A New Jersey resident charged with the murder of two teenage girls reportedly mocked his detractors during a livestream just a day after the tragic incident, flaunting the “engagement” their reactions generated.
The victims, Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas, both 17 years old, were riding electric bicycles on September 29, 2025, in Cranford, New Jersey, when Vincent Battiloro, now 18, allegedly drove his vehicle into them deliberately, according to prosecutors. Battiloro was subsequently charged with adult murder on Friday, June 26.
Following the alleged fatal incident, Battiloro appeared on a YouTube gaming livestream, where he brazenly talked about the “engagement” he was receiving from viewers commenting on the incident.
The tragic incident, described as a hit-and-run, resulted in the deaths of two teenagers, and authorities claim a 17-year-old boy is the suspect. (Gofundme and FOX5)
“Engage with me more in the chat, and it boosts my content’s engagement, which translates to YouTube earnings for me. Just so you know, keep it up,” Battiloro stated. “I’m not doing anything until the negativity in the messages subsides,” he added.
After people watching the stream continually commented about the deaths of Niotis and Salas, Battiloro eventually got fed up and briefly addressed the situation.
“There has been a lot of misinformation going on over the internet. But I will say this. I wish my sincerest condolences to those two girls lost in that tragic accident. It is an absolute unfortunate situation. And there’s more to the story that you’re not getting,” Battiloro said. “But when the time comes. I will explain it in greater detail. I’m not authorized to talk about the whole thing.”
Police said Battiloro’s own dash camera showed him getting inside a Jeep Compass on Sept. 29, 2025, and driving to the area of Burnside Avenue in Cranford, near the home of one of the victims. After he parked, according to police, both teen girls were seen on electric bikes headed in the opposite direction.
Vincent Battiloro, 18, was publicly identified after prosecutors announced he will be tried as an adult in connection with the deaths of two New Jersey teenagers. (VinnieBat118/YouTube)
The suspect then made a U-turn to follow the victims while he accelerated the Jeep, according to detectives, who said that the video shows both girls being struck at a high rate of speed before the vehicle ultimately stopped.
Battiloro then fled the scene by foot, officials said.
Battiloro’s identity was previously withheld because he was a minor when allegedly committing the crimes, but his case was transferred to adult court on Friday, June 26. He is now charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
Brent Bramnick, who is representing Niotis’ family, told News Media they are thankful the case was moved to adult court.
“The decision to try the defendant as an adult is a welcomed sliver of justice. We are grateful to the Prosecutor’s Office for their efforts as well as the community at large for continuing to keep Maria and Isabella’s memories alive,” Bramnick said.
A memorial was set up for Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas. (FOX 5)
Battiloro allegedly swatted the family’s home in Cranford twice in September 2025, according to Bramnick. He said both incidents took place between Sept. 1 and Sept. 15 in 2025.
Foulla Niotis speaks in an exclusive interview after her daughter Maria and friend Isabella Salas were allegedly killed by a stalker, as she urges prosecutors to try the teen suspect as an adult. (Fox News)
After the two incidents, Bramnick said the Niotis family wants to know “what went on?”
“What investigation, if any, went on after all that the family reported and all the information that the police had in their possession. That’s the question. So we need those questions answered,” Bramnick said. “And that’s why we’re involved, because we’re doing our own investigations to try to get to the bottom of those questions.”
News Media reached out to Battiloro’s attorney for comment.