Topline: Police say the body of the victim—Mamta Kafle Bhatt—has not been found.
Published: December 3, 2024 4:13 pm ET
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A Virginia man was indicted on murder charges Monday after blood found in his home was confirmed to match that of his missing wife.
Naresh Bhatt, 37, faces charges of first degree murder and physically defiling a dead body, according to a published article by WUSA.
Police say the body of the victim—Mamta Kafle Bhatt—has not been found.
Manassas Park Police Chief Mario Lugo told reporters that the DNA test matched blood that was found in the couple’s bedroom and bathroom.
Lugo added that it is believed the victim was murdered sometime between July 29 and 30 in bedroom and her was body dragged into the bathroom. That’s where Naresh Bhatt dismembered her body, according to police.
“The forensic unit of Prince William County said it was one of the worst crime scenes they’ve seen. That was one statement they made the day that Naresh was arrested,” Lugo stated.
Bhatt was arrested on August 22 on a charge of concealing a dead body. He reported his wife missing on August 5.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Published: December 3, 2024 4:13 pm ET
A Virginia man was indicted on murder charges Monday after blood found in his home was confirmed to match that of his missing wife.
Naresh Bhatt, 37, faces charges of first degree murder and physically defiling a dead body, according to a published article by WUSA.
Police say the body of the victim—Mamta Kafle Bhatt—has not been found.
Manassas Park Police Chief Mario Lugo told reporters that the DNA test matched blood that was found in the couple’s bedroom and bathroom.
Lugo added that it is believed the victim was murdered sometime between July 29 and 30 in bedroom and her was body dragged into the bathroom. That’s where Naresh Bhatt dismembered her body, according to police.
“The forensic unit of Prince William County said it was one of the worst crime scenes they’ve seen. That was one statement they made the day that Naresh was arrested,” Lugo stated.
Bhatt was arrested on August 22 on a charge of concealing a dead body. He reported his wife missing on August 5.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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DNA Evidence Links Husband to Wife’s Murder Months After Her Disappearance
Police say the body of the victim—Mamta Kafle Bhatt—has not been found.
By Jacob Charles
Published: December 3, 2024 4:13 pm ET
A Virginia man was indicted on murder charges Monday after blood found in his home was confirmed to match that of his missing wife.
Naresh Bhatt, 37, faces charges of first degree murder and physically defiling a dead body, according to a published article by WUSA.
Police say the body of the victim—Mamta Kafle Bhatt—has not been found.
Manassas Park Police Chief Mario Lugo told reporters that the DNA test matched blood that was found in the couple’s bedroom and bathroom.
Lugo added that it is believed the victim was murdered sometime between July 29 and 30 in bedroom and her was body dragged into the bathroom. That’s where Naresh Bhatt dismembered her body, according to police.
“The forensic unit of Prince William County said it was one of the worst crime scenes they’ve seen. That was one statement they made the day that Naresh was arrested,” Lugo stated.
Bhatt was arrested on August 22 on a charge of concealing a dead body. He reported his wife missing on August 5.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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