Before Antony Centeno-So began his promised journey to sobriety, the judge who sentenced him to nine years for manslaughter had a heart-to-heart chat.

“You’ve heard from me the reasons why I’ve imposed the sentence that I did,” said Superior Court Justice Ian Leach Friday afternoon, while Centeno-So stood before him for sentencing. “I did that, I think, not only to reflect the circumstances of the offence, but also, in my view, for your benefit.”

“You indicated to me that you want to change your life. I want to believe that and I hope you do. I hope you do that for your sake. I hope you do that for the sake of Mr. Cherrey-Rooke’s family and him.”

Centeno-So, 30, was originally charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of Devon Cherrey-Rooke, 31, in the parking lot of the e

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