DALLAS, GA — Dr. Melanie Nadler Litt raised concern on October 13 when she failed to arrive at her dental practice. Known for her reliability, colleagues immediately noticed her absence. Her wallet and car were missing, and her phone remained at home. The unusual circumstances prompted authorities to treat her disappearance as a legitimate case.
The initial welfare check by local police yielded no results. With no clear indication of foul play, investigators began documenting her disappearance and reached out to family, friends, and colleagues for information. The case remained open, with authorities urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.
MARLETTA, GA — Anthony Nester also went missing on October 11, leaving home in Kennesaw with plans to visit friends. His absence became concerning when his wife was unable to reach him via phone, text, or email. After initial searches proved unsuccessful, the situation began to draw growing attention from local authorities.
Six days later, a former patient spotted Dr. Nadler near Town Center Mall in Marietta and alerted the police. Officers responded promptly and discovered her with Anthony Nester, ending both missing persons cases. The circumstances of their disappearance quickly became the focus of a new investigation into their activities leading up to their absence.
Authorities were surprised to learn that the two had been maintaining a secret relationship. Anthony’s wife, attempting to find answers, checked his computer and uncovered a Yahoo email account containing messages between him and Dr. Nadler. The emails revealed that the pair had been involved in an affair for over ten years.
Compounding the betrayal, Anthony’s wife had been visiting Dr. Nadler as a patient throughout the entire period of the affair, completely unaware of the clandestine relationship. The revelation left family, friends, and colleagues stunned, as the professional and personal boundaries were repeatedly violated.
Investigators confirmed that the last ping from Anthony’s phone came from Dr. Nadler’s residence before it went offline. Cobb County police determined that Anthony left voluntarily and, as an adult without signs of danger or coercion, cannot be legally compelled to return. Authorities emphasized that no criminal charges applied regarding his voluntary disappearance.
Following the public exposure of videos and images of the two together, Anthony’s wife reported receiving harassing phone calls and threatening messages from strangers. Social media and online platforms contributed to the widespread dissemination of content, intensifying the emotional toll on the family involved.
The case highlights the complex intersection of personal relationships, professional ethics, and public safety. While no crime was committed in terms of the disappearance, the affair’s discovery has had significant personal consequences for all parties involved. Mental health professionals emphasize the emotional strain on spouses and families in such scenarios.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation and remind the public about respecting privacy and refraining from harassment. Meanwhile, the community grapples with the shock of a decade-long secret affair intertwined with two missing persons cases, underscoring the personal and societal implications of concealed relationships.
