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New photo evidence released in Mamta Kafle Bhatt's disappearance
We are taking a closer look at the evidence already submitted in the case against a Virginia man, Naresh Bhatt, who is facing a charge of concealment of a dead body. This is in connection to the disappearance of his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, last seen more than a month ago. FOX 5’s Lili Zheng reports from Manassas Park.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. - New photo evidence in Naresh Bhatt's court documents shows what appears to be blood stains from the Manassas Park home.
Bhatt who remains in jail on a felony charge of concealing a dead body in connection with his wife’s disappearance. He is accused of killing his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt.
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Police chief says search for missing Virginia woman is 'promising'
Manassas Park Chief Mario Lugo described the search for Mamta Kafle as "promising" after new leads and tips emerged in the investigation. FOX 5's Nana-Sentuo Bonsu has the latest details.
During his most recent press conference, Manassas Park Chief Mario Lugo described the search for Mamta Kafle as "promising" after new leads and tips emerged in the investigation.
"We located additional evidence, but unfortunately, I can’t disclose what they are right now. We are making progress," Chief Lugo told FOX 5 exclusively.
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Attorney explains why Naresh Bhatt waived preliminary hearing
The man accused of killing and hiding his wife's body is still in jail. Naresh Bhatt appeared in court Thursday and decided to waive his right to a preliminary hearing. FOX 5's Nana-Sentuo Bonsu spoke to an attorney about that decision.
Holly Wirth, a nurse and Mamta’s former colleague at UVA Health Prince William Medical Center, said Mamta’s mother and brother had arrived in the U.S. and are with the couple's 1-year-old daughter, Neema.
Mamta Kafle Bhatt’s mother, brother in US; husband’s defense waives right to preliminary hearing
Naresh Bhatt’s defense team waived the right to a preliminary hearing Thursday at a Prince William County courthouse, as supporters of his missing and presumed dead wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, gathered outside.
"They are in a tremendous amount of pain. Where their joy comes from right now is being reunited with their granddaughter," Wirth said. "At the end of the day, Mamta should be known as always, a loving wife, a loving mother, a very proud, registered nurse."
Wirth and others have been attending the court proceedings since they began, calling Naresh a "master manipulator."
A filed letter obtained by FOX 5 on Friday says the case headed to the Grand Jury of Prince William County will be heard on Oct. 8 at 10 a.m.