On May 12, 2022, Armstrong was arrested on a misdemeanor theft warrant but released due to a clerical error. The following day, she sold her Jeep for $12,000 and fled Austin.
Armstrong traveled to Houston, then to New York, and finally to San Jose, Costa Rica, using her sister’s passport without permission.
In Costa Rica, Armstrong underwent extensive plastic surgery to alter her appearance, spending $6,000 on lip fillers, rhinoplasty, and a brow lift.
She also changed her hair from long red curls to short, dark brown locks. Living under the alias Allison Page, she evaded authorities until her arrest on June 29, 2022.
Armstrong was extradited to the United States and charged with first-degree murder and unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. Her bail was set at $3.5 million.
A Second Escape Attempt
While awaiting trial in Travis County Jail, Armstrong meticulously planned another escape.
On October 11, 2023, during a medical appointment outside the jail, she fled on foot with her hands still in cuffs. She attempted to scale a fence but was quickly apprehended after a 10-minute pursuit.
