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Kaitlin Armstrong

Kaitlin Armstrong is a Texas woman convicted of the 2022 murder of professional cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson in Austin, Texas.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Kaitlin Armstrong is a Texas woman convicted of the 2022 murder of professional cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson in Austin, Texas. She was arrested in Costa Rica after a multi-state and international manhunt, then sentenced to 90 years in prison in November 2023.

Background

Kaitlin Armstrong is an American former yoga instructor and real estate agent from Texas. Public reporting also describes her as having lived in Austin and having ties to the cycling community through her relationship with Colin Strickland.

Murder case

Armstrong was charged in connection with the May 11, 2022 shooting death of Anna Moriah Wilson in Austin. Prosecutors and media reports said the killing was linked to jealousy over Wilson’s relationship with Strickland.

Manhunt and arrest

After the killing, Armstrong fled and authorities searched for her across borders. She was arrested in Costa Rica on June 29, 2022 and returned to the United States.

Trial and sentence

A Texas jury found Armstrong guilty of first-degree murder on November 16, 2023. She received a 90-year prison sentence the following day and is incarcerated in Gatesville, Texas.

Key facts

  • Armstrong was accused of killing professional cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson in Austin in May 2022.
  • Authorities said the case stemmed from jealousy involving Armstrong’s on-and-off relationship with cyclist Colin Strickland.
  • She fled the United States and was later captured in Costa Rica after a 43-day manhunt.
  • Armstrong was convicted of first-degree murder in November 2023 and sentenced to 90 years in prison.
  • She is serving that sentence at the Dr. Lane Murray Unit in Gatesville, Texas.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kaitlin Armstrong?
Kaitlin Armstrong is an American woman convicted of murdering professional cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson in Austin, Texas, in 2022.
What did Kaitlin Armstrong do?
She was convicted of first-degree murder for fatally shooting Anna Moriah Wilson in May 2022.
Where is Kaitlin Armstrong now?
She is serving her sentence at the Dr. Lane Murray Unit in Gatesville, Texas.
How was Kaitlin Armstrong caught?
Authorities arrested her in Costa Rica on June 29, 2022 after a 43-day manhunt and returned her to the United States.
What is Kaitlin Armstrong's sentence?
She was sentenced to 90 years in prison after her first-degree murder conviction.

References

  1. People — https://people.com/where-is-kaitlin-armstrong-moriah-wilson-now-11942202
    Supports: Conviction, arrest in Costa Rica, 90-year sentence, current incarceration
  2. ABC News — https://abcnews.com/US/kaitlin-armstrong-murder-trial-sentence/story?id=104690519
    Supports: Sentence, conviction, arrest in Costa Rica
  3. U.S. Marshals Service — https://www.usmarshals.gov/news/press-release/kaitlin-armstrong-captured-costa-rica
    Supports: Arrest in Costa Rica on June 29, 2022
  4. NBC News — https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/kaitlin-armstrong-killed-cyclist-mo-wilson-fit-jealousy-led-officials-rcna146267
    Supports: Jealousy motive and 90-year sentence
  5. CBS News — https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kaitlin-armstrong-trial-accused-anna-mariah-mo-wilson-murder/
    Supports: Identity, charge, and prison exposure
  6. TODAY — https://www.today.com/news/kaitlin-armstrong-now-rcna266249
    Supports: Current prison location and conviction timeline