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Law&Crime Network published September 11, 2024: Mystery Person Comes Forward in Missing Mom Mamta Bhatt's Disappearance.
Mamta Kafle Bhatt was last seen on July 27 leaving work at UVA Health Prince William Medical Center in Virginia. Her husband, Naresh Bhatt, didn’t report her missing until August 5. Naresh has since been arrested for concealing a dead body in connection to his wife’s disappearance. Law&Crime Sierra Gillespie breaks down the latest developments in the case and explains why his defense team has requested as speedy trial.
FOX 5 Washington DC published August 29, 2024: Family and friends of Mamta Kafle Bhatt spoke outside court Thursday following a hearing involving Kafle’s husband, Naresh Bhatt.
ABC 7 News - WJLA published September 13, 2024: Data from Naresh Bhatt's Tesla could hold clues in search for missing Manassas Park mom, expert says.
The Manassas Park Police Chief confirmed to 7News on Thursday that the department had possession of Naresh Bhatt's Tesla, which he sold before being arrested, but said they are still waiting on the results of the search.
ABC 7 News - WJLA September 11, 2024: Police announce a new lead in the missing Manassas Park mom search.
New developments have surfaced in the investigation of Mamta Kafle Bhatt, a Manassas mother who has been missing since July 28. Manassas Park police suspect she was murdered in her home, although her body has not yet been found.
WJLA7 ABC News,
written by JeanneTyler Moodee Lockman
Tuesday September 10 2024
MANASSAS PARK, Virginia — Manassas Park Police officials are seeking more information in the search for missing mother Mamta Kafle Bhatt after they said a person recently came forward with helpful information.
Officials said the department continues to receive tips related to the disappearance of the 28-year-old who was last seen on July 31.
Police are now requesting to hear from anyone who had contact with Mamta’s husband Naresh Bhatt between July 28 and August 5, especially those who have not been interviewed by detectives already.
On August 22, Manassas Park Police Chief Mario Lugo confirmed that Mamta is presumed dead, and Naresh was charged with concealing a dead body in connection to her disappearance.
On Thursday, September 5, officers spent hours searching multiple locations in Manassas Park that they deemed “locations of interest” after reviewing recently obtained records.
The locations were all within a mile of the Bhatt’s house.
The request for additional tips comes as Nareshis due back in court on Friday, September 13, and as his public defender aims to speed up his trial.
A start date for the trial is expected to be set during a hearing on September 16.
Anyone with information on the disappearance of Mamta Kafle Bhatt is urged to call the Manassas Park Police Department at 703-361-1136.
WUSA9 published August 23, 2024: Husband accused of dragging Mamta Kafle Bhatt's body from their home, court documents say.
Court documents say police found a substantial amount of digital and forensic evidence a body was dragged from their home.
WJLA7 ABC News,
written by Winston Rogers
Friday August 23, 2024
MANASSAS, Virginia — Naresh Bhatt over the past few weeks stood in front of news outlets speaking on his wife Mamta's disappearance, but Friday morning he appeared before a judge as he was accused of murdering her and concealing her body, according to court documents.
Naresh was taken into custody from his home Thursday after Manassas Park and Prince William County officials investigated the property across two days, later charging him withProhibition Against Concealment of a Dead Body, which is a felony in Virginia.
Inside the courtroom, prosecutors painted a scene alleging Naresh killed his wife of more than three years in their Heather Court home on or around July 30, before "dragging" the body outside.
The judge determined that she would not change the terms of his bail, which meansNaresh willremain in police custody without bond. Naresh is scheduled to appear at a bond hearing on Monday.
Mamta Bhatt was reported missing on Aug. 5, after Naresh told police he last saw her on July 31. Police on Thursday revealed that Mamta was last seen on July 28 and the last known contact was on July 29.
July 28 also marked the last time Mamta posted on her Tiktok, where she shared videos of herself and her daughter, Neema.
Naresh, officials said, failed to work with authorities during the investigation while waiting until Aug. 5 to file a missing person's report officially.
Police visited the couple's home on Aug. 1 after her co-workers at the UVA Health Prince William Medical Center called for a welfare check. Officials said Mamta worked two days a week at the hospital and was expected to work on Aug. 1 and 2 but got concerned after she didn't call or show up to work.
In court, officials said Naresh initially told police during the Aug. 1 check-up that she went to visit relatives in New York or Texas, and they later learned she had no relatives in those areas. Naresh also claimed that Mamta destroyed her phone before she went missing, but prosecutors claimed the phone still received data on July 29 until it died on Aug. 1.
On July 30, prosecutors said Naresh was seen at a Chantilly Walmart buying a pack of three knives, and on July 31, he was seen at a Loudoun County Walmart purchasing cleaning supplies. Prosecutors told the court that they did not find two of the three knives.
Prosecutors also painted a disheveled, chaotic scene inside the home during the investigation; a suitcase was packed and items were missing from hangers. Police added his "passport was available upon entry."
Officials said Naresh sold his Tesla vehicle on Aug. 19, and two witnesses told officers that he tried to sell them his home.
The couple share a 1-year-old daughter, who was seen taken into the care of social services. Mamta's family, who lives in Nepal, was granted an emergency visa Friday to come to the U.S. to get emergency custody of Mamta's daughter, said Bandita Sharma Dhal, her immigration attorney.
Naresh is due back in court on Oct. 24, 2024, for an adjudicatory hearing at 9 a.m. in which the court will hear the evidence and determine whether or not the allegations are supported by the evidence.
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Fox5 News, Washington, DC local
written by Stephanie Ramirez and Sam Kosmas
Friday August 23, 2024
MANASSAS, Va. - Criminal complaint documents obtained by FOX 5 reveal gruesome details, accusing Naresh Bhatt of murdering his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, a missing Virginia mother presumed dead, and dragging her body from their Manassas Park home.
FOX 5’s Stephanie Ramirez was in court Friday when 37-year-old Naresh made his initial appearance, in-person, with a court-appointed translator to face a single charge in connection with his wife's disappearance. Prosecutors are accusing him of murdering 28-year-old Mamta, who has been missing for several weeks. But because her body has not been located, he is currently facing a class 6 felony charge in connection with concealing a dead body. The judge denied Naresh’s release on Friday, and he remains held. He has a preliminary hearing scheduled for October 24.
Disturbing details suggest Mamta Kafle Bhatt was killed then dragged from home
Ramirez says court documents revealed that investigators executed a search warrant at Bhatt’s home this week, where they spent a significant amount of time. The documents say the digital and forensic evidence gathered during the investigation indicates that Mamta’s body was inside the residence and likely dragged out. The documents also suggest the murder occurred on or around July 30.
Using BlueStar Technology, investigators discovered what they believe to be pools of blood and blood spatter. The documents say that upon entering the master bedroom of the home, they found the bed had been moved forward, obstructing access to a closet. After moving the bed, detectives observed a light pink stain on the carpet, suspected to be blood, and noticed what appeared to be blood leading to the main bedroom’s bathroom.
Further examination with BlueStar Technology illuminated the entire bathroom floor. Investigators removed the bathtub and visually confirmed what they believed to be blood stuck in the caulking.
Prosecutors say Naresh Bhatt made inconsistent statements
Ramirez said prosecutors are accusing Naresh of making a number of inconsistent statements regarding the whereabouts of his wife when he was questioned.
Prosecutors disclosed that Mamta, married to Naresh for just over three years, has an 11-month-old daughter. She works as a pediatric nurse at UVA Health Prince William Medical Center, typically two days a week. On August 1 and 2, she failed to show up or call in to work, prompting the hospital to request a welfare check by police. At that time, Naresh declined to report his wife missing, claiming she was visiting family in Texas or New York. However, the prosecutor noted that Mamta had no family in those states, as they all reside in Nepal.
On August 6th, investigators say Naresh Bhatt contacted the police to report his wife missing, stating she had been visiting family and was last seen in the early hours of July 31st. He later changed his story, saying he last saw her in the early hours of August 1st.
Mamta’s phone continued to receive data until July 29th, after which all calls went to voicemail. By August 1st, investigators say the phone had completely died. The last known location of her phone was in Loudoun County, Virginia. Naresh claimed he was at a cafe in Loudoun County and provided proof, which coincided with the last area where Mamta’s phone pinged a cell tower.
👉Prosecutors say that on July 30th, Naresh visited a Walmart in Chantilly to purchase a pack of three knives, but only one was found during the search of his home. Walmart surveillance footage also allegedly showed Naresh buying various cleaning supplies on July 31st. 👈
During the execution of the search warrant, investigators said they found the home in disarray. Prosecutors revealed that two days prior, Naresh sold his Tesla. They also noted that the house appeared packed, with a suitcase and passports for both Bhatt and his daughter visible. Additionally, police spoke with two individuals who claimed he had discussed selling his home.
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