November 9, 2026
The murder trial of Naresh Bhatt, a Virginia man accused of killing his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, has entered its final stage. On November 9, his defense team rested its case after Bhatt testified that he dismembered his wife’s body and disposed of her remains — but he continues to deny murdering her. KVIA+1
Naresh Bhatt Admits Disposing of Wife’s Body but Denies Killing Her
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Who are Naresh and Mamta Bhatt?
Naresh Bhatt, 39, is charged in connection with the disappearance and alleged killing of his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, a 28-year-old nurse from Nepal.
Mamta was last seen in July 2024 in Manassas Park, Virginia. Her disappearance prompted a major investigation, but her body has never been found. KVIA+1
Shocking testimony in court
During his testimony, Naresh Bhatt told jurors that he found his wife unresponsive at their home on July 30, 2024.
He claimed that he attempted to revive her but panicked and did not call emergency services. He said he feared being blamed for her death.
Bhatt then made several admissions:
- He used a power saw to dismember his wife’s body.
- He placed her remains in garbage bags.
- He transported the bags to dumpsters and a trash compactor.
- He admitted concealing and defiling a dead body.
However, Bhatt maintains that Mamta died by suicide and denies that he killed her. Prosecutors dispute his account. KVIA+2
Defense presents psychological evidence
On November 9, a clinical psychologist testified for the defense that Bhatt met the criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The psychologist said the condition could help explain panic and confusion, based on Bhatt’s account of discovering his wife. However, he could not independently verify what happened inside the home or establish whether Bhatt’s explanation was true. NBC4 Washington+1
The defense also presented a forensic specialist who questioned aspects of the bloodstain-pattern evidence. She testified that the available bloodstain evidence could not establish whether the death resulted from homicide or suicide. WJLA
Prosecutors challenge his account
Prosecutors presented evidence including:
- Blood evidence found inside the couple’s home.
- Forensic testimony concerning blood on bedroom carpeting.
- Evidence involving a power saw that prosecutors say was connected to the case.
- Surveillance footage showing Bhatt disposing of bags.
- Testimony from Mamta’s family members and friends about their relationship.
Mamta’s brother testified that she had told him she was afraid of Naresh and worried he wanted a divorce. Her mother also testified that she did not believe her daughter would have taken her own life. NBC4 Washington+1
Latest development: November 9
Defense case rested
The defense rested its case on Monday, November 9, after Bhatt’s testimony and expert witnesses.
Prosecutors began presenting rebuttal evidence and said they planned to call their final witnesses on Tuesday, November 10. The jury has not yet reached a verdict. WJLA+1
Charges: First-degree murder, concealing a dead body and defiling a dead body. Bhatt faces a possible life sentence if convicted of first-degree murder. He has pleaded not guilty. KVIA+1
Important: Bhatt’s admissions concerning disposal of the body are not the same as an admission that he committed murder. The jury must decide whether prosecutors have proved the murder charge beyond a reasonable doubt.
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The murder trial of Naresh Bhatt in Virginia is nearing its final stage after he admitted in court that he dismembered his missing wife’s body and disposed of her remains.
Bhatt, 39, is accused of killing his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, a 28-year-old nurse who disappeared in July 2024.
During his testimony, Bhatt claimed he found Mamta unresponsive at their home and believed she had died by suicide. He said he panicked and disposed of her body instead of contacting emergency services.
He admitted concealing and defiling a dead body but denied murdering his wife.
On November 9, the defense rested its case. Prosecutors began presenting rebuttal evidence and planned to call their final witnesses on November 10.
Mamta’s body has never been found, and the jury has not yet reached a verdict.
📍 Manassas Park, Virginia, USA
📅 Trial update: November 9, 2026
⚖️ Defendant: Naresh Bhatt
👩 Victim: Mamta Kafle Bhatt
🔎 Charges: First-degree murder and other offenses
🔗 Source: CNN
https://edition.cnn.com/2026/11/09/us/naresh-bhatt-trial-virginia
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