Hayward, USA - A teenager who admitted to taking part in what authorities termed a "thrill kill with satanic overtones" will serve 25 years in prison.
A judge handed down the sentence Tuesday to Austin R. Davis, 16, who pleaded guilty to second-degree intentional homicide as part of a plea agreement. The 25-year sentence is higher than the 8 years called for in the plea agreement. The judge said he felt the gravity of the crime warranted a higher sentence.
Davis apologized to the victim's family in court, and said he never intended to hurt Irena Roszak.
Her daughter, Krista Muellner, said she's relieved the sentence was higher. "I haven't slept in one year and nine months. It's been very emotional. Now we can get some closure."
Muellner and one of Roszak's granddaughters read statements in court.
Supporters on both sides shed tears as the sentencing hearing drew to a close.
Davis will be on extended supervision for 15 years after his prison time.
Prosecutors alleged Davis and Christopher Roalson, 28, killed 93-year-old Irena Roszak in her Radisson, Wis. home in May 2009.
The two had met just a day before hand. Roalson allegedly wanted to kill a different couple, but got scared off, and the two headed to Roszak's home instead.
Roalson is scheduled to go on trial next month on charges of first-degree intentional homicide and burglary.