Key takeaways:
- Kaitlin Armstrong was convicted of first-degree murder in the death of Moriah “Mo” Wilson
- The criminal trial began on October 11th and lasted just over two weeks
- The sentencing phase of the trial is expected to begin on Monday, and Armstrong could face up to 99 years in prison for the murder conviction
A Texas jury on Thursday convicted Kaitlin Armstrong, 35, of first-degree murder in the death of elite mountain biker Moriah “Mo” Wilson. Armstrong could face up to 99 years in prison for the murder conviction and up to 20 years in prison for a second charge of escape causing bodily injury.
The Travis County panel deliberated for about 2 1/2 hours before finding Armstrong guilty. Authorities said Armstrong shot Wilson, 25, shortly after the victim had dinner with the convicted killer’s boyfriend, former pro cyclist Colin Strickland.
The criminal trial, which began on October 11th, lasted just over two weeks. Armstrong had pleaded not guilty to the charge of first-degree murder. On the same day, she had allegedly tried to escape custody while being escorted to a doctor’s appointment, but only ran for about half a block before officers caught up with her.
The verdict was read in court at the Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center in Austin, Texas. Wilson’s loved ones hugged after the verdict was read, and Armstrong’s younger sister Christie Armstrong openly wept.
The sentencing phase of the trial is expected to begin on Monday. Armstrong could potentially face up to 99 years in prison for the murder conviction, and up to 20 years in prison for the second charge if convicted.
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