https://simplecast.com Brian Walshe murder case: The Searches for Ana Walshe A look at the twists and turns in the case of the presumed murder of Ana Walshe, a mother of three from Cohasset, Massachusetts, allegedly at the hands of her husband. Drawing on NBC10 Boston’s extensive reporting, including jaw-dropping moments that have gone viral and reporters’ recollections, we'll bring you inside the unfolding case and understand what's at stake. © NBCUniversal en Fri, 19 Dec 2025 01:17:17 +0000 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 01:17:28 +0000 https://www.nbcnews.com Brian Walshe murder case: The Searches for Ana Walshe https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/1ff7eee6-c257-4ba1-8ed1-be0df6c2879d/379810de-da40-4e3e-8206-1cb2043554d9/3000x3000/80f53fd2daac9c33f4cce5b4ff719e0dd81553f1a1a49272bd306d319d9f382f829a5bbf10b7b682e8b771c5fea8ad185dfda4447232b1057d9b8534c8d83323.jpeg?aid=rss_feed https://www.nbcnews.com episodic A look at the twists and turns in the case of the presumed murder of Ana Walshe, a mother of three from Cohasset, Massachusetts, allegedly at the hands of her husband. Drawing on NBC10 Boston’s extensive reporting, including jaw-dropping moments that have gone viral and reporters’ recollections, we'll bring you inside the unfolding case and understand what's at stake. NBC10 Boston, Matt Fortin false https://feeds.simplecast.com/_2PT486t Ana Walshe, True crime, Massachusetts, Brian Walshe, Cohasset Matt Fortin matt.fortin@nbcuni.com 6a81dded-fb89-484f-a3cd-3ff40c72fc85 'You will live with the guilt and burden of Ana Walshe's death for the rest of your life' Fri, 19 Dec 2025 01:17:17 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com 'You will live with the guilt and burden of Ana Walshe's death for the rest of your life' Matt Fortin 00:09:36 The Walshe murder case came to a close today. Brian Walshe was sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole, with Judge Freniere ordering consecutive sentences for the other offenses. Ana Walshe's sister delivered a heartbreaking impact statement before Brian learned his fate. The Walshe murder case came to a close today. Brian Walshe was sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole, with Judge Freniere ordering consecutive sentences for the other offenses. Ana Walshe's sister delivered a heartbreaking impact statement before Brian learned his fate. false full 12 3 3947c5dc-3eff-4867-94ca-8d1594f4c5d8 Breaking down Brian Walshe's murder conviction Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:39:45 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com Breaking down Brian Walshe's murder conviction Matt Fortin 00:21:28 After jurors found Brian Walshe guilty of murder in the death of his wife, Ana Walshe, our legal experts break down the verdict and look at what's next in the case. After jurors found Brian Walshe guilty of murder in the death of his wife, Ana Walshe, our legal experts break down the verdict and look at what's next in the case. false full 11 3 2be484d0-0d00-4943-b5cf-4b44be087296 After closing statements, we await word from the jury Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:48:54 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com After closing statements, we await word from the jury Matt Fortin 00:21:56 We are one step closer to a verdict in the Brian Walshe murder trial, as both sides made closing arguments Friday before handing the case to the jury. We break down what they have to consider, including a possibility of a first- or second-degree murder conviction, tonight on Commonwealth Confidential. We are one step closer to a verdict in the Brian Walshe murder trial, as both sides made closing arguments Friday before handing the case to the jury. We break down what they have to consider, including a possibility of a first- or second-degree murder conviction, tonight on Commonwealth Confidential. false full 10 3 2c6d75d0-6f0d-4c07-b7bc-593038cde12c Defense rests without calling a witness Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:40:11 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com Defense rests without calling a witness Matt Fortin 00:19:51 After prosecutors called 47 witnesses, Brian Walshe did not testify in his own defense, and his team declined to call a single witness to the stand. After prosecutors called 47 witnesses, Brian Walshe did not testify in his own defense, and his team declined to call a single witness to the stand. false full 9 3 8052bb69-63f8-4f56-bf51-cd772d327b3c Looking back at the prosecution's case and ahead to the defense's Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:35:09 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com Looking back at the prosecution's case and ahead to the defense's Matt Fortin 00:22:03 After emotional testimony from a friend and one of the last people to see Ana Walshe alive, the prosecution has rested its case against Brian Walshe. After emotional testimony from a friend and one of the last people to see Ana Walshe alive, the prosecution has rested its case against Brian Walshe. false full 8 3 55855c22-5686-4874-8eae-1894398135f9 DNA evidence presented to jurors Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:42:05 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com DNA evidence presented to jurors Matt Fortin 00:21:55 DNA and digital forensics came under the microscope Tuesday for jurors considering the fate of Brian Walshe, on trial for the murder of his wife, Ana Walshe. DNA and digital forensics came under the microscope Tuesday for jurors considering the fate of Brian Walshe, on trial for the murder of his wife, Ana Walshe. false full 7 3 a7051609-71db-4342-9157-a7be6259fb36 Surveillance footage shown in court Tue, 9 Dec 2025 00:47:20 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com Surveillance footage shown in court Matt Fortin 00:21:34 Jurors saw Brian Walshe as on camera at multiple stores, allegedly buying items to help cover up the murder of his wife, Ana Walshe. Our panel discusses what it means for the case. Jurors saw Brian Walshe as on camera at multiple stores, allegedly buying items to help cover up the murder of his wife, Ana Walshe. Our panel discusses what it means for the case. false full 6 3 23d7bba9-fd72-4748-9bf7-bab61a7cc4bf 'I still love you!!! Haha': Texts take center stage on Day 5 Sat, 6 Dec 2025 00:45:11 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com 'I still love you!!! Haha': Texts take center stage on Day 5 Matt Fortin 00:21:32 Jurors saw text messages prosecutors say Brian Walshe sent to the phone of his wife, Ana Walshe, after her death. Jurors saw text messages prosecutors say Brian Walshe sent to the phone of his wife, Ana Walshe, after her death. false full 5 3 1850958a-5214-42e2-bd3f-13b689800bf9 Analyzing testimony from man who had affair with Ana Walshe Fri, 5 Dec 2025 00:52:57 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com Analyzing testimony from man who had affair with Ana Walshe Matt Fortin 00:21:58 A key witness took the stand Thursday to testify about his affair with Ana Walshe, whose husband, Brian Walshe, is charged with her murder. A key witness took the stand Thursday to testify about his affair with Ana Walshe, whose husband, Brian Walshe, is charged with her murder. false full 4 3 bb1a1b75-54b0-4817-afd0-f72e767b5d71 How the defense is responding to prosecutors' case so far Thu, 4 Dec 2025 01:09:50 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com How the defense is responding to prosecutors' case so far Matt Fortin 00:21:55 The prosecution called nearly a dozen witnesses Wednesday, with Google searches allegedly made by Brian Walshe taking center stage, but did the defense do enough on cross-examination to poke holes in the case? We recap and analyze the day in court. The prosecution called nearly a dozen witnesses Wednesday, with Google searches allegedly made by Brian Walshe taking center stage, but did the defense do enough on cross-examination to poke holes in the case? We recap and analyze the day in court. false full 3 3 f3e549f9-9e93-481d-9b8a-836f3d73d8e6 Could Google searches make or break the defense's case? Wed, 3 Dec 2025 01:28:16 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com Could Google searches make or break the defense's case? Matt Fortin 00:21:16 Google searches the prosecution says Brian Walshe made in the aftermath of his wife's disappearance could make or break the defense's argument that she died suddenly. Plus, our analysts discuss the challenge of a no body murder case. Google searches the prosecution says Brian Walshe made in the aftermath of his wife's disappearance could make or break the defense's argument that she died suddenly. Plus, our analysts discuss the challenge of a no body murder case. false full 2 3 6b360dc1-1517-434e-8b97-8fe9188a3f3d Opening statements give first look at defense's theory on Ana Walshe's death Tue, 2 Dec 2025 02:04:03 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com Opening statements give first look at defense's theory on Ana Walshe's death Matt Fortin 00:22:04 The Brian Walshe murder trial is underway. Opening statements gave us a first look at the defense's case as they laid out their theory of how Ana Walshe died. The Brian Walshe murder trial is underway. Opening statements gave us a first look at the defense's case as they laid out their theory of how Ana Walshe died. false full 1 3 f77841ec-a12b-413a-99c3-a1dbde878f82 What to expect from opening statements in Walshe murder trial Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:56:56 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com What to expect from opening statements in Walshe murder trial Matt Fortin 00:21:41 With just days to go before the high-profile murder trial begins, we're getting insight onto what the jury may hear at opening statements — and how Walshe's attorneys may reconcile his two guilty pleas with his claim of innocence in Ana's death. NBC10 Boston chief legal analyst Michael Coyne lends his analysis. With just days to go before the high-profile murder trial begins, we're getting insight onto what the jury may hear at opening statements — and how Walshe's attorneys may reconcile his two guilty pleas with his claim of innocence in Ana's death. NBC10 Boston chief legal analyst Michael Coyne lends his analysis. false full 14 2 8259dfbc-aff4-49b2-b65d-d9327c60e202 Ana's home country, Serbia, closely watching unfolding murder trial Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:09:43 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com Ana's home country, Serbia, closely watching unfolding murder trial Matt Fortin 00:14:22 People across the globe, in Ana's native Serbia, have been closely following the story of her disappearance since 2023. For many people, she symbolized so much to aspire to -- a mother of three and a successful career woman who seemingly had it all. Serbian reporter Jovana Durovic joins us to discuss covering the story from Belgrade and speaking with Ana's mother shortly after she was allegedly killed at the hands of her husband, Brian. People across the globe, in Ana's native Serbia, have been closely following the story of her disappearance since 2023. For many people, she symbolized so much to aspire to -- a mother of three and a successful career woman who seemingly had it all. Serbian reporter Jovana Durovic joins us to discuss covering the story from Belgrade and speaking with Ana's mother shortly after she was allegedly killed at the hands of her husband, Brian. false full 13 2 986ef13c-5e55-4fae-9abe-b1f237235eec Analysis: What is the strategy behind Walshe's guilty pleas? Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:04:01 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com Analysis: What is the strategy behind Walshe's guilty pleas? Matt Fortin 00:17:42 Jury selection is ongoing in Brian Walshe's upcoming murder trial. But the big headline so far this week is Walshe's two guilty pleas to the lesser charges he faces in his wife's disappearance. What's behind the last minute pleas? And how will this impact the trial? NBC10 Boston chief legal analyst Michael Coyne joins us with insights. Jury selection is ongoing in Brian Walshe's upcoming murder trial. But the big headline so far this week is Walshe's two guilty pleas to the lesser charges he faces in his wife's disappearance. What's behind the last minute pleas? And how will this impact the trial? NBC10 Boston chief legal analyst Michael Coyne joins us with insights. false full 12 2 c2976790-aec2-4edd-bb50-a7a00f6952ce Recapping Walshe's surprise guilty plea on 2 counts — but not murder Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:36:20 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com Recapping Walshe's surprise guilty plea on 2 counts — but not murder Matt Fortin 00:12:18 Moments before jury selection in his murder trial, Brian Walshe changed his plea, admitting to the two lesser charges in the death of his wife, Ana. He spoke to the judge, discussing the guilty plea. Our team breaks down the major surprise and how he can defend the remaining murder charge when jury selection finishes, including the possibility of a third-party culprit defense. Moments before jury selection in his murder trial, Brian Walshe changed his plea, admitting to the two lesser charges in the death of his wife, Ana. He spoke to the judge, discussing the guilty plea. Our team breaks down the major surprise and how he can defend the remaining murder charge when jury selection finishes, including the possibility of a third-party culprit defense. false full 11 2 df1874f3-9af4-4115-90d4-8b6b6053db7c Brian Walshe has been found competent to stand trial Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:00:38 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com Brian Walshe has been found competent to stand trial Matt Fortin 00:03:44 In a quick and straightforward hearing, Brian Walshe was declared competent to stand trial in the eyes of the court. Here's how soon the murder trial will get underway. In a quick and straightforward hearing, Brian Walshe was declared competent to stand trial in the eyes of the court. Here's how soon the murder trial will get underway. false full 10 2 321a3294-d5e8-4c85-a7d3-b190004052ef Analysis: Brian Walshe's lengthy sentencing in prior criminal case Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:35:13 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com Analysis: Brian Walshe's lengthy sentencing in prior criminal case Matt Fortin 00:12:21 NBC10 Boston chief legal analyst Michael Coyne joins us to go over the impact Brian Walshe's Boston Breakthrough Academy membership had on his sentencing in his prior criminal case — and why the process was so drawn out. NBC10 Boston chief legal analyst Michael Coyne joins us to go over the impact Brian Walshe's Boston Breakthrough Academy membership had on his sentencing in his prior criminal case — and why the process was so drawn out. false full 9 2 160fddd2-7ccf-472c-8028-6bb5f22f6a74 Listen to Brian Walshe in a self-improvement program, years before murder case Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:56:14 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com Listen to Brian Walshe in a self-improvement program, years before murder case Matt Fortin 00:18:14 We found video of Brain Walshe speaking during a virtual dance party for members of an intensive leadership training group called the Boston Breakthrough Academy. It shows Brian and Ana Walshe dancing together during a charity fundraiser in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, you'll hear part of that video, while we explore what the BBA was and how it shaped the lives of the Walshe couple before her disappearance. We found video of Brain Walshe speaking during a virtual dance party for members of an intensive leadership training group called the Boston Breakthrough Academy. It shows Brian and Ana Walshe dancing together during a charity fundraiser in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, you'll hear part of that video, while we explore what the BBA was and how it shaped the lives of the Walshe couple before her disappearance. false full 8 2 d0f77775-d18d-45b7-be6c-cd0f21760c5a What has to happen before the start of Brian Walshe's trial? Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:05:45 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com What has to happen before the start of Brian Walshe's trial? Matt Fortin 00:03:18 There are multiple issues that need to be settled before the high-profile murder trial can get started. A new tentative start date has been put on the calendar regardless. There are multiple issues that need to be settled before the high-profile murder trial can get started. A new tentative start date has been put on the calendar regardless. false full 7 2 eb396398-21ab-47c6-8349-9b061d01d577 New insights into Brian Walshe's current mental status, and the stabbing that hospitalized him Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:15:53 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com New insights into Brian Walshe's current mental status, and the stabbing that hospitalized him Matt Fortin 00:16:01 New courtroom audio gives new insights from a doctor on Brian Walshe's current mental status — including how the stabbing in jail last month may have impacted his ability to understand the legal situation he faces. New courtroom audio gives new insights from a doctor on Brian Walshe's current mental status — including how the stabbing in jail last month may have impacted his ability to understand the legal situation he faces. false full 6 2 0d78bf24-8703-4f9e-a5f4-50c8a6251a41 Brian Walshe's trial has been delayed, pending a competency evaluation. What happens now? Wed, 8 Oct 2025 22:19:25 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com Brian Walshe's trial has been delayed, pending a competency evaluation. What happens now? Matt Fortin 00:19:12 Walshe's lawyers outlined three reasons for their request to postpone -- including that Walshe was stabbed in jail last month. They also discuss the last minute retesting of DNA by the Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab and the possibility that prosecutors found evidence favorable to Walshe that has not been disclosed. NBC10 Boston chief legal analyst Michael Coyne joins the show to discuss what happens now. Walshe's lawyers outlined three reasons for their request to postpone -- including that Walshe was stabbed in jail last month. They also discuss the last minute retesting of DNA by the Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab and the possibility that prosecutors found evidence favorable to Walshe that has not been disclosed. NBC10 Boston chief legal analyst Michael Coyne joins the show to discuss what happens now. false full 5 2 4a9523f2-2a96-4553-8cc5-db73a9b6dc83 New clues into the approaches both sides may take at Walshe's impending trial Fri, 3 Oct 2025 18:42:56 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com New clues into the approaches both sides may take at Walshe's impending trial Matt Fortin 00:21:46 With less than three weeks to go before the scheduled trial date, a clearer picture of the tactics the state and defense may use has continued to emerge through these kinds of pre-trial legal skirmishes. NBC10 Boston chief legal analyst Michael Coyne joins us to go through the latest filings. With less than three weeks to go before the scheduled trial date, a clearer picture of the tactics the state and defense may use has continued to emerge through these kinds of pre-trial legal skirmishes. NBC10 Boston chief legal analyst Michael Coyne joins us to go through the latest filings. false full 3 2 73b99341-9adb-4b7d-95c1-363db9e4cf51 Breaking: Brian Walshe reportedly stabbed in jail Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:12:36 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com Breaking: Brian Walshe reportedly stabbed in jail Matt Fortin 00:08:17 A law enforcement source tells us Brian Walshe was stabbed in Norfolk County Jail and rushed to a Boston hospital Thursday night. He's said to be back at the facility now. We're breaking down what we know. A law enforcement source tells us Brian Walshe was stabbed in Norfolk County Jail and rushed to a Boston hospital Thursday night. He's said to be back at the facility now. We're breaking down what we know. false full 2 2 2ca5fe56-7cb9-41bd-880e-e25ddc90626f Inside 'the secret life of Brian Walshe': Stories of lavish dinner parties, big spending Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:58:00 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com Inside 'the secret life of Brian Walshe': Stories of lavish dinner parties, big spending Matt Fortin 00:30:45 The crimes that Brian Walshe is accused of committing in the disappearance and alleged murder of his wife, Ana Walshe, have been well documented. But what about the man Brian is outside of the murder case? That's what Boston Magazine contributing editor Wyndham Lewis set out to uncover when he began his investigation into Walshe over two years ago, who he learned had an active social life in the Boston restaurant scene, and was known for throwing lavish and expensive dinner parties. Lewis joins our show for the first episode of season 2, revealing new insights into the lives of the Walshes and also how he was able to uncover so much of their past. The crimes that Brian Walshe is accused of committing in the disappearance and alleged murder of his wife, Ana Walshe, have been well documented. But what about the man Brian is outside of the murder case? That's what Boston Magazine contributing editor Wyndham Lewis set out to uncover when he began his investigation into Walshe over two years ago, who he learned had an active social life in the Boston restaurant scene, and was known for throwing lavish and expensive dinner parties. Lewis joins our show for the first episode of season 2, revealing new insights into the lives of the Walshes and also how he was able to uncover so much of their past. false full 1 2 45cf99ac-3114-4218-b472-bda8aa8d450f Judge sides with prosecutors in fight over digital evidence Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:42:43 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin, Michael Coyne) https://www.nbcnews.com Judge sides with prosecutors in fight over digital evidence Matt Fortin, Michael Coyne 00:15:20 In a significant win for prosecutors, the presiding judge over the Brian Walshe murder case has almost entirely sided with the Commonwealth in the defense's bid to have key digital evidence thrown out. We're unpacking what this means for the upcoming trial. In a significant win for prosecutors, the presiding judge over the Brian Walshe murder case has almost entirely sided with the Commonwealth in the defense's bid to have key digital evidence thrown out. We're unpacking what this means for the upcoming trial. false bonus 1 d2e40054-bde9-48c1-b0ce-277fd995bdc9 'Tick tock': With trial date inching closer, another legal battle by Walshe's team Fri, 25 Jul 2025 20:13:37 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Michael Coyne, Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com 'Tick tock': With trial date inching closer, another legal battle by Walshe's team Michael Coyne, Matt Fortin 00:15:04 Brian Walshe was back in the courtroom on July 24, as his defense lawyers fight his indictment for first degree murder. NBC10 Boston chief legal analyst Michael Coyne helps us to break down what this means for the case, still scheduled for trial in October. Brian Walshe was back in the courtroom on July 24, as his defense lawyers fight his indictment for first degree murder. NBC10 Boston chief legal analyst Michael Coyne helps us to break down what this means for the case, still scheduled for trial in October. false bonus 1 e6913230-4303-471c-b5b8-3d024d5073ed What does Karen Read's near-total acquittal mean for the Walshe case? Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:23:29 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com What does Karen Read's near-total acquittal mean for the Walshe case? Matt Fortin 00:20:23 The legal battle over critical digital evidence in the Ana Walshe murder case is intensifying as Brian Walshe's lawyers argue that police stepped out of line when obtaining the alleged Google searches about how to dispose of a body. Could the mistrust in Norfolk County law enforcement seen in the Karen Read trial help the Walshe defense team? The legal battle over critical digital evidence in the Ana Walshe murder case is intensifying as Brian Walshe's lawyers argue that police stepped out of line when obtaining the alleged Google searches about how to dispose of a body. Could the mistrust in Norfolk County law enforcement seen in the Karen Read trial help the Walshe defense team? false bonus 1 f6a4259e-75ad-4e32-8254-3d57b001b0ac Brian Walshe goes on the offensive — is it the Karen Read effect? Thu, 22 May 2025 21:22:16 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com Brian Walshe goes on the offensive — is it the Karen Read effect? Matt Fortin 00:13:18 Brian Walshe spent two days in court this week as his lawyers worked to try and have the explosive Google search evidence that's been used in the murder case against him tossed. The lawyers questioned several investigators — many of them familiar from the Karen Read trial. In today's episode, NBC10 Boston's chief legal analyst, Michael Coyne, explains why these were "very significant hearings," how they appear to have been informed by the Read case and what it would mean for the prosecution if the "incredibly incriminating searches" are thrown out as "fruit of the poisonous tree." Brian Walshe spent two days in court this week as his lawyers worked to try and have the explosive Google search evidence that's been used in the murder case against him tossed. The lawyers questioned several investigators — many of them familiar from the Karen Read trial. In today's episode, NBC10 Boston's chief legal analyst, Michael Coyne, explains why these were "very significant hearings," how they appear to have been informed by the Read case and what it would mean for the prosecution if the "incredibly incriminating searches" are thrown out as "fruit of the poisonous tree." karen read, brian walshe, massachusetts state police, fruit of the poisonous tree, ana walshe false bonus 1 787b3467-5222-468b-9c93-5db126656bef Analysis: Why Brian Walshe’s lawyers may pull from Karen Read’s defense playbook Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:09:26 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com Analysis: Why Brian Walshe’s lawyers may pull from Karen Read’s defense playbook Matt Fortin 00:18:33 Brian Walshe is set to go to trial this year. Hear analysis from NBC10 Boston's legal expert, Michael Coyne, on why the Walshe defense team may be closely watching the Karen Read playbook of law enforcement scrutiny, and how her retrial this spring could impact Walshe's trial in the fall. Brian Walshe is set to go to trial this year. Hear analysis from NBC10 Boston's legal expert, Michael Coyne, on why the Walshe defense team may be closely watching the Karen Read playbook of law enforcement scrutiny, and how her retrial this spring could impact Walshe's trial in the fall. false bonus 1 14b6171e-43d8-427b-a20f-d1fe541c7f50 New judge, new urgency in Walshe case: Legal expert explains the latest Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:13:16 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com New judge, new urgency in Walshe case: Legal expert explains the latest Matt Fortin 00:18:34 There's a new judge overseeing the Ana Walshe murder case, and she's pushing to get it moving along faster — in fact, she set a trial date before the end of 2025. To better understand Judge Diane Freniere's approach to the Walshe case, we sat down with NBC10 legal analyst Michael Coyne, who pointed out that "time is a real thief" when it comes to testimony in murder trials. He also shared what he thinks is the most damning evidence presented so far (it's not the infamous Google searches), and what the hold-up has been in the defense's request for evidence on the lead investigator that's tied to the Karen Read case. There's a new judge overseeing the Ana Walshe murder case, and she's pushing to get it moving along faster — in fact, she set a trial date before the end of 2025. To better understand Judge Diane Freniere's approach to the Walshe case, we sat down with NBC10 legal analyst Michael Coyne, who pointed out that "time is a real thief" when it comes to testimony in murder trials. He also shared what he thinks is the most damning evidence presented so far (it's not the infamous Google searches), and what the hold-up has been in the defense's request for evidence on the lead investigator that's tied to the Karen Read case. murder, brian walshe, true crime, massachusetts, ana walshe false bonus 1 cffff28b-9c55-463a-8abb-1fc0f5c92285 The Walshe home in Cohasset is still vacant, nearly two years after Ana's disappearance

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]]> The Walshe home in Cohasset is still vacant, nearly two years after Ana's disappearance Matt Fortin 00:06:53 In our latest episode, we dive into two updates in the Brian Walshe case — a lawsuit against Brian's mother for alleged damages to the home where Ana is believed to have been murdered in, and a change in the judge presiding over the criminal case. In our latest episode, we dive into two updates in the Brian Walshe case — a lawsuit against Brian's mother for alleged damages to the home where Ana is believed to have been murdered in, and a change in the judge presiding over the criminal case. false bonus 1 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ONqapSd0pOqmvRs0X-fu0IGgbpbFnFVIdqXHWUZ8zl0 Brian Walshe back in court as defense seeks internal Karen Read documents We were in court, along with Brian Walshe, at his latest hearing, where his defense team moved to uncover records on embattled Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor, the lead investigator in both the Walshe and John O'Keefe murder investigations.

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]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:46:46 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com We were in court, along with Brian Walshe, at his latest hearing, where his defense team moved to uncover records on embattled Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor, the lead investigator in both the Walshe and John O'Keefe murder investigations.

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]]> Brian Walshe back in court as defense seeks internal Karen Read documents Matt Fortin 00:05:57 We were in court, along with Brian Walshe, at his latest hearing, where his defense team moved to uncover records on embattled Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor, the lead investigator in both the Walshe and John O'Keefe murder investigations. We were in court, along with Brian Walshe, at his latest hearing, where his defense team moved to uncover records on embattled Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor, the lead investigator in both the Walshe and John O'Keefe murder investigations. karen read, brian walshe, true crime, massachusetts, cohasset, ana walshe false bonus 1 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/CChZI_Mpy0Fu0eVjzqbHRl-uYzqLyQDIf-wlVzHXNuA 'He's toxic': Legal expert on DA's decision not to call lead investigator In this special crossover episode, NBC10 Boston legal analyst Michael Coyne breaks down the Norfolk district attorney’s filing in the Walshe case that his office doesn't plan to call the lead investigator, embattled Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor, who became the subject of controversy for his role in the Karen Read murder trial. The episode is also being published on our show "Canton Confidential," which covers the Read case.

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]]> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:47:28 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com In this special crossover episode, NBC10 Boston legal analyst Michael Coyne breaks down the Norfolk district attorney’s filing in the Walshe case that his office doesn't plan to call the lead investigator, embattled Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor, who became the subject of controversy for his role in the Karen Read murder trial. The episode is also being published on our show "Canton Confidential," which covers the Read case.

For updates to the case as they happen, visit nbcboston.com/tag/ana-walshe. And you can keep up with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and BlueSky for updates on this case and all the biggest, most interesting news happening in Boston and beyond.


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]]> 'He's toxic': Legal expert on DA's decision not to call lead investigator Matt Fortin 00:06:27 A legal analyst breaks down the Norfolk district attorney’s filing in the Walshe case that his office doesn't plan to call the lead investigator, embattled Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor, in the trial. A legal analyst breaks down the Norfolk district attorney’s filing in the Walshe case that his office doesn't plan to call the lead investigator, embattled Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor, in the trial. karen read, brian walshe, true crime, massachusetts, cohasset, ana walshe false bonus 1 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/qWdH1Ragm4B3UgCALBpiV69atZ1BSEVuX6LRb5v_3RY DNA testing in Walshe murder case nearing completion at state lab A hearing was held this week in the Walshe case, and state prosecutors gave an update on the evidence testing process.

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]]> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:52:46 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com A hearing was held this week in the Walshe case, and state prosecutors gave an update on the evidence testing process.

For updates to the case as they happen, visit nbcboston.com/tag/ana-walshe. And you can keep up with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and BlueSky for updates on this case and all the biggest, most interesting news happening in Boston and beyond.


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]]> DNA testing in Walshe murder case nearing completion at state lab Matt Fortin 00:04:19 A hearing was held this week in the Walshe case, and state prosecutors gave an update on the evidence testing process. A hearing was held this week in the Walshe case, and state prosecutors gave an update on the evidence testing process. brian walshe, true crime, massachusetts, cohasset, ana walshe false bonus 1 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/euIW2Lxd5174J0u-c-E2GPSLS5bKILrbVIH5q0kPnvM Who was Ana Walshe? In the conclusion to the first season of "The Searches for Ana Walshe," explore with us the life of Ana Walshe -- her professional ambition, passion for being a mom and what those who knew her best say made her so special.

For updates to the case as they happen, visit nbcboston.com/tag/ana-walshe. And you can keep up with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and BlueSky for updates on this case and all the biggest, most interesting news happening in Boston and beyond.


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]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:15:52 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com In the conclusion to the first season of "The Searches for Ana Walshe," explore with us the life of Ana Walshe -- her professional ambition, passion for being a mom and what those who knew her best say made her so special.

For updates to the case as they happen, visit nbcboston.com/tag/ana-walshe. And you can keep up with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and BlueSky for updates on this case and all the biggest, most interesting news happening in Boston and beyond.


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]]> Who was Ana Walshe? Matt Fortin 00:15:43 In the conclusion to the first season of "The Searches for Ana Walshe," explore with us the life of Ana Walshe -- her professional ambition, passion for being a mom and what those who knew her best say made her so special. In the conclusion to the first season of "The Searches for Ana Walshe," explore with us the life of Ana Walshe -- her professional ambition, passion for being a mom and what those who knew her best say made her so special. brian walshe, true crime, massachusetts, cohasset, ana walshe false full 5 1 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/_iAyvZDlrBUaB2WPApU123TNbQpdBVjHkTLN7awM0z8 "One of those cases that still keeps me up at night" For us at NBC10 Boston, the days and weeks following Ana Walshe's disappearance were intense and, at times, chaotic. In this episode, three reporters who played big parts in it offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it was like covering the missing person-turned-murder case, from the mysterious fire that had Cohasset buzzing to what sources were saying about the investigation to taking a photo of a smiling Brian Walshe being led out of the police station.

For updates to the case as they happen, visit nbcboston.com/tag/ana-walshe. And you can keep up with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and BlueSky for updates on this case and all the biggest, most interesting news happening in Boston and beyond.


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]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:30:00 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com For us at NBC10 Boston, the days and weeks following Ana Walshe's disappearance were intense and, at times, chaotic. In this episode, three reporters who played big parts in it offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it was like covering the missing person-turned-murder case, from the mysterious fire that had Cohasset buzzing to what sources were saying about the investigation to taking a photo of a smiling Brian Walshe being led out of the police station.

For updates to the case as they happen, visit nbcboston.com/tag/ana-walshe. And you can keep up with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and BlueSky for updates on this case and all the biggest, most interesting news happening in Boston and beyond.


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]]> "One of those cases that still keeps me up at night" Matt Fortin 00:38:56 NBC10 Boston journalists sit down with podcast producer Matt Fortin to discuss covering the Ana Walshe case as it unfolded last year. NBC10 Boston journalists sit down with podcast producer Matt Fortin to discuss covering the Ana Walshe case as it unfolded last year. brian walshe, true crime, massachusetts, cohasset, ana walshe false full 4 1 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/KMc0qRtEFyeUf92CY3hCKuoFOVWviVEm-yWaioUiZTg Who is Brian Walshe? Brian Walshe has been called a sociopath, a con man, even evil. He's also been called a man with a troubled past wanting to do better for himself and his children. As we track his murder case, we're hearing from people who've known him — through court filings and extended interviews from our archives — including Ana, the wife he's accused of killing, herself.

For updates to the case as they happen, visit nbcboston.com/tag/ana-walshe. And you can keep up with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and BlueSky for updates on this case and all the biggest, most interesting news happening in Boston and beyond.


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]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2024 12:01:53 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com Brian Walshe has been called a sociopath, a con man, even evil. He's also been called a man with a troubled past wanting to do better for himself and his children. As we track his murder case, we're hearing from people who've known him — through court filings and extended interviews from our archives — including Ana, the wife he's accused of killing, herself.

For updates to the case as they happen, visit nbcboston.com/tag/ana-walshe. And you can keep up with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and BlueSky for updates on this case and all the biggest, most interesting news happening in Boston and beyond.


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]]> Who is Brian Walshe? Matt Fortin 00:15:11 A deep dive into the dealings, tendencies and personality of accused killer Brian Walshe. A deep dive into the dealings, tendencies and personality of accused killer Brian Walshe. brian walshe, true crime, massachusetts, cohasset, ana walshe false full 3 1 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/bCfY8_zeO8ibYdZq1cirnFUIgObFTosCIwIsTP3Sdt4 The end of Brian Walshe's 1st major criminal case We were in Boston's federal court when Brian Walshe pleaded guilty to a long, complicated art fraud scheme involving Andy Warhol paintings he stole from a college friend. Learn all about the case — which, while separate from the murder allegations involving Brian's wife, Ana Walshe, played out on either side of her disappearance — and hear from the man himself, through diary entries entered into evidence in the case.

For updates to the case as they happen, visit nbcboston.com/tag/ana-walshe. And you can keep up with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and BlueSky for updates on this case and all the biggest, most interesting news happening in Boston and beyond.


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]]> Fri, 1 Mar 2024 10:45:00 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com We were in Boston's federal court when Brian Walshe pleaded guilty to a long, complicated art fraud scheme involving Andy Warhol paintings he stole from a college friend. Learn all about the case — which, while separate from the murder allegations involving Brian's wife, Ana Walshe, played out on either side of her disappearance — and hear from the man himself, through diary entries entered into evidence in the case.

For updates to the case as they happen, visit nbcboston.com/tag/ana-walshe. And you can keep up with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and BlueSky for updates on this case and all the biggest, most interesting news happening in Boston and beyond.


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]]> The end of Brian Walshe's 1st major criminal case Matt Fortin 00:13:15 Explaining the federal art fraud case against Brian Walshe and reporting from his sentencing hearing in Boston. Explaining the federal art fraud case against Brian Walshe and reporting from his sentencing hearing in Boston. brian walshe, true crime, andy warhol, massachusetts, art, cohasset, ana walshe, fraud false full 2 1 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/oKei_zv2tNHV1Qu9PWfSoNZfew2OvkoQnci_cnWH5WE Recapping the Walshe case: From missing person to murder How the Walshe case unfolded in the public eye, from the announcement that Ana Walshe was missing from her home in Cohasset to Brian Walshe's arrests, first for allegedly misleading investigators, the second on a murder charge.

Plus, hear from a Boston University cybercriminal expert about the use of digital evidence in the case, including the chilling Google searches Brian allegedly made the night Ana supposedly went missing.

For updates to the case as they happen, visit nbcboston.com/tag/ana-walshe. And you can keep up with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and BlueSky for updates on this case and all the biggest, most interesting news happening in Boston and beyond.


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]]> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:00:00 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com How the Walshe case unfolded in the public eye, from the announcement that Ana Walshe was missing from her home in Cohasset to Brian Walshe's arrests, first for allegedly misleading investigators, the second on a murder charge.

Plus, hear from a Boston University cybercriminal expert about the use of digital evidence in the case, including the chilling Google searches Brian allegedly made the night Ana supposedly went missing.

For updates to the case as they happen, visit nbcboston.com/tag/ana-walshe. And you can keep up with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and BlueSky for updates on this case and all the biggest, most interesting news happening in Boston and beyond.


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]]> Recapping the Walshe case: From missing person to murder Matt Fortin 00:13:39 An introduction to the Walshe case, from the initial search for Ana Walshe to Brian Walshe being arrested, eventually on a murder charge. An introduction to the Walshe case, from the initial search for Ana Walshe to Brian Walshe being arrested, eventually on a murder charge. brian walshe, true crime, massachusetts, cohasset, ana walshe false full 1 1 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/vUq97Wrmu0Fs2bt7fm71hNgFO8XTFRjCR-SUnbw4UuY "10 ways to dispose of a dead body if you really need to" An introduction to "The Searches for Ana Walshe," NBC10 Boston's new podcast on the disappearance of Ana Walshe and the murder trial of Brian Walshe.

For updates to the case as they happen, visit nbcboston.com/tag/ana-walshe. And you can keep up with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and BlueSky for updates on this case and all the biggest, most interesting news happening in Boston and beyond.


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]]> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 23:03:35 +0000 matt.fortin@nbcuni.com (Matt Fortin) https://www.nbcnews.com An introduction to "The Searches for Ana Walshe," NBC10 Boston's new podcast on the disappearance of Ana Walshe and the murder trial of Brian Walshe.

For updates to the case as they happen, visit nbcboston.com/tag/ana-walshe. And you can keep up with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and BlueSky for updates on this case and all the biggest, most interesting news happening in Boston and beyond.


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]]> "10 ways to dispose of a dead body if you really need to" Matt Fortin 00:01:31 An introduction to "The Searches for Ana Walshe," NBC10 Boston's new podcast on the disappearance of Ana Walshe and the murder trial of Brian Walshe. An introduction to "The Searches for Ana Walshe," NBC10 Boston's new podcast on the disappearance of Ana Walshe and the murder trial of Brian Walshe. brian walshe, true crime, massachusetts, cohasset, ana walshe false trailer 1