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William Cormier, charged with first-degree murder in the death of former Pensacola newspaper reporter Sean Dugas, testifies in his own defense Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, in Pensacola, Fla. (AP Photo/The Pensacola News Journal, Ben Twingley)

PENSACOLA, Florida -- A Pensacola man was found guilty on Thursday of killing a former crime reporter in order to steal his fantasy card collection worth $100,000.

An Escambia County jury convicted William Cormier III of the premeditated first-degree murder of former Pensacola News Journal reporter Sean Dugas in August 2012, whom he had known for more than a decade, the Pensacola News Journal reported.

Cormier’s identical twin had pleaded no contest to being accessory to murder.

Cormier III was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, the newspaper reported. His brother was sentenced to serve 15 years in prison for robbery and accessory to murder.

According to the report, the jury watched surveillance video that showed Cormier III buying a plastic storage bin that Dugas was buried in. He then rented a truck that he used to transport Dugas’ body to Winder, Ga. He also bought concrete to cover Dugas’ grave.

The twins had considered themselves good friends with Dugas, according to the report, mostly due to their love for the “Magic: The Gathering” card game.

They got into an argument though at Dugas’ home in August 2012 that led to Cormier III beating Dugas to death. The twins then robbed Dugas and sold most of his possessions.