This is the full trial report of the true crime murder trial of Brian Walshe, accused of murdering his missing wife Ana Walshe, designed to catch you up with the nucleus of the case efficiently!
Case Info
Case background:
The case of Commonwealth of Massachusetts vs. Brian Walshe centers on the disappearance and presumed murder of Ana Walshe, a successful real-estate executive who vanished on New Years Day 2023. Ana had recently secured a high-paying job in Washington, D.C., commuting between Massachusetts and D.C. while planning for her family to eventually join her. According to prosecutors, tensions in the marriage were escalating as Ana grew more independent and Brian faced mounting legal and financial pressure, including a prior federal fraud conviction that carried the possibility of prison time.
Ana was last seen on 1st January, 2023, and was reported missing several days later. The Commonwealth alleges that Brian Walshe was the last person to see Ana alive and that, in the days surrounding her disappearance, he conducted internet searches related to divorce law, body disposal, and forensic cleanup. Prosecutors argue the killing was premeditated, motivated by fear of losing his children, finances, and control over his life. The defense counters that Ana’s death was accidental and that Brian’s actions afterward were driven by panic, not planning.
According to criminal complaint:
Count 1: 1st Degree Murder – Guilty (Decided on 15th December 2025), (Jury Deliberation time: 5 hours 51 minutes approx.)
Count 2: Misleading the police – Pled Guilty
Count 3: Improper conveyance of a body – Pled Guilty
Victim: Ana Walshe (Deceased) – Remains were not recovered
Date Of Incident: 1 January 2023
Incident Reported: 5 January 2023
Courthouse: Norfolk County, Dedham, Massachusetts
Officers of the court
Judge: Diane Freniere
Attorneys:
Prosecution: ADA Greg Conner, ADA Anne Yas, ADA Tracy Cusack
Defence: Kelly Porges, Larry Tipton (Joined December 2023)
Former attorney(s): Tracy Miner
Legend:
ADA = Assistant District Attorney
MA vs. Brian Walshe – Day 2 Trial Summary
Day 2 of the Brian Walshe murder trial centered on digital forensics, financial records, and Brian Walshe’s recorded statements to police. Lead investigator Harrison Schmidt presented additional interview audio in which Walshe denied harming his wife while describing marital tensions and altered travel plans. Jurors heard evidence regarding fraudulent ransom-style emails later traced to Nigeria and determined to be unrelated.
The most significant testimony came from digital analyst Trooper Nicholas Guarino, who outlined an extensive series of internet searches recovered from Walshe’s devices beginning in the early hours of January 1, 2022, including searches related to disposing of a body, cleaning blood and DNA, dismemberment, electronic data removal, and inheritance timing. While the defense challenged the scope and interpretation of the data, the prosecution argued the searches contradicted claims of confusion and panic, framing them instead as evidence of planning and concealment.
Note on Structure
This report’s numbering system is for reference only. Repeated numbering reflects factual reaffirmation across testimony, not emphasis or conclusions. Interpretation and analysis are intentionally kept separate from the evidentiary record.
Full report below!
Heinz Report – MA vs. Brian Walshe (2025)
Sources:
Affidavit in support of Criminal Complaint, Available Online: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/23567889-brian-walshe-affidavit-in-support-of-criminal-complaint/
Brian Walshe Trial (Pt 2.2) | Harrison Schmidt – Lead Investigator, The Trial Channel Youtube Channel, Available online: https://youtu.be/dQlRwvsJ6O8?si=wF8Y7-uukChDhTZm
Brian Walshe Trial (Pt 3.1) | Trooper Nicholas Guarino – Direct Exam, The Trial Channel Youtube Channel, Available online: https://youtu.be/zW6F5cKm5NU?si=hEfonlhIWN3ODk7v
