Woman Allegedly Attacked by Boyfriend Now Brain-Dead

Bukurim Miftari will be charged with first-degree murder

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By Heather Hintze
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ANCHORAGE - Kristen Reid, the 30-year-old woman who was found bleeding and nearly naked in a ditch earlier this week, has officially been declared brain-dead.

Meanwhile her boyfriend, 21-year-old Bukurim Miftari is currently charged with attempted murder. But that charge is expected to be upgraded.

It was an emotional afternoon for Kristen Reid’s family.

They say she was declared brain dead not even an hour before Miftari was arraigned on several felony charges, including assault, kidnapping and tampering with evidence.

21-year old Bukurim Miftari is accused with attempted murder, and made a brief appearance in jail court – just long enough for the judge to set his bail.

Kristen Reid’s family was audibly upset because they say Miftari comes from a very wealthy family who has the means to post the bond.

According to charging documents it all began early Sunday morning when Reid and a friend, identified as “B.W.,” went to the Alaskan Bush Company to celebrate Reid’s birthday.

That’s where they ran into Miftari, Reid’s ex-boyfriend.

The two women then left and went back to B.W.'s apartment, where BW told police Miftari drove up in a dark SUV, and demanded, at gunpoint, to see Reid.

Reid left and was found four hours later in a ditch near the Bush Company, nearly naked with a bullet in her neck.

Reid’s father says there are no words to describe the loss of someone so precious.

“She was awesome,” said Ken Malay, Reid’s father. “She was an awesome person. She loved life, loved Alaska. She would give you the shirt off of her back; she did it many times. We didn’t always get along together, but we loved each other.
When Kristen Reid is taken off life support police say Miftari will be charged with murder in the first degree.
Kristen Reid’s family says she always wanted to be an organ donor, and she'll be kept alive another 24 hours to make that happen.

Reid has four children: three girls and a boy, ages three to 13.

Her family has set up an account for her kids at Wells Fargo under the name Kristen Malay Reid.
 

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friend of the family said on Saturday, Apr 13 at 9:38 PM

He is guilty. Period oint blank. He was a very jelous EX BOYFRIEND. He needs to be taken to prison

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Anonymous said on Saturday, Dec 8 at 1:50 PM

He is innocent! Why didnt B.W call the cops as soon as kristen and bukurim took off? Because B.W. is probably the one that had something to do with her murder!!!

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Anonymous said on Saturday, Oct 13 at 11:16 AM

I think all this is so confusing ..what kind of friend is B.W ..what an idiott call thee copss you idiot!!!!! less problemsss !!!! i feel bad for the guy that it had to go that farr in his head!

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jhenae said on Thursday, Oct 4 at 2:39 PM

i hope he dies in jail for what he did & his family gets to see him suffer.

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Anonymous said on Wednesday, Sep 26 at 2:37 PM

The guy is stupid for choosing someone like her. A sick women with 4 kids with different fathers!! I'm sure he regrets every second of what he did. He lost his life for nothing.

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naci said on Sunday, Sep 23 at 3:42 PM

Bet he is some alien with ties to other crimes he has gotten away with. NO BOND.Put him in the general population.Stinking pervert.

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Very curious said on Saturday, Sep 22 at 9:43 AM

I'm pretty sure there's more to the story than is being told, there are so many unanswered questions. and things just dont add up. Especially knowing one of the players involved. Between APD and the news, you might not ever get the truth. Regardless of what led up to this tragic event, one thing is certain, 4 innocent children have to live life without their mother. I pray for the Malay/Reid family and may justice be served.

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v said on Saturday, Sep 22 at 6:41 AM

free bukurim

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Jimmy said on Friday, Sep 21 at 9:55 PM

The victim is dumb for choosing to be with this guy and follow him. I'm not protecting the guy, I hope he becomes more brain dead.

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Ask the FBI said on Friday, Sep 21 at 9:18 AM

if there is a question of the police procedures and as citizens you feel like there are missing pieces? Call the local FBI unit and request a review...they are there, might as well...get a second opinion...

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V said on Friday, Sep 21 at 8:26 AM

their is more to this story than being said

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jm said on Thursday, Sep 20 at 1:25 PM

yea if you are rich or have family that are rich and will pay bail and lawyers and pay people off you get away with anything including serial murder.

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FREE THE BOYFRIEND THIS IS BS said on Thursday, Sep 20 at 8:50 AM

Because this is all set up!! that's why she didn't call them that never happened . This man should be free and that Bail is Ridiculous FREE HIM

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Anonymous said on Thursday, Sep 20 at 8:11 AM

Why didn't “B.W.” call the cops when this guy forced her to come with him at gunpoint?

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nacho doesn't know nothing said on Thursday, Sep 20 at 8:05 AM

whoever thinks the boyfriend did it is a complete idiot

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Anonymous said on Wednesday, Sep 19 at 10:55 PM

I just hope when his attempted murder charge is up graded to murder they take bail off the table. If they don't, there is something very wrong. I feel very sad for Kristen and her family. May God watch over you all and help you through this.

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rachel said on Wednesday, Sep 19 at 10:51 PM

Death Penalty!!!!! Who is, is rich family anyways? Hopefully this loser will spend the rest of his life being someone's love toy in jail!

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coco said on Wednesday, Sep 19 at 10:47 PM

Anyone know if his family is here in Alaska....what makes them wealthy? We do have the most screwed up court system......Maybe the judge on the case shouldn't be voted back into office when its time to vote for these judges???

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cooljulie said on Wednesday, Sep 19 at 9:52 PM

Further proof that Alaska has the most screwed up court system and corrupt and/or idiotic judges. In what situation does someone charged with first degree murder, or facing an upgrade to that charge, EVER get bail???

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martin said on Wednesday, Sep 19 at 9:46 PM

Bail should be denied. He clearly is a danger to women. This is a woman (and mother) that he loved and wasn't even with anymore and he kidnapped her, probably assaulted her (being she was naked), and then tried to murder her and left her for dead and she did later die. What would he do to a woman he had no feelings for? He sounds like a monster. For public safety he should not be let out prior to being tried.

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Nacho said on Wednesday, Sep 19 at 9:15 PM

This must be one of the worst birthday ever. This guy should die the same way. It's her birthday and She can't even cry if she wants too

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jane doe said on Wednesday, Sep 19 at 7:55 PM

Such a horrifying event...my thoughts and prayers go out to this family and those poor children who have to go the rest of their lives without her. May God give them peace in their hearts soon.

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bddg said on Wednesday, Sep 19 at 7:33 PM

Let him out on bail, drop him in the bush then hunt him like any other animal

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Anonymous said on Wednesday, Sep 19 at 7:03 PM

so very sad for Kristen and her family! I can't for the life of me understand how this man can get bail, especially given the fact that he ran from police, was considered "armed and dangerous", and was a flight risk. Now knowing that his family is wealthy and has the capability to post the bond....I am baffled! Am I the only one who sees something wrong with this picture?

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akmom said on Wednesday, Sep 19 at 6:49 PM

This is truly a horrific story, my heart goes out to her children, family and friends. May God greet her at heavens gate.

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