> At a Glance
> – Two American tourists died at the St. Regis Hotel in Aruba Sunday morning
> – Boris Jozic, 45, fell from the top-floor balcony; Cristina Jozic, 52, was found dead in their room
> – Police are investigating the deaths as a possible murder-suicide
> – Why it matters: The tragedy shatters a vacation that began with celebratory beach-bar photos and now leaves two Illinois gym communities grieving
Aruba authorities launched an investigation after discovering the bodies of an American couple at a luxury resort in what local media describe as a suspected murder-suicide.
Sunday Morning Discovery
Hotel staff alerted police around 8:44 a.m. after guests saw a man fall from the top floor of the St. Regis. Officers arrived and confirmed Boris Jozic had died from the fall. When they entered the couple’s room, they found Cristina Jozic also deceased.
Aruba’s Diario newspaper reports detectives are treating the case as a murder-suicide, though police have not publicly confirmed that classification.
Online Footprints
- Jan. 1 Facebook posts under “Boris Cristina Jozic” show the pair smiling at MooMba Beach Bar, a mile from the hotel
- Their joint Instagram handle @chitownfitcouple brands them as Chicago-area gym owners and personal trainers
- Steel Fitness Club in Morton Grove, Illinois, is believed to be their business
Community Mourning
Inside and outside Steel Fitness, members built separate memorials for Boris and Cristina. The gym’s café posted a tribute Monday:
> “With heavy and broken hearts, we share the tragic loss of our beloved Mama, Cristina Gatia. Our hearts are shattered, and our family is grieving deeply.”
Aruba police called the incident “regrettable and unusual” in a social-media statement. The investigation continues; no further details have been released.
Key Takeaways
- A luxury vacation turned fatal within hours
- Local media cite murder-suicide as the working theory
- The couple’s gym community is honoring them with growing memorials
- Authorities have not disclosed how Cristina died
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