Ex-Miss Switzerland Finalist Brutally Murdered and Disfigured by Husband

Published on: September 13, 2024

Former Miss Switzerland finalist brutally murdered

Thomas, 41, killed his wife Kristina Joksimovic at their house in Binningen, near Basel, Switzerland. The incident, which occurred on 13th February 2024, has stunned the people of Switzerland and sparked a debate about domestic violence.

The Crime: A Gruesome Act

Kristina drowned dead in March 2010 after her husband, Thomas, 41, reportedly strangled her during a fiery contention. The criminal details of the case, which came out during trial, are horrifying. Thomas carved up Kristina with a jigsaw, knife and garden shears after shooting her in the temple. He even “mixed” her remains and used a hand blender in a failed attempt to hide what he did, solvent soaking parts of her body. Eventually the dismembered body parts were found by a third party, leading to Thomas being arrested the following day.

At first, Thomas claimed he acted in self-defense when he killed Kristina — saying she came at him with a knife. But post-mortem exams revealed that Kristina had been strangled to death and nothing corroborated Thomas’ story. Investigators noted the ‘criminal energy’ used by Thomas and identified a trait of complete empathy-less sadistic traits, plus sociopathic tendencies.

Kristina Joksimovic A Famous Public Figure

Kristina Joksimovic was once a prominent name in the modeling world before this tragedy struck her way. In 2007, she won the title of Miss Northwest Switzerland and was also a finalist at the Miss Switzerland pageant. In her later years, she turned coaching and mentored young models — among them Dominique Rinderknecht who went on to represent Switzerland in the Miss Universe contest of 2013.

She was a mother as well as a sought after catwalk coach whose name travelled through the mouths of young aspiring models on her way to throne of Miss Universe GB. She had worked outside the home up until having her two young daughters and they were living with her husband, Thomas, in a pretty nice little house situated in one of those swaths of San Pedro that looked just like the kind of place you’d bring your Grandma to visit. But the couple — who tied the knot in 2017 — had an abusive relationship. The cops had been called to their house a few times, which illustrates that the abuse led to this murder.

The Legal Clash and Court Orders

Thomas confessed to murdering his wife following the arrest, but maintained that he acted in self-defense. In Lausanne, Switzerland’s Federal Court refused the appeal for his release on bail and judged the “chilling” and cold-blooded nature of the killing along with indications that he needed psychiatric help too big a risk to take.

The ruling gave a chilling description of the crime — one that was “planned (and could even be considered intentional)” and showed ‘little to no remorse’ by Thomas. The verdict in the criminal case, however, may be determined by his mental state today.

Behind Closed Doors: Confronting The Hidden Reality Of Domestic Violence

The gruesome murder of Kristina is a poignant reminder of how much evil can lie hidden beneath cheerful facades. Only weeks before her death, Kristina had taken to social media posting pictures of family holidays, no hint at the tragic outcome which would later ensue. It has triggered a wider debate in Switzerland about domestic violence and the often-hidden lives of those who suffer in abusive relationships.

The news of Kristina being brutally murdered took her friends, family, and the modeling community to profound shockness. She has been widely remembered as a sweet and loving mom, dedicated to her children who worked tirelessly in her career.

Conclusion: Who You Going to Call?

Kristina Joksimovic, daj »Kriši« — the family violence will not be forgiven / Raw Story. It is a sobering reminder of what happens when domestic abuse goes unchecked and tragedies unfold. This is a very sad reminder of how even people who seem to have everything can be suffering in silence behind closed doors.