A Gulfport man was convicted of capital murder Thursday in a 2005 stabbing death.

Victor Lowell Fryou, 37, was sentenced to life in prison by Harrison County Circuit Judge Steve Simpson.

Fryou was charged with capital murder and robbery in the Aug. 20, 2005, stabbing and robbery of Patrick Devriendt, 41, of Gulfport. Devriendt was found dead in his mobile home.

Prosecutors said Fryou stabbed Devriendt more than 50 times during an argument. He also is accused of stealing Devriendt’s truck and $1,200. The men had worked together on roofing jobs.

Testifying Wednesday, Fryou said he stabbed Devriendt but did not steal his wallet.

Prosecutors did not seek the death penalty.