Summary
Mamta Kafle, a pediatric nurse and mother from Manassas Park, Virginia, has been missing since July 31, 2024. Her husband, Naresh Bhatt, initially reported her missing on August 5, three days after she failed to show up for work. Concerns arose when Naresh allegedly told police that Mamta had previously disappeared but did not want to file a missing persons report initially. The case gained public attention when the Manassas Park Police issued a statement on August 8, prompting community members to organize searches and vigils.
The couple, married for three years, has an 11-month-old daughter. Friends and family have expressed concerns about the state of Mamta's marriage, with indications of financial and emotional strain. Social media posts suggest that Mamta was contemplating separation from Naresh, and she had previously sought advice on childcare and support. The timeline surrounding her disappearance remains unclear, with conflicting accounts from Naresh and Mamta's family regarding her last known communications.
Community efforts to locate Mamta have intensified, with volunteer-led searches in local parks and outreach to the Nepalese embassy. The police investigation is ongoing, but many community members feel that more could be done to expedite the search. As the investigation unfolds, the public continues to rally for Mamta's safe return, emphasizing the importance of keeping her story alive and ensuring thorough police action. Anyone with information about Mamta Kafle's whereabouts is urged to contact the Manassas Park Police Department.
Show Notes
This episode originally aired on August 16, 2024 On August 2, 2024, Manassas Park Police visited the Virginia home that Mamta Kafle shared with her husband, Naresh Bhatt. They were there to perform a welfare check because Mamta didn’t show up to work at UVA Health Prince William Medical Center on August 1, and her colleagues were concerned. Naresh allegedly told police that Mamta had disappeared before, and that he didn’t want to file a missing persons report. Three days later, on August 5, Naresh reported his wife missing, but Manassas Park Police didn’t make this public until August 8. Since then, the community has banded together to do ground searches, hold vigils, press conferences, and even visit the Nepal embassy, all in hopes of finding out what happened to Mamta Kafle. If you have any information regarding Mamta Kafle's disappearance, you are asked to contact the Manassas Park Police Department at 703-361-1136. This phone number is monitored 24 hours a day. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact the Manassas/Manassas Park Crime Solvers at 703-330-0330. Subscribe to Day by Day: True Crime Stories Buy the ebook! - And Then They Were Gone: True Stories of Those Who Went Missing and Never Came Home Submit a case Find us everywhere Get episodes early and ad-free on Patreon Merch store For a full list of our sources, please visit our blog
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