BOWLING GREEN, KY – What began as a quiet night in a suburban Kentucky kitchen would soon unravel into a chilling crime scene, leaving law enforcement and neighbors stunned by the grim sequence of events that unfolded over several days this January.
Authorities arrested 31-year-old Salko Husejnovic after the body of his wife, Jasmina Aljic, was discovered in the aftermath of a burned-out car found on Threlkel Ferry Road. Responders arrived shortly before dawn on January 19 to find the vehicle flaming, and upon extinguishing the fire, recovered Aljic’s remains inside. It was later determined that she had died prior to the blaze.
Investigators allege that Aljic’s final moments occurred inside the family’s home three days earlier, and that during this time, Husejnovic concealed her body from the couple’s three children by telling them their mother was asleep. Confined in the same home, the children remained there, unaware of the truth just steps away in the kitchen.
According to police, Husejnovic did not act alone after the killing. He allegedly sought help from Shelly Boyd, 44, who was reportedly dating his brother. Authorities say Boyd was present during the fatal attack but failed to intervene, and later played a role in the cover-up.
Detectives say Boyd purchased gasoline used to burn the car and, along with Husejnovic, transported Aljic’s body in the vehicle to the remote stretch of Threlkel Ferry Road. The attempt to permanently destroy evidence followed an initial plan to push the car, with the body still inside, down a cliff—a plan abandoned for reasons not yet clarified in court.
At a preliminary hearing, evidence emerged that Aljic had previously secured a protective order against Husejnovic while living in Missouri. She had only recently relocated to Bowling Green, hoping for a new start after the holidays.
After the discovery of Aljic’s body, officers arrived at Husejnovic’s residence. Boyd answered the door, misleading authorities about Husejnovic’s whereabouts while he hid inside. He ultimately surrendered, but initially denied any knowledge of his wife’s disappearance, insisting he hadn’t seen her since the previous year.
A search of the home yielded several vital pieces of evidence. Detectives found a bag stuffed with clothing hidden in a kitchen cabinet, later linked to Boyd through surveillance footage. In the laundry, three blood-soaked pillows were retrieved, further implicating those involved in the attempted cleanup.
During interviews, Boyd informed detectives that she witnessed the violent attack on Aljic, and confirmed that the body remained on the kitchen floor for three days as she and Husejnovic plotted what to do next. She also admitted to purchasing the gasoline that was later used to ignite the car.
Husejnovic, for his part, told investigators the fatal injury occurred during a dispute but claimed the plan to withhold calling 911 came from Boyd. As the investigation continues, forensic experts are working to establish the precise cause of Aljic’s death.
Both suspects remain in custody. Husejnovic is held on a $1 million bond, while Boyd’s bond is set at nearly $50,000, as the case continues to unfold in Warren County.