Maria Niotis Funeral: Hit-and-Run Victim Laid to Rest in New Jersey
CBS New YorkOctober 5, 20252 min1,723 views
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- π Maria Niotis, a 17-year-old victim of a fatal hit-and-run, was laid to rest on Friday.
- ποΈ An emotional service was held at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Union, New Jersey.
- π¬ Friends and family remembered Maria as a wonderful human being and a lovely person.
The Tragic Incident
- π² Maria Niotis and her best friend, Isabella Solless, also 17, were riding an e-bike on Burnside Avenue in Cranford.
- π They were struck by a vehicle, and both teenagers tragically died at the scene.
- π The driver of the vehicle fled the scene and later abandoned the SUV.
Suspect and Charges
- π¨ The driver was identified as 17-year-old Vincent Bataluro.
- βοΈ Bataluro has been charged with two counts of murder.
- π Court records show Bataluro received at least 15 tickets related to the crash, including for speeding at approximately 70 mph in a 25 mph zone.
Allegations and Investigation
- β οΈ Relatives and friends allege that the suspect had been stalking Maria Niotis in the weeks prior to the incident.
- β Investigators have not yet released a potential motive for the attack.
- πΉ A video streamed on Bataluro's YouTube channel showed a young man claiming he was bullied over false allegations.
Community Response and Memorials
- π The message at Maria's celebration of life focused on love, faith, and family.
- π€ A visitation for Isabella Solless was scheduled for Saturday in Cranford.
- βοΈ Many in the community are hoping for justice for the victims.
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