LACONIA — Most of an hour on Tuesday afternoon is all it took to send Hassan Sapry, the man convicted of the 2019 murder of Wilfred Guzman Sr., to prison for the rest of his life.

Sapry, 27, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility for parole for first-degree murder, concurrent with 12-month sentences on six misdemeanor charges, including theft, trespassing and attempted fraudulent use of a credit card.

In handing down the sentence, Superior Court Justice Elizabeth Leonard described Sapry’s actions as “absolutely senseless and completely depraved.”

He’s also directed to pay $8,738 in restitution. As he has no immediate income-earning prospects, Leonard said Tuesday each meager monthly payment will serve as a reminder of his crimes.

Sapry was convicted on first-degree mur

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