A Manassas Park, Virginia, man accused of killing his wife appeared in court again Wednesday as jurors heard testimony about internet searches that were recovered from his phone and messages, prosecutors say, that point to motive and additional DNA evidence.
Naresh Bhatt is charged with killing his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, and disposing of her remains in late July of 2024. He has pleaded not guilty.
The day began with testimony from Katherine Zaimis, an investigator with the Prince William County Police Department’s digital forensics unit. Zaimis testified about searches recovered from Bhatt’s phone, including searches she said drew investigators’ attention…