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  •   Home > News > Law and Order

    A Christchurch man found guilty of murdering his baby daughter has been jailed for life

    A Christchurch man found guilty of murdering his baby daughter has been jailed for life


    Michael John Topp inflicted many fractures and two head injuries on the three-month old, before a fatal assault in December 2022.

    Her mother told Christchurch's High Court today, no sentence will ever be enough.

    She says Topp has already given her a death sentence - by taking the most special part of her.

    Topp must serve 17 years behind bars, before being considered for parole.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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