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Image No. 1 | Damita Elahi asks for forgiveness for her son Idris Elahi, left, from the Chew family, and tells how much she still loves her son as Idris Elahi is sentenced to 35 years in prison at Connecticut Superior Court in New London Wednesday May 23, 2012, for his part in the murder of Matthew Chew on Oct. 29, 2010.

Damita Elahi asks for forgiveness for her son Idris Elahi, left, from the Chew family, and tells how much she still loves her son as Idris Elahi is sentenced to 35 years in prison at Connecticut Superior Court in New London Wednesday May 23, 2012, for his part in the murder of Matthew Chew on Oct. 29, 2010.

Image No. 2 | Idris Elahi, left, bows his head while listening to Prosecutor Stephen M. Carney retell the story of the murder of Matthew Chew on Oct. 29, 2010.

Idris Elahi, left, bows his head while listening to Prosecutor Stephen M. Carney retell the story of the murder of Matthew Chew on Oct. 29, 2010.

Image No. 3 | Idris Elahi, center, reacts to statements by Marilyn Chew, mother of Matthew Chew, as she delivers a victim impact statement during Elahi's sentencing to 35 years in prison at Connecticut Superior Court in New London Wednesday May 23, 2012.

Idris Elahi, center, reacts to statements by Marilyn Chew, mother of Matthew Chew, as she delivers a victim impact statement during Elahi's sentencing to 35 years in prison at Connecticut Superior Court in New London Wednesday May 23, 2012.

Image No. 4 | Idris Elahi listens on a Rick Crew, father of Matthew Chew, talks about the void Matthew's murder left in life as Elahi is sentenced to 35 years in prison at Connecticut Superior Court in New London Wednesday May 23, 2012.

Idris Elahi listens on a Rick Crew, father of Matthew Chew, talks about the void Matthew's murder left in life as Elahi is sentenced to 35 years in prison at Connecticut Superior Court in New London Wednesday May 23, 2012.

Image No. 5 | Muneer Elahi asks everyone present not to forget the good in the world as his son Idris Elahi, left, is sentenced to 35 years in prison at Connecticut Superior Court in New London Wednesday May 23, 2012.

Muneer Elahi asks everyone present not to forget the good in the world as his son Idris Elahi, left, is sentenced to 35 years in prison at Connecticut Superior Court in New London Wednesday May 23, 2012.

Image No. 6 | Idris Elahi, center, listens as presiding Judge Patrick J. Clifford delivers some final remarks before sentencing Elahi to 35 years in prison at Connecticut Superior Court in New London Wednesday May 23, 2012.

Idris Elahi, center, listens as presiding Judge Patrick J. Clifford delivers some final remarks before sentencing Elahi to 35 years in prison at Connecticut Superior Court in New London Wednesday May 23, 2012.

Image No. 7 | Presiding Judge Patrick J. Clifford delivers some final remarks before sentencing Idris Elahi to 35 years in prison at Connecticut Superior Court in New London Wednesday May 23, 2012, for Elahi's part in the murder of Matthew Chew on Oct. 29, 2010.

Presiding Judge Patrick J. Clifford delivers some final remarks before sentencing Idris Elahi to 35 years in prison at Connecticut Superior Court in New London Wednesday May 23, 2012, for Elahi's part in the murder of Matthew Chew on Oct. 29, 2010.

Image No. 8 | Idris Elahi stands with his attorney Bruce McIntyre as he is sentenced to 35 years in prison at Connecticut Superior Court in New London Wednesday May 23, 2012, for his part in the murder of Matthew Chew on Oct. 29, 2010.

Idris Elahi stands with his attorney Bruce McIntyre as he is sentenced to 35 years in prison at Connecticut Superior Court in New London Wednesday May 23, 2012, for his part in the murder of Matthew Chew on Oct. 29, 2010.

Image No. 9 | Idris Elahi reacts as he is lead away after being sentenced to 35 years in prison at Connecticut Superior Court in New London Wednesday May 23, 2012, for his part in the murder of Matthew Chew on Oct. 29, 2010.

Idris Elahi reacts as he is lead away after being sentenced to 35 years in prison at Connecticut Superior Court in New London Wednesday May 23, 2012, for his part in the murder of Matthew Chew on Oct. 29, 2010.

Image No. 10 | Mindy Fowler, center, holds a photo of her brother Matthew Chew, as she is flanked by her brother Mike, right, and Lindsay Krodel, Matthew's girlfriend, left, as Chew's mother Marilyn speaks with the media after Idris Elahi was sentenced to 35 years in prison at Connecticut Superior Court in New London Wednesday May 23, 2012, for his part in the murder of Matthew Chew on Oct. 29, 2010.

Mindy Fowler, center, holds a photo of her brother Matthew Chew, as she is flanked by her brother Mike, right, and Lindsay Krodel, Matthew's girlfriend, left, as Chew's mother Marilyn speaks with the media after Idris Elahi was sentenced to 35 years in prison at Connecticut Superior Court in New London Wednesday May 23, 2012, for his part in the murder of Matthew Chew on Oct. 29, 2010.

Image No. 11 | Marilyn Chew, mother of Matthew Chew, center, speaks to the media with her husband Rick, left, daughter Mindy Fowler, and son Mike Chew, outside Connecticut Superior Court in New London Wednesday May 23, 2012 after Idris Elahi was sentenced to 35 years in prison for his part in the murder of Matthew Chew on Oct. 29, 2010.

Marilyn Chew, mother of Matthew Chew, center, speaks to the media with her husband Rick, left, daughter Mindy Fowler, and son Mike Chew, outside Connecticut Superior Court in New London Wednesday May 23, 2012 after Idris Elahi was sentenced to 35 years in prison for his part in the murder of Matthew Chew on Oct. 29, 2010.

Image No. 12 | Lindsay Krodel, Matthew Chew's girlfriend, center, hugs Mike Chew, Matthew's older brother, as members of the Chew family speak with the media outside Connecticut Superior Court in New London Wednesday May 23, 2012 after Idris Elahi was sentenced to 35 years in prison for his part in the murder of Matthew Chew on Oct. 29, 2010.

Lindsay Krodel, Matthew Chew's girlfriend, center, hugs Mike Chew, Matthew's older brother, as members of the Chew family speak with the media outside Connecticut Superior Court in New London Wednesday May 23, 2012 after Idris Elahi was sentenced to 35 years in prison for his part in the murder of Matthew Chew on Oct. 29, 2010.

Idris Elahi, 19, is sentenced to 35 years in prison at Connecticut Superior Court in New London Wednesday May 23, 2012, for his part in the murder of Matthew Chew in New London on Oct. 29, 2010.