‘What happens if a spouse disappears?’: Man arrested for wife’s murder following suspicious Google searches

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

Naresh Bhatt, has been indicted on charges of murder and concealing a body after the disappearance of his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, 28, from Nepal. Mamta was last seen on July 29, and her body has not been recovered, but disturbing evidence suggests foul play. A grand jury in Prince William County has charged Bhatt with murder, defiling a body, and concealing evidence following a thorough investigation.

Suspicious Searches and Actions Lead to Charges

Prosecutors have revealed troubling details about Bhatt’s actions in the days leading up to his wife’s disappearance. In the months before Mamta went missing, Bhatt made several online searches that raised suspicion. Among these were queries like «How soon can you remarry after a spouse dies?» and «What happens to debt after a spouse dies?» These searches suggest that Bhatt may have been planning for life after his wife’s death long before she was reported missing.

In addition to the online searches, Bhatt was seen purchasing three knives at a Walmart store. Surveillance footage showed him buying cleaning supplies at a different location the following day. Prosecutors claim that shortly after Mamta disappeared, Bhatt disposed of bloodstained items, including a bath mat, into a trash compactor, further supporting their case.

From Disappearance to Arrest

Mamta was last seen at UVA Health Prince William Medical Center, where she worked. She was reported missing on August 5 after she failed to show up for work. The local police initiated a wellness check and began