This is the full trial report of the Day 7 of the 10 day trial 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 2024)
Former attorney(s): Tracy Miner
Legend:
ADA = Assistant District Attorney
MA vs. Brian Walshe – Day 7 Trial Summary
Day 7 completed the forensic arc of the State’s case. The focus shifted from where blood was found (Day 6) to whose blood it was and how it transferred, through a coordinated sequence of DNA scientists establishing chain-of-custody, laboratory process, and statistical interpretation. Retail and loss-prevention witnesses extended the January 2–4 cleanup and disposal timeline, while a close friend and Brian’s probation officer addressed relationship dynamics, finances, narrative inconsistencies, and legal constraints. By the end of the day, the evidence converged on Ana Walshe’s DNA on tools, cleanup materials, clothing, and debris, alongside Brian’s controlled movements under probation.
Witness-by-Witness Summaries
Witness #30 (continued) — Matthew Sheehan – Forensic Scientist at MSP Crime Lab
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Connection to the case
Lead blood-screen and crime-scene forensic analyst.
Summary Of Testimony
Sheehan clarified the scope and limits of forensic testing, emphasizing selective testing of relevant areas and acknowledging alternative explanations without undermining prior blood findings.
Key evidence introduced!
- Oral evidence confirmed areas with no blood (living room rug).
Witness #31 — Bryce Raymond – Forensic Scientist — DNA Processing
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Connection to the case
Processes DNA samples prior to interpretation.
Summary Of Testimony
Provided technical foundation for how DNA samples move through the lab before analysis.
Key evidence introduced!
Described four-step DNA workflow (extraction → quantification → amplification → detection).
Witness #32 — Briana Kiesel – Forensic Scientist II
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Connection to the case
Sample preparation and handling.
Summary Of Testimony
Established proper preparation and chain of custody for key evidentiary items.
Key evidence introduced!
- Processed samples from slippers, Tyvek suit, and dumpster tissue.
Witness #33 — Madison Frank – Forensic Scientist II
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Connection to the case
DNA amplification analyst.
Summary Of Testimony
Confirmed amplification step; did not interpret results.
Key evidence introduced!
- Amplified DNA from slippers, Tyvek suit, and tissue samples.
Witness #33 (separate) — Troy Adams – Investigator — Coroner’s Office
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Connection to the case
Quantification and detection stages.
Summary Of Testimony
Clarified his limited but necessary role in the DNA pipeline.
Key evidence introduced!
- Quantified and detected DNA for six samples; forwarded data for interpretation.
Witness #34 — Emily Oliver – Forensic Scientist II
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Connection to the case
DNA testing on tools and tape.
Summary Of Testimony
Explained testing steps and safeguards; confirmed analyst judgment governs results.
Key evidence introduced!
- DNA work on hatchet head/handle and tape with gauze.
Witness #35 — Mary Nagel – Forensic Scientist II
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Connection to the case
Amplification and detection stage of testing.
Summary Of Testimony
Confirmed procedural integrity; interpretation deferred to supervisor.
Key evidence introduced!
Worked on gauze with red-brown staining.
Witness #36 — Joli Bregu – Forensic Scientist II
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Connection to the case
Detection stage on hatchet sample.
Summary Of Testimony
Completed a discrete step in the DNA workflow.
Key evidence introduced!
- Detection only; no interpretation.
Witness #37 — Karin Jacobsen – Forensic Scientist II
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Connection to the case
Quantification/detection of known standards.
Summary Of Testimony
Enabled reliable comparison between evidence and known profiles.
Key evidence introduced!
- Processed Ana and Brian’s saliva standards.
Witness #38 — Karina Stashyn – Forensic Scientist
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Connection to the case
Generated reference DNA profiles.
Summary Of Testimony
Established the reference baselines for all comparisons.
Key evidence introduced!
- Created usable DNA profiles for Ana and Brian Walshe.
Witness #39 — Saman Saleem – Forensic Scientist III (DNA Interpretation)
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Connection to the case
Principal DNA interpreter.
Summary Of Testimony
Provided the core forensic linkage, identifying Ana as the source of blood/tissue across multiple items and locations, with quantified likelihood ratios.
Key evidence introduced!
- Statistical inclusion of Ana’s DNA on hacksaw, hatchet, towel, rug, Tyvek suit, dumpster tissue; Brian’s DNA on tape/gauze and inside Tyvek; exclusions where appropriate.
Witness #40 — Michael Roddy – District Loss Prevention — Home Goods
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Connection to the case
Retail timeline.
Summary Of Testimony
Placed Brian purchasing rugs, towels, candles during the cleanup window.
Key evidence introduced!
- CCTV and receipts (Jan 2 & 4); store value cards belonging to Ana used by Brian.
Witness #41 — Tony Macrena – Home Depot
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Connection to the case
Retail acquisition of materials.
Summary Of Testimony
Corroborated acquisition of cleaning/neutralizing materials.
Key evidence introduced!
- CCTV and receipt (Jan 2); 12-lb baking soda purchase.
Witness #42 — Kaliroi Palaiologos – Chatham Apartments
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Connection to the case
Disposal access.
Summary Of Testimony
Supported disposal opportunity theory.
Key evidence introduced!
- CCTV (Jan 3); dumpsters open to public.
Witness #43 — Christopher Bernasconi – District Loss Prevention at TJ Maxx
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Connection to the case
Retail timeline.
Summary Of Testimony
Extended cleanup purchases into January 4.
Key evidence introduced!
- CCTV and receipt (Jan 4); use of Ana’s store card.
Witness #43 — Christopher Bernasconi – District Loss Prevention at TJ Maxx
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Connection to the case
Retail timeline.
Summary Of Testimony
Extended cleanup purchases into January 4.
Key evidence introduced!
- CCTV and receipt (Jan 4); use of Ana’s store card.
Witness #44 — Gem Mutlu – Friend of Brian and Ana
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Connection to the case
Relationship with Brian and Ana Walshe, having been their support during Brian Walshe’s legal troubles and hiring Ana Walshe.
Summary Of Testimony
NYE dinner observations; champagne box inscriptions; Brian’s claim Ana left in an Uber for work; income disparity.
Key evidence introduced!
- Described a festive NYE, no visible conflict, Ana’s optimism; later relayed Brian’s work-emergency narrative, which he found implausible.
Witness #45 — Marlenny Ramdehal – Federal Probation Officer
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Connection to the case
Brian’s legal constraints and movements.
Summary Of Testimony
Established Brian’s restricted schedule, corroborating retail CCTV as violations/opportunity within monitored windows.
Key evidence introduced!
- Home confinement rules; unauthorized leave on Jan 2; delayed report of Ana missing (Jan 5).
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
