The ghost of Sasikala Narra and her son, Anish, still clings to the stale air of the Maple Shade apartment. It’s been eight years since the evening of March 23, 2017, when their lives were brutally cut short, and the man suspected of extinguishing them remains a phantom, reportedly living a life far removed from the scene of his alleged crimes – in India. Nazeer Hameed, now a fugitive with a $50,000 reward on his head, is wanted for two counts of first-degree murder, and authorities aren’t mincing words: consider him armed and dangerous. The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office, alongside the FBI’s Newark Field Office, have been chasing shadows across continents for far too long.
Details are scarce, the kind of frustrating silence that blankets cases gone cold, then briefly reignited. Hameed, born May 8, 1987, is described as a male with brown eyes and black hair. No scars, no distinguishing marks reported. A blank canvas of a man, making him all the more difficult to pin down. His origins are shrouded in mystery – place of birth and nationality remain unknown, adding another layer of complication to the international manhunt. The weapons used in the Narra murders, while leading to additional charges of unlawful possession, are secondary to the core of the case: two lives stolen, a family destroyed.
The February 6, 2025 charging documents finally broke the years of investigation into public record, but the timing feels less like progress and more like a desperate plea. Eight years. Eight years for a killer to potentially blend into a new life, a new identity. The FBI believes he’s established himself in India, a nation of over a billion people – a needle in a haystack the size of a continent. They’re relying on international cooperation, on whispers and leads, on someone, somewhere, recognizing the face of a man who allegedly silenced a mother and child.
The reward isn’t just money; it’s a promise of justice for the Narra family, a chance to finally bring closure to a case that has haunted the Maple Shade community. Every shadow, every anonymous tip, every potential sighting needs to be investigated. The FBI isn’t asking for heroes, just information.
If you have any knowledge of Nazeer Hameed’s whereabouts, no matter how small, contact the FBI immediately. Don’t wait. Don’t assume someone else will. The ghosts of Maple Shade are waiting too.
🔠Key Facts
| Full Name | Nazeer Hameed |
| Charges | First Degree Murder (Two Counts); Third Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose (Two Counts); Fourth Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon |
| Aliases | None known |
| Date of Birth | May 8, 1987 |
| Race / Sex | Unknown / Male |
| Nationality | Unknown |
| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Eyes / Hair | brown / black |
| Scars & Marks | None reported |
| Location | New Jersey |
📋 Source: FBI Most Wanted — Nazeer Hameed
If you have information about this fugitive, contact your local FBI field office or submit a tip at tips.fbi.gov.
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