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New Jersey Teen Charged with Double Murder Amid Family Violence

12/13/2025

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In New Jersey, Vincent Battiloro, 17, was charged with two counts of murder for the September 29 killings of Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas.
Jeffrey Battiloro, the father, reported multiple violent incidents to police before the killings, including being sprayed with Mace and physical altercations.
Escalating concerns followed August 9, when Jeffrey Battiloro sought police advice, and the decision on adult prosecution remains pending.

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Story summary

In New Jersey, Vincent Battiloro, 17, was charged with two counts of murder for the September 29 killings of Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas.
Jeffrey Battiloro, the father, reported multiple violent incidents to police before the killings, including being sprayed with Mace and physical altercations.
Escalating concerns followed August 9, when Jeffrey Battiloro sought police advice, and the decision on adult prosecution remains pending.