The Sky Crime documentary series How I Caught the Killer looks into the tragic murder of elite racer Anna Moriah Wilson and the subsequent manhunt for her killer, Kaitlin Armstrong. The episode, airing on 17 September 2024 at 9:00 pm, explores the intricate details of this high-profile case that garnered national attention.
In 2022, professional cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson was found murdered, shocking the nation. The investigation that followed uncovered a web of relationships and a trail that led to Costa Rica, where the prime suspect, Kaitlin Armstrong, had fled. Armstrong’s connection to the victim and her disappearance sparked intense media scrutiny and a widespread manhunt.
The episode examines the critical aspects of the case, including the role of Armstrong’s then-boyfriend, Colin Strickland, who had a brief romantic relationship with Wilson during a break in his relationship with Armstrong. The prosecution built a strong case, portraying Armstrong as a jealous girlfriend with access to Strickland’s text messages and a geolocation app to track Wilson’s movements.
However, the defence argued that the police investigation was negligent, with untested evidence and other potential suspects ignored. They maintained that the case lacked direct evidence and that Armstrong’s trip to Costa Rica was not an attempt to evade authorities but a planned vacation shortly after being interviewed.
The trial witnessed emotional statements from Wilson’s family and intense deliberations, with the jury ultimately delivering a guilty verdict in under three hours.
How I Caught the Killer: Malicious Intent – Kaitlin Armstrong airs Monday, 17 September 2024, at 9:00 pm on Sky Crime.
