Mother of Okolchitsa Victim Criticizes Funeral Arrangements, Vows to Continue Seeking Truth

Ralitsa Asenova, the mother of Nikolay Zlatkov, who was found dead near Okolchitsa Peak in February, has expressed her dissatisfaction with the funeral arrangements and reaffirmed her commitment to uncovering the full truth surrounding her son’s death. Asenova voiced her concerns in a Facebook post on March 13, 2026, criticizing what she deemed a lack of dignity in the proceedings.

Disappointment with Funeral

“Today Nicky was buried. I couldn’t stop it from happening in search of the truth about his death,” Asenova wrote. She further stated that the funeral was not conducted with the “dignity” it deserved, implying a lack of respect for her son’s memory.

Remembering Nikolay Zlatkov

Asenova described her son as a person of “strength, dignity, courage and honesty,” emphasizing his intolerance for “lying, manipulation and betrayal.” She referred to him as a “Brave Heart” and asserted that “no one can kill the IMMORTAL” and “no one can stop the TRUTH.”

The Okolchitsa Case

Nikolay Zlatkov, along with Ivaylo Kalushev and 15-year-traditional Aleksandar Makulev, were found dead in a camper van near Okolchitsa Peak. According to investigators, Makulev and Zlatkov were killed by Kalushev, who then died by suicide as reported by Fakti.bg.

Ongoing Investigation and Family Disputes

The investigation into the deaths has been met with scrutiny from the families involved. Relatives of all three deceased individuals – Zlatkov, Makulev, and Kalushev – have requested access to investigation documents according to Fakti.bg.

Recently, a dispute arose between Ralitsa Asenova and her ex-husband regarding the handling of Nikolay’s body. The father took possession of the body against Asenova’s wishes, prompting her to express concerns that this action would hinder the pursuit of truth as reported by Fakti.bg.

Forensic Findings

A forensic examination revealed that the three individuals died between February 5th and 6th. The examination also indicated that Nikolay Zlatkov’s body had post-mortem abrasions according to Fakti.bg.

Ralitsa Asenova has consistently maintained that she believes the deaths were the result of a professionally committed murder and that the victims witnessed something significant as stated in a report by Nova Televizia.