17-Year-Old Vincent Battiloro Accused of Murdering Two Best Friends in Hit-and-Run

Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident

• 🎯 A 17-year-old, identified as Vincent Battiloro, is accused of intentionally striking two teenage girls, Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas, who were riding an e-bike.
• ⚡ Police state the suspect was driving at 70 miles per hour when he collided with the victims.
• ⚠️ Battiloro allegedly fled the scene but was later detained by police.

Alleged Motive and Premeditation

• 💔 Court papers suggest the attack may have stemmed from Maria Niotis spurning Battiloro's advances.
• ⚖️ Niotis had reportedly filed for a restraining order against Battiloro.
• 💬 The victims' families described the suspect as a coward who had been plotting the attack for months.

Online Activity and Post-Incident Behavior

• 🎮 Video surfaced of Battiloro laughing on a gaming site shortly after the crash.
• 🍕 He had previously posted a video about pranking Niotis by sending a pizza to her house, referencing her making fun of Charlie Kirk.
• 🎭 Battiloro initially claimed the incident was an accident and expressed condolences online the day after the crash.
• 🚨 He was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after police discovered his connection to Maria Niotis.
• 📝 Despite the serious charges, Battiloro was issued 15 tickets at the scene but not immediately arrested as he claimed it was an accident.