SXSW Premieres Documentary on Slain Pro Cyclist Moriah Wilson

The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson explores the life and legacy of the rising star killed in 2022.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 3:52pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A new Netflix documentary, "The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson," is premiering at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas. The film focuses on the life of pro cyclist Moriah "Mo" Wilson, who was murdered in the city in 2022, rather than the details of her death. Director Marina Zenovich and producer Evan Hayes aim to celebrate Wilson's accomplishments and the lasting impact of her grief, rather than dwell on the love triangle and jealousy that led to her tragic killing.

Why it matters

The documentary provides a fresh perspective on one of the most high-profile true crime stories of 2022-2023, shifting the focus away from the salacious details of Wilson's murder and instead honoring her life and legacy as a rising star in the cycling world. By premiering the film in Austin, where the tragedy occurred, the filmmakers hope to give the community a chance to reflect on Wilson's story.

The details

Moriah "Mo" Wilson, a professional cyclist, was shot and killed in Austin, Texas in 2022 while in town to compete in a gravel race. Her killer, Kaitlin Armstrong, was later convicted of her murder. The new Netflix documentary "The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson" explores Wilson's life and ambitions, featuring excerpts from her personal journals, rather than dwelling on the details of the crime. Director Marina Zenovich and producer Evan Hayes aim to celebrate Wilson's legacy and the lasting impact of her death on those who knew her.

  • Moriah Wilson was shot and killed in Austin in 2022.
  • Kaitlin Armstrong was convicted of Wilson's murder in a Travis County courtroom a year later.
  • The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson had its world premiere at SXSW in March 2026.
  • The documentary will be released on Netflix on April 3, 2026.

The players

Moriah "Mo" Wilson

A rising professional cyclist who was murdered in Austin in 2022.

Kaitlin Armstrong

The woman convicted of murdering Moriah Wilson in 2022.

Marina Zenovich

The director of the documentary "The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson".

Evan Hayes

The producer of the documentary "The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson".

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“I thought there was nowhere else that this film should premiere other than South by Southwest. I mean, this is an Austin story.”

— Marina Zenovich, Director

“Everyone has an opinion about this case in the sense that you have an innocent young girl, you have a guy she had a fling with, and you have a jealous girlfriend. That could play out in any which way, and it played out in a horrific way. I think that our goal was to, although we had to show that, to focus on Mo and the life she lived and not the fact that she was murdered.”

— Marina Zenovich, Director

“It was so powerful reading her journals, which we include in the film, so Moriah's voice in a way is present in the film as she went through the events preceding her death.”

— Evan Hayes, Producer

What’s next

The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson will be released on Netflix on April 3, 2026, following its premiere and additional screenings at SXSW in March 2026.

The takeaway

By shifting the focus of the Moriah Wilson story away from the sensational details of her murder and instead celebrating her life and legacy as a rising star in the cycling world, the documentary provides a thoughtful and meaningful exploration of love, ambition, and the lasting impact of grief.