Sentence
Paul Topham
Paul Topham (aged 46) was sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court on 11 September 2025 to 33 Years - Life for Murder and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Wolverhampton Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 11 September 2025
- Sentence
- 33 Years - Life
- Judge
- Judge Michael Chambers KC (The Honorary Recorder of Wolverhampton)
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Burglary in a dwelling / residential burglary | Custodial immediate, 4 Years 6 Months |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of murder in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, on 3 October 2024. He had pleaded guilty to manslaughter and burglary.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Offence Location / Victims Home; Vulnerable victim