A 27-year-old Aurora man has been sentenced to 44 years in prison in the 2022 stabbing death of a 17-year-old girl.
Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announced today that Jose J. Gonzalez has agreed to a sentence of 44 years in prison in exchange for a guilty plea to the offense of first-degree murder. The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office is not naming the victim out of respect for her family.
Judge William Engerman accepted the plea.
According to prosecutors, Gonzalez, the victim and the victim’s older sister shared a residence along with four others in the 900 block of Lebanon Street in Aurora. On the morning of August 4, 2022, Gonzalez entered the victim’s bedroom and a physical struggle ensued. Gonzalez then stabbed the victim three times, killing her. Gonzalez was in a relationship with the victim’s older sister. Gonzalez was on parole at the time.
In addition to the prison term, Gonzalez must register as a Violent Offender Against Youth in accordance with the Illinois Violent Offender Against Youth Registration Act.
In accordance with Illinois law, Gonzalez must serve the full sentence. He receives credit for 496 days served in the Kane County jail.
“Despite their grief, the victim’s family members have been a constant voice for her since this violent act was committed, and they have remained staunch advocates for her in the face of this terrible and needless loss,” First Assistant State’s Attorney Christine C. Bayer said. “I hope this resolution brings them some peace.”
