Karen Ristevski’s stepson arrested one day before father’s committal hearing
The stepson of murdered Melbourne mum Karen Ristevski has been arrested on the eve of his father Borce Ristevski’s committal hearing, where he’ll be accused of murdering his wife.
Anthony Rickard, 34, was arrested at a Diggers Rest property about 12.20am on Sunday on outstanding warrants including failing to answer a bail charge.
The court was told police had repeatedly tried to make contact with Rickard since May, but he had refused to cooperate as he did not want to give evidence at his father’s committal hearing.
Rickard appeared in Melbourne Magistrates Court on Sunday in a blue T-shirt emblazoned with the word “rogue” and was denied bail.
The stepson of missing person Karen Ristevski, Anthony Rickard.
Rickard had been summoned to give evidence at the committal hearing of his estranged father Borce Ristevski, who has been in prison since he was charged with his wife’s murder in December.
The 54-year-old’s committal hearing to see whether the case goes to trial starts today.
Ms Ristevski, 47, a fashion boutique owner, had been missing for eight months before her remains were discovered by a bushwalker at Macedon Regional Park in February 2017.
Mr Ristevski has denied any involvement in his wife’s death. His lawyer has indicated that he would be pleading not guilty.
The couple's daughter, Sarah, is also expected to give evidence at the committal hearing, which is will hear nearly 30 witnesses.
Mr Rickard was remanded in custody to appear in the Sunshine Magistrates Court on his bail offences on July 20.