A husband who murdered his Miss Switzerland finalist wife and dismembered her body using a blender has been sentenced to life in prison. Marc Rieben, 43, a father of two, showed no emotion as the guilty verdict was delivered but briefly appeared to stumble forward when the decision was read out.
Court Proceedings
The remains of Kristina Joksimovic, 38, were discovered by her horrified father, who attended court with his wife. Both sobbed loudly during the verdict. The killing in February 2024 garnered global headlines, and due to the graphic nature of the case, the public was barred from the hearing. Media could only follow proceedings from an adjoining court.
Around 50 demonstrators gathered outside the court building in Muttenz, near Basel, for the decision, and extra police were deployed.
Compensation Ordered
Judge Daniel Schmid ordered Rieben to pay 100,000 Swiss Francs in compensation to the couple's two daughters, aged five and six. Kristina's father was awarded 120,000 Swiss Francs, her mother 100,000, and her sister 60,000 Francs. These amounts are to be increased by 5% interest from the date of the killing.
Passing sentence, Judge Schmid said: 'There are cases that make fiction become reality. This case has changed our reality. No court ruling can fill the void left by the loss of a loved one. We as a court will also never forget you and will carry you in our hearts.'
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