Life without parole: The sentencing of the Christchurch mosque gunman

This episode of A Moment In Crime is a follow-up from the very first episode I produced about the Christchurch terror attack. 

As the Coronial inquest into the mass murder begins, it's important to remember what happened and who was responsible. It's important to remember who was killed, wounded and impacted. And it's important to understand the inquest. 

In this episode of A Moment In Crime you will hear from the judge who sentenced the terrorist in 2020 and from those closest to the attack - survivors, witnesses and those who lost loved ones that day.

Brenton Tarrant was the first person in New Zealand history to be jailed for life without parole and will spend the rest of his days in a prison cell - unable to hurt another person. 

The episode refers to an act of terrorism, mass murder and the wounding of many people. It is graphic in parts and is intended for a mature audience. 

Many people are against the name of the terrorist being published, but in this podcast episode he is named at times. His case was heard in an open court and is well known and I do not want to create any sense of drama around his abhorrent actions by painting him as a nameless villain. 

At the outset of this episode of A Moment In Crime I would like to acknowledge the 51 people who died in the Christchruch terror attack and their families - and those injured on that terrible day.

For more on the attack, the prosecution, sentencing and investigations visit nzherald.co.nz 

I also recommend reading these articles for a deeper understanding of the attack on March 15 and the aftermath. 

The Ripple Effect

Christchurch mosque attack : terrorist sentenced

Christchurch mosque shooter sentencing: Tales of heartache, grief, terror fill courtroom

Christchurch mosque shooter sentencing: Gunshot wounds and grief only the start of pain, suffering for terror attack families

Christchurch mosque attack sentencing: Victim's father tells Brenton Tarrant he will never forgive him

Christchurch mosque shootings: Royal Commission report revealed

Christchurch mosque terror attack: Coronial scope hearing to examine Muslim community's unanswered questions

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