Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

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.
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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'
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Federal authorities charge a 48-year-old Texas man with murder after he allegedly beat and strangled his wife inside their cabin aboard the MSC Seascape cruise ship. New York police arrest a 17-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, who was gunned down while walking to school in the Bronx after reporting bullies. A San Francisco judge sentences IT consultant Nima Momeni to 16 years to life in prison for the 2023 fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee. Sydney Silvagni reports.
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11‑month‑old Koah Sharpe rescued after surviving being buried alive in a dog crate. The boy was underground for about 24 hours. His father, Michael Comer, has been charged with attempted murder and more.
Koah was being cared for by his grandmother while the child’s mother ran errands. When she needed to go out, Comer babysat Koah, who disappeared.
During the search, deputies found freshly disturbed dirt about 50 yards into the woods near Comer’s grandfather’s home. As they dug, they heard Koah crying. The baby was found inside a towel‑wrapped wire dog crate buried about a foot under the soil.
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Randolph Rice - Former Prosecutor and Current Criminal Defense & Civil Attorney at Rice Law, website: ricelawmd.com, IG, FB, X: @ricelawmd
Dr. John Delatorre - Licensed psychologist and mediator, specializing in forensic psychology, psychological consultant to Project Absentis: a non-profit organization that searches for missing persons, resolutionfcs.com, Twitter, IG, and TikTok: @drjohndelatorre
Dr. Raymond Gagliardi - General Surgeon specializing in trauma surgery, surgical critical care, and emergency surgery
Eric Drickerson - Former FBI Special Agent for 20 years - Specialized in Kidnappings, Supervised the FBI Mexico/US Border Liaison Program and the Cross Border Violence Task Force. Currently CEO, EAD Global, Inc. providing security services and mitigating global risk for both companies and individuals. Former undercover agent, Member of the SWAT tactical team and International crimes investigator.
Alexis Tereszcuk - Crime Stories investigative reporter
Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'
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A Virginia jury convicts Naresh Bhatt of first-degree murder in the horrific disappearance and dismemberment of his nurse wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt. A 48-year-old man faces federal murder charges after allegedly beating and strangling a woman to death inside their stateroom aboard an MSC cruise ship. Estranged father of Meghan Markle, Thomas Markle Sr., is ordered detained without bail after tampering with and cutting off his court-ordered ankle monitor following federal child pornography charges. Sydney Silvagni reports.
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An indictment is expected against 27‑year‑old Sayed Mohassib Brooklyn in the fatal stabbing of jogger. Mohassib has pleaded not guilty to all charges including second‑degree murder, tampering with physical evidence, fourth‑degree criminal possession of a weapon.
Authorities allege Mohassib attacked Katie Suarez while she was jogging. Court documents state he told detectives he carried a knife to the path because he believed “people were going to kill his family.” He denied stabbing anyone but allegedly admitted disposing of bloody clothing and the knife. Surveillance footage reportedly shows him coming outside in his underwear to throw away bloody clothes.
Suarez’s father found her after she failed to meet her parents. She died days later from a neck stab wound
At the time of arrest, Mohassib was working as a teacher’s aide at P.S. 200 in Brooklyn. He had a brief NYPD tenure in 2022, later served in the Marine Corps, was discharged on psychiatric grounds, and had been denied reinstatement to the NYPD.
Joining Nancy Grace Today:
Randolph Rice - Former Prosecutor and Current Criminal Defense & Civil Attorney at Rice Law, website: ricelawmd.com, IG, FB, X: @ricelawmd
Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, featured on the hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo. Host of "The Dr. Bethany Marshall Podcast"," Website: drbethanymarshall.com, Instagram FB & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter:@DrBethanyLive
David Sarni - Former NYPD Detective, Adjunct Professor John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Instagram: dsonthemedia, TikTok: DS08296, Facebook: David Sarni, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-sarni-ba002910a
Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @JoScottForensic
Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'



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