Teen Driver Accused of Intentional Hit-and-Run in New Jersey Revealed Dark Obsession

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with intentionally crashing into two fellow teens riding their e-bike, resulting in the death of Maria Niotis. Prior to the incident, he expressed a vengeful obsession with Maria and her family during a livestream, where he detailed plans to retaliate against her.

In a video uploaded on September 23, he boasted about ordering a pizza to Maria’s home as a prank, claiming he was falsely accused by her and her mother of sending inappropriate content, which he said motivated his desire for revenge. He also admitted to lurking outside her house previously.

He stated, “I have a vengeance against this girl for accusing me,” and showcased his call to Domino’s Pizza to place a phony order meant to upset her family. Later, he explained that he used a burner phone to arrange the delivery, joking about the malicious prank with a friend.

He recounted that his previous attempts to stalk Maria had been noticed by her mother, leading to police involvement. However, details about any official actions taken are unclear, as authorities have referred questions to the prosecutor.

Maria’s family expressed concern that Battiloro had stalked her for months, including sitting outside her home. Despite his claims of innocence and being bullied, he remains in custody and faces serious charges, with the possibility of being tried as an adult.

The case continues to develop as investigators look into the motives and actions leading up to the tragic crash.