Husband of Virginia woman presumed dead is back in court after police say they found more evidence. Here’s what we know
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The search for Mamta Kafle Bhatt, a nurse and dedicated mother to a young daughter, has gone on for several weeks – but no one has been able to locate the beloved Nepalese community member.
The search for Mamta Kafle Bhatt, a nurse and dedicated mother to a young daughter, has gone on for several weeks – but no one has been able to locate the beloved Nepalese community member. Kafle Bhatt’s husband, Naresh Bhatt, is accused of killing her in their home then dragging her body outside, according to a criminal complaint. Bhatt, 37, faces a felony charge of concealment of a body, according to court records. He was taken away in handcuffs on August 22 after authorities conducted a search warrant at the couple’s home. He is due in court Thursday morning for a motion hearing, court records show. Manassas Park Police Chief Mario Lugo told reporters Tuesday he hates to give up hope the missing woman is still alive – but doesn’t believe that to be true at this point. Here’s what we know about the case and investigation so far: Kafle Bhatt was last seen on July 27 at UVA Health Prince William Medical Center in Manassas, according to police. She worked there as a registered nurse in the medical surgical unit, the center told CNN. She last spoke to a friend on July 28, according to CNN affiliate WUSA. The same day, she posted a video on her TikTok account showing herself and her infant daughter, according to CNN affiliate WJLA. Police visited the couple’s home in Manassas on August 2 after her co-workers at the medical center called for a wellness check on August 1. Kafle Bhatt worked two days a week at the hospital and was expected to work on August 1 and 2. Officials said they grew concerned after she did not show up to work or call.
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