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NJ Teens Killed: Family Lawyer Speaks Out
10 Jan
Summary
- Two 17-year-old girls were killed in a hit-and-run in September 2025.
- The accused suspect was previously reported for stalking one victim.
- The victims' family experienced two swatting incidents before the tragedy.
In September 2025, 17-year-olds Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas were tragically killed in Cranford, New Jersey, when they were struck by a car while riding e-bikes. The alleged driver was a former classmate whom Niotis had previously reported to police for stalking.
Four months after the incident, the Niotis family's lawyer, Brent Bramnick, discussed the case, expressing his hope for justice for both families. He highlighted the immense suffering of parents losing their children due to what he describes as an alleged intentional act. Bramnick also disclosed that the Niotis family experienced two unsettling swatting incidents before Maria's death.
These swatting incidents involved false emergency calls leading to police presence at the family's home. During one incident, the suspect was seen by the victim's mother parked across the street as police spoke with him. Authorities continue to investigate as the family seeks accountability for their daughters' deaths, emphasizing their prior reports to the police.
