DEC 22, 2024
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One of Mamta's co-workers, SB, believed her when she said the bruises on her face came from a fall. Then she came to work in February hurt again and crying. SB gave her the number for the National Domestic Violence Hotline and 5 links to resources in Virginia. Mamta told her she wanted to try couple counseling and give NB another chance because she loved him so much and didn't want to get him in trouble. Not long after that, Mamta transferred to another hospital and stopped answering SB's messages.
That same month, Mamta and her baby arrived at SN's house bloodied, without a functioning phone, their joint bank account emptied, and needing a place to stay. SN bought Mamta a phone and begged her to call police.
Mamta sent her brother, MK, a photo with blood on her face and swollen eyes. He said in an August interview that NB beat her “uncountable times.” MK said his sister feared something worse could happen, but she thought staying with her husband was best for her child.
After staying with SN for a week, Mamta agreed to a meeting with NB, in-laws and some of their friends. She decided to return home and work to keep her family whole.
Friend and former co-worker HW said NB didn’t want to take care of a newborn, which complicated her return to work. HW referred her to an employee assistance program.
Mamta grew increasingly isolated, and after she transferred to a different hospital, SB said she continued to reach out to Mamta from time to time. She last messaged her on Aug. 1, but by then, Mamta was already dead.
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