Cristian Topiter (39) pleaded guilty over arson incident at St Michan’s which caused damage to 'priceless' mummified remains
Cristian Topiter was sentenced to six years in prison for arson at St Michan's Church in Dublin, which damaged mummified remains, including those of 'the Crusader'. The fire, described as an "act of desecration," caused significant financial loss to the church due to the halting of tours. Topiter, who has a prior arson conviction, expressed remorse, but the court considered his past record an aggravating factor.
