In a shocking and heartbreaking discovery, the father of former Miss Switzerland finalist Kristina Joksimovic, 38, found her decapitated head in a bin bag in her home near Basel, Switzerland. The horrific scene unfolded as her two young children played in a nearby room, unaware of the tragedy. Joksimovic was allegedly strangled, and dismembered, and her remains were further desecrated using a blender. Her husband, identified as Thomas in local reports, is currently on trial for the brutal killing.

Chilling discovery in the laundry room

The nightmare began on February 13 when Joksimovic’s parents, concerned for their daughter’s welfare, visited her home after she failed to pick up her children from nursery. Despite their worries, Thomas repeatedly claimed ignorance about her whereabouts, insisting she had a habit of leaving without notice. It wasn’t until her father searched the house that he made the gruesome discovery in the laundry room: his daughter’s decapitated head, partially visible inside a bin bag. A family friend recounted the horrifying moment to MailOnline, stating that her father ran from the garage “screaming” and alerted a passerby, who immediately contacted the police, leading to Thomas’s arrest.

Horrific details emerge

Swiss media outlet FM1 Today reported that, according to the autopsy, Joksimovic’s body had been dismembered using a jigsaw power tool, a knife, and secateurs. Her remains were further mutilated, with some parts allegedly “pureed” in a blender and dissolved in chemicals. The cause of death was ruled as strangulation, though the autopsy also revealed previous signs of blunt force trauma. Joksimovic had been a finalist in the 2007 Miss Switzerland pageant and had two children with Thomas, who has reportedly confessed to the murder.

Mental health and legal proceedings

An ongoing investigation into the case has revealed “concrete indications of mental illness” in Thomas, who claimed he acted in self-defense. However, prosecutors have argued that he demonstrated “a lack of empathy and cold-bloodedness” in the aftermath of the killing and attempted cover-up. Despite his appeal for release from custody, the Federal Court denied his request.

Friends and family in shock

Joksimovic’s death has left her family, friends, and the local community reeling. One close friend spoke of the unbearable grief following the disturbing court revelations:

“The last week, in particular, was really hard for us, her friends, after these awful details came out in court. Since she died, we have just been functioning, and we have moments where all we can do is cry.” As the trial unfolds, those who knew and loved Kristina Joksimovic are left grappling with the senseless loss of a beloved mother, friend, and former beauty queen.