Naresh Bhatt Convicted Of Murdering Missing Manassas Park Wife Whose Body Has Never Been Found
A Virginia man who admitted to dismembering his wife but insisted he never killed her has been convicted of her murder more than two years after she vanished without a trace.
Naresh Bhatt, 39, of Manassas Park, was found guilty of first-degree murder, concealing a dead body, and defiling a dead body in the death of his wife, 28-year-old Mamta Kafle Bhatt, on Tuesday, Nov. 10, according to multiple reports.
The verdict came after a nearly six-week trial in Prince William County, during which Bhatt took the witness stand and admitted to cutting up his wife's body and disposing of her remains …
Vehicle Fire Shuts Down Multiple I-64 Lanes In Virginia During Rush Hour (Developing)
A major fire on I-64 in Virginia brought traffic to a crawl during the Tuesday afternoon rush hour, shutting down multiple westbound lanes as emergency crews responded to the scene.
The incident was reported at approximately 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, near mile marker 176.3 in Henrico County, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
Traffic cameras showed a heavy emergency response, with multiple fire trucks, police vehicles, and first responders positioned across the westbound lanes.
VDOT reported that the left, center, and right lanes, along with the left should…
Mom, Little Girl Killed On I-95 In Stafford, Leaving Family Facing Two Funerals
A Virginia family is mourning a 27-year-old mother and her 3-year-old daughter who were killed in a crash on I-95, leaving the girl's father fighting for his life.
Danna Palacio, 27, and her daughter, Ruby Palacio, 3, were killed on Friday, Nov. 6, when a speeding Dodge Charger driven by an allegedly intoxicated Marine slammed into the back of the family's SUV in Stafford County, according to Virginia State Police.
Malik Jeremiah Thomas, 22, is facing two counts of aggravated manslaughter in connection with the crash, according to Commonwealth's Attorney Eric Olsen.
Thomas, who identified …
One Night, Four Locations, Plenty Of Gunfire: Arlington Man Busted, Police Say
Apparently, one round of gunfire wasn't enough for a Virginia man accused of keeping police busy with a string of late-night shooting incidents across Arlington, authorities say.
Eric Schaefer, 39, of Arlington, was arrested on Saturday, Nov. 7, after police linked him to gunfire reported at multiple locations across the northern part of the county overnight.
The trouble began around 11:58 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, when officers were called to the intersection of Military Road and 31st Street North for reports of shots fired.
But that was hardly the end of it.
As the night wore on, more rep…
Virginia Firefighter Remembered For Life Beyond The Uniform: 'That Unmistakable Smirk'
A Virginia firefighter remembered for his mischievous smirk, unforgettable laugh, and quiet acts of kindness leaves behind a wife of 19 years and two children as family and friends come together to honor the man behind the uniform.
Kenneth “Kenny” Waters, an 18-year veteran of the Henrico County Division of Fire, died unexpectedly while off duty on Wednesday, Nov. 4, leaving behind his wife, Angela, and their two children, Layla and Jackson.
Just 57 days earlier, Kenny and Angela had celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary on Sept. 8, marking nearly two decades of marriage and a life they…
Fairfax Arrest Exposes 73-Year-Old's Alleged Burglary Spree Across State Lines: Police
A 73-year-old suspected burglar left a trail of rattled homeowners across Maryland and Virginia before his luck finally ran out, police say.
Michael Spillino, 73, who Montgomery County police identified as a Newport, Oregon, resident, is facing new charges in connection with two Bethesda break-ins after being arrested in Fairfax County, where investigators say he was linked to a third burglary.
The alleged eight-day crime spree began on Monday, Oct. 19, when a Maryland mother was upstairs with her young child and heard a loud noise coming from the back of her home, according to the Montgome…
