A former Miss Switzerland finalist was allegedly strangled, dismembered and thrown away by her husband, shattering the illusion they had built the ‘perfect family’ together. RadarOnline.com can reveal.
The body of 38-year-old Kristina Joksimovic was discovered in February in the couple’s luxury home in Binningen, near Basel, a day after her death.
Kristina’s husband, Thomas Joksimovic, admitted to killing her, claiming it was in self-defense and that he dismembered her “in a panic,” investigators said. He has been held since his arrest and his request for release has been rejected by the Federal Court. in Lausanne, the Daily mail reported.
According to the release, detectives determined that the suspect showed “concrete indications of mental illness” in his behavior, including a lack of empathy and coolness after the murder. Experts claimed he exhibits ‘sadistic-sociopathic traits’.
Kristina Joksimovic’s loved ones expressed their disbelief and sadness, describing her as a beloved friend and a loving mother to her two daughters.
“To me they seemed like the perfect family,” a friend told Swiss outlet Blick. Many who knew her adopted that social mediasharing tributes and memories under her photos.
Among mourners Kristina Joksimovic is Christa Rigozzi, Miss Switzerland 2006, who wrote: “No words, still sad. Rest in peace, my love.”
Jastina Doreen Riederer, the winner of the 2018 competition, echoed similar sentiments, writing: “Speechless. Rest in God’s peace.”
Nadine Vinzens, Miss Switzerland 2002, expressed her shock: “I knew her well and I met him briefly. I am totally shocked and heartbroken. Never in my life did I think something like this would happen.”
Kristina Joksimovic had posted cheerful photos on Instagram in honor of her first wedding anniversary in 2018, describing her husband as her “rock.” Behind the apparently happy facade, however, insiders hinted at continued turmoil, indicating that the couple’s relationship had been in crisis for months.
Reports indicate that police were previously called to the family’s home over allegations of physical assault.
In the aftermath of the crime, Thomas Joksimovic, a Swiss businessman, confessed to strangling his wife and later dismembering her with tools found in their laundry room, including a jigsaw, a knife and a pair of garden shears. a hand blender to ‘pure’ parts of the body, which he dissolved in a chemical solution.
Thomas Joksimovic claimed he acted in self-defense after his wife allegedly attacked him with a knife, a claim investigators have questioned based on medical-forensic evidence.
The investigation continues as Thomas Joksimovic remains in custody, presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Kristina Joksimovic, who had Serbian roots and came from Binningen, had transitioned from modeling to become a respected catwalk coach, guiding both aspiring models and businesswomen.
“We will miss you so much,” said Miss Switzerland 2023 Lorena Santen.
