The yoga instructor wanted for murdering professional cyclist Moriah Wilson fled from Austin, Texas to New York City — and investigators fear that she will use the money she’s raked in from flipping houses to remain on the lam.
The 34-year-old suspected murderer, Kaitlin Armstrong, was spotted arriving at LaGuardia Airport on May 14, just days after authorities said she fatally shot Wilson at an apartment in Austin, Texas, investigators said Wednesday.
The US Marshals released photos showing Armstrong wearing a denim jacket, white pants and a black mask as she walked with a yoga mat through an airport. An arrest warrant was issued for Armstrong last week in the killing of Wilson, who had previously dated her boyfriend, cyclist Colin Strickland.
A surveillance camera had captured Armstrong’s vehicle outside of the home where Wilson was staying while in town for a cycling competition. Armstrong disappeared the following day after she was questioned by investigators on May 13.
Texas Deputy US Marshal Brandon Filla told The New York Post that because of Armstrong’s background in flipping houses, the suspect “may have the funds to continue to hide.”
“[Armstrong’s escape] wasn’t something that was abrupt, this was something that was methodical, that was timed. She had somewhat of a plan,” he said.
Filla said that Armstrong may have been “spooked” as the investigation intensified. Investigators are looking into what relations Armstrong may have in New York City and who, if anyone, she may be staying with.
