Swiss prosecutors have formally charged a 43-year-old man — identified only as Thomas due to strict Swiss privacy laws — with the murder of his wife, Kristina Joksimovic, a 38-year-old former Miss Switzerland finalist and respected catwalk coach. The indictment, announced on December 10, 2025, also includes charges for disturbing the peace of the dead, underscoring the brutality of the crime.

Shocking Allegations and Charges

According to the Basel-Landschaft Public Prosecutor’s Office, Thomas allegedly strangled Joksimovic in their Binningen home in February 2024 before engaging in a horrific and methodical dismemberment.

Investigators say he used a jigsaw, knife, and garden shears, removed her womb, pureed parts of her remains in a blender, and dissolved them in chemicals. Court documents describe his actions as displaying “high criminal energy, cold-bloodedness, and lack of empathy.”

Suspect’s Story and Forensic Findings

Thomas initially told investigators he found his wife dead. He later admitted killing her but claimed self-defense, alleging she attacked him with a knife. Forensic experts rejected this claim, confirming strangulation as the cause of death and finding no evidence of a struggle.

Disturbingly, police say Thomas watched YouTube videos during the dismemberment.

Discovery of the Body

The remains were discovered by Joksimovic’s father, who noticed blonde hair protruding from a bag in the laundry room — a space the couple’s young daughters used to play. Police later recovered a blender containing tissue, skin flaps, and bone fragments.

Thomas has been in custody since his arrest, and no trial date has yet been set.

Victim’s Background

Joksimovic, crowned Miss Northwest Switzerland in 2007 and a finalist in the Miss Switzerland pageant, built a successful career as a catwalk coach, mentoring top models, including Dominique Rinderknecht ahead of Miss Universe 2013. She often shared coaching videos and fashion insights on social media.

She and Thomas shared two daughters.

Public Outrage and Domestic Violence Concerns

The case has triggered intense discussion across Europe and social media, with many highlighting the severity of intimate partner violence. Experts note the allegations fit common patterns in escalating domestic abuse, though Swiss privacy laws limit details on the couple’s history.

Timeline of Key Events

Broader Context

Criminologists say the detailed post-mortem mutilation may indicate either extreme rage, attempted concealment, or possible psychological disturbance — though no official mental health diagnosis has been disclosed. The case has amplified conversations about femicide and the need for stronger domestic violence interventions.