehicles were observed on video surveillance passing by until marked emergency vehicles arrived.

This verifies that no other vehicles were observed passing by after KA’s vehicle. Very strong circumstantial evidence, IMO.

 

[Countem]

Speculation is interesting but we know so very little of their dynamic. Other than interviews with CS, we only have second hand info about the characters of all three people in this supposed triangle. Has anyone spoken publicly about KA's character other than her father?
MOO

In the arrest warrant detailed in the article linked below, a friend of MW did speak to KA’s behavior in the period leading up to the crime. (BBM)

On May 13, 2022, Detective S contacted another of Wilson's friend referred to by the pseudonym "Jane."

[…]

"Jane" advised Armstrong discovered Wilson's phone number and contacted Wilson several times, causing Wilson to block Armstrong's phone number. "Jane" stated Wilson told her within the past two months, Armstrong began following Wilson on Instagram. "Jane" advised the last time Armstrong called Wilson, she told Wilson she was with Strickland and Wilson needed to stay away from him.

There was also the female anonymous tip referenced in the same arrest warrant. (BBM)

On May 14, 2022, an anonymous caller contacted the Austin Police Department to provide information regarding this incident. The caller refused to be identified but advised she was with Armstrong in January 2022.

The caller advised Armstrong had just discovered Strickland was having a romantic relationship with Wilson even though Armstrong and Strickland were still dating. The caller advised Armstrong became furious and was shaking in anger. Armstrong told the caller Armstrong was so angry Armstrong wanted to kill Wilson.

Armstrong then proceeded to tell the caller Armstrong had either recently purchased a firearm or was going to.

Based off of the corroborating information discovered throughout this investigation, it would be reasonable to believe the anonymous caller is a credible witness.

Texas yoga teacher Kaitlin Armstrong sought after California cyclist shot to death in possible love triangle

Last week, police issued an arrest warrant for the 34-year-old. Kaitlin Armstrong allegedly killed Moriah Wilson at an East Austin apartment on May 11.

www.fox7austin.com

 

[SpanishInquisition]

No, there have been no public statements issued by sister, mother, friends, coworkers, clients, colleagues, bosses, yoga students, neighbors, cyclists…….

Cyclist whose girlfriend is accused of killing love rival flees Texas

The professional cyclist at the center of a love triangle that ended in murder has left Texas and will not return until alleged killer Kaitlin Armstrong is caught, DailyMail.com can reveal.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[SMK777]

Cyclist whose girlfriend is accused of killing love rival flees Texas

The professional cyclist at the center of a love triangle that ended in murder has left Texas and will not return until alleged killer Kaitlin Armstrong is caught, DailyMail.com can reveal.

www.dailymail.co.uk

You’re right. I forgot about him.
1. And he said the same as CS: That there was nothing about her to suggest she could do this.
2. And also there was the anonymous tip saying she was “shaking with anger” and said she “wanted to kill” Mo, and had purchased a gun.

 

[WingsOverTX]

In the arrest warrant detailed in the article linked below, a friend of MW did speak to KA’s behavior in the period leading up to the crime. (BBM)


There was also the female anonymous tip referenced in the same arrest warrant. (BBM)

Texas yoga teacher Kaitlin Armstrong sought after California cyclist shot to death in possible love triangle

Last week, police issued an arrest warrant for the 34-year-old. Kaitlin Armstrong allegedly killed Moriah Wilson at an East Austin apartment on May 11.

www.fox7austin.com

Other than ANONYMOUS people whose motives are unknown? The affidavit may be accurate in restating what LE was told. Whether it was corroborated or truthful is unknown. I lean toward those who are credible identifying themselves to LE.

JMO

 

[Sundog]

Speculation is interesting but we know so very little of their dynamic. Other than interviews with CS, we only have second hand info about the characters of all three people in this supposed triangle. Has anyone spoken publicly about KA's character other than her father?
MOO

Her mother was quoted in an MSM article early on. And friends who knew her from high school. And then the guy who worked with KA and CS at their fledgling business that renovated mobile homes.

 

[SMK777]

Her mother was quoted in an MSM article early on. And friends who knew her from high school. And then the guy who worked with KA and CS at their fledgling business that renovated mobile homes.

Thanks, I never saw the quotes from mother or friends.

 

[Sundog]

Thanks, I never saw the quotes from mother or friends.

I'll see if I can find them.