Kristina Joksimovic, a former Miss Switzerland finalist and catwalk coach, was brutally murdered by her husband in February 2024 in Binningen, Switzerland. The chilling case, which has drawn widespread attention, reveals disturbing details about the gruesome crime.
A Fatal Struggle– Miss Switzerland finalist
Joksimovic’s 41-year-old husband, only referred to as “Thomas” in the media, initially claimed that he acted in self-defense after she allegedly attacked him with a knife. However, investigations soon unraveled a much darker truth. Medical experts confirmed that the cause of death was strangulation, not knife-related injuries. Autopsy reports later revealed that Joksimovic’s body had been dismembered using a jigsaw, knife, and garden shears.
Gruesome Crime Scene
Following the murder, her husband reportedly dismembered the body in a state of panic, using a blender to “puree” the remains. He then dissolved parts of her body in a chemical solution in an attempt to dispose of the evidence. This horrific act was performed in the couple’s home, located in an affluent area near Basel, where they lived with their two young daughters.
The Investigation: Uncovering the Truth
The investigation quickly uncovered that the husband’s self-defense claim did not hold up. Investigators discovered no signs of a struggle supporting his version of events. Instead, they painted a portrait of a man exhibiting “sadistic-sociopathic traits” with a history of violence toward his wife, including prior incidents of strangulation.
Swiss authorities noted his “cold-bloodedness” and lack of remorse, stating that he displayed an unusually high level of “criminal energy” in both the act and the elaborate attempts to cover up the crime.
A Tragic Life Cut Short
Kristina Joksimovic was a well-known figure in Switzerland, having been crowned Miss Switzerland and a finalist in the 2007 Miss Switzerland competition. After her modeling career, she became a successful catwalk coach, mentoring notable models like Dominique Rinderknecht, who represented Switzerland at the Miss Universe pageant in 2013.
Friends of the couple revealed that their marriage had been in turmoil for months, and the police had been called multiple times due to reports of domestic violence. Despite these warning signs, the tragic end of their relationship has shocked those close to the couple and the larger Swiss community.
A Final Verdict
As the investigation continues, Swiss authorities are working to determine the full extent of the husband’s mental state, with some reports indicating the possibility of mental illness. Regardless of these findings, the brutal nature of the crime has left a lasting scar on those who knew Kristina Joksimovic and has drawn attention to the need for addressing domestic violence.
Kristina’s tragic death serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers women can face, even in seemingly privileged circumstances.
