Vincent Battiloro’s chilling livestream hints at motive before deadly crash

Vincent P. Battiloro, 17, of New Jersey, is charged with first-degree murder in the e-bike crash deaths of Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas. Battiloro voiced complaints, promised vengeance, and obliquely addressed accusations in a 22-minute webcast in the days and hours before the crash.

Battiloro reportedly used his livestream to address Maria and her mother’s alleged bogus claims against him, which he called unacceptable. He was outraged by the charges and suggested they hurt his school and social standing. He confessed to waiting outside her home and prank-calling her with a “burner phone” to order pizza as antagonistic provocation in that show. He hinted retaliation in his statements.

A truck moving at 70 mph hit the two girls on Monday evening, killing them. Authorities claim the crash was intentional. Battiloro streamed hours after the incident, offering his “sincerest condolences” and portraying himself as a victim of bullying and false narratives. He said there was “more to the story” but didn’t expand.

The Maria and Isabella families deny the crash was an accident. Battiloro was seen stalking Maria in his automobile outside her home for months, they say. Friends and neighbors confirmed that Battiloro often appeared unannounced and without explanation near her home. Many believe these patterns indicate chilling intent, disproving the crash’s unintentional nature.

Battiloro was apprehended after the event and released “pending further investigation” before being charged with murder. Given the seriousness of the claims, his juvenile court case could be transferred to adult court for harsher sanctions.

Battiloro sometimes appealed to his younger audience by blending personal frustrations with broader maltreatment charges in his broadcasted speeches. He emphasized that he was misunderstood and harassed due to “false allegations” that had impacted his life. The show also mentioned mental health issues, although no expert diagnoses were made.

Investigators will determine if Battiloro’s broadcast can reveal his attitude or intent during the judicial process. The case is still under great public scrutiny as communities try to determine if this crash was a tragic accident or a planned act of obsession and retribution.

Sources
– NY Post reporting on livestream disclosures and accusations
– Patch News coverage of the livestream and post-crash activities
– Yahoo News report on speed estimation and crash details