Man sentenced to life imprisonment for Christchurch murder and dismemberment

Friday 14 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 14 Aug, 1:27pm

Michael Scott Rodger has been sentenced to life in prison at the High Court in Christchurch for the murder of Richard Leman. The crime involved dismembering the victim, whose remains were discovered in a car boot at an abandoned Canterbury property three years ago.

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1. The PressFri 14 Aug, 12:54pm

   ‘I miss my dad’: Anguish as ‘narcissist’ sentenced for shooting and dismembering Canterbury father (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldFri 14 Aug, 1:27pm

   Richard Leman murder: Michael Rodger sentenced for murdering Christchurch father (opens in new tab)