MATTHEW HIGHAM PLEADS GUILTY TO MURDER OF HIS INFANT DAUGHTER IN [LOCATION]

A man accused of murdering his 16-day-old daughter has admitted to her death in court. Matthew Higham, 23, confessed to repeatedly punching or slamming the baby, which resulted in fatal injuries such as skull fractures, organ damage, and trauma to the brain. The court was told that Higham called emergency services but initially denied causing her injuries. A judge is anticipated to sentence him to life imprisonment with at least 25 years before parole eligibility for the devastating killing of Florence Liberty Mae Higham.