[DES MOINES, Iowa] — The Iowa Court of Appeals has upheld the life sentence of Curtis Padgett.

Padgett was convicted last year for the 2007 murder of Dennis First in Cedar Rapids.

He was found guilty of beating and stabbing First to death.

Padgett appealed the verdict, arguing there was insufficient evidence to prove he was responsible for the crime.

He also claimed the court abused its discretion by denying his motion for a new trial after reviewing his case.

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