New Jersey Teen Plans To Use Insanity Defense In Killing Of Two High School Girls

• Reports: NJ Teen Seeks Insanity Defense In Deaths Of Two High School Girls

• NJ Teen Accused Of Killing Two High School Girls Seeks Insanity Defense, Reports Say

• NJ Double Murder Case: Teen Accused Of Killing Two High School Girls Seeks Insanity Defense

• NJ Teen Seeks Insanity Defense In Double Murder Of Two High School Girls, Reports Say

What is the Crime in This Case?

According to Patch, "Vincent Battiloro, 18, is accused of running down and killing two Cranford High School students, Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas, with his vehicle on Sept. 29, 2025."

According to reports, Authorities say that shortly after 5:30 p.m. on September 29, 2025, Battiloro was allegedly driving a black 2021 Jeep when he struck two teenage girls riding electric bicycles on Burnside Avenue. The girls, Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas, were airlifted to the hospital, where they later died.

According to Patch, "Rubin Sinnis, Battiloro's defense attorney, entered the not guilty plea on Battiloro's behalf, according to court officials. Sinnis will also be seeking an insanity defense and diminished capacity, according to court records."