The family of Stephen Heiss said it is the fault of U.S. officials that their son's murderer was in the country illegally.

Miguel Padilla, found guilty of murdering three, was an illegal immigrant living in the U.S. at the time of the murders.

Padilla murdered Heiss, who was a former corrections officer and Marine, as well as Al Mignogna and Fred Rickabaugh outside of the UVA Club in Altoona.

Heiss' family attorney said he wants people to focus on the issue rather than the money.

The attorney contends that the federal government did not take any action that would have prevented the murders.

Padilla's formal sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 29. A jury did recommend the death sentence.

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