Ex-Soldier Sentenced to 30 Years for 2001 Murder of Pregnant Army Private

Shannon Wilkerson was convicted of killing Pfc. Amanda Gonzales on a U.S. Army base in Germany over two decades ago.

Amanda Gonzales, a 19-year-old Army private, was found dead in her barracks in Germany in 2001, four months pregnant.
Shannon L. Wilkerson, 44, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for her murder after being convicted of second-degree murder in May.
Wilkerson feared Gonzales' pregnancy would disrupt his military career and marriage, leading to the murder.
The case remained unsolved for over 20 years until a DNA breakthrough linked Wilkerson to the crime.
The sentencing aims to bring closure to Gonzales' family, as law enforcement emphasized their commitment to justice for the victims.