After twelve years, Claudia Hoerig was found guilty of murder on January 24, 2019.

Hoerig was found guilty of the March 12, 2007 shooting and killing of her husband, Air Force Major Karl Hoerig.

She fled to Brazil where she stayed for ten years until she was extradited to Trumbull County on January 17, 2018.

Claudia Hoerig will be sentenced on February 8, 2019. She faces a potential lifetime in prison.

Below is a statement released from the Youngstown Air Reserve Station, where Major Hoerig was employed:

"Since 2007, members of the 910th Airlift Wing, along with many residents of the Mahoning Valley, have been anxiously awaiting the trial of the murderer of U.S. Air Force Reserve Maj. Karl Hoerig. After nearly 12 years, the individual charged with this crime was convicted of aggravated murder in Trumbull County Court yesterday. The thoughts and prayers of the Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 910th Airlift Wing and our Youngstown Air Reserve Station family are with Major Hoerig's family as justice has finally been achieved for their loved one and our fallen comrade in arms. The loss of our Wingman and friend has been an emotional and difficult experience. Those who knew Major Hoerig would want our mission at the 910th to go on. Today, we stand together as professional, resilient Reserve Citizen Airmen performing our mission, believing justice for Karl and peace for his family is here at last."