Miss Switzerland finalist was decapitated, had womb removed by husband
Court documents reveal chilling details about the brutal murder of former model and Miss Switzerland finalist, Kristina Joksimovic. The 41-year-old Swiss man, identified only as Thomas due to privacy laws, confessed to decapitating his wife and removing her womb. The mutilated remains were discovered in their Binningen home near Basel on February 13. Thomas reportedly used a blender to "puree" some of her body parts while watching YouTube videos on his phone.
Autopsy report reveals horrific details of Joksimovic's murder
The autopsy report of Joksimovic reveals that she was decapitated using a jigsaw, a knife and garden shears. Thomas also "carefully removed" her womb - the only organ extracted from her torso. This "deliberate mutilation or ritualized degradation of the body" suggests that Thomas may have a mental disorder, according to court documents.
Strangulation confirmed as cause of Joksimovic's death
The autopsy report confirmed that Joksimovic's cause of death was strangulation, evidenced by a "reddish throttle mark" on her neck. The mother-of-two also showed signs of blunt force trauma suffered prior to her death. She had cuts on her cheek, under her eyebrow and nose, along with several bruises on her right lower leg, foot, shoulder blades and the back of her head. Further examination revealed wounds indicating some hair had been ripped out.
Investigation hindered by suspect's refusal to cooperate
Thomas, the accused, has refused to grant investigators access to his encrypted phone, which could potentially contain more evidence. The Switzerland federal court stated that due to this refusal, "necessary environmental investigations" have not yet been carried out. This lack of cooperation means there is still a "considerable risk of collusion," it said. Thomas also attempted to hide evidence by placing Kristina's phone on a delivery truck, according to the autopsy report.
Suspect claims self-defense, autopsy report contradicts
Thomas initially claimed that he found his wife dead by their home's stairs. He later changed his story, stating that he strangled Joksimovic in self-defense when she suddenly attacked him with a knife. He admitted to dismembering her body "in a panic." However, the court stated that the autopsy report contradicts Thomas's claims of self-defense and panic reaction due to his "planned and systematic approach" in dismembering and attempting to dispose of the body.
