Overview

• 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.