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International Manhunt

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crime-and-justice1 year ago

"Yoga Ad Lures Fugitive Kaitlin Armstrong to Capture by US Marshals"

US marshals captured fugitive Kaitlin Armstrong, who had fled to Costa Rica after killing professional cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson, by placing a fake yoga instructor ad on social media, luring Armstrong out of hiding. Armstrong had shot Wilson out of jealousy after Wilson briefly dated Armstrong’s ex-boyfriend. After a month and a half on the run, Armstrong was located in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, where she was arrested after responding to the ad. She was convicted of murder and sentenced to 90 years in prison.

crime1 year ago

Fugitive Kaitlin Armstrong Caught Through Yoga Ad: The Full Story

Kaitlin Armstrong, accused of killing cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson, fled to Costa Rica with a fraudulent passport. U.S. Marshals lured her out of hiding by placing a yoga instructor ad, leading to her arrest at a beachside hostel. Armstrong was found guilty of first-degree murder and is serving a 90-year sentence. Her disappearance drew national attention and rocked the cycling community.

crime-and-justice1 year ago

"Unraveling the Capture of Fugitive Yoga Teacher Kaitlin Armstrong"

Kaitlin Armstrong, serving 90 years for murdering cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson, was caught by U.S. Marshals after answering an ad for a yoga instructor. Armstrong vanished after the murder, leading to an international manhunt. Armstrong's boyfriend, Colin Strickland, briefly dated Wilson, and Armstrong was suspected due to her phone being off on the night of the murder. U.S. Marshals tracked Armstrong to Costa Rica, where they placed ads for a yoga instructor to lure her out. Armstrong's sister revealed she had returned to Austin, leading to her eventual capture.

crime2 years ago

Fugitive Chinese Woman Escapes Homicide Charges in US, Flees to Beijing

Police in Washington State are appealing for a Chinese woman, Ting Ye, to return to the United States after she allegedly fled to Beijing to avoid facing charges of vehicular homicide. Ye is accused of crashing her Porsche while drunk, resulting in the death of her passenger. A nationwide warrant has been issued for her arrest, but there is no extradition order between the US and China. Authorities are collaborating with international law enforcement agencies to apprehend Ye and bring her back to face trial.

crime2 years ago

"International Manhunt: Suspect in Missing Woman's Death Found at Boston Airport, Flees to Kenya"

A missing woman, Margaret Mbitu, was found dead in a vehicle at Boston Logan International Airport, and authorities have identified Kevin Kangethe as the suspect in her murder. The pair reportedly knew each other, and police believe the homicide was not a random act. Kangethe has since boarded a plane to Kenya, and Massachusetts State Police are working with Kenyan authorities to locate him. There is no threat to the public or airport travelers, and the investigation is ongoing.

crime2 years ago

"Texas murder suspect's failed escape attempt caught on video"

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.