Police in Canford, New Jersey have identified Vincent Battiloro as the main suspect in the recent New Jersey hit-and-run murder case, find out more below
Vincent has been accused of deliberately mowing down two teenagers, Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas, while they were riding an electric bike, girls he is said to have stalked with him doing a livestream on TikTok to justify his actions after being released after his arrest.
Who is Vincent Battiloro, stalker who killed teenagers Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas in Canford, New Jersey
Vincent Battiloro, the Cranford NJ suspect in the vicious and purposeful murder of his stalking victim and her best friend is free less than a day later and posting on YouTube and TikTok about the incident. pic.twitter.com/Ib6lQ7JMMA
— Paul Danner (@Paul_Danner_) October 1, 2025
The shocking hit-and-run incident took place in Cranford and left the two teenagers dead on the spot, with investigators calling it a calculated act.
Vincent Battiloro identified as main suspect in New Jersey hit-and-run murder case
Authorities in New Jersey have identified a 17-year-old named Vincent Battiloro as the prime suspect in a recent double murder case. Police reportedly pieced together his identity using neighborhood accounts and a long record of traffic citations. Moreover, multiple neighbors reported that Battiloro was behind the wheel of the black 2021 Jeep that struck the two girls. The fatal collision reportedly took place at around 5:30 p.m. on Monday, just outside Maria Niotis’s grandmother’s house. Maria and Isabella were riding a shared e-bike when Vincent allegedly rammed his car into them and fled the scene, killing them on the spot.
Also: his father Jeffrey Battiloro [note that Garwood, NJ is the same location as Vincent] is/was a cop in Chatham, NJ.
Wanna bet that his father AND uncle being cops protected him from stalking & harassment charges? pic.twitter.com/Ms6YPpQ8EO
— Angry Blewish Talmudic Satan (@DeedsWylie) October 3, 2025
Charges and allegations
Vincent Battiloro currently faces two counts of first-degree murder, alongside previous court records that revealed at least 15 traffic citations, including reckless driving, speeding, driving without proper documentation, and leaving the scene of an accident.
Motive behind the killings
Upon investigation, neighbors have claimed that Battiloro had been stalking Maria Niotis for months before the attack. Vincent reportedly targeted her deliberately and had premeditated the deadly collision. He had the vehicle windows tinted of his Jeep and deliberately aimed the ramming point, proving that it was a planned attack. Prosecutors are now examining Battiloro’s history and digital activity to establish a clear motive behind the incident.
Vincent Battiloro biography and age
Vincent Battiloro is a 17-year-old resident of Garwood, New Jersey, who has a troubling pattern of driving offenses, according to court records. Despite his young age, he had already been cited multiple times for reckless driving, leaving accident scenes, and operating a vehicle without a license or insurance. Public records and local reports reveal that Vincent comes from a well-known Garwood family, with his uncle being Westfield Chief of Police Christopher Battiloro. Upon interrogation, Vincent’s neighbors claimed that he had a reputation for reckless driving. The family is now under intense scrutiny as investigators look into whether they were aware of his behavior and illegal driving activities.
He is the son of Chatham Officer Jeffrey Battiloro, nephew of Westfield Chief of Police Christopher Battiloro and grandson of former Westfield Fire Chief Paul Battiloro.
Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro, Vincent’s distant relative said after his arrest, “I want to be clear, as loud and as firm as possible, that in no way do my wife, children or I condone, defend, or excuse the actions that caused this terrible and tragic loss of life.” He also clarified Vincent is not his son and demanded he face consequences in court.Â
Maria Niotis was originally from Rhodes, Greece, and had moved with her family to New Jersey, where she spent most of her life. She was just 17 years old at the time of her death and a student at Cranford High School. Maria had dreams of pursuing a career in cosmetology after graduation, and her friends described her as warm, artistic, and ambitious. She leaves behind her parents, her twin brother, with whom she had a close bond, and her extended family.
Isabella Salas was a lifelong resident of Cranford and a well-known face at Cranford High School. She was 17 years old at the time of her death and actively took part in extracurricular activities and thrived in the arts. She was an active member of the school choir, an a cappella group, and even participated enthusiastically in the Cranford Dramatic Club Theater. Isabella was known for her powerful singing voice and leadership in various performances. Many of her friends described her as a creative and compassionate person who was always ready to support others. She leaves behind her parents, siblings, and a wide circle of friends.
This is Vincent Battiloro, now charged with two murders, on his livestream where he seems more concerned about his 39,000 TikTok followers and his own reputation than the two girls he allegedly killed. pic.twitter.com/XNVBlAyK38
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