The man charged with killing an El Salvador national in McAllen with a machete has been sentenced to 60 years in prison, according to court records.

Court records say Hector Neptaly Reyes Mendoza was found guilty of murder by a jury on July 11. On Monday, he was sentenced to 60 years in prison with 353 days of time served.

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Mendoza announced during his sentencing his wish to appeal the verdict, according to court records.

On June 6, 2024, the decomposing body of 47-year-old Jose Edgardo Sorto was found in Mendoza's room at a residence at the 2000 block of Houston Avenue in McAllen. He had been killed with a machete.

A second suspect was also arrested in connection with Sorto's murder. Mario Nelson Amaya, 57, was charged with false report to a peace officer in connection with the investigation.