Estranged Husband Charged with Murdering Wife with Chemical Burns on Long Island

Murder of Alina Reznikov

• 📌 A Long Island man, Aif Cureshi, has been charged with the second-degree murder of his estranged wife, Alina Reznikov.
• 🎯 Reznikov, a 46-year-old mother of three, was found dead in her Herricks home a week prior, with her face burned by a chemical mixture.
• 💔 The victim had sought a divorce, but Cureshi reportedly refused to accept the papers and began stalking her.

Details of the Attack

• ⚠️ Police allege Cureshi planned the murder, using a cyanide-like compound to suffocate his wife.
• 🕵️ Surveillance footage showed him entering her home in a mask, hoodie, and gloves, waiting for her return.
• 📱 Reznikov had contacted law enforcement four times prior to her death, expressing safety concerns and reporting threats, including one where he threatened to make her swallow bleach.

Escape and Legal Proceedings

• 🏃 Cureshi allegedly escaped on an e-bike and had scouted a getaway route the previous week.
• 🔒 Prosecutors stated the family had not changed locks or alarm codes and had disconnected cameras due to fear of him spying.
• ⚖️ Cureshi, an unemployed software engineer, pleaded not guilty, with his attorney describing him as a good US citizen.

Domestic Violence Resources

• 🆘 Experts emphasize that leaving an abusive relationship is the most dangerous time and recommend calling a domestic violence hotline for a safety plan.
• 🤝 Resources include court advocates for protection orders and access to shelters and advice for those threatened with homicide.
• ⛓️ Cureshi is now facing the possibility of life in prison without parole.