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

[LittleSeaTree]

Here are some additional MSM news stories discussing the concealment charges.

Ugh, he looks SO much older than her… I hadn’t realized the age difference

 

[PommyMommy]

AUG 22, 2024

Friends, community hold candlelight vigil for missing Manassas Park mother

A prayer and solemn candlelight vigil was held in front of the home of Mamta Kafle Bhatt, the Manassas Park mother who has been missing for weeks.

wjla.com

The vigil took place hours after Manassas Park Police Chief Mario Lugo held a closed-door meeting with community members and Mamta Kafle Bhatt's friends, informing them of the arrest and saying she is presumed dead.

Community holds vigil for missing Manassas Park mom after husband's arrest

A community gathered to grieve in Northern Virginia Thursday night after the husband of a missing mother and nurse was arrested earlier in the day, accused of concealing a dead body. The search for 28-year-old Mamta Kafle Bhatt continues three weeks after she was last seen July 31. At a...

www.nbcwashington.com

Friends say they also will start an effort to empower those suffering domestic violence.

“Better that you live happily than you die like this one day,” friend Bina Khatkalama said. “You know … we do not want anymore Mamta.”

They have planned an event Saturday at Signal Hill Park to remember Mamta Kafle Bhatt.

'We are honoring her' | Community holds a vigil outside Mamta Kafle Bhatt's home, hours after her husband's arrest

Nerash Bhatt was arrested and charged with concealing a dead body.

www.wusa9.com

WUSA9 asked Mayor Jeanette Rishell why the media wasn't allowed inside. She responded "You would have to ask our chief.' He did not respond Thursday.

"He talked about the body has not been found so still searching but their forensics and stuff, working on it and the investigation is still open," said Prabha Bhattarai Duja, who was at the meeting.

 

[Charlot123]

I've been thinking of the little one. She is an American citizen and I don't think it will be easy for family in another country to gain custody, but that is my guess, not based on experience or knowledge.

jmo

That, and her mother moved here, as many of us, looking for a better life for herself and her future children. The mother worked hard as a nurse. "For her American dream", one might say. Her baby was born here. I hope there is a chance to collect for a fund for her and maybe the community will help raising the daughter. JMO.

 

[WhisperingEyes]

JD&R records are actually available in Virginia for certain crimes involving adults.

This case is available.

It lists 7/30/2024 as the offense date. So does LE have evidence indicating the date of death or are they basing that on Naresh Bhatt saying that is when he last saw her?

 

[Charlot123]

I noticed, a female LE Officer escorted him out. How appropriate.

It might be a good approach. He resembles me of Patrick Frazee; obstinate to the extreme. I sincerely wish LE to find Mamta, because as I remember, Frazee kept silent. JMO - a soft-spoken woman, like the one that worked with Chris Watts, could work well with Bhatt or anyone whose behavior is geared by his perceived need to protect his right to control, be it people or circumstances. JMO.

 

[MassGuy]

It lists 7/30/2024 as the offense date. So does LE have evidence indicating the date of death or are they basing that on Naresh Bhatt saying that is when he last saw her?

He claimed to have seen her the following day, so it can’t be based on when he last said he saw her; they wouldn’t take his word for anything.

Offense dates can be weird, and sometimes they don’t line up for one reason or another. If it’s accurate though, then I think they have evidence that he killed her on that day, or that he moved her on that day.

 

[musicaljoke]

He claimed to have seen her the following day, so it can’t be based on when he last said he saw her; they wouldn’t take his word for anything.

Offense dates can be weird, and sometimes they don’t line up for one reason or another. If it’s accurate though, then I think they have evidence that he killed her on that day, or that he moved her on that day.

Do we know which day he was seen buying cleaning supplies?

 

[?!?]

Hubby as a crime fighter:

MSN

 

[PommyMommy]

BREAKING: our @RamirezReports
getting her hands on court documents in the Mamta Kafle case. It shows there was evidence found indicating her body was inside of the home and dragged out. Her husband Naresh Bhatt expected to make his first court appearance this morning. https://x.com/ramirezreports/ramirezreports/status/1826958149363831099

https://twitter.com/x/status/1826959036626928043

 

[Rikissa]

That, and her mother moved here, as many of us, looking for a better life for herself and her future children. The mother worked hard as a nurse. "For her American dream", one might say. Her baby was born here. I hope there is a chance to collect for a fund for her and maybe the community will help raising the daughter. JMO.

The problem with the baby staying in the US, in a foster family/being adopted, would mean that she would eventually loose all connections to her mother's (and father's) family, and the contact with her extended family living in Nepal. Even if it would be a friend of her mother in the US who would take care of the child, they would only have known MKB for three years, and most likely have little knowledge of the first 25 years of her life, and of her family in Nepal. Regardless how many promises are made now to keep the contact, will it be true 10 - 15 years from now? MKB's family have lost their daughter/sister, do they also have to loose their granddaughter/niece too? The child has Nepali citizenship by descent, not just only US citizenship.

 

[swanniee11]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1826950278903369924

Naresh Bhatt, the husband of missing Manassas Park mother Mamta Kafle Bhatt is expected to be in court at 8:30 this morning. He’s been charged in connection to her disappearance. Investigators have not located Mamta, who is presumed dead.

 

[Inthedetails]

deleted my comment as I'm now thinking discussing the child and custody issues is probably off limits.

 

[VAres67]

His next court dates are 10/08 and 10/24

 

[CTPDMom]

The problem with the baby staying in the US, in a foster family/being adopted, would mean that she would eventually loose all connections to her mother's (and father's) family, and the contact with her extended family living in Nepal. Even if it would be a friend of her mother in the US who would take care of the child, they would only have known MKB for three years, and most likely have little knowledge of the first 25 years of her life, and of her family in Nepal. Regardless how many promises are made now to keep the contact, will it be true 10 - 15 years from now? MKB's family have lost their daughter/sister, do they also have to loose their granddaughter/niece too? The child has Nepali citizenship by descent, not just only US citizenship.

It seems unlikely, though, that her father will have any parental rights terminated until he's convicted because he's currently innocent until proven guilty. So for now, it's unlikely they'll allow the child to leave the country. For a child this young, to be taken from mom and then to be taken again from whomever is caring for them for the next year, two years, however long a conviction might take, that could be very traumatic. I would hope that if it's decided the child will be cared for by one of the friends here in the US, that they'd be committed to Mamta's memory and ensure that the child maintains relationships with her family.

 

[PommyMommy]

AUG 23, 2024

Mamta Kafle Bhatt’s husband accused of murdering her, dragging body from home: court documents

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.

www.fox5dc.com

The court documents state that a substantial amount of digital and forensic evidence was recovered from the home, indicating that Mamta’s body was inside the residence and likely dragged out. The documents also suggest the murder occurred on July 30.

Mamta, mother to an 11-month-old baby, was last seen on July 27 at the UVA Health Prince William Medical Center. Her last known communication was on July 28 when she spoke with a friend.

Bhatt allegedly told police that the last time he saw his wife was on July 31. Following his arrest, police revised their timeline to say she was last seen four days earlier.

 

[MassGuy]

AUG 23, 2024

Mamta Kafle Bhatt’s husband accused of murdering her, dragging body from home: court documents

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.

www.fox5dc.com

The court documents state that a substantial amount of digital and forensic evidence was recovered from the home, indicating that Mamta’s body was inside the residence and likely dragged out. The documents also suggest the murder occurred on July 30.

Mamta, mother to an 11-month-old baby, was last seen on July 27 at the UVA Health Prince William Medical Center. Her last known communication was on July 28 when she spoke with a friend.

Bhatt allegedly told police that the last time he saw his wife was on July 31. Following his arrest, police revised their timeline to say she was last seen four days earlier.

They must have blood streaks that showed up with luminol to say she was “dragged.”

 

[PommyMommy]

AUG 23, 2024

Husband of Mamta Bhatt accused of murdering wife, dragging body: Court doc

Naresh Bhatt over the past few weeks stood in front of outlets speaking on his wife Mamta's disappearance, but Friday morning he will appear in court.

wjla.com

According to court records, as of Friday morning, the offense happened on July 30.

Naresh Bhatt was arrested in connection with the disappearance of his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt in Manassas Park, Virginia, on Aug. 22, 2024. (Prince William County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court)

Naresh is due back in court on Oct. 8, 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.

 

[PommyMommy]

Naresh Bhatt bought 3 knives, went to a different area to buy cleaning supplies.Investigators saw what looked liked blood in the master bedroom & bathroom.Some details in what officials say led to the charge of concealing a dead body in Mamta Kafle Bhatt’s case @DCNewsNow

https://twitter.com/x/status/1826976474043212164

Prosecutors this morning described what was believed to be dried “pools of blood” in the Bhatt household. Naresh Bhatt was charged yesterday with concealing a dead body following the disappearance of his wife Mamta. Full story from today’s arraignment coming soon on @InsideNoVA

https://twitter.com/x/status/1826977247929975103

 

[PommyMommy]

More details in this case from investigators
-Aug 19 Mamta’s husband sold his Tesla
-officials spoke to people Naresh Bhatt had contacted about selling the house
-he was at a cafe near the last location of Mamta’s phone
@DCNewsNow

https://twitter.com/x/status/1826977815318745465

NARESH BHATT ARREST LATEST: New court documents reveal there was evidence in his Manassas Park home that showed "the body was inside the residence and dragged out of the residence." He's been charged w/ concealment of a body in connection to his wife Mamta's disappearance.@wusa9

https://twitter.com/x/status/1826973857846010289

 

[MassGuy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1826978795342999683