Arizona Man Arrested in Germany Awaiting Extradition 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…
Atlanta, GA, August 10, 2026 —
A 20-year-old man, Varun Batchigari, is in custody in Germany, awaiting extradition to Tucson, Arizona. He faces charges of first-degree murder and kidnapping in connection with the death of his 19-year-old girlfriend, Julissa Rubi Salazar.
According to authorities, Salazar had planned to end her relationship with Batchigari, which allegedly led to the fatal incident. The victim was discovered deceased in her Tucson apartment, exhibiting signs of trauma. Police have stated that Batchigari is accused of strangling Salazar.
Following the alleged crime, police report that Batchigari stole Salazar’s belongings. He is then alleged to have fled the United States, traveling through Houston before departing for Germany. His reported intended final destination was India.
The investigation is ongoing, and Batchigari’s extradition process is underway. Further details regarding the timeline of events and the evidence collected were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Michael Cooper, Gray News staff on www.atlantanewsfirst.com, see more information here.
