Murder of Emma Walker
The murder of Emma Walker occurred on the night of November 21, 2016, in the Sterchi Hills neighborhood in Knoxville, Tennessee. Emma Walker, a high school student, was murdered by her ex-boyfriend William Riley Gaul. Walker died of a gunshot wound to the back of her head, behind her left ear. The case occurred after Walker broke up with him due to his aggressive behavior. At that time, Walker was a high school cheerleader and Gaul was a college football player. Walker and Gaul were a couple for two years; however, Walker ended the relationship due to its "volatile" nature and Gaul's behavior. According to prosecutors and other witnesses close to the couple, Gaul killed Walker out of anger over the end of their relationship. Gaul was arrested after a friend secretly recorded him confessing to Walker's killing. Gaul was indicted with seven charges in relation with Walker's murder. In May 2018, the jury found Gaul guilty of all charges. Gaul was immediately sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for 51 years. Emma Walker's case, was considered a notable example of teen dating violence. Walker's murder received international media attention, and were profiled on 20/20 and Dateline.
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