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Suspect Vincent Battiloro, accused of killing two teens in New Jersey, to be tried as an adult
The identity of Vincent Battiloro, the suspect in a hit-and-run that killed two 17-year-old girls in New Jersey last year, has been revealed and he will be tried in adult court.
The suspect in a hit-and-run that killed two 17-year-old girls in New Jersey last year has been publicly identified after a decision was made to try him as an adult. The Union County Prosecutor's Office announced that 18-year-old Vincent Battiloro has been moved to adult court and will be tried as an adult in connection with the deaths of the two teenagers.
Battiloro was previously known as the suspect whose identity was kept confidential because he was a minor at the time of the incident. The prosecutor's office stated that his identity could be disclosed following the transfer of the case to adult court.
According to the prosecution, Battiloro struck Isabella Salas and Maria Niotis, who were riding an electric bicycle in Cranford around 5:26 p.m. on September 29, 2025. Both 17-year-olds died shortly after being taken to hospitals.
Battiloro was taken into custody after an extensive investigation and was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and multiple traffic offenses. 911 call recordings and police reports, previously obtained by Fox News Digital through a public records request, revealed that the suspect was handed over to his father after the incident.
The records also show that Battiloro's father contacted law enforcement after the crash. Lauren Farinas, public information officer for the Union County Prosecutor's Office, previously told Fox News Digital that Battiloro was taken into custody for questioning after the incident and later released, before being arrested on October 1.
In 911 calls from the scene, a witness reported that a 2021 black Jeep Compass, which police said Battiloro was driving, "flew down the road and hit people" and that one victim was unresponsive. The same witness also said "someone is under a car." Another caller said, "No one is conscious. Everyone is in shock, not moving."
Maria Niotis's mother, Foulla Niotis, previously told Fox News that she believes the suspect "planned" the attack and thought he was "untouchable" because he had relatives in law enforcement. She also alleged that local police failed to act after the family reported that Battiloro was stalking her daughter. "They should have done a lot. They did nothing," the mother said, adding, "I want justice for Maria and Isabella."
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