Man Arrested in Germany Awaiting Extradition to Tucson on Murder, Kidnapping Charges
A 20-year-old man, Varun Batchigari, has been arrested in Germany and is awaiting extradition to Tucson, Arizona, where he faces charges of first-degree murder and kidnapping. He is accused of killing his 19-year-old girlfriend, Julissa Rubi Salazar, after she planned…
St. Louis, MO, August 10, 2026 —
A 20-year-old man, Varun Batchigari, has been arrested in Germany and is awaiting extradition to Tucson, Arizona. He faces serious charges including first-degree murder and kidnapping.
Authorities allege that Batchigari killed his 19-year-old girlfriend, Julissa Rubi Salazar. The alleged motive stems from Salazar’s reported plan to end their relationship.
Following the alleged crime, Batchigari is accused of fleeing the country. His apprehension in Germany marks a significant step in the ongoing investigation and legal proceedings.
The extradition process is now underway, which will return Batchigari to the United States to face the charges in Tucson. The details surrounding the timeline of events, the specific circumstances of the alleged murder and kidnapping, and the methods used to flee the country were not immediately available.
Further information regarding the case is expected to emerge as the extradition process progresses and legal proceedings commence in Arizona.
Story summarized from the original created by Michael Cooper, Gray News staff on www.firstalert4.com, see more information here.
