MARLETTA, GA — What began as two separate missing persons cases in Cobb County has ended with a surprising revelation: a decade-long secret affair between Dr. Melanie Nadler Litt and Anthony Nester. Authorities confirmed that both individuals were found safe after being reported missing earlier this month.
Dr. Nadler, a dentist, raised concern on October 13 when she failed to show up at her practice. Her wallet and car were missing, and her phone remained at home, prompting colleagues to report her disappearance. Just two days prior, Anthony Nester, a Kennesaw resident, had gone missing after leaving home to visit friends. His wife, unable to reach him by phone or email, contacted authorities after initial searches proved unsuccessful.
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Six days later, a former patient spotted Dr. Nadler near Town Center Mall in Marietta and alerted police. Officers located her with Anthony Nester, resolving both missing persons reports. Investigation into their activities revealed that the two had been involved in a secret relationship lasting more than ten years.
Anthony’s wife discovered the affair after checking his computer, finding messages exchanged with Dr. Nadler via a Yahoo email account. Shockingly, she had been visiting Dr. Nadler as a patient throughout the entire period, unaware of the personal relationship. The revelation has left families, friends, and colleagues stunned by the ethical and emotional breaches involved.
Authorities confirmed that Anthony left voluntarily, and no evidence of coercion or criminal activity was found. No charges were filed regarding the disappearance, as both adults acted of their own accord.
The exposure of photos and videos of the couple together led to harassment and threatening messages directed at Anthony’s wife, exacerbated by social media dissemination. Police and mental health professionals have urged the public to respect privacy and avoid contributing to the harassment.
While both individuals are safe, the case underscores the complex emotional and ethical fallout that can arise from hidden personal relationships, particularly when professional boundaries are violated. Community members continue to grapple with the revelation, highlighting the far-reaching consequences of secrets kept over many years.