The victim and perpetrator are modeled after the May 11, 2022 murder of professional cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson in Austin, Texas, by Kaitlin Marie Armstrong, a yoga instructor and realtor. The motive for the fatal shooting was romantic jealousy. She was apprehended in Costa Rica by the U.S. Marshals forty-three days after fleeing. Armstrong's trial for first-degree murder began October 30, 2023. On November 16, she was found guilty. She received a 90-year prison sentence, with eligibility for parole after 30 years.
Breezy Point, Queens is also known as "The Irish Riviera", a residential community with a strong law enforcement and first responders presence.
The house of the perpetrator's father had a Thin Red Line Flag hanging on the front lawn. The Thin Red Line American Flag honors the brave firefighters that run towards the most dangerous and deadly situations. The thin red line represents the men and women that risk their lives to rescue the public from the roar and destruction of fire. The striking black background of the flag reminds us of all the firefighters that made the ultimate sacrifice to keep our families safe.