sSPARTA, Wis.- A Sparta man accused of killing his step-grandfather with an axe and injuring two other relatives in 20211 will spend the rest of his life behind bars. Thomas Wayne Aspseter, 38, was sentenced to two consecutive 60-year terms. Judge Todd Ziegler called Aspeter a selfish, remorseless human being with almost no redeeming qualities. “There is a struggle to find positive aspects of Mr. Aspseter’s character,” the judge said. Two relatives injured in the frenzied attack, Michael and Margaret Waite, testified. Margaret Waite, who barely survived, told the jury: “I’ve been in hell. I live this every day and every night.” She has not recoverd strength in an injured arm.
Earlier: Sparta ax-killer guilty on all counts
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The charges
> First-degree intentional homicide.
> Attempted first-degree intentional homicide.
> Second count of attempted first-degree intentional homicide.
> Aggravated battery with intend to cause great hodily harm.
> Second count of aggravated battery with intend to cause great bodily harm.