Local Chicago couple's life cut short in apparent murder-suicide in Aruba
The police in the Caribbean island nation of Aruba are currently investigating what appears to be a double tragedy involving two Americans from the Chicago area. Boris Jovic, 45, and his wife Cristina 'Gatia' Jovic, 52, were found dead at a luxury hotel on Sunday morning.
According to initial reports, officers responded to a call about an individual who had jumped from his balcony. The man in question was found unresponsive outside the St Regis Hotel, with no signs of life. Tragically, upon entering Boris's room, police discovered that he had taken his own life. In another tragic twist, his wife, Cristina, was also found dead, though details about her death have not been disclosed.
The couple ran a gym and cafe in Morton Grove called Steel Fitness Gym, where many of their clients, including bodybuilder Megan Mason, paid tribute to the loving and supportive couple. "They were super nice, super supportive," said Mason. The Jovics were well-known within the local community for attending every major event and fundraiser.
In response to Cristina's tragic death, a GoFundMe page has been set up by her relatives to help with funeral arrangements and other expenses. Since Monday, the page has raised over $34,000 from generous donors, who are all heartbroken beyond words about her life.
The grief felt by those in the local community is palpable as flowers surround photos of both Boris and Cristina outside their gym. Gym staffer Konstantinos Grigoriou reflected on the Jovics' impact on his work life: "They were very respectful to others, not only their staff. But respectful of the rest of the guys, the trainers and the café crew." He continued by saying that they made everything more enjoyable.
Boris was described as a great trainer, coach, and business owner who also made being a great father. His loss is deeply felt across the community, with many praising his kindness, dedication, and commitment to helping others achieve their goals in fitness. The news serves as a painful reminder of the unpredictable nature of life, leaving families and friends grappling with unbearable grief.
The police in the Caribbean island nation of Aruba are currently investigating what appears to be a double tragedy involving two Americans from the Chicago area. Boris Jovic, 45, and his wife Cristina 'Gatia' Jovic, 52, were found dead at a luxury hotel on Sunday morning.
According to initial reports, officers responded to a call about an individual who had jumped from his balcony. The man in question was found unresponsive outside the St Regis Hotel, with no signs of life. Tragically, upon entering Boris's room, police discovered that he had taken his own life. In another tragic twist, his wife, Cristina, was also found dead, though details about her death have not been disclosed.
The couple ran a gym and cafe in Morton Grove called Steel Fitness Gym, where many of their clients, including bodybuilder Megan Mason, paid tribute to the loving and supportive couple. "They were super nice, super supportive," said Mason. The Jovics were well-known within the local community for attending every major event and fundraiser.
In response to Cristina's tragic death, a GoFundMe page has been set up by her relatives to help with funeral arrangements and other expenses. Since Monday, the page has raised over $34,000 from generous donors, who are all heartbroken beyond words about her life.
The grief felt by those in the local community is palpable as flowers surround photos of both Boris and Cristina outside their gym. Gym staffer Konstantinos Grigoriou reflected on the Jovics' impact on his work life: "They were very respectful to others, not only their staff. But respectful of the rest of the guys, the trainers and the café crew." He continued by saying that they made everything more enjoyable.
Boris was described as a great trainer, coach, and business owner who also made being a great father. His loss is deeply felt across the community, with many praising his kindness, dedication, and commitment to helping others achieve their goals in fitness. The news serves as a painful reminder of the unpredictable nature of life, leaving families and friends grappling with unbearable grief.
just saw this breaking news about the Chicago couple who lost their lives in Aruba... 45yr old Boris & his 52yr wife Cristina were found dead at the St Regis Hotel 
initially thought it was a woman who jumped from her balcony, but then they found out it was Boris. The police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths 
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did you see that their gym's GoFundMe page has already raised over $34k since Monday? 
that's insane! I guess when someone leaves behind a loving community like theirs, everyone wants to come together and show their support 
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just did some research on Aruba... the island nation has a pretty low murder rate compared to other Caribbean islands 
but still, it's never easy when tragedy strikes 
here are some stats if you're interested: in 2022, Aruba saw a total of 144 reported murders 
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My heart goes out to the Jovic family and the entire community of Morton Grove, who are still reeling from this devastating loss 
. It's disheartening to see a couple so full of love and kindness taken from us in such a tragic manner 
. The impact they had on those around them was undeniable, making everyone from gym staff to clients feel seen and appreciated 
. This senseless tragedy serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment we have with loved ones 
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. A whole family torn apart by such a senseless tragedy. I'm thinking about Boris's 5-year-old daughter, she must be going through so much emotional pain right now. And what's even more devastating is that it was Cristina who kept them together as a family and as business partners. They seemed like the ultimate power couple, but life had other plans 
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. It's like, one day you're here, the next you're not. I mean, I know life's unpredictable, but it's still crazy hard to see people passin' away like this 
. Boris was a great trainer & businessman... it's sad that we're losin' him too soon 
. Like, don't get me wrong, they were awesome and all, but isn't it a bit suspicious that they're both dead? 
. Anyway, I'm not buying the whole "tragic love story" thing 
. More money for their GoFundMe page, though 
i can only imagine how overwhelming the grief must be for those left behind 
at least they have an amazing community supporting them through this tough time 
This news is just heartbreaking, you know? I mean, a couple who was so full of love and support for each other... taken away from us all too soon. 
can't imagine what it's like to lose someone you love 
they had a gym & cafe in chicago but they were livin' it up in aruba, takin lives instead 
. I mean, I'm not saying their life was all sunshine and rainbows, but can't we just give them a break?! They seemed like the ultimate power couple: gym owner, cafe business, and family man 
. I guess you could say they were "stepping up" to their roles in life 
... now they're just stepping off into eternity 
. On a lighter note, who needs all that drama when you can have a good ol' fashioned Chicago BBQ? 
. The couple's gym and cafe was a staple in Morton Grove, it's crazy to think that they won't be there to see their clients thrive anymore 
. I mean Megan Mason was saying they were super nice and supportive, but honestly what a tragedy 
. Can we ever get used to saying goodbye? 
taking care of their business, fitness, family... *sigh* so heartbreaking that this could happen to them. My heart goes out to the people who knew & worked with them. 
and they were killin it 