> At a Glance
> – A U.S. couple died in a suspected murder-suicide at the St. Regis hotel in Aruba
> – B. Jozic, 45, leapt from the top-floor balcony; wife C. Jozic, 52, found dead in room
> – Both were American residents recently celebrating New Year’s in Palm Beach
> – Why it matters: Rare resort tragedy raises safety questions for Caribbean travelers
Aruban authorities are treating a double death at a luxury resort as a murder-suicide after a U.S. man jumped to his death and his wife was discovered dead inside their hotel room.
The Incident
Police responded to reports of a man who had fallen from the St. Regis hotel balcony in Noord just after midnight on January 4. The victim, identified as 45-year-old B. Jozic, was pronounced dead at the scene after investigators concluded he had jumped from the top floor.
A search of the couple’s room led to the discovery of C. Jozic, 52, also deceased.
Victim Details
- B. Jozic-originally from Bosnia
- C. Jozic-originally from the Philippines
- Both held U.S. residency
- Social-media posts place them in Palm Beach, Aruba, on New Year’s Day
Community Response
A GoFundMe page created for Cristina Gatia, whose photo matches the woman on the couple’s Facebook account, has raised over $30,000. Organizers describe her as a proud mother of five and a grandmother “deeply passionate about health and fitness.”
Aruba’s police force has called the case “regrettable and unusual” while continuing their investigation.
Key Takeaways
- Authorities classify the case as a suspected murder-suicide
- Victims were U.S. residents vacationing on the Caribbean island
- Fundraising effort highlights a community’s grief and support for the family
The tragedy underscores the importance of mental-health resources even in vacation settings.
