Indian Fugitive Wanted by FBI for Wife's Murder Nearly a Decade Later
Almost a decade after he allegedly murdered his wife in Maryland, Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel remains on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. The 34-year-old Indian national is accused of killing his wife, Palak, during a night shift at a Dunkin' Donuts in Hanover in April 2015.
According to the FBI, Patel attacked his wife with a kitchen knife, inflicting multiple stab wounds in front of customers. The violent incident was captured on CCTV, which showed them entering the kitchen area before their movements were obscured.
An arrest warrant was issued in April 2015 when Patel fled to evade prosecution. He is wanted on serious charges, including first-degree murder and assault. The FBI has described him as "armed and extremely dangerous," providing a reward of up to $250,000 for information leading to his capture.
Gordon B. Johnson, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Baltimore Field Office, emphasized the need for public assistance to locate Patel, stating, "We will never forget, and will not rest until he is located, captured and brought to justice."
The matter remains ongoing as investigators continue their efforts to locate him.
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