Christchurch Court Hands Down Life Sentence in Tragic Infant Murder Case
Christchurch, New Zealand — In a somber courtroom setting, Michael John Topp has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a non-parole period of 17 years for the murder of his infant daughter. The verdict brings a conclusive end to a harrowing case that has gripped the nation, involving the tragic death of a very young life at the hands of her father. During the sentencing, the presiding judge addressed the courtroom with a grave reminder …