What happened to Mamta Kafle Bhatt?
Mamta Kafle Bhatt was last seen at the end of July.
It has been two months since Mamta Kafle Bhatt was last seen by anyone other than her husband Naresh Bhatt.
Her community of supporters gathered outside the Manassas Park Police Department on Friday night to remember the missing mother and nurse.
"She was the symbol of love. Her name Mamta is love and she reflects her name. She was very loving and caring as a friend and sister," said Sunita Basnet, a close friend of Mamta.
They held signs, lit candles and shared memories.
"We got some really tough news in court last week and when we left we realized we need to come back together as a community," Holly Wirth said.
While Mamta remains missing, her husband, Naresh Bhatt, was arrested on Aug. 22 and charged with hiding a body. He remains behind bars without bail.
Last Friday, prosecutors shared some of their evidence during Naresh Bhatt's bail hearing.
They say a large amount of blood was found in the Manassas Park home where Mamta, Naresh and their young daughter lived.
Investigators also said there was evidence the body had been moved. They told the judge there was video of Naresh Bhatt going to various dumping sites and throwing away bags, sometimes while wearing gloves.
Prosecutors said he sold his Tesla the day after police requested a search and deactivated the tracking device.
A judge ultimately denied his release on bail, deeming him a "flight risk" and a "danger to the community."
Prosecutors also presented a 14-minute video showing police's first interaction with Naresh Bhatt on Aug. 2.
"I know that a lot of stuff was disclosed last Friday that made people think what in the world happened to her, and why," said Manassas Park Police Chief Mario Lugo.
He stood with the crowd Friday night and thanked them for their support.
He told WUSA9 that his staff would seek justice for Mamta.
"We're still trying to get other information additional leads, and figure out his whereabouts, where he travelled," Chief Lugo said. "We're here for justice for her we're gonna get a motive and move forward".
For viewers Friday night, memories of Mamta were brought back.
"We come because we want to pause because we want to think of joyful stuff and not so much what's happening in court," Wirth said.
"We are very determined committed to get her justice," Basnet said.
Naresh Bhatt is due back in court in October. 10.
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