Man Indicted for Murder After Allegedly Poisoning Estranged Wife with Cyanide

Arraignment on Murder Charges

• 👨 A man from Long Island has been arraigned on murder charges for allegedly poisoning his estranged wife.
• ⚖️ Prosecutors state he hid in his estranged wife's home in October and waited until she was alone to poison her with cyanide.
• 🚫 The accused, identified as 53-year-old Aif Keshi, pleaded not guilty to the second-degree murder indictment.

Details of the Alleged Murder

• 🎯 Prosecutors allege Keshi lay in wait for his estranged wife, 46-year-old Alina Azif, after she dropped their children at school.
• 💨 He is accused of placing cyanide on a rag and suffocating her, an act described as searing her lungs.
• 💔 The victim's family expressed devastation, with her brother stating she was a beautiful, hardworking human being who did not deserve such a death.

Evidence and Legal Proceedings

• 🕵️‍♂️ Keshi is accused of stalking his estranged wife for months after she demanded a divorce, with prior reports of trouble at the home.
• 📹 Evidence presented includes surveillance video showing Keshi leaving the house after the murder, as well as latex gloves and a bag believed to be used that day.
• 🔒 Keshi is currently being held without bail as the case moves forward.