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 in late December 2021. 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 December 29, 2022, 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 3 Trial Summary
Day 3 of the Brian Walshe murder trial focused on digital forensics, travel records, transportation data, financial evidence, and extensive physical evidence recovered during the investigation. The day opened with continued testimony from Massachusetts State Police digital analyst Trooper Nicholas Guarino, who clarified the limits of the computer evidence, confirming that early internet searches related to body disposal did not include the word “murder” until several hours later. Guarino also testified that the data set contained duplicate records, lacked indexing for redirects, and could not be used to infer the user’s intent or mindset.
The prosecution then presented multiple records custodians and law enforcement witnesses to establish Ana Walshe’s movements — or lack thereof — after December 30, 2022. Airline, Uber, and Lyft records showed no confirmed travel activity after that date, contradicting statements attributed to Brian Walshe about her leaving for work. Officers described early welfare checks, the absence of interior searches, and the defendant’s initial explanations, while additional testimony addressed lease details, transportation gaps, and the absence of digital ride activity.
The most substantial testimony came from MSP criminalist Davis Gould, who detailed blood testing results from Brian Walshe’s Volvo and an extensive inventory of items recovered from a trash facility, including stained rugs, gloves, tools, cleaning agents, and personal items linked to Ana Walshe. While Gould confirmed the presence of blood across multiple locations, he emphasized the scientific limits of his analysis, noting he could not determine how the blood was deposited. Day 3 concluded with the evidentiary record increasingly anchored by physical corroboration, while repeatedly underscoring the boundaries of forensic interpretation.
Full report below!
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.
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 , The Trial Channel Youtube Channel, Playlist, Available online: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLq-6my_qlf9GpAVBB4bpTtRRWzcD9a-c&si=zm7qTHxa227m1Md0
