37-year-old Michael Topp from Christchurch, NZ, sentenced to life for murdering 3-month-old daughter, denying intent.

37-year-old Michael John Topp from Christchurch, New Zealand, has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum non-parole period of 17 years for murdering his three-month-old daughter. Topp was found guilty of murder and two counts of grievous bodily harm by a High Court jury. The infant was admitted to the hospital with severe head injuries on New Year's Eve 2021 and passed away two days later. Topp had denied the murder charge, claiming it was manslaughter as he never intended to kill the child.

July 16, 2024
5 Articles