VA VA - Mamta Kafle Bhatt, 28, mom & pediatric nurse, 'involuntary missing,' husband reported her missing Aug 5, Manassas Park, 31 July 2024 *Arrest*

[nyvictoria]

I don’t know how this didn’t come out before. I don’t remember seeing a car in the driveway, and they haven’t been interviewed by the media, or mentioned by anyone. It’s really strange.

Hopefully they can offer up something that helps law enforcement in some way.

Maybe the renters are related to him? He doesn’t settle me as a person who would rent to strangers.

 

[PommyMommy]

A lot to unpack with these two tweets: a family was apparently living in the basement, and the last ping wasn’t near a body of water.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1828510675334795472

Possibly who Naresh spoke to about selling the house. ? MOO

 

[LifeIsAMystery]

She also edited her post to add “for now we will stick to flyers…I will not be posting any event dates until I get the official ok from the police that we are allowed to search”

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I'm glad to read that update. I think LE made a clear statement that they would request such help if needed and otherwise it was unwelcome. Getting a conviction is so important. I am not a huge fan of that platform and would prefer the money go to the benefit of the baby rather than to flyers, etc. at this point, but YMMV. MOOO.

 

[PommyMommy]

It would be very easy for them to find where he sold the Tesla and check it for evidence. I have to believe they did that and that's why they are focusing on the home. If they knew he drove the body somewhere, they wouldn't be back there digging in the yard (in my opinion as a non-LE person).

He sold his Tesla to CarMax

Prosecutor: Evidence of blood, cleanup in case against Manassas Park man charged with concealing wife’s body - WTOP News

Prosecutors say evidence of blood was found in the master bedroom and shower of the Manassas Park home shared by Mamta Kafle Bhatt, who's been missing for over three weeks, and her husband, Naresh…

wtop.com

 

[PommyMommy]

Interview with police chief
^ The MP Police Chief says they’re still waiting on the Tesla data. That makes me so hopeful! (Knock on wood)

Thank you for the link, VAres67.

The Chief was asked if they are working with other agencies, and specifically Loudon County where Mamta's phone pinged. His response was that there's currently not a search in Loudon but they are talking to Loudon County, and they are also talking to Fairfax County.

He goes on to say that they have federal partners they're working with, the FBI, and Customs and Border Patrol. The Secret Service has provided them some emails, as was mentioned in court.

They have possession of the Tesla and this is one of the search warrants they're waiting on. The Chief didn't name Carmax, but said Naresh sold it to a dealership.

 

[mlhenn]

They have possession of the Tesla and this is one of the search warrants they're waiting on. The Chief didn't name Carmax, but said Naresh sold it to a dealership.

BREAKING: 'Substantial evidence' of blood in Manassas Park home led to husband's arrest

Naresh Bhatt was arrested Thursday after police found "a substantial amount of digital and forensic evidence" of a dead body and blood inside the Manassas Park home he shared with his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, according to court documents released Friday.

www.princewilliamtimes.com

Police discovered that Bhatt sold his blue Tesla car to Carmax in the days since his wife went missing and spoke to two people about possibly selling the couple's home, according to evidence presented in court.

 

[citizen_sleuth]

Manassas Park police chief says search for missing mother Mamta Kafle is 'promising'

Manassas Park Chief Mario Lugo described the search for Mamta Kafle as “promising" after new leads and tips emerged in the investigation.

www.fox5dc.com

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"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.

[…]

Police confirmed they have possession of Bhatt's Tesla, which had been sold to a dealership.

"That is one of the search warrants where we are waiting on results. But he did sell the car, and we were able to retrieve it," Chief Lugo said.

 

[PommyMommy]

AUG 27, 2024

Everything we know about Naresh Bhatt

He is facing a single felony count for concealing a dead body that is presumed to be that of his wife Mamta Kafle Bhatt

www.wusa9.com

His defense says Naresh Bhatt sold his car and attempted to sell his residence because he had financial issues. Naresh Bhatt had to pay $1,200 in car payments and $6,000 for his mortgage according to the public defender. He also added that the father was dedicated to taking care of his daughter and was not allowed to return to work following the disappearance of his wife.

 

[vls12345]

We haven't heard what types of knives NB bought at Walmart, have we? Just that he bought three & only one has been found in the house, correct?

 

[iamshadow21]

We haven't heard what types of knives NB bought at Walmart, have we? Just that he bought three & only one has been found in the house, correct?

Not enough for a steak set.

The only three pack of knives I've ever bought was kitchen knives, three different sizes.

 

[PommyMommy]

We haven't heard what types of knives NB bought at Walmart, have we? Just that he bought three & only one has been found in the house, correct?

Correct.

Not enough for a steak set.

The only three pack of knives I've ever bought was kitchen knives, three different sizes.

I've been thinking more along the lines of hunting knives, and the Chantilly Walmart does have a few sets of 3.

Walmart.com

 

[Charlot123]

That is a good question. Maybe this is intended as some sort of misdirection. Mamta’s phone and his cafe receipt are “evidence” to prove he was in Loudoun when in reality he was somewhere else up to no good. His phone was turned off to hide his actual location.

The other (probably more likely) explanation is that he forgot to turn her phone off, realized his mistake and was forced to admit that he was in Loudoun. LE would be alerted to look at video and talk to possible witnesses in the area and would probably find something proving he was there anyway.

It reminds me of Kelsey Berreth case more and more. Do you remember, her phone pinging in Idaho? It would be interesting to see what other phones were in the vicinity of hers and also, many cafes have internet...what other phone numbers were around at that time?

 

[MomMommyMom2]

Looks like a motion was filed, new court date August 29, 2024

Virginia Judiciary Online Case Information System

 

[bluevioletfour]

BREAKING: 'Substantial evidence' of blood in Manassas Park home led to husband's arrest

Naresh Bhatt was arrested Thursday after police found "a substantial amount of digital and forensic evidence" of a dead body and blood inside the Manassas Park home he shared with his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, according to court documents released Friday.

www.princewilliamtimes.com

Police discovered that Bhatt sold his blue Tesla car to Carmax in the days since his wife went missing and spoke to two people about possibly selling the couple's home, according to evidence presented in court.

Did he buy another car when he sold the Tesla? If not, that speaks volumes. My opinion is that he was selling car and house to leave the country very soon. Without her income, the financial side would have come crashing down very quickly! I think it was two-fold: money to leave the country and distancing from pieces of evidence before he could be discovered as a murderer.

 

[Kemug]

I suppose it is a forlorn hope that he didn't dismember her, as the knives and all the blood point to it. It is such a gross thing to do, I just don't understand how any sane person could bring themselves to do it. I don't think I could do it even to an animal, let alone to a human being, and in this case his wife and the mother of his child. However, he is "innocent until proven guilty", so this is all MOO.

 

[STLBlues]

Correct.

I've been thinking more along the lines of hunting knives, and the Chantilly Walmart does have a few sets of 3.

Walmart.com

That's what I've been thinking all along as well.

 

[Chimera]

Correct.

I've been thinking more along the lines of hunting knives, and the Chantilly Walmart does have a few sets of 3.

Walmart.com

A Ka-bar ?
Like the one Bryan Kohberger purchased ?
Omo.