The Springfield man convicted on a murder count and other felonies in the stabbing death of his tenant was sentenced today to 15 years to life in prison.

Jason Waller was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison on charges of murder, tampering with evidence and carrying a concealed weapon. He was also sentenced to six months on a tampering with evidence charge and 18 months on a charge for carrying a concealed weapon.

The sentences will run concurrently, meaning Waller will serve 15 years to live in prison.

Waller was accused of using a sword in the April 9 stabbing of Donald Argabright, 26, who was found dead of stab wounds in the driveway of the home he rented from Waller at 154 Kewbury Road.

On the murder charge, the sentence is 15 years to life in prison. The tampering charge brings a sentence of up to three years, while the weapons charge brings a sentence of up to 18 months.

According to the police investigation, Waller stabbed Argabright in the chest with the sword during a fight about rent payments. Waller fled to Tennessee, where he was apprehended and returned to Springfield to stand trial.