Husband Charged With Murder After Former Miss Switzerland Finalist Kristina Joksimovic Found Dismembered and "Pureed"

Swiss prosecutors have charged the husband of a former Miss Switzerland finalist with murder and disturbing the peace in connection with the disappearance and death of his wife, 38-year-old Kristina Joksimovic, authorities said.

Allegations and Charges

The 43-year-old man — whose name has not been released by prosecutors — was indicted at the Basel-Landschaft Criminal Court on Dec. 10 in relation to the February 2024 death at the couple's home in Binningen. Local media and court filings identify the victim as Kristina Joksimovic, who was a finalist in the 2007 Miss Switzerland pageant and later worked as a modeling coach.

What Authorities Allege

Prosecutors say the suspect initially told police he returned home to find his wife dead. Court filings and reporting from local outlets state that he later admitted to killing her, claiming the act was in self‑defense. The man was not formally charged in the case until December; he is currently in custody, and no next court date has been announced.

Kristina Joksimovic/InstagramKristina Joksimovic

Autopsy and investigative reports cited by local media say the victim was dismembered with a jigsaw and garden shears. Investigators allege the remains were then cut into smaller parts and placed in a blender where they were dissolved in a chemical; reports describe the remains as "pureed." These details are part of ongoing proceedings and remain allegations at this stage.

Family and Public Records

Authorities confirmed the couple shared two children. Joksimovic's public Instagram profile lists her work as a modeling coach and includes posts and videos of catwalk training with clients, which local reporters reviewed.

This is a developing case. Prosecutors have released limited information; local outlets reporting on the investigation include Swiss media and international outlets that have cited court documents and the autopsy report.

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