The FBI has ramped up the hunt for Nazeer Hameed, 37, wanted for the brutal stabbing of a mother and her six-year-old son at a South Jersey apartment back in 2017. They’re dangling a hefty $50,000 reward for tips leading to his capture.
Chilling Crime at Maple Shade Apartment Complex
The grisly murders happened at Fox Meadow Apartments in Maple Shade, where both Hameed and victims Sasikala Narra, 38, and her son Anish lived. DNA evidence—secured years later after a painstaking investigation—finally linked Hameed to the scene, despite him fleeing to India six months post-crime.
Detectives remain in the dark about a clear motive, but Hameed was earlier accused of stalking Narra, hinting at a toxic fixation gone deadly.
Husband’s Horror Discovery Sparks Global Manhunt
Narra’s husband made the horrifying discovery after a work event—the lifeless bodies of his wife and child—kicking off a relentless quest for justice. Investigators found a lone droplet of blood not belonging to the victims. Years of detective work and the eventual seizure of Hameed’s laptop from his employer, Cognizant Technology Solutions, finally delivered the DNA breakthrough.
Extradition Battle Brewing as FBI Demands Action
Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw voiced frustration to ABC News:
“We call upon the United States government and the government of India to take swift and decisive action to ensure that this individual is extradited without delay.”
Hameed’s move to India complicates the case, as extradition can be a lengthy and tricky process between the two countries. Family lawyer Donald Browne called the crime “shocking more than anything else,” highlighting the senseless slaughter of a mother and her young child.
Persistent Pursuit of Justice
The stalking allegations against Hameed provide chilling context—obsession turned violent. While authorities haven’t revealed specific stalking details, the murder of both Narra and her son hints at either a rage-fuelled attack or a cruel targeting of the whole family.
The DNA evidence fight spanned years due to Hameed’s overseas escape, but modern forensic tech—extracting DNA from his laptop—secured the crucial link. Prosecutors charged him in absentia, preparing the legal groundwork for extradition and global arrest warrants.
Reward Hopes to Lure Informants as Family Waits for Closure
The FBI’s $50,000 reward is aimed at breaking Hameed’s silence networks, particularly in India. Such cash incentives often crack cold cases by prompting insiders to spill.
The Narra family still wrestles with grief and uncertainty eight years on, yearning for Hameed to stand trial and justice to finally be served.
Got information on Nazeer Hameed? Contact the FBI or local police immediately—tips can be anonymous and could claim that fat reward.
