> At a Glance
> – Two American tourists died Sunday at the St. Regis Hotel in Aruba
> – Boris Jozic, 45, fell from the top-floor balcony; wife Cristina, 52, found dead in their room
> – Local paper reports police suspect murder-suicide
> – Why it matters: The tragedy shocks fellow travelers and the couple’s Illinois fitness community
Aruba police responded to a 8:44 a.m. emergency call at the luxury St. Regis Hotel, where a man was seen lying motionless after plunging from the highest balcony.
Dual Discovery
Officers arrived to confirm Boris Jozic had died from the fall. A routine check of his room led to the second grim find-Cristina Jozic was also deceased.
Authorities have not yet detailed the causes or sequence of events.
Investigation Focus
- Local outlet Diario says detectives are treating the case as a suspected murder-suicide
- Aruban police have called the incident “regrettable and unusual”
- No official statement has confirmed the murder-suicide theory
Community Mourns
The Jozics are believed to be Illinois residents who co-own Steel Fitness Club near Morton Grove. Social-media posts from a “Boris Cristina Jozic” Facebook page and the joint Instagram handle @chitownfitcouple show the pair vacationing on the island only days earlier.
Gym staff honored Cristina online, writing 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.”
Separate memorials now sit inside and outside the gym.
Case Status
Aruba’s authorities continue to investigate. Further details, including possible motives or time lines, have not been released.
Key Takeaways
- A 45-year-old man and 52-year-old woman, both American tourists, died at the St. Regis Hotel
- Police suspect a murder-suicide but have not formally confirmed
- The couple owned a gym in Illinois and were chronicling their Aruba trip on social media
- Memorials are growing at their fitness club as friends and clients grieve
The investigation remains open as local and U.S. officials work to determine exactly what happened in the hotel suite overlooking the Caribbean.
