As stated by Detective Sergeant Mark McCloy:
Police have now made an arrest in relation to the murder of five-month-old Hope Elizabeth McFall-Schultz, who was killed in January.
A 24-year-old man has been charged with murder and is due to appear in the Nelson District Court this afternoon.
I would like to thank the Invercargill community and Hope’s family for their assistance and patience during this investigation.
Hope’s family continue to request privacy at this time.
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