COPENHAGEN — Danish submarine inventor Peter Madsen, convicted of torturing and murdering Swedish reporter Kim Wall last year, lost his appeal against his life sentence Wednesday, shortly after he apologized to the victim’s family. In Denmark, a life sentence equates to 16 years on average, but can be extended. The prosecutor had argued that the life sentence should be upheld, saying the motive was sexual and the crime was planned. The Copenhagen City Court in April convicted Madsen of murder, sexual assault and the dismemberment of Wall. The court ruled unanimously that Madsen had lured Wall, 30, onto his homemade submarine with the promise of an interview.

Source: National Post September 26, 2018 07:41 UTC