Sayvonne Jordan sentenced to life plus 10 years after murder of New Hampton man

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Sayvonne Jordan Sentenced to Life in Prison

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(ABC 6 News) – An Elma man was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Jonathan Esparza, plus 10 years for abuse of a corpse Monday, Dec. 18.

The Father of Johnathan Esparza, Henry said in his statement to the court, “an animal that is arrogant that is a bully a coward a punk,” about Sayvonne Jordan the man responsible for his son’s death.

Sayvonne Jordan, 27, was found guilty by jury trial in early November.

Due to the severity of the crime, the Iowa court system determined that the sentences would be served consecutively, not concurrently.

But in victim impact statements Esparza’s family said no amount of time would be enough.

“I can’t speak for your family but for mine this is the most justice we are forced to get, and we will have to take it,” said Esparza sister Alix Alston.

Jordan’s defense had moved for a new trial shortly before his sentencing Dec. 18. stating, “I believe that evidence is extremely shallow when it comes to that element your honor.”

The motion was denied.