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MANASSAS, Va. (7News) — Naresh Bhatt returned to court Thursday morning after facing accusations related to the disappearance and presumed death of Mamta Kafle, a Manassas Park mother who has been missing since last month.

Kafle's 37-year-old husband, who has been charged with concealing a dead body, appeared in a 9 a.m. motion hearing to waive his preliminary hearing set, according to court officials. The prosecutors did not object and the motion was granted.

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In new court documents 7News acquired on Thursday afternoon, three evidence pictures show what appears to be blood stains inside the couple's home. One of the pictures highlights a stained carpet of a room.

Those court documents also define how the prosecutors hoped to proceed with the case against Naresh Bhatt, without Mamta's body.

The preliminary hearing scheduled for Oct. 24 has been canceled after the motion was granted. In that hearing, prosecutors would have been asked to establish probable cause that a felony was committed by Bhatt.

The case will now proceed to the circuit court. A grand jury would determine whether there’s probable cause to believe the person accused committed the crimes charged and should stand trial.

The defense said they plan to file paperwork to waive his right to a grand jury indictment, which allows the case to head to trial.

Outside the Prince William County Judicial Center, loved ones and supporters gathered in solidarity. The community’s outpouring of support has been unwavering since Mamta's disappearance, and it appears they don't plan to stop showing their love for Mamta until justice is served and authorities locate her body.

Community member Holly Wirth called Thursday's motion by Naresh's attorney "gymnastics."

This comes after 7News learned Wednesday that Mamta’s mother and brother arrived from Nepal and have been reunited with Bhatt's 1-year-old daughter, according to the family's immigration attorney.

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One of Mamta's friends has set up a GoFundMe for Mamta's daughter, which you can find here.

Mamta, 28, has been missing since last month, and authorities said she is presumed dead after arresting Naresh at their home on Heather Court and charging him with Prohibition Against Concealment of a Dead Body.

“We are now privileged to be keepers of Mamta’s story Mamta should be known as always as a loving wife, a loving mother, a very proud registered nurse, and a very loving friend she was filled with joy," Holly Wirth, a former colleague of Mamta, said at the gathering.

During Naresh's bond hearing last Monday, prosecutors cited concerns that Bhatt posed a flight risk and a potential threat to the community, based on evidence presentedin court.

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Prosecutors painted a gruesome scene and stated that pools of blood and spatter were found in the couple’s master bedroom and bathroom,visible through BLUESTAR technology.

On the defense side, Bhatt's public defender argued that crucial evidence is still missing, specifically the absence of Mamta's body and whether the blood in the home is hers.

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Prosecutors said a friend told police that Mamta was a victim of domestic abuse. They also said Naresh made Google searches in April on his federal work laptop, including searching how long it takes to get married after your spouse dies.

John Fishwick, a former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia, told 7News the concealment charge keeps Naresh Bhatt behind bars while police continue gathering evidence and executing search warrants.

"It may be by the time that case is ready for trial, other charges are brought," he explained. "I'm sure the detectives, the police department and the Commonwealth's Attorney are looking at all possible charges here, but while he's incarcerated, that's bought them the time to continue their investigation independently and not have to worry about what the defendant is doing."

Prosecutors say there was a history of domestic abuse in the family. If you or someone you love is a survivor of abuse, help is available at https://thehotline.org or 1.800.799.7233.

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