A shocking new development has emerged in the case of Kaitlin Armstrong, the woman convicted of murder in Texas.
According to recently filed court documents, Armstrong was pregnant at the time of her arrest, a detail that her defense team argues should have resulted in a more lenient sentence.
Armstrong’s defense team filed a motion for a new trial on December 15, which was obtained by The Daily Mail. The filing revealed that Armstrong was pregnant at the time of her arrest, which could have potentially swayed the jury to give her a lighter sentence.
According to the court documents, “Kaitlin has also been pregnant twice, once (sic) occasion of which was during or near the time of her arrest.” The defense team further argues, “Considering the sentence here was for 90 years and a maximum fine, there should be no question that this mitigating evidence would have resulted in a more lenient punishment.”
Armstrong, who was convicted of fatally shooting Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson, a perceived romantic rival, after she went swimming and had dinner with Armstrong’s then-boyfriend Colin Strickland. The two had a brief relationship in 2021, which ended before getting back together.
The murder sent Armstrong on the run for 43 days, during which she fled to Costa Rica and had plastic surgery in an apparent attempt to evade law enforcement. However, she was eventually caught and convicted by a Texas jury.
The court documents also reveal new details about Armstrong’s troubled past in an attempt to portray her as a more sympathetic person. She was a victim of sexual abuse and raised by an alcoholic mother. Furthermore, she was abandoned by her father, further adding to her already difficult upbringing.
According to the documents, “As her family struggled during her childhood, her childhood friend also recalled Kaitlin was the victim of multiple instances of (actual or attempted) sexual violence.” These details, Armstrong’s defense argues, provide critical context to her actions and should have been considered during her sentencing.
Armstrong’s lawyer did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment on the recent developments in the case. However, the new information presented in the court filing could have a significant impact on Armstrong’s sentence if a new trial is granted.
The news of Armstrong’s pregnancy at the time of her arrest has shocked and intrigued many, stirring up questions about her mental state and the circumstances surrounding the murder. As the case continues to unfold, more details are likely to emerge about Armstrong’s past and the events leading up to the deadly confrontation.
Meanwhile, the family and friends of Anna Moriah Wilson continue to mourn their loss and call for justice. The revelation of Armstrong’s pregnancy may have also reopened old wounds and brought added anguish to those affected by the tragic murder.
As the justice system considers the motion for a new trial, all eyes will be on the court’s decision and the impact it may have on Armstrong’s fate. The case of Kaitlin Armstrong has taken a surprising turn, leaving many wondering what other shocking revelations may be yet to come.
