Steven Carpentier says he is changed man

Man in 1985 murder says he's 'changed man,' wants release

A man convicted of killing a woman in Manchester in 1985 asked a judge Wednesday to let him out of prison seven years early.Steven Carpentier was sentenced to a minimum of 35 years behind bars in the 1985 murder of Joyce Milot, who was beaten to death with a hammer in her Manchester apartment.Carpentier was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 35 years to life.He has served 28 years of that sentence and said he has been a model inmate during that time.Carpentier told the judge he is a changed man and understands the pain he has caused by his actions.But the victim's children, who were also in court, said Carpentier should show some respect to them and serve out the remainder of his time."You shouldn't get a second chance," said the victim's son, Chris Milot. "My mother didn't get a second chance."Judge Kenneth Brown denied Carpentier's request for an early release."We're pleased, especially for the victim's family members," said prosecutor Jeffrey Strelzin.Carpentier can reapply for an early release again in two years.

A man convicted of killing a woman in Manchester in 1985 asked a judge Wednesday to let him out of prison seven years early.

Steven Carpentier was sentenced to a minimum of 35 years behind bars in the 1985 murder of Joyce Milot, who was beaten to death with a hammer in her Manchester apartment.


Carpentier was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 35 years to life.

He has served 28 years of that sentence and said he has been a model inmate during that time.

Carpentier told the judge he is a changed man and understands the pain he has caused by his actions.

But the victim's children, who were also in court, said Carpentier should show some respect to them and serve out the remainder of his time.

"You shouldn't get a second chance," said the victim's son, Chris Milot. "My mother didn't get a second chance."

Judge Kenneth Brown denied Carpentier's request for an early release.

"We're pleased, especially for the victim's family members," said prosecutor Jeffrey Strelzin.

Carpentier can reapply for an early release again in two years.