. >> we the jury, all of our number, find the defendant, markus hendrik kaarma, guilty. >> reporter:ourtroom erupted in applause and tears. and while they say the verdict was a relief, diren's host parents still feel the raw pain of his death. >> nothing brings diren back. and so it's still -- it's just heartbreaking that someone felt compelled to do this. >> would you be host to another foreign exchange student? >> no. my -- my heart's too broken. i couldn't do it. >> reporter: two months after the verdict, maarkus kaarma addressed diren dede's family at the sentencing hearing. >> i took another man's life and i'm sorry, i can't change that. i did what i felt was necessary to protect my family and myself. and i hope that no one ever finds themself in the position that i was put into. >> reporter: the judge sentenced him to 70 years in prison. >> i almost wish he never said sorry. because, it was so empty and his face had just no expression. it was, like, scary almost. we were all like taken aback. i was like take it back. there was no meaning in that. >> reporter: and they say garag