Kristina Joksimovic, 38, a former Miss Switzerland finalist, was allegedly strangled and dismembered by her husband, Thomas, 41.
Gruesome Details:
Thomas used a jigsaw, garden shears, and blender to dismember and dissolve Kristina’s body.
Investigation:
Autopsy revealed strangulation before dismemberment in the laundry room.
Husband’s Confession:
Thomas admitted to killing Kristina, initially claiming self-defense, but medical-forensic reports contradict his statement.
Psychological Evaluation:
Investigators found “concrete indications of mental illness” and “sadistic-sociopathic traits” in Thomas.
Arrest and Detention:
Thomas, a Swiss businessman, was arrested a day after Kristina’s remains were found in Binningen.
Court Ruling:
Federal Court in Lausanne rejected Thomas’ appeal for release from custody.
Victim’s Background:
Kristina won Miss Northwest Switzerland in 2003 and was a Miss Switzerland finalist in 2008.
Family Life:
The couple married in 2017, had two children, and lived in an affluent Basel neighborhood.
Case Ongoing:
Investigation continues, with Thomas facing charges for the heinous crime.
