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Moorpark Man Sentenced for Girlfriend's Death

08 May 2026 11:45

William Justin Koznar was sentenced to 11 years in prison for the voluntary manslaughter of Sara Marie Goodwin. - Koznar pleaded guilty on March 24, 2026, to voluntary manslaughter and admitted special allegations of great violence and victim vulnerability.

- The incident occurred on October 7, 2020, at a Moorpark hotel where police found Goodwin unconscious and bleeding; she later died. - Security footage and Koznar's statements confirmed no one else entered the room.

- The prosecution was handled by Senior Deputy District Attorney Amber Lee of the Major Crimes Unit.

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