Who is Caitlin Cash? Witness reveals chilling 911 call after Kaitlin Armstrong fatally shot love rival Moriah Wilson
AUSTIN, TEXAS: In a tense courtroom drama, Caitlin Cash, a crucial witness, testified in the murder trial of Kaitlin Armstrong, a yoga instructor charged with shooting her love rival, professional cyclist Moriah 'Mo' Wilson.
The trial, commencing this week, has been marked by disturbing disclosures, which include a distressing 911 call and bodycam footage that exposed the gruesome events of May 11, 2022.
Glimpse into Moriah Wilson's final moments
The courtroom was filled with suspense as the jury heard the heart-wrenching 911 call in which Cash, in a state of distress, recounted the last moments of Wilson.
In the audio recording, Cash can be heard exclaiming, "Her brain is leaking," as she urgently called for help from her friend. According to the Daily Mail, she described, "I just walked in, and she's lying on the bathroom floor, and there's blood everywhere. I can't tell what's happened."
The 911 call provided a somber context for the allegations against Kaitlin, who is accused of shooting Wilson upon learning about her romantic involvement with her boyfriend, Colin Strickland.
The sequence of events that ultimately led to Wilson's tragic demise unfolded in Cash's residence.
On May 11, 2022, Wilson returned to the home after an evening of swimming and dining with Strickland, a precursor to the unfortunate incident.
Wilson, a talented professional cyclist, had been in Austin for a race.
According to friends of Wilson, the cyclist and Strickland were allegedly in a romantic relationship around October 2021, during a time when Strickland was reported to be on a break from Kaitlin.
It's worth noting that they were not involved in a romantic relationship at the time they reunited on the night of the tragic incident.
Kaitlin was initially questioned by the police but was released due to a paperwork error in her recorded date of birth on a form. She has since entered a not-guilty plea to the charges.
After the shooting, Kaitlin evaded authorities for 43 days while hiding in Costa Rica.
During her time in hiding, she underwent plastic surgery to alter her appearance and even attempted a bold prison escape before her trial began.
Caitlin Cash found 25-year-old Moriah “Mo” Wilson shot to death in her home May 11, 2022. Today she testified in her friend’s murder trial. On a break for lunch, you can see members of Wilson’s friends & family embrace her. It was a heavy morning listening to the 911 call. pic.twitter.com/e1ET6fkbmf
— Mills Hayes (@MillsHayesTV) November 1, 2023
Caitlin Cash's heart-wrenching testimony unveils the shocking scene
Cash's testimony also unveiled her initial reaction to the scene, where she recounted how she called out to greet Wilson upon returning home but received no response.
It was only when she approached the bathroom and saw her friend lying in a pool of blood that the gravity of the situation became apparent. Cash immediately called 911 for assistance.
The trial has not only focused on the gruesome details of the murder but also delved into the complex relationships surrounding the case.
Prosecutors emphasized the "on again, off again" nature of the relationship between Kaitlin, Strickland, and Wilson, revealing the complex web of emotions and interactions that ultimately culminated in the tragic outcome.
The trial began this week, with both legal teams delivering their opening arguments to the jury. Prosecutors made a dramatic start to the case by accusing Kaitlin of standing over Wilson and shooting her "in the heart."
After the murder, Strickland went into hiding while Kaitlin was avoiding capture. There are allegations that he concealed his prior involvement with Wilson from the shooter.