Stephanie Ramos

In his statement to the court, Gligor said he wanted to atone for the pain and suffering he had caused.

He also said he had buried and suppressed his thoughts of the tragedy for most of his adult life.

Gleehor also spoke about his mental state around the time of the murder.

To prosecutors, Gligor's recollection of the day in question was a little too tidy.

In a filing, the state wrote, quote, the defendant's account of what he does and doesn't remember conveniently allows him to avoid taking full responsibility for the most gruesome and calculated aspects of the murder.

The state finds the defendant's selective memory implausible.

At the sentencing, Lauren Prier also spoke.

She addressed Gligor directly.

She called him a monster and a wolf in sheep's clothing.

And she asked, why would you kill my mom?

Eugene Gligor was sentenced to 22 years in prison with five years of supervised probation.

He's currently serving time in a state prison about two hours northwest of Chevy Chase.

After 24 years, Leslie Prier's killer is behind bars and Lauren Prier has answers.

But talking about her mom and dad is still bittersweet.

You've said some wonderful things about your mother.

She seemed like a wonderful, wonderful mom.

You have no idea.

She was my hope, my pride, my joy, my beauty.

I became a different person, and my world changed completely.

I had this, like, perfect world before this all happened.