The murder trial of Kaitlin Armstrong, accused of killing pro cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson, began with prosecutors presenting evidence that Armstrong tracked Wilson's whereabouts on a fitness app before shooting her. Surveillance equipment captured Wilson's final screams and the shots that killed her. Armstrong, who pleaded not guilty, faces up to 99 years in prison. Prosecutors also revealed that Armstrong attempted to escape custody three weeks before the trial. She was later arrested in Costa Rica after a 43-day search.
Niger's military government has announced that it foiled an escape attempt by deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, who had been held in custody for nearly three months following a coup. Bazoum had planned to flee to neighboring Nigeria with his family and two domestic staff, but the prompt reaction of the defense and security forces prevented their escape. The main perpetrators and some accomplices have been arrested, but Bazoum's current whereabouts are unknown. The military junta has held on to power despite international pressure, and last week, the US declared Bazoum's ouster as a coup and suspended assistance programs to Niger.
Kaitlin Armstrong, who is awaiting trial for the murder of professional cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson, briefly escaped from officers during a medical appointment in Texas. Armstrong ran for over a block before being apprehended by deputies. Details about her restraints and the reason for the appointment were not disclosed. Armstrong, who fled the country after the murder and was later arrested in Costa Rica, has been charged with murder and faces up to 99 years in prison if convicted. It is unclear if she will face additional charges for the escape attempt.
Kaitlin Armstrong, a former yoga teacher accused of murdering her romantic rival, attempted to escape from Texas deputies while being escorted to a doctor's appointment. A bystander captured part of her short-lived escape on video. Armstrong, who had been on the run for 43 days before being arrested in Costa Rica, is currently held on $3.5 million bond. The murder victim, professional cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson, was shot to death after going out to dinner with Armstrong's boyfriend. Armstrong's defense attorney has not commented on the escape attempt.
Cell phone video appears to show murder suspect Kaitlin Armstrong attempting to escape from corrections officers after a doctor's appointment in Austin. She was apprehended within 10 minutes. Armstrong is accused of killing a professional cyclist in May 2022 and was later arrested in Costa Rica. The attempted escape may impact her trial, as the admissibility of evidence of other crimes will be determined by a judge, potentially affecting the punishment phase.
Kaitlin Armstrong, the woman accused of killing professional cyclist Moriah "Mo" Wilson, attempted to escape custody while leaving a medical office building in Austin. After a 10-minute pursuit, officers caught up to her and restrained her. Armstrong's trial for first-degree murder was set to begin on October 30. She had previously fled the country but was apprehended in Costa Rica and now faces additional federal charges for misusing a passport. The sheriff's office could not disclose specific security measures used during the transport, but it is not uncommon for inmates to be taken to medical facilities when specialized treatment is required.
Negasi Zuberi, the man accused of sexually assaulting and holding a sex worker captive in a cinder block cell in his Oregon garage, attempted to escape from jail. Zuberi faces charges of attempted escape and disorderly conduct. A maintenance worker heard a suspicious sound coming from Zuberi's cell, leading to the discovery of a damaged window and an improvised tool. Zuberi has been moved to a cell without windows. He was arrested last month after kidnapping the sex worker and is being investigated for other sexual assaults in multiple states.
Negasi Zuberi, the Oregon man accused of holding a woman captive in a makeshift dungeon, has been charged with second-degree attempted escape and first-degree disorderly conduct after being caught trying to escape jail. Zuberi was arrested after a woman escaped from his home, where she had been kidnapped from Seattle, sexually assaulted, and placed in a makeshift cell in his garage. He pleaded not guilty to charges of kidnapping and transportation with intent to engage in sexual activity. Zuberi was discovered standing on his bunk bed near a chipped window in his cell, and an improvised tool was found. His federal trial is scheduled to begin on October 17.
A man from Klamath Falls, Oregon, who is accused of kidnapping a woman and locking her in his garage, attempted to escape from his own jail cell at the Jackson County jail. A maintenance worker noticed an unusual noise coming from the cell and alerted sheriff's deputies. The man now faces additional charges of attempted second-degree escape and first-degree criminal mischief.
Inmate Orlando Mitchell allegedly used the chain linking his handcuffs to choke Marion County Sheriff's Deputy John Durm during an escape attempt at the detention center. Mitchell gained control of the sheriff's van but crashed it shortly after. Deputy Durm died from his injuries, while Mitchell was taken into custody. The incident was captured on video, showing Mitchell choking Durm until he stopped moving. Mitchell was in jail on a murder charge for shooting his son's mother outside a daycare in 2022.
A Marion County Sheriff's Office deputy with nearly four decades of service was killed during an escape attempt at the jail. The suspect assaulted the deputy, stole a transport vehicle, and crashed it into a telephone pole. The deputy, John Durm, died shortly after the attack. The suspect, identified as Orlando Mitchell, will be arrested on a preliminary murder charge. Mitchell is also facing another murder charge from last year. Durm's death comes just days after the funeral of Indiana State Police Trooper Aaron Smith, who was killed in the line of duty.
A man wanted on drug charges, Jeremiah Raymond Hoskins, attempted to escape police by leaping off a Sun Country flight at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. He opened the emergency exit and jumped onto the tarmac, successfully evading officers. However, he was later found hiding inside a food service truck and arrested. Hoskins was wanted for drug charges in Wright County, Minnesota, and was also charged with trespassing and violating a restraining order. No passengers or crew members were harmed during the incident.
