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

[MassGuy]

were these two about the same age? first marriage for him as well?

She's 28, and public records indicate that he's 37.

We don't know if it's his first marriage, but we do know it was an arranged one.

 

[Seattle1]

As usual, great post.

I'm sure they are all over it, on it, doing all they can. I wish we knew if there was a search warrant on the home, and if not, why they can't get it granted.

IMO MOO

IME, securing and executing a search warrant during a missing adult investigation nearly always proves difficult. These cases are the most frustrating!

First, the purpose of the warrant is to search for evidence of a crime.

Second, police have to first provide a Judge information that supports the possibility of finding evidence of a crime at the location being searched. In other words, present probable cause to the Court (i.e., facts and circumstances) that provide a reasonable basis to believe a suspect has committed or is about to commit a crime.

Police need evidence to support MFB was the victim of a criminal act before they're going to get inside the house to search if violence against her occurred inside.

Unfortunately, the prior incidents of MFB acting to separate herself from the husband without evidence she was threatened, feared for her safety, or evidence she told police or others she'd been assaulted and or physically abused, isn't necessarily helping.

On the other hand, we are hearing about evidence that the husband actually acted in ways he believed would prevent her from leaving the home such as denying her access to money and a phone. Things he knew she'd need to be away from him and her child.

Unlike pinging MFB's phone location, it's also frustrating that a search warrant is also required to search a suspect's electronic footprint including phone, CSLI, GPS, and information from the vehicle telematics too.

MOO

 

[Charlot123]

I actually agree - I am still on the fence, though I fully realize LE says she is involuntarily missing. I don't know what has led them to say that so I remain on the fence. My hunch is because she left behind her child, but I'm not sure that is enough to say she is gone "involuntarily."

I know the seemingly obvious conclusion is likely what happened, but I want to know more. (I know that is not a popular stance and I totally appreciate why people do not share my hesitancy. I agree one theory is stronger than the other.)

jmo

2/3 chance that she has been “disappeared” by her husband, because of the elapsed after she last shown any evidence of life and the time the husband said he last saw her.

However, could this situation potentially invite something like divorce in absentia? if Mamta has reasonable reasons to be afraid for her life as the victim of DV, could she be hidden in a DV shelter? Then, of course, serving papers could be difficult as there is no return address. And, she can’t show at the divorce hearing as she is in hiding. I can’t totally exclude this scenario, or maybe I still clutch at hope.

 

[Charlot123]

‘We’ve lost days and days’: Search Continues for Pediatric Nurse Who Vanished Following Argument with Husband

More details continue to emerge as loved ones search for a Virginia nurse who hasn’t been seen in weeks. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Bhaytt, a pediatric nurse at UVA Health Prince William Medical Center, was last seen in Manassas Park on July 31. She unexpectedly stopped her daily...

www.crimeonline.com

Meanwhile, according to the Washington Post, loved ones recalled a disagreement that led Bhatt to move in with friend Sarita Neupane Neupane for a week. The cause of the argument between the couple remains unclear.

Another friend, Nadia Navarro, told Grace that she recalled the husband being controlling and “constantly” calling her when Bhaytt wasn’t home.

“He would call me on my phone constantly, and text me constantly,” Navarro, who temporarily lived with the couple, said. “He started to kind of control where I would go, too. At one point, I wanted to take Manta to an Indian store…..He wouldn’t really let her leave the house that was any further than five minutes.”

That appears somewhat more than controlling. Am I the only one questioning paranoia in the spouse?

 

[formerjerseygirl]

Husband named person of interest in disappearance of Manassas Park woman Mamta Kafle

After executing a search warrant at the home of a missing Manassas Park woman, police announced Wednesday that Mamta Kafle's husband is a person of interest and is not cooperating with the investigation.

www.fox5dc.com

i was waiting for appropriate media to post
i knew saying my sister who lives nearby would not pass the approval test

 

[Seattle1]

FOX 5 is working to learn more about why police surrounded the home and blocked off roads Wednesday afternoon. Check back for updates.

Photos at link below.

Husband named person of interest in disappearance of Manassas Park woman Mamta Kafle

After executing a search warrant at the home of a missing Manassas Park woman, police announced Wednesday that Mamta Kafle's husband is a person of interest and is not cooperating with the investigation.

www.fox5dc.com

 

[MassGuy]

Alright, looks like the action we've all been waiting for. At the very least it's a search warrant, but I'm hoping that there has been an arrest.

 

[citizen_sleuth]

FOX 5 is working to learn more about why police surrounded the home and blocked off roads Wednesday afternoon. Check back for updates.

Photos at link below.

Husband named person of interest in disappearance of Manassas Park woman Mamta Kafle

After executing a search warrant at the home of a missing Manassas Park woman, police announced Wednesday that Mamta Kafle's husband is a person of interest and is not cooperating with the investigation.

www.fox5dc.com

A crime scene van is on the scene, as pictured in one of the photos

 

[MassGuy]

A crime scene van is on the scene, as pictured in one of the photos

What sucks is that he's had weeks to clean. I'm sure police were frustrated they didn't have the probable cause to move sooner.

 

[HmmMysterious]

FOX 5 is working to learn more about why police surrounded the home and blocked off roads Wednesday afternoon. Check back for updates.

Photos at link below.

Husband named person of interest in disappearance of Manassas Park woman Mamta Kafle

After executing a search warrant at the home of a missing Manassas Park woman, police announced Wednesday that Mamta Kafle's husband is a person of interest and is not cooperating with the investigation.

www.fox5dc.com

Well here we go...

 

[acutename]

She's 28, and public records indicate that he's 37.

We don't know if it's his first marriage, but we do know it was an arranged one.

Alright, looks like the action we've all been waiting for. At the very least it's a search warrant, but I'm hoping that there has been an arrest.

I know what WS thinks but I do recall this case too:

Texas woman accused of killing friend and taking her baby ...​

NBC News
https://www.nbcnews.com › news › us-news › texas-wo...





Feb 3, 2023 — Magen Fieramusca, 37, pleaded guilty to murder charges Thursday in the death of Heidi Broussard, 33. Fieramusca and Broussard were close ...




I know in the current case, the baby is still at home, but every now and then there is a surprise in the missing moms cases.

 

[MassGuy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1826394001383239833

 

[Simply Southern]

House taped off
Watch: Police return to home of missing woman Mamta Kafle Bhatt

 

[citizen_sleuth]

According to neighbors, officers said a warrant was being served

UPDATED: Police converge on home of missing Manassas Park mom Mamta Kafle Bhatt

Manassas Park police on Wednesday evening converged on the home of missing Manassas Park mom and nurse Mamta Kafle Bhatt.

www.insidenova.com

 

[vls12345]

UPDATED: Police converge on home of missing Manassas Park mom Mamta Kafle Bhatt

Manassas Park police on Wednesday evening converged on the home of missing Manassas Park mom and nurse Mamta Kafle Bhatt.

www.insidenova.com

"Officers at the scene told neighbors that a warrant was being served. It was unclear if it was a search or arrest warrant."

Eta: Oops. Cross-posted with @citizen_sleuth 's post.

 

[Seattle1]

IMO, missing baby's first birthday put this over the top -- Judge signed the warrant. Let the games begin. Tear that house apart. MFB was smart, she left clues behind. #JusticeForMamta

 

[Simply Southern]

Appears officer taking in a tripod, appears to be camera. Moo

News9 live copter coverage of house

Watch: Police return to home of missing woman Mamta Kafle Bhatt

Three weeks after Mamta Kafle Bhatt disappeared, investigators returned to her home — this time, with police tape.

www.wusa9.com

 

[Simply Southern]

Two officers on back deck, they panned the area, then cut the feed.
Moo

 

[LadyL]

good to see them at the house
I just wish they could get the baby away from him

 

[MassGuy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1826407357699817978