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In July, 2022, Armstrong was deported to the United States.
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American Fugitive Arrested In Costa Rica Featured On Netflix



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Published on Wednesday, April 8, 2026
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff and wire services





A new documentary on Netflix revisits the 2022 killing of professional cyclist Moriah Wilson and the case against her convicted killer, a woman surnamed Armstrong, who was captured in Costa Rica after weeks on the run.



“The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson,” which debuted last week, examines the circumstances surrounding Wilson’s death and Armstrong’s efforts to evade authorities. According to Netflix, the film goes beyond headlines, exploring the victim’s life, the crime and the lengths Armstrong took to avoid capture.



The project marks the second documentary on the case by director Marina Zenovich, following her 2024 film “Yoga Teacher Killer."



In promotional materials, Netflix describes the documentary as an “intimate, arresting portrait” of Wilson, highlighting her upbringing in a close-knit family and the determination that propelled her athletic success before her life was cut short.



Wilson was fatally shot in May 2022 in Austin, Texas, where she had traveled to compete in a cycling race, according to investigators.






Authorities said Armstrong fled the United States later that year using her sister’s passport to travel to Costa Rica. While there, she allegedly assumed false identities and altered her appearance through cosmetic procedures.



The U.S. Marshals Service tracked Armstrong by posting a Facebook advertisement seeking a yoga instructor. After more than one month as a fugitive, she was arrested in June 2022 at a hostel in Santa Teresa Beach, located on the Nicoya Peninsula.



Officials said Armstrong had attempted to establish herself as a yoga instructor under multiple aliases. Investigators also noted significant changes in her appearance, including dyed and shortened hair and visible facial alterations.



Armstrong was later deported to the United States following a Red Notice issued by the U.S. Department of Justice.



In November 2023, Armstrong was sentenced to 90 years in prison after being convicted of first-degree murder. She is currently serving her sentence at the Dr. Lane Murray Unit, a state prison in Gatesville, Texas, and will be eligible for parole in 2052.


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