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Man Sentenced in 2017 Murder of Beloved San Jose Little League Coach

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A man convicted in the 2017 murder of a beloved San Jose little league coach has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison.

Santos Andrew Trevino is one of three men convicted in the murder of Frank Navarro. Trevino, who police said did the stabbing, was sentenced Friday. The sentencing for the two others convicted in the murder has been delayed until May.

Navarro's family and friends packed the San Jose courtroom on Friday to get some resolution to his murder.

"My son's gone and he can never return," said Regina Delgado, Frank Navarro's mother. "I just wish that all of these guys will never come out."

For family and prosecutors, the five-year process to get to the sentencing was agonizing.

Navarro was working at the Tres Gringos Cabo Cantina in downtown San Jose on Feb. 26, 2017 when he was stabbed to death. Officials at the time said six suspects were beating up a bouncer at the night club for confiscating an ID. That's when Navarro, who was head of security at the club, rushed to help his colleague before being stabbed.

Navarro was also a beloved president and coach for Eastridge Little League.

Attorney Tyler Smith pointed out his client Trevino grew up in a home filled with violence and drugs. Smith also said his client is remorseful, will work to be a better person in prison, and has no plans to appeal.

Navarro's family and friends were not swayed.

"I hope he never comes out," said Robert Delgado, Navarro's stepfather. "There's no excuses for what he did to my son."

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