Overview

• Shannon Wilkerson found guilty of second-degree murder for the death of Amanda Gonzales at a U.S. Army base.
• Gonzales, four months pregnant, was believed to be carrying Wilkerson's child, intensifying the motive.
• The conviction underlines the reach of the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act, enabling U.S. courts to prosecute overseas crimes.
• Sentencing set for August 8; Wilkerson faces a maximum life sentence.
• The case underscores the prolonged efforts of the FBI and U.S. Justice Department in solving cold cases.