Naresh Bhatt found guilty of first‑degree murder, as well as defiling and concealing the body of his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt.  The 28-year-old-nurse disappeared July 2024.  Co-workers called for a welfare check after she failed to show up for work.  Naresh initially told police he didn’t know where Mamta was, suggesteing she might have traveled. Police ultimately tied Naresh to her disappearce and arrested him. 

Later, he admitted to police that he had dismembered and disposed of her body after she committed suicide.  Police recovered forensic evidence including blood traces, DNA, and hair fragments, a a power saw with reddish‑brown stains and hair‑like strands. Digital  evidence found internet searches (e.g., “How long does it take to get married after spouse dies”). 

A jury rejected his account. He faces 20 years to life for murder plus up to 10 additional years for the other charges. Sentencing is scheduled for March 2027.  

Mamta's body has never been found.  

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Josh Kolsrud - Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Founder of Kolsrud Law Offices, New Book: The Criminal Lawyer's Guide to Immigration Law, website: kolsrudlawoffices.com, Facebook and YouTube @KolsrudLawOffices,  
• Caryn Stark -  Forensic Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant, www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice 
• Brian Fitzgibbons  -  Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security,   website: www.uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security,
• Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue”, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University) 
• Stephanie Ramirez  -  Reporter, WTTG Fox 5 DCWebsite: FOX5DC.COM / IG: @dcreportersr   @fox5dc 
• Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'