Kaitlin Armstrong, a Texas woman, has been sentenced to 90 years in prison for the murder of professional cyclist Anna 'Mo' Wilson. The verdict was returned after around three and a half hours of deliberation in Austin, Texas. Armstrong was also required to pay a fine of $10,000. The two women were reportedly involved in a love triangle with Armstrong's then on-and-off boyfriend and Wilson's fellow cyclist Colin Strickland.
Armstrong, a former fugitive, was convicted of shooting Wilson after Wilson had spent an evening with Armstrong's boyfriend, Colin Strickland. Armstrong used the fitness app Strava to track Wilson to an apartment in Austin, Texas, where she shot her twice in the head and once in the heart. Armstrong also faces a separate felony escape charge after attempting to escape authorities during a medical appointment.
Following the murder, Armstrong allegedly sold her Jeep, flew to Costa Rica using her sister's passport, and underwent plastic surgery to alter her appearance. She was eventually arrested in Costa Rica after a 43-day international search.
The prosecution's case was built on circumstantial evidence, including vehicle satellite records, phone-tracking data, and surveillance video. The defense called experts who sought to discredit the state's DNA and ballistics evidence. The sentencing phase of the trial was emotionally charged, with testimonies from Wilson's friend and mother. The case has deeply affected both the Wilson and Armstrong families.
Armstrong will be eligible for parole in 30 years. The case has deeply affected both the Wilson and Armstrong families.