Podcast Summary:

Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes Present – "Former Miss Switzerland Finalist Murdered, Dismembered and Police Say, Put In  A Blender By Husband"
Date: December 11, 2025
Hosts: Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes (iHeartPodcasts)

Main Theme / Purpose

This episode centers on the shocking murder case of Christina Joximovich, a former Miss Switzerland finalist, whose 2024 death in Switzerland has made international headlines due to its horrific details and disturbing parallels to the ongoing Brian Walsh trial in Massachusetts. The hosts analyze the legal, forensic, and societal aspects of both cases, specifically focusing on gendered violence, forensic investigation challenges, and media attention on high-profile victims.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Case Overview and Parallels to U.S. Trial

• Hosts open the episode by contextualizing the Swiss case within the ongoing Brian Walsh trial in Massachusetts, in which a husband is also accused of murdering and dismembering his wife (Anna Walsh).

• Key Parallels:

  • Both cases involve a husband accused of killing, dismembering, and gruesomely attempting to dispose of their wife’s remains.
  • Both men initially claimed to have found their wives dead and only disposed of the body out of panic.
  • In the Switzerland case, the accused eventually admitted to the killing, claiming self-defense.

  "So here's what we do know...Initially he gave the exact same defense as Brian Walsh, which was...‘I found her dead. I didn't know what to do. I panicked.’"
  — Amy Robach [04:07]

2. Details of the Swiss Case & Investigation

• Victim: Christina Joximovich, 38, 2007 Miss Switzerland finalist, mother of two, modeling coach.

• Suspect: Husband, identified as "Thomas" due to Swiss privacy laws. Father of their two daughters.

• Police Findings:

  • Murder took place in February 2024.
  • Christina was strangled, dismembered, and her remains put through an industrial blender.
  • Autopsy enabled police to reconstruct the cause of death despite body mutilation.
  • Police allege that Thomas was casually watching YouTube videos during the disposal.

  "...they've actually gone so far as to say in the police report that he was watching casual YouTube videos on his phone while he was putting his wife's remains in a blender. That's unthinkable."
  — Amy Robach [07:59]

  "This is Texas Chainsaw massacre type things. They're describing that something's not right..."
  — T.J. Holmes [08:30]

3. Legal & Forensic Nuances

• In Switzerland:

  • Authorities waited for autopsy results before charges.
  • The ability to establish cause/mode of death with found remains was crucial for prosecution.
  • Suspect faces charges of murder and "disturbing the peace of the dead."

  "...when you hear what he did with her body, it's remarkable to me that they could figure out that she died by strangulation. I don't know how this works, but those forensic scientists are pretty remarkable."
  — Amy Robach [17:19]

• In Massachusetts (Brian Walsh case):

  • Prosecution hindered by absence of a body; challenging to prove murder without establishing cause of death.

  "...the whole point of Brian Walsh's defense...what's hindering the prosecution, is that they don't have Anna Walsh's body...without her body, they cannot determine manner of death. And if you can't determine manner of death, how do you prove a murder?"
  — Amy Robach [05:47]

4. Psychological, Social, and Media Reflections

• Characterization of the Accused:

  • Swiss authorities described Thomas as having a “high level of criminal energy, lack of empathy and cold bloodedness.”

  "They said he displayed when they interviewed him a remarkably high level of criminal energy, lack of empathy and cold bloodedness."
  — Amy Robach [18:40]

• Personal Fallout:

  • Two young daughters are now in the custody of relatives.
  • Christina’s father reportedly saw crucial evidence that led to the discovery.

  "According to reports, it was her own father who saw evidence that his daughter was dead. He actually saw some of her blonde hair..."
  — Amy Robach [19:27]

• Societal Lens:

  • Discussion of the disproportionate media attention given to certain murder victims (particularly white, attractive women with pageant/modeling backgrounds).
  • Acknowledgement that violence against women is widespread—these cases spotlight a larger issue rather than just isolated monstrous acts.

  "It points to a larger issue about violence against women and that this isn't just about sensationalized media headlines, but about a real problem that...women are in danger and oftentimes by the men who purport to love them the most."
  — Amy Robach [20:58]

  "We want to remember and remind everybody about this happening to women...have a responsibility to talk about the women who are not just former beauty pageant contestants."
  — T.J. Holmes [21:41]

  "The more attractive you are, perhaps even the whiter you are, the more attention your murder gets. And that is incredibly sad..."
  — Amy Robach [22:12]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the horror of the details:

  "This is, I don't know, this is beyond true crime. This is beyond what we can comprehend. This sounds like mental illness. Again, it's just a horrific..."
  — T.J. Holmes [10:03]

• On societal attempts to understand such crimes:

  "...how does someone go from being a seemingly loving father and a loving husband to...being able to do that to another human being to avoid being caught...We want to understand evil. Is that what it is?"
  — Amy Robach [09:25]

• On the relationship between media coverage and victim identity:

  "...when you can add the fact that she was in a beauty pageant...she was blonde...her eyes are blue. That oftentimes are stories that get attention...we want to remember and remind everybody about this happening to women..."
  — T.J. Holmes [21:20]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Major parallels between Swiss and U.S. case: [03:38] – [04:15]
• Details of the Swiss murder and investigation: [04:15] – [08:30]
• Forensic/Legal analysis (body evidence, autopsy, how this differs from U.S. case): [05:47], [06:46], [17:19]
• Psychological & societal reflections on motive and media: [08:53], [10:03], [21:20], [22:12]
• Official description of the accused by prosecutors: [18:40]
• Discussing the impact on the victim’s children and family: [19:08], [19:27]
• Violence against women and media attention critique: [21:20], [22:12]

Episode Flow & Closing Remarks

• The hosts maintain a tone of shock, empathy, and responsibility, frequently pausing to reflect on the greater implications of such crimes beyond their sensational details.
• They highlight the deeply personal tragedies endured by families, the resilience of forensic professionals, and the need for equal attention to all victims of gender-based violence.
• The episode ends with a commitment to continue following these cases and with a reminder of the importance of responsible, inclusive reporting.