Amanda Acosta was 17 when she was shot dead on March 14, 2016, in San Antonio, Texas. She was riding in a vehicle with friends after leaving a party where a fight had occurred; as they were leaving they were followed by another car. An 18-year-old, Julian Martinez, fired two shots at the vehicle and Amanda was struck in the back. She was pronounced dead at San Antonio Children’s Hospital.

Julian Martinez was arrested and charged with murder. At trial he denied firing the shots and pointed to an unidentified man as the shooter. The jury convicted him based on witness testimony and other evidence presented, and he received a 30-year prison sentence with no parole eligibility for 15 years. Amanda’s family, including her aunt, spoke about the pain of the loss and the community rallied around them.

Who knew Amanda or was at the party that night and can share details that might help others understand what happened?