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Indian student accused of killing US girlfriend after she planned to break up; held in Germany
Hindustan Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Varun Batchigari, 20, is suspected of first-degree murder in the death of college student Julissa Rubi Salazar, who was found dead with signs of trauma in her Tucson apartment near the University of Arizona.
- Salazar's family requested a welfare check after hearing loud screaming from her apartment days earlier, with roommates reporting arguments between Salazar and Batchigari.
- After the incident, Batchigari fled Tucson, traveling through Houston to Berlin, Germany, where he was detained with assistance from federal authorities and is expected to be extradited to Arizona.
- Salazar was reportedly planning to end her relationship with Batchigari following alleged past sexual assaults, and Batchigari has a history of domestic violence and an open assault case filed in May.
- Batchigari had recently lost his job, which reportedly affected his ability to pay rent and jeopardized his visa status.
