Kaitlin Armstrong attempts escape ahead of murder trial

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Texan accused of killing Moriah Wilson scheduled to stand trial on October 30

Kaitlin Armstrong
Kaitlin Armstrong (Image credit: City of Austin Police Department (APD))

Kaitlin Armstrong, the woman accused of fatally shooting professional cyclist Moriah Wilson, attempted to escape the custody of Travis County corrections officers on Wednesday.

Armstrong's murder trial was delayed four months from its expected June 26 date and is now scheduled to take place on October 30.

Kirsten Frattini
Kirsten Frattini
Deputy Editor

Kirsten Frattini is the Deputy Editor of Cyclingnews, overseeing the global racing content plan.

Kirsten has a background in Kinesiology and Health Science. She has been involved in cycling from the community and grassroots level to professional cycling's biggest races, reporting on the WorldTour, Spring Classics, Tours de France, World Championships and Olympic Games.

She began her sports journalism career with Cyclingnews as a North American Correspondent in 2006. In 2018, Kirsten became Women's Editor – overseeing the content strategy, race coverage and growth of women's professional cycling – before becoming Deputy Editor in 2023.