The father of 22-year-old Nikolay Zlatkov, who was found dead in the camper near Okolchitsa together with Ivaylo Kalushev and 15-year-old Aleksandar, took his son's body without telling his mother Ralitsa Asenova. She shared this herself on Facebook, quoted by novini.bg.
"The actions taken today by Niki's father in relation to our son's body were carried out entirely against my will and without my consent!!!
From the first moment after the tragedy, I have insisted on only one thing - that the truth about my son's death be fully revealed. For me, this means that all the circumstances surrounding his death must be clarified in an indisputable manner, including through independent and impartial expert examinations.
The decision of Niki's father to take actions that practically prevent this possibility was made without my knowledge and against my clearly expressed position. I did not consent to such actions. And I have repeatedly asked him in recent days not to take Niki's body and to support me in my fight for the truth.
To this day, I do not understand the motives why he chose to act in this way. For me, this behavior represents a betrayal of both the search for truth and the memory of our son. The betrayal was absolutely unbearable for Niki, as was the lie.
As Niki's mother, I will continue to insist on a full and objective investigation of all the facts and circumstances surrounding his death. This is my duty both to him and to all those killed in Petrokhan and Okolchitsa.
To the so-called father of Niki, I just want to say that the truth about Niki's murder will not be buried with him.
He lived according to his aspiration for Truth and Freedom and I will fight to the end for this right of his," writes Asenova.