DEDHAM, Mass. (Court TV) — A Massachusetts man faces life in prison after a jury found him guilty of murdering his wife, whose body has never been found.
Brian Walshe enter the courtroom clutching papers and a rosary. Opening statements in the Brian Walshe murder trial in Norfolk Superior Court, Dedham, Mass., Monday, Dec. 1, 2025 (Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger via AP, Pool)
Brian Walshe, 50, was convicted of first-degree murder in the presumed death of his wife, Ana Walshe, 39. On Nov. 18, moments before jury selection began in the trial, Brian pleaded guilty to two charges in connection with Ana’s disappearance: misleading a police officer and conveyance of a human body. His sentencing is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Prosecutors said that Brian murdered his wife on January 1, 2023, and then spent several days trying to conceal the crime before she was ultimately reported missing by her employer on January 4. Surveillance video showed Brian purchasing $450 in cleaning supplies and tarps on January 2.
Investigators testified that Ana was having an affair before her death and had told a friend she planned to leave her husband. Investigators say Brian’s internet search history included things like “how long before a body starts to smell” and “dismemberment and best ways to dispose of a body.”
At the time of Ana’s presumed murder, Brian was on house arrest while awaiting sentencing for a separate fraud case involving the sale of fake Andy Warhol paintings.
Former Massachusetts Police Trooper Michael Proctor was a key investigator in Ana’s disappearance; Walshe’s attorneys fought to have access to records from Proctor’s other cases, including those of Karen Read and Sandra Birchmore, ahead of his murder trial. Proctor was fired from his job for sending inappropriate messages about Read on his phone, as well as drinking on the job.
DAILY TRIAL UPDATES
DAY 11 – 12/15/25
- LIVESTREAM: MA v. Brian Walshe – Day 11 | The Disappearance of Ana Walshe Murder Trial
- The jury returned a verdict of guilty on the charge of first-degree murder.
DAY 10 – 12/12/25
- LIVESTREAM: MA v. Brian Walshe – Day 10 | The Disappearance of Ana Walshe Murder Trial
- Closing arguments began Friday in Brian Walshe’s murder trial.
- Prosecutors highlighted Brian Walshe’s actions on Jan. 1, 2023 — the same day Ana was last seen alive — when he went to multiple Massachusetts pharmacies and hardware stores to buy heavy-duty cleaning supplies, a Tyvek protective suit and a utility knife.
- The purchases came after internet searches early that morning that included, “How long before a body starts to smell?” and “Dismemberment and best ways to dispose of a body.”
- Defense attorney Larry Tipton told jurors not to base their decision on the “upsetting and terrifying and at times, disgusting” acts Brian admitted to doing to Ana’s remains after she was dead.
- Jurors were shown surveillance footage of Brian at stores like CVS, Walgreens and Lowe’s, where he purchased items including hydrogen peroxide and ammonia.
- Prosecutors connected Brian to items found at a trash processing facility near his mother’s home, including a hatchet, hacksaw, a Tyvek suit, a Prada purse, boots like those Ana was last seen wearing and her COVID-19 vaccination card.
- Investigators testified Ana had taken out a $2.7 million life insurance policy naming Brian as beneficiary.
- Friend Alissa Kirby told jurors Ana seemed exhausted by travel and stressed about her marriage, and that Brian often questioned whether she loved him.
- Jury Question at 3:33 p.m. ET. The jury is asking about the following exhibits:
- Commonwealth Exhibit #189 – Photo of Plastic Container with Clumped Substance and Blood Clots
- Commonwealth Exhibit 97 – Ana Lying on a Rug
- The jury went home for the day at 4:15 p.m. ET. Will return Monday to continue deliberations at 9 a.m. ET.
DAY 9 – 12/11/25
- LIVESTREAM: MA v. Brian Walshe – Day 9 | The Disappearance of Ana Walshe Murder Trial
- WATCH: MA v. Brian Walshe: Key Moments from Day 9
- Brian Walshe chooses not to testify in his murder trial.
- Walshe’s attorneys indicated to the court on Wednesday that their client planned to testify.
- When asked in a colloquy with the court, Brian Walshe told Judge Diane Freniere, “I will not testify.”
- Walshe faces one count of first-degree murder. If convicted, the charge carries a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole. He still faces sentencing for the two charges he pled guilty to – up to 10 years in prison for misleading police, but could be enhanced up to 20 years if he is convicted on the murder charge, and he faces up to three years on the improper conveyance of a human body charge.
DAY 8 – 12/10/25
- LIVESTREAM: MA v. Brian Walshe – Day 8 | The Disappearance of Ana Walshe Murder Trial
- WATCH: MA v. Brian Walshe: Key Moments from Day 8
- Gem Mutlu, Walshe family friend and Ana Walshe’s former boss
- Last person to see Ana Walshe on Dec. 31, 2022.
- Met Brian Walshe at the Boston Breakthrough Academy leadership program; partnered as buddies during the program.
- Met Ana through Brian; she was interested in real estate and worked as director of operations for him from Summer 2020 to Spring 2022.
- Daily communication while working together; less frequent after she left.
- Helped the Walshe family sell properties in Marblehead, Cohasset and Revere.
- Called on Dec. 29, 2022, to congratulate Ana on her new job in DC; discussed plans for New Year’s Eve.
- Ana mentioned marital issues and difficulties with not seeing her children.
- On Dec. 31, 2022, Mutlu visited their rental house in Cohasset at 8:30 pm, brought fruit and chocolate for the children, and was greeted happily by Ana and Brian.
- Had a festive atmosphere; spent time with the couple’s oldest son.
- Ana took pictures of the gathering; the witness noted a cheerful environment.
- Ana did not have any injuries or health concerns observed; the night appeared festive and without issues.
- Left the Walshe home at around 1 or 1:30 am.
- Texted the following day, sharing a message about a necklace given by the oldest child.
- Brian called Mutlu to ask whether he had spoken with Ana, as she was missing.
- In Spring 2021, Mutlu described a disagreement with Ana as passive-aggressive. He later suggested she take time off from work to focus on personal matters.
- Ana discussed a possible job opportunity with Tishman Speyer, which was significant for her and her family.
- Mutlu attended the hearings for Brian Walshe regarding a pending federal case, sitting next to Ana for emotional support.
- Brian was proud of Ana’s work and did not express jealousy over her relationship with Kelly.
- Marlenny Remdehal, Senior US Probation Officer, Federal Probation Office (Massachusetts)
- Brian Walshe had been under home confinement since November 2021.
- Walshe could only leave his residence with a pre-scheduled pass and had set windows for leaving.
- Every Thursday, he was required to submit a schedule of necessary outings.
- Walshe was not allowed to leave the state.
- On Jan. 5, 2023, he reached out regarding law enforcement contact and reported his wife, Ana, missing. He had a recurring schedule for dropping off and picking up his children during the week.
- On January 4, his schedule included dropping off children and grocery shopping.
- He needed permission for certain activities (i.e., trash disposal), as it was off his property.
- Anthony Macrena, District Asset Protection Manager, Home Depot
- Brian Walshe purchased several items at the Home Depot in Rockland, Mass.
- Purchase details:
- 12 pounds of baking soda were purchased (available for sale at Home Depot)
- Total amount spent: $453.54
- Payment method: cash
- Kaliroi Palaiologos, Property Manager, Beacon Communities
- A man parks next to one of the dumpsters inside the Chelsea West apartments and discards trash
- Christopher Bernasconi, District Loss Prevention Manager, TJ Maxx
- Brian Walshe used a TJ Maxx Store Value Card for his purchases of $133.94 on January 4, 2023, at 9:43 a.m.
- Alissa Kirby, Ana Walshe’s Best Friend
- Ana told Alissa Kirby she had a crush on William Fastow; he sold her the house.
- Brian Walshe called the Alissa on Christmas Day 2022 looking for Ana; speaker offered to check on her.
- Spoke to Ana on Christmas Day; she was upset about Brian reaching out.
- Planned to meet Ana before New Year; met on December 29.
- Ana was upset about her relationship with Brian and being far from their kids; felt at a breaking point.
- Ana was frustrated with Brian’s lack of responsibility in his federal legal case.
- Ana shared Brian’s mother said a psychic told his mother that Ana was having an affair; his mother didn’t want her in the picture.
- Ana left for Massachusetts on December 30, expected back January 3.
- Brian Walshe contacted Alissa Kirby on January 3, 2023, inquired about Ana after her disappearance.
- WATCH: Ana Walshe’s Best Friend: Brian Texted Me Asking if I’d Seen His Wife
DAY 7 – 12/9/25
- LIVESTREAM: MA v. Brian Walshe – Day 7 | The Disappearance of Ana Walshe Murder Trial
- WATCH: MA v. Brian Walshe: Key Moments from Day 7
- Matthew Sheehan, Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab criminalist, returned to the stand.
- Testimony includes evidence about a rug with white powder residue, identified as baking powder.
- Unused items, including cleaning supplies, were found in the home being investigated.
- No blood spatter or evidence of blood was found in various areas of the home, despite searching for it.
- The knife found above the refrigerator showed no visible stains and was not retested after initial screening.
- A broken step at the scene screened positive for stains but lacked confirmatory testing.
- Bryce Raymond, Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab DNA Analyst
- Performed initial steps of DNA processing on items found in dumpster and trash compactor in Swampscott, Mass.
- Brianna Kiesel, Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab DNA Analyst
- Prepared to process evidence related to slippers and a tissue sample.
- Items noted:
- Interior dark grey slippers
- Exterior left grey slipper
- Interior sleeve cuff and exterior pants leg of a Tyvek suit
- Samples were sent to Madison Frank for extraction.
- Madison Frank, Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab DNA Analyst
- Conducted steps 1 and 3 of DNA processing for the following items:
- Interior dark grey slippers
- Exterior left grey slipper
- Interior sleeve cuff Tyvek suit
- Stain A – Exterior leg of Tyvek suit
- Stain D – Interior right sleeve of Tyvek suit
- Unknown tissue from Swampscott dumpster
- Conducted steps 1 and 3 of DNA processing for the following items:
- Troy Adams, Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab DNA analyst (former)
- Conducted fourth step of DNA processing (detection):
- Interior dark grey slippers
- Exterior left grey slipper
- Interior sleeve cuff of Tyvek suit
- Stain A on exterior leg of the Tyvek suit
- Stain D on interior right sleeve of the Tyvek suit
- Unknown tissue collected from Swampscott dumpster
- Conducted fourth step of DNA processing (detection):
- Emily Oliver, Massachusetts State Crime Lab DNA analyst
- Conducted amplification of evidence
- Head of hatchet
- Hammer
- Tape with gauze
- Conducted amplification of evidence
- Mary Nagle, Massachusetts State Crime Lab DNA Analyst
- Conducted the detection process on two evidence items
- Joli Bregu, Massachusetts State Crime Lab DNA Analyst
- Performed the fourth step of detection on the head of the hatchet
- Karin Jacobsen, Massachusetts State Crime Lab DNA Analyst
- Prepared known DNA samples for Ana and Brian Walshe
- Katarina Stashyn, Massachusetts State Crime Lab DNA Analyst (former)
- Generated DNA profiles for Ana and Brian Walshe
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Saman Saleem, DNA Analyst Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab
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Saleem told jurors that DNA linked to Ana Walshe appeared repeatedly on key items recovered in the investigation, while Brian Walshe’s DNA was excluded from those same items.
- Interior dark grey slippers
- Mixture of 3 contributors, including Male DNA
- Ana Walshe: 270 million times more likely to be included
- Brian Walshe: 12 quintillion times more likely to be included
- Exterior left grey slipper
- Mixture of 2 contributors with male DNA
- Ana Walshe: 16 nonillion times more likely to be included
- Brian Walshe: 77 times more likely to be included
- Tyvek suit interior left sleeve cuff
- Mixture of 3 contributors, including male DNA
- Ana Walshe: 4.8 nonillion times more likely to be included
- Brian Walshe: 100 trillion times more likely to be included
- Tyvek suit exterior left leg stain
- Female DNA profile
- Ana Walshe: 30 nonillion times more likely to be included
- Brian Walshe: excluded
- Tyvek suit interior right sleeve stain
- Mixture of two contributors, including male DNA
- Ana Walshe: 110 sextillion times more likely to be included
- Brian Walshe: 6 times more likely but excluded
- Unknown tissue from Swampscott dumpster
- Female DNA profile, single contributor
- Ana Walshe: 30 nonillion times more likely to be included
- Brian Walshe: excluded
- Basement floor swab
- Mixture of 2 contributors including male DNA
- Ana Walshe: 15 nonillion times more likely
- Brian Walshe: excluded
- Hacksaw stain
- Female single contributor
- Ana Walshe: 30 nonillion times more likely to be included
- Hammer handle
- Single female contributor
- Ana Walshe: 30 nonillion times more likely
- Towel from bag
- Single female contributor
- Ana Walshe: 30 nonillion times more likely
- Stained brown hairs
- Single source female contributor
- Ana Walshe: 30 nonillion times more likely
- Red brown stain from rug
- Female DNA profile
- Ana Walshe: 30 nonillion times more likely
- Brian Walshe: excluded
- Hatchet Handle
- Mixture of 2 contributors
- Ana Walshe: 2.6 octillion times more likely
- Brian Walshe: excluded
- Tape with gauze from bag
- Male DNA profile, single contributor
- Brian Walshe: 23 octillion times more likely to be included
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- Michael Roddy, Loss Prevention Specialist, HomeGoods
Roddy walked jurors through surveillance videos and transaction records showing purchases and returns tied to store credits issued to Ana Walshe.
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Jan. 2, 2023 – HomeGoods (video shown): A man spent $245.35 on candles and rugs using two store credit cards issued to Ana, entering at 9:44 a.m. and leaving four minutes later.
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Jan. 4, 2023 – HomeGoods (video shown): Towels and bathmats were purchased with two more store credits tied to Ana, recorded at 9:57 a.m. and exiting at 10:07 a.m.
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DAY 6 – 12/8/25
- LIVESTREAM: MA v. Brian Walshe – Day 6| The Disappearance of Ana Walshe Murder Trial
- WATCH: MA v. Brian Walshe: Key Moments from Day 6
- Dr. Richard Atkinson, forensic pathologist, continued his testimony
- Examined carpet with red-brown stains and found blood clots embedded in the rolled-up carpet cutting found in a dumpster in Swampscott, Mass.
- A metal piece with “Gucci” engraving was among the evidence.
- Could not determine a manner or cause of death due to lack of body to examine.
- On cross-examination, Dr. Atkinson testified about sudden unexpected death and various causes, including asphyxia.
- Theresa Marchese, HR director, Tishman Speyer
- Hired Ana Walshe in Feb. 2022.
- Ana had a $400,000 life insurance policy with her husband and children as beneficiaries.
- Last saw Ana on Dec. 15, 2022, at office women’s event, where she appeared normal and happy.
- Learned Ana was missing on Jan. 4, 2023, from a coworker.
- Had multiple phone conversations with Brian Walshe on Jan. 4, where Brian claimed that he last saw Ana on Jan. 1 and she left for a work emergency.
- Visited Ana’s home and found a wet package outside; inside was in immaculate condition.
- Brian gave the garage code; she found no car but car seats on the floor.
- Brian became emotional during a conference call with the security chief.
- Brian didn’t know if he was listed on the deed of the home.
- Davis Gould, DNA analyst (recalled)
- Processed black jacket, socks and bracelet found at Sudbury location.
- Hugh Dunleavy, Chief security officer, Tishman Speyer
- Spoke with Brian Walshe on Jan. 4 about Ana’s disappearance.
- Brian claimed he saw Ana late Dec. 31-Jan. 1
- Brian said Ana left for a work emergency in the DC region; no actual emergency was found after an investigation.
- Brian was calm initially but became emotional and unintelligible when questioned.
- Last surveillance of Ana driving car was Dec. 30.
- Ana’s last work email, access card use and credit card use were all on Dec. 30.
- Patricia Patterson, Walgreens employee
- Testified to surveillance video from Jan. 1, 2023, at 3:40 pm
- Receipt shows purchase of bandages and ointment creme at 3:29 pm, paid for with a Visa card.
- Joseph Cesarz, Vinnin Liquors manager
- Knew Brian Walshe as a frequent weekend customer.
- Testified to surveillance video from Jan. 1, 2023.
- Store was closed New Year’s Day
- Recognized Brian in surveillanec footage near dumpster area
- Cade Reed, Lowe’s Asset protection manager
- Testified to surveillance video from stores in Danvers and Weymouth, Mass.
- Walshe’s purchases in Danvers totalled $463.26. He paid in cash at 6:05 pm.
- Video from Weymouth store on Jan. 4, 2023, at 4:54 pm appears to show Brian Walshe entering with one of his children and purchasing items.
- Jami Flint, CVS operations manager
- Testified to surveillance video from Jan. 1, 2023.
- Receipt shows $19 purchase of five bottles of hydrogen peroxide spray
- Gregory Dinneen, Stop & Shop
- Surveillance video from Jan. 1, 2023, at 6:56 pm at Swampscott, Mass. location
- Cash transaction totaling $11.56
- Matthew Sheehan, Criminalist
- Found hydrogen peroxide bottles and a knife on top of the kitchen refrigerator. The knife blade tested positive for blood; the hydrogen peroxide bottles and sinks tested negative. The dishwasher was not tested.
- Multiple stains found in the basement, all of which tested positive for blood.
- The broken bottom step in the basement had a blood stain, and additional stains found on black trash bags tested positive for blood.
- All bathroom sinks and bathtubs on the second floor tested negative for blood.
- The front bedroom had an area where the varnish appeared to have been removed from the floor. Portions of the flooring were removed, but showed no visible evidence.
- Curtain stains tested negative for blood.
- Tin snips, hacksaw, hammer, hatchet, shears all tested positive for blood.
- Tyvek booties tested negative for blood.
- Plastic sheeting, towels, gray slippers tested positive for blood.
- Human hair and animal hair found with blood.
- Wipe, sponge and carpet pieces tested positive for blood.
- On cross-examination, said multiple officers had been in and out of the house without protective clothing.
- No biological evidence was found in the bedroom.
DAY 5 – 12/5/25
- LIVESTREAM: MA v. Brian Walshe – Day 5 | The Disappearance of Ana Walshe Murder Trial
- WATCH: MA v. Brian Walshe: Key Moments from Day 5
- Trooper Connor Keefe, Massachusetts State Police digital forensic examiner returned to the stand.
- Text messages between Brian and Ana
- Dec. 25, 2022, 11:32 am “Hello” and “Thomas asked if you are coming today?”
- Anna responded on Dec. 25, 2022, “My flight got cancelled driving up”
- Jan 2-4, 2023: Multiple undelivered texts from Brian, including “Hello Thomas found the phone,” “Hello where are you,” “I’m worried please call,” and “I am calling Jeff now”
- Dec. 25, 2022, 11:32 am search for “Xmas day plane crash”, multiple searches for “Ana Walshe found dead”
- Dec. 30, 2022: Extensive searches for wine and champagne from 7-7:15 pm, search for movie “I’m Good”
- Dec. 31, 2022, 11:17 pm: Search for “Night Shade” (restaurant); Brian made a reservation for Ana and himself on New Year’s Day
- Dec. 31, 2022: searches for kids playhouse, how to start a charity, how to start a church through 501(c)(3)
- Ana’s flight was cancelled on Dec. 25; she drove to Cohasset. There were three phone calls between Brian and Ana after the flight cancellation.
- Dec. 25: Ana sent photo of a Porsche and eight Zillow property listings to Brian.
- No communications between Ana and William Fastow found on iPhone mini 13
- Text messages between Brian and Ana
- Trooper Heather Sullivan, Massachusetts State Police crime scene technician (retired)
- Photographed dumpster and trash compactor on Paradise Road.
- Collected and processed multiple tools: snips, hacksaw, hammer, packing tape, hatchet, Craftsman shears, measuring cup
- Dr. Richard Atkinson, Forensic pathologist
- Examined items from trash facility.
- Identified pieces of carpet with reddish-brown stains.
DAY 4 – 12/4/25
- LIVESTREAM: MA v. Brian Walshe – Day 4 | The Disappearance of Ana Walshe Murder Trial
- WATCH: MA v. Brian Walshe: Key Moments from Day 4
- William Fastow, Real estate broker and Ana’s paramour
- MORE: Paramour testifies to relationship with Ana Walshe at husband’s murder trial
- Met Ana through a referral while helping her find a townhome.
- Purchased by Ana in March 2022, the deed is believed to be in her name.
- Home was furnished, had a home gym and three bedrooms for her children.
- Became close friends, then confidants, and eventually engaged in an intimate relationship.
- Relationship became more serious by early summer 2022.
- They socialized with friends together, but kept their romantic relationship somewhat private.
- Ana was active on social media, particularly Instagram and Facebook.
- William Fastow commented on her posts using his full name.
- Fastow never met the children.
- Ana was desribed as despondent and concerned about not being the mother her children deserved.
- Had issues related to Brian’s legal situation affecting her life and her relationship with her children.
- Planned a trip to Dublin for Thanksgiving (Nov. 23-27) and to celebrate Christmas Eve at the Annapolis Yacht Club.
- Ana’s flight was delayed or canceled due to now, leading to a missed Christmas Eve with her family in Massachusetts.
- Ana discovered Brian used her credit cards without her knowledge for personal expenses.
- Ana Walshe communicated via text messages while William was in Idaho with his children.
- The townhome shown to Ana was for the whole family and confidants.
- Ana was concerned about Brian finding about about tthe affair, but thought he was suspicious.
- Ana preferred to tell Brian herself about the relationship.
- Christopher Murphy, Stewart Painting Salesperson
- Cold-called Brian Walshe while working for a painting company offering 15% off work. Brian said he didn’t need any work done.
- Later received text from Brian with pictures of ceiling repair needs.
- Suzanne Garland, Owner, The Bar Method gym
- Owns the gym in Hingham, Mass., where Ana attended 3-4 times when visiting from DC in December 2022.
- Ana paid for drop-in classes and emailed about discontinuing her membership due to her move to DC.
- Class records show Ana registered for a class and checked in for it at 7:34 pm on Dec. 31.
- Membership required a medical waiver and self-reporting of health status.
- Ashley Cimminio, Instructor, The Bar Method gym
- Met Ana at the gym’s Back Bay location in Boston, and later transferred to Hingham during COVID.
- Ana was a “powerhouse” and enjoyed class.
- Janet Cotter, met Ana Walshe at a nail salon
- Had a conversation with Ana at the Glossy nail salon in Hingham, Mass.
- Ana was warm and friendly.
- Ana said she worked in commercial real estate in Washington, DC.
- Ana mentioned having three sons with a helpful husband and mentioned having someone over for New Year’s Eve dinner.
- Julie Basler, KinderCare director
- Director at the center where the Walshe children received childcare.
- Brian dropped off the children daily, sometimes with their grandmother.
- Ana was usually seen at Friday pickups; saw Ana 3-4 times total.
- On Jan. 3 and 4, Brian dropped off the children but seemed rushed and used a different door. She described Brian’s demeanor as being different from other days.
- Sandra Hempel-Waldrup, Claremont Apartments manager
- General manager of an apartment complex.
- Showed surveilance video from Jan. 3, 2023, at 4:33 pm. The video showed what appeared to be Brian Walshe’s vehicle entering the apartment complex, a man exiting the vehicle and throwing a garbage bag into the dumpster.
- Trooper Connor Keefe, Massachusetts State Police digital forensic examiner
- Received 3 electronic devices for data extraction and analysis.
- Analyzed Verizon cell phone data from Jan 1-5, 2023, iPhone 13 mini and iPhone SE devices
- iPhone SE location timeline:
- Jan 1, 2023, 5:07 pm – 330 Paradise Road, Swampscott, Mass.
- Jan 1, 2023, 5:41 pm – Lowe’s Danvers, Mass.
- Jan 1, 2023, 6:24 pm – CVS Danvers
- Jan 1, 2023, 6:53 pm – Stop N’ Shop Swampscott
- Jan 1, 2023, 8:08 pm – 516 Chief Justice Cushing Highway
- Jan. 2, 2023, 9:30 am – Home Goods/TJ Maxx Norwell, Mass.
- Jan. 2, 2023, 4:15 pm – Home Depot Rockland, Mass.
- Jan. 2, 2023, 5:14 pm – Shake Shack
- Jan. 2, 2023, 6 pm – Stop N’ Shop Plaza, Cohasset, Mass.
- Jan. 2, 2023, 6:13 pm – Walgreens Cohasset, Mass.
- Jan. 3, 2023, 4:30 pm – Claremont Apartments, Abington, Mass.
- Jan. 3, 2023, 4:48 pm – Pointe Apartments, Abington, Mass.
- Jan. 3, 2023, 5:14 pm – Chatham West Apartment, Brockton, Mass.
- Jan. 4, 2023, 9:44 am – Home Goods/TJ Maxx, Norwell, Mass.
- Jan. 4, 2023, 12:47 pm – Shaw’s/Walgreens Plaza, Cohasset, Mass.
- Jan. 4, 2023, 4:25 pm – Lowe’s Weymouth, Mass.
- Jan. 5, 2023, 9:30 am – Southeast corner of large compactor at 330 Paradise Road, Swampscott
- iPhone 13 mini activity:
- Search history
- Dec. 25, 2022: “Check a Flight JetBlue,” “William Fastow DC Real Estate,” “Ana Walshe Tishman Speyer,” “Christmas Day Plane Crash”, “Jeff Tad Tishman Speyer,” “Ana Walshe Found Dead”
- Dec. 22, 2022: “All My Exes” (song)
- Dec. 29, 2022: “Maza Building Washington,” “Crossing Building Washington DC”
- Jan. 2, 2023: “I’m good”
- Jan. 3, 2023: “Washington DC police,” “How to file a missing person’s report,” “Washington DC Police Department
- Jan. 4, 2023: “The Cross and Wash,” “Maza Building, Washington, DC,” “Jeff Tad TIshman,” “Will Fastow,” “Apple Maps,” “I’m good”
- Web history
- Dec. 31, 2022: Bally’s Casinos, MGM Casinos, MGM Springfield/MGM Resorts
- Text Messages:
- Jan. 5, 2023: Brian Walshe sends text about ceiling to “Paint”
- Jan. 6, 2023: Brian texted about calling with “no sign of Ana”
- Exchanged messages with Alyssa, Alexandra, Gem discussing Ana being missing
- Search history
DAY 3 – 12/3/25
- LIVESTREAM: MA v. Brian Walshe – Day 3 | The Disappearance of Ana Walshe Murder Trial
- WATCH: MA v. Brian Walshe: Key Moments from Day 3
- Trooper Nicholas Guarino, Massachusetts State Police, resumed his testimony.
- Cross-examination focused on the records from a Mac device.
- Searches conducted on the iPad mini were not performed on the device itself, indicating syncing of data instead.
- No reference to “William Fastow” or “murder” in 3,000 records.
- The first recorded search for “murder” occurred at 11:48 a.m. on January 1, 2023.
- A query about hard drive removal was logged on January 2, 2023, at 2:09 a.m.
- No evidence of hard drive tampering was found.
- Devices were intact with complete search histories.
- On redirect, the Commonwealth pointed out that there was a search for “Your spouse is missing, and you want a divorce” on January 1, 2023.
- William Foley, Keeper of Records, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- TECS (Travel Enforcement Communication System) is mentioned in relation to individuals arriving and departing the United States.
- Relevant dates: January 1, 2022, through January 1, 2025, concerning Ana Walshe.
- Ana Walshe departed on Nov. 23, 2022, and returned on Dec. 7, 2022, via United Airlines.
- The airline confirmed Ana was on the aircraft.
- No other travel records for Ana Walshe were found.
- Officer Patrick Reardon, K9 Unit, Cohasset Police Department
- Conducted an area search with K9 “Einstein” on Jan. 5, 2023.
- Searched Walshe property for 25-30 minutes and found nothing during the search.
- Thomas Menino, Corporate Security Manager, JetBlue Records
- Ana had flight Dec. 25, 2022, from DC to Boston at 6:30 pm; the ticket was refunded.
- A ticket for a flight from Boston to DC on Dec. 27, 2022, was used.
- A ticket for flight on Dec. 30, 2022, from DC to Boston at 6:30 pm was used.
- Ana was a no-show for a Jan. 3, 2023, flight from Boston to DC at 6 am. She was also a no-show for flights on Jan. 13 and 27.
- Officer Greg Lowrance, Cohasset Police Department
- Dispatched to Walshe family home for a well-being check.
- Met Brian Walshe, who said he had not heard from his wife in a couple days and said the last time he saw her was Jan. 1.
- Lowrance never went inside the home and spent approximately 20 minutes there.
- Seth Fox, Subpoena Compliance Specialist, Lyft
- No rides were covered between Dec. 30, 2022, and Jan. 8, 2023.
- Alyssa Whimme, Regional Public Safety Liason, Uber Technologies
- Ana Walshe had two rideshare bookings recorded on Dec. 30, 2022.
- Officer Michael Kenyon, Swampscott Police Dept.
- Escorted caravan with the dumpster and trash compactor retrieved from Brian Walshe’s mother’s apartment to the Public Trash Service in Peabody, Massachusetts.
- Sgt. Amy Waterman, Massachusetts State Police
- Searched Ana’s Washington, D.C., townhome.
- The garage contained boxes; no vehicle was found.
- The townhome was neat and tidy with food in the refrigerator.
- Men’s clothing was in the primary bedroom.
- Peter Capozzoli, Walshe family landlord
- Rented home to the Walshe family for $5,000/month.
- The lease was in Diana Walshe’s name (Brian’s mother).
- Saw Ana 3-4 times, Brian monthly.
- Brian called while Capozzoli was in the Caribbean, saying Ana was missing.
- The Walshe family had a short-term lease because the family was moving to Washington, D.C.
- Diana Walshe would move in the home after Brian and Ana moved to Washington, D.C.
- Mark Selvaggi, Insurance broker
- Sold Ana two life insurance policies through New York Life.
- A $1 million term life policy had Brian as the beneficiary, purchased May 17, 2021.
- $250,000 whole life policy had Brian as the beneficiary.
- Ana received the highest health rating.
- Brian initially sought insurance but was rejected due to a pending federal case.
- Davis Gould, DNA Analyst, Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab
- Processed a Volvo vehicle in which he found reddish-brown stains on the driver’s visor, front passenger visor, and exam-style gloves.
- Tested 40-50 areas for blood; five areas tested positive (including driver’s side seat controls and areas on trunk mat)
- Responded to trash recycling center in Peabody, Massachusetts, where he processed multiple bags of trash evidence.
- Bag 1: Ana’s green boots, a black jacket with red-brown stains, purse, COVID-19 vaccination card, Volkswagen keys, bracelet.
- Bag 2: Two white towels with reddish-brown stains
- Bag 3: White bathrobe with red-brown stains, towel and tissues with red-brown stains
- Bag 4: Slippers with reddish-brown stains and hair, socks, watch, tissues with red-brown stains, loose hair samples collected
- Bag 6: White Tyvek suit (lower half), rug pieces with reddish-brown stains, hand towel with red-brown stains
- Bag 7: Hydrogen peroxide bottle
- Bag 8: Hammer, wire snips, shears, hacksaw, tape
- Bag 10: Large tarp, protective booties
- Additional items: Safety goggles, Tyvek suit wrapper, sponge with wipe stuffed in it, installation and wood pieces.
- On cross-examination, conceded that hair could have been transferred from other sources and could not determine how the red-brown stains got on the evidence.
- Stains may not have been present when items were initially placed in bags.
- Much of the trash was unrelated to the case
DAY 2 – 12/2/25
- LIVESTREAM: MA v. Brian Walshe – Day 2 | The Disappearance of Ana Walshe Murder Trial
- WATCH: MA v. Brian Walshe: Key Moments from Day 2
- Detective Harrison Schmidt resumed his testimony.
- Resumed audio recording from Brian Walshe’s police interview on Jan. 7, 2023.
- Brian stated Ana sent him flight information for Boston, but not return flight details.
- According to Brian, Ana moved her schedule up by two days and said this was not the first time.
- Brian said Ana’s former boss and friend, Gem, was not aware Ana was leaving on New Year’s Eve. Ana was originally planning. to leave on Jan. 3, 2023.
- At 12:15 am on New Year’s Day, Ana went upstairs, put her phone on the bedside table and came back downstairs without it.
- Brian denied having an argument when Ana said she needed to leave early; he said he was “taken by surprise.”
- When asked how Ana could contact someone for a ride if the kids had her phone, Brian said she could use his phone or an iPad.
- Brian said he had a good relationship with his wife, that the family doesn’t “work” without her.
- Ana had a Serbian passport and was a language expert who spoke French; Brian mentioned she had a friend in France.
- The attorneys stipulated to evidence regarding “Richard Walker,” including emails claiming to have information about Ana.
- A second email contained an image of a person who was not Ana; it was a stock photo from images of kidnapped/stalked people.
- Email sent from IP address in Nigeria.
- Police drained the pool, found nothing.
- During a search warrant execution on Jan. 8, Brian was at the home with the children and his mother.
- The jury heard audio from an interview with Brian on Jan. 8.
- Brian said he went to CVS and Whole Foods on Jan. 1 around 7 am, returned home around 8 am.
- Police found dozens of searches on Walshes’ oldest son’s iPad on the morning of Jan. 1, including “how to get blood out of hardwood floors” and “how to stop a body from decomposing.”
- Brian claimed he didn’t use the iPad and had no idea about the searches.
- Brian was arrested on Jan. 8 at 4 pm at his attorney’s home.
- Photos after Brian’s arrest show cuts on his thumb.
- Police collected contents from two dumpsters; found plastic sheeting, Ana’s Hunter boots and COVID-19 vaccination card.
- Defense noted Brian did not withdraw any money.
- Brian told police about his federal case.
- Searches were synced to one of the children’s iPads, not conducted directly on it.
- Trooper Nicholas Guarino, Digital Forensics, Massachusetts State Police
- Detectives seized 3 MacBooks, 2 iPhones and 3 iPads from the Walshe home
- Internet searches found on Jan. 1:
- 4:55 am “Best ways to dispose of a body”
- 4:55 am “How long before a body starts to smell?”
- 5:44 am “How long for someone to be missing for inheritance?”
- 5:47 am “10 ways to dispose of a body if you really need to”
- 6:25 am “How long for someone to be missing to be dead?”
- 7:38 am Lowe’s Google search
- 9:33 am “How long does DNA last?”
- 9:39 am “Is it possible to clean DNA off a knife?”
- 9:59 am “Can identification be made on partial body parts?”
- 9:59 am “How to dispose of a cell phone?”
- 9:59 am “How to dispose of a computer?”
- 10:29 am “I am a user on my wife’s credit card and she is missing can I use it?”
- 10:29 am “My wife is missing what should I do?”
- 11:33 am “Best ways to dispose of body parts after a murder?”
- 11:38 am: “Six ways to dispose of a body — Murder, Murder, Murder”
- 11:41 am “Cleaning up a dead body — YouTube video”
- 11:42 am “How to clean blood from a wood floor?”
- 11:55 am “Can I use bleach to clean my wood floors from blood stains?”
- 12:10 pm “What does bleach do to dead bodies?”
- 12:28 pm “Want to get away with murder use special detergent?”
- 12:48 pm “How to use hydrogen peroxide on blood stains?”
- 1:52 pm “Does the dishwasher get rid of blood stains?
- Internet searches from Jan. 2:
- 2 am “How to remove a SIM card from an iPhone?”
- 2:19 am “How to remove a hard drive from an Apple laptop?”
- 12:27 pm “How long do stores keep security footage?”
- 12:27 pm “How to saw a body”
- 12:38 pm “How to dismember a body”
- 12:38 pm “Hacksaw: the best tool for dismembering a body?”
- 12:47 pm “Can you be charged with murder without a body?”
- 12:51 pm “No corpse, no problem”
- 1:14 pm “Can you identify a body with broken teeth?”
- 1:14 pm “Disposing of a body in the trash?”
- 2:51 pm “What part of Mass smells the best?”
- Internet searches from Jan. 3:
- 5:06 am “Cleaning up blood without leaving a trace”
- 1:23 pm “How long for dismembered body to decompose” “can a body decompose in a plastic bag?” “Can police get your search history without your computer?” “Does a cell phone track your historical data?”
- No searches found between Jan. 4 8:03 pm and Jan. 8 3:58 pm
- Earlier searches in December 2022
- Dec. 7: Adult website searches
- Dec. 31: “Replay poker”, “Best divorce strategies for men”, “Best states to divorce for a man”, “Washington, DC divorce attorneys and laws”
- WATCH: Walshe Web Searches: ‘Ways to Dispose Body,’ YouTube ‘Cleaning Up Dead Body’
- Google search for “Patrick Kearney” and “Patrick Kearney Wikipedia” on Jan. 1, 2023, at 11:53 am. Kearney was referred to as the “trash bag killer.”Add above Trial Highlights or above Day 1
- Search warrant obtained for iPad mini on Jan. 9; device was previously examined on Jan. 7, after it was found in the house during the search warrant execution on Jan. 8.
- Divorce-related searches occurred only on Dec. 27, 2023.
- Searches for “how to dispose of a body” occurred after 4:37 am on Jan. 1
- A small portion of 3,000 total records were relevant to the investigation.
DAY 1 – 12/1/25
- LIVESTREAM: MA v. Brian Walshe – Day 1 | The Disappearance of Ana Walshe Murder Trial
- WATCH: MA v. Brian Walshe: Key Moments from Day 1
- Greg Connor delivered the prosecution’s opening statement.
- WATCH: Prosecution: Brian Walshe Searched ‘How to Saw… Dismember a Body’
- Ana Walshe was 39, a Serbian immigrant who worked for a real estate company in Washington, D.C.
- Ana’s husband, Brian Walshe, and a coworker alerted authorities on Jan. 4, 2023, that Ana was missing.
- Ana lived with Brian and their three children in Cohasset, Mass., but worked in DC and had purchased a townhouse there.
- Brian had pleaded guilty to federal crimes and was awaiting sentencing at the time of Ana’s disappearance.
- Ana had a romantic relationship with William Fastow, who helped her buy the townhouse in DC.
- On Dec. 31, 2022, Ana’s former boss and friend, Gem Mutlu, visited the Walshe home and left around 1am on Jan. 1, 2023.
- Brian claimed Ana left for work on Jan. 1 between 6 and 7 am and hadn’t heard from her after sending a text message that her plane landed in Washington, D.C.
- Ana’s phone last interacted with Verizon on Jan. 2, at 3 am near the Walshe home.
- Brian was interviewed multiple times and claimed no knowledge of Ana’s affair.
- Ana had over $1 million in insurance policies and substantial amounts of money in her bank accounts.
- Internet searches on Brian’s devices included, “best states for a man to divorce,” “best way to dispose of a body,” “how long for missing to inherit,” “is it possible to clean DNA off a knife,” “best way to dispose of body parts after murder” and searches about cleaning blood with bleach and ammonia.
- Surveillance video showed a man matching Brian’s description buying items, including bandages, candles, rugs, a mop, a bucket and a hatchet.
- Items found in a dumpster included Ana’s Hunter boots, a hatchet, and a hacksaw with DNA evidence linking to both Ana and Brian.
- Larry Tipton delivered the opening statement for the defense.
- WATCH: Defense: Ana Said Brian Walshe Was Her ‘Best Friend,’ Discussed ‘Future’
- Acknowledged Brian lied to the police and made incriminating searches.
- Claimed Ana died of sudden death syndrome, and that Brian found her dead when he returned to the bedroom after cleaning the kitchen.
- There were no financial issues; Ana made over $300,000 annually, they had investment properties and Brian’s mother provided financial support.
- Text messages showed loving communication between the couple.
- Detective Harrison Schmidt, Cohasset Police Department
- Lead investigator on the case, responded to the Walshe home on Jan. 4, 2023, where he found Brian with his three children (ages 2, 4 and 6) eating McDonald’s.
- Conducted recorded interviews with Brian Walshe.
- Brian claimed Ana left early Jan. 1 for an emergency work meeting in DC.
- Brian showed detective texts and photos Ana sent about her JetBlue flight.
- Brian claimed he lost his phone New Year’s Eve and his son found it in the child’s room.
- The detective conducted a walkthrough, noting the ceiling of Brian’s bedroom and plastic lining in the trunk of the family’s Volvo.
- Coordinated searches of the property, including draining the pool.
- No evidence found that Ana actually traveled.
- READ MORE: Brian Walshe’s defense claims missing wife died suddenly in bed
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