On the first day of Kaitlin Armstrong's murder trial, prosecutors presented their case against the yoga instructor, claiming that she killed Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson out of jealousy. Armstrong is accused of shooting Wilson, an accomplished cyclist who had previously been in a relationship with Armstrong's on-and-off boyfriend, in May 2022. Prosecutors alleged that Armstrong, acting out of jealousy, tracked Wilson's whereabouts and shot her multiple times, including a final shot to the heart. While the defense argued that there was no hard evidence against Armstrong, prosecutors claimed that surveillance footage and cell phone evidence would prove her guilt. The trial, which could last until November 15th, will also feature testimony from Wilson's friend, who found her lying in a pool of blood, and Wilson's ex-boyfriend, who had remained friends with her. Armstrong had been on the run following the murder but was apprehended in Costa Rica after a 43-day manhunt.

Sources:

- "Prosecutors Claim Yoga Instructor Killed Boyfriend's Ex Out of Jealousy, Defense Calls Case 'Circumstantial'" by Spectrum News Staff

- "Kaitlin Armstrong's trial, deep voice video shows day-after headlines and updated news, a settlement for Mo Wilson, new trail threat on the Mass Pike" by Bob Ward, 105.7 WROR

- "Kaitlin Armstrong trial date set: Here's what happened" by Leslie Lopez, Fox 7 Austin

- "Kaitlin Armstrong's trial underway in Austin" by Andrew Buckman, KXAN.com

- "Kaitlin Armstrong remains behind bars" by KVUE News Staff, KVUE.com