Secret that cost Borce Ristevski years in prison 7 May, 2021 03:17 AM 5 minutes to read While Ristevski’s daughter Sarah has always stood by her father, Karen Ristevski's brother Stephen told reporters he wants the death penalty brought back. Video / ABC Australia While Ristevski’s daughter Sarah has always stood by her father, Karen Ristevski's brother Stephen told reporters he wants the death penalty brought back. Video / ABC Australia news.com.au By: Rohan Smith One of Australia's most troubling domestic violence cases took a surprising twist when the killer sacrificed his freedom to keep a secret. Borce Ristevski was carrying a secret as friends, family members and mourners gathered around him at the funeral for his wife Karen.