In March, a jury took less than an hour to return a unanimous verdict on the murder charge, after Collins had pleaded guilty to unlawfully taking the victim's vehicle and interfering with human remains.
The judge said Collins "stole the rest of [Bacon's] life from him" and betrayed the victim's family, who had tried to support the defendant and his wife.
"They all have holes in their heart that will never be mended," she said.
Bacon's sister – his only sibling - Lia Bezett spoke the pain of her loss.
"I'm tormented daily by what you did; the terror and pain Brent would've experienced at your hands," she said.
"[Collins'] callous, brutal actions tore my family and world apart."
Bezett described her brother as an "understanding father, supportive brother, hard worker, loyal friend, rough-housing uncle".
Bacon's upbeat attitude was both a blessing and a curse.
"He saw the best in everyone and disregarded their shadows and their past," she said.
"He cared about you, you were his friend and he stood by you when you were down. You failed him, you failed your children, his children, your family, our family and our community."
