,000 reward offered for suspect in murder of New Jersey man and his 6-year-old son.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is currently offering a reward of ,000 for information leading to the apprehension of Nazeer Hameed, a man sought in connection with the violent murders of a New Jersey woman and her young son. The incident occurred nearly a decade ago at the Fox Meadow Apartments in Maple Shade, New Jersey.

Hameed is implicated in the deaths of 38-year-old Sasikala Narra and her 6-year-old son, Anish, who were found in their apartment on March 23, 2017, both victims of a brutal stabbing. Prosecutors reported that they suffered from multiple slash wounds to the neck, with the boy having sustained particularly horrific injuries. Law enforcement officials have characterized the murders as a shocking and heinous crime.

Evidence linking Hameed to the crime surfaced last month when DNA testing conclusively connected him to the scene. At the time of the alleged murders, Hameed was residing in the United States on a visa. Investigators believe that he returned to his home country of India approximately six months following the murders. As a result of the new evidence, Hameed was charged with murder in absentia.

In response to the case, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has reached out to the Indian government, requesting assistance in locating and extraditing Hameed back to New Jersey. In his communication, he highlighted the length and intensity of the investigation, stating that it has stunned the state and involved exhaustive efforts from law enforcement agencies over the past eight years. Murphy expressed a willingness to work closely with Indian authorities and relevant U.S. agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, to bring Hameed to justice.

The quest for justice in this case underscores the ongoing collaboration between the U.S. and Indian governments in matters of law enforcement and international extradition. Authorities continue to seek any information that could lead to Hameed’s capture, emphasizing the importance of community vigilance in bringing closure to this tragic case. The FBI’s public outreach and the reward offer aim to mobilize support in finding Hameed, reflecting the seriousness with which they regard this act of violence.

The investigation remains open as law enforcement officials work tirelessly to resolve this chilling case and bring justice for Sasikala Narra and her son.