Colin Strickland: Update on Moriah Wilson’s Ex and Kaitlin Armstrong Case

Colin Strickland has become a private figure since the 2022 killing of cyclist Moriah Wilson. The case centered on his former partner, Kaitlin Armstrong, and it altered his career and personal life. Filmogaz.com looks at the developments and where Strickland is now.

Career and early life

Strickland was born on November 7, 1986, and grew up in Johnston, Texas. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and worked as an environmental scientist before racing.

He began competitive racing in 2011. He won Red Hook Crit events in 2015 and 2016. In 2019, he claimed victory at the Unbound Gravel 200.

How he met Moriah Wilson

Strickland met Moriah “Mo” Wilson at a gravel race in Idaho in September 2021. They briefly dated and then returned to being friends.

Wilson later visited Austin for a race in 2022. On May 11, she spent time with Strickland and was later found dead at a friend’s home.

Investigation and the Kaitlin Armstrong case

Authorities quickly excluded Strickland as a suspect. Investigators focused on Kaitlin Armstrong.

Surveillance showed Armstrong’s car outside the house the night of the killing. Ballistics tied a firearm she owned to casings at the scene. Strickland had purchased that gun for her.

A week after the murder, Armstrong left the United States. A 43-day manhunt ended when authorities arrested her in Costa Rica in late June 2022.

At trial, Strickland testified for the prosecution. In November 2023, a jury found Armstrong guilty of first-degree murder. She received a 90-year sentence.

Life after the killing

Strickland lost most sponsorships after the case. Red Bull reportedly remained affiliated with him.

He stopped racing after 2021. He still rides locally but has not returned to competition.

He now lives in Texas and works restoring vintage cars and Spartan trailers. He has described ongoing emotional difficulty processing the events.

Documentary coverage

A feature-length documentary revisits Wilson’s life and the killing. The film includes interviews with Strickland, family members, and friends.

The project draws on reporting first published in a 2022 magazine feature. It is directed by Marina Zenovich and streams on Netflix.

Context and keywords

This report references Colin Strickland and the aftermath of Moriah Wilson’s death. It also addresses the broader Kaitlin Armstrong case and its legal consequences.

Filmogaz.com will continue monitoring developments related to the case and Strickland’s public statements.