Shrine to the life of Mamta Kafle Bhatt | Heather Ct, Manassas Park VA

This large and emotionally-touching memorial is to honor and mourn Mamta Kafle Bhatt

From InsideNova: Naresh Bhatt has been charged with concealing a dead body in connection with the disappearance of his wife, Prince William County Commonwealth's Attorney Amy Ashworth said... Weeks after Mamta Kafle Bhatt was last seen, Manassas Park police on Thursday morning arrested her husband and took away the couple's 1-year-old daughter, who had been in his care. During last night's search, Ashworth said police "obtained additional evidence." "After consultation with the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, detectives arrested Naresh Datt Bhatt in connection with her disappearance," Ashworth said in a release. Mamta’s daughter was placed in the care of the Department of Social Services. "The child is safe and being cared for by an appropriate care giver approved by the Department of Social Services and Manassas Park Police Department," the release said. Ashworth said authorities are pursuing additional leads that "may result in additional charges being brought." Mamta Kafle Bhatt has not been located...

Bhatt was held without bond at the jail. He will be arraigned in Prince William Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. The arrest follows three weeks of searching for the 28-year-old pediatric nurse and first-time mother, who was last seen in late July. Police were called to the couple's home on Heather Court on Aug. 2 for a welfare check when Mamta Bhatt did not show for her shift at UVA Prince William Medical Center in Manassas. At the time, Naresh Bhatt did not want to report his wife missing, police said. Bhatt's family and friends last heard from her on July 28. Friends, family and the Nepalese community rallied in the aftermath of her disappearance, organizing searches, handing out flyers and keeping pressure on police.

Bhatt's daughter, who turned 1 on Tuesday, was carried out of the house by someone who appeared to be a police detective... Nadia Navarro, a close friend and former roommate of Bhatt's who spearheaded community efforts to find her, said Thursday morning on Facebook she would do everything she can to keep the baby out of foster care. Ivy Freeman, a neighbor of the Bhatts, told reporters outside her home she’s glad the Bhatt’s child has been taken away from the father. “A mother wouldn’t leave her baby, definitely when her baby’s first …,” a choked-up Freeman said. “Very tragic, very sad story,” she said. “I really hope that they find her … for her family. They need her to have closure."

A peace prayer vigil with a Nepalese mantra was held by the community.

The court case is viewable online here.

Shrine to an unknown child #2 | 3700 block of 1st Street SE DC

This shrine to an unknown child is in the 3700 block of 1st Street SE, Washington DC.

It is within sight of another shrine to a different child who died in the same block.

I have been unable to learn the identity of the two children. I was told by a local resident that each shrine is for a murdered child,. They are very close to one another. According to the woman I spoke with, these shrines have existed for a while. The neighbor I spoke to had also lost her twin brother to gun violence in November 2023, near Eastover Shopping Center.

I wish peace and justice for all who grieve.

Shrine to an unknown child #1 | 3700 block of 1st Street SE DC

This shrine to an unknown child is in the 3700 block of 1st Street SE, Washington DC.

It has been there for some time, and is within sight of a another shrine to a different child who died in the same block.

I have been unable to learn the identity of the children. I was told by a local resident that each shrine is for a murdered child, very close to one another. According to the woman I spoke with, these shrines have existed for a while. The neighbor I spoke to had also lost her twin brother to gun violence in November 2023, near Eastover Shopping Center.

I wish peace and justice for all who grieve.

Washington Monuments: Site of the slayings of Antonio Williams and Terrell Osbourne Jr. | unit block M Street NE DC

From a DC Police report: The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal Northeast shooting that left two people dead and two injured. On Saturday morning at approximately 1:06 a.m., officers were near the unit block of M Street, NE, Washington DC, when they heard gunshots. They immediately responded and located four victims with gunshot wound injuries. Two men were pronounced dead at the scene. A man and a woman were transported to local hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The decedents were identified as 33-year-old Antonio Williams, of Capitol Heights, MD, and 18-year-old Terrell Osbourne Jr., of Northwest. https://mpdc.dc.gov/release/mpd-investigating-fatal-northeast-shooting-4

This sad pair of killings occurred within sight of the US Capitol. 

Police tape at the site of Martinez Robinson's passing | 1300 block of Girard Street NW DC

From a DC Police report: On Friday, August 23, 2024, at approximately 6:57 p.m., officers responded to the 1300 block of Girard Street NW, Washington DC, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Despite all lifesaving efforts, the man succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as 25-year-old Martinez Robinson of Waldorf, MD. 

RIP.

Michael Simpson's street memorial | 3800 block of Minnesota Avenue NE DC

From a DC Police report: On Saturday, August 24, 2024, at approximately 5:39 p.m. officers responded to the 3800 block of Minnesota Avenue NE, Washington DC on the report of a shooting. Once on scene officers located an adult male not conscious and not breathing suffering from apparent gunshot injuries. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. On Sunday, August 25, 2024, despite all lifesaving efforts the victim succumbed to his injuries. The decedent has been identified as 49-year-old Michael Simpson, of Northeast, D.C. 

This shrine to Mr. Simpson is in  a Citgo gas station parking lot in the busy Minnesota Avenue corridor.

Site of Vonte Martin's passing | 3000 block of Stanton Road SE DC

From a DC Police report:  On Monday, August 19, 2024, at approximately 8:25 p.m., officers responded for a report of a shooting in the 3000 block of Stanton Road SE, Washington DC. Upon arrival officers located two gunshot victims. One adult male died at the scene. The second victim was an adult male transported by DC Fire and EMS to an area hospital for treatment. The decedent has been identified as 19-year-old Vonte Martin of Southeast, D.C 

RIP