A Mother Vanishes: Inside the Bhatt Murder Trial | Case by Case | "48 Hours Podcast

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Anne-Marie Green from "48 Hours" discusses the ongoing murder trial of Naresh Bhatt, who is accused of killing his wife Mamta Kafle Bhatt in Virginia. The podcast episode features insights from WUSA9 reporter Katie Lusso on how the prosecution highlights inconsistencies in Naresh's statements and addresses domestic violence claims central to the case.
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Two years after Mamta Kafle Bhatt vanished from her home in Virginia, her husband, Naresh Bhatt, is on trial for her murder. Correspondent Anne-Marie Green discusses the case with WUSA9 reporter Katie Lusso, highlighting that the prosecution's main strategy involves presenting Naresh's conflicting statements and evidence of domestic violence. The defense's approach remains undisclosed but likely addresses these allegations.

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"48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green speaks with WUSA9 reporter Katie Lusso about the prosecution's focus on Naresh's conflicting statements, the defense's strategy, and the domestic violence allegations at the center of this case.
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Two years after Mamta Kafle Bhatt vanished from her Virginia home, her husband, Naresh Bhatt, stands trial for her murder. asserted
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"48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green speaks with WUSA9 reporter Katie Lusso about the prosecution's focus on Naresh's conflicting statements, the defense's strategy, and the domestic violence allegations at the center of this case. asserted
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