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⠀ There is no body. no confession But prosecutors say the evidence tells a different story. ⠀.

The murder trial of Naresh Bhatt is underway in Virginia, almost two years after his wife, Mamta Capel, disappeared.

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Mamta, a 28-year-old nurse and mother, disappeared in July 2024. Her remains were never found.

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Prosecutors believe she was killed at the couple's home.

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During testimony Oct. 19, jurors watched surveillance footage showing Bhatt buying gloves, disinfectant wipes, cleaning spray and air fresheners around the time investigators believe Matta was killed.

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Other footage showed him discarding items in petrol station bins.

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Investigators also presented forensic evidence involving suspected blood stains inside the home.

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But the defense says there is not enough evidence linking Bhatt to his wife's presumed death.

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He pleaded not guilty.

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This is one of the central challenges of the trial: can the prosecutors prove that a murder took place and identify who committed it, without recovering the victims' bodies?

⠀ WATCH: Law & Crime breaks down the evidence and conflicting accounts in the ongoing trial. ⠀.