Overview
- A representative from the Medical Examiner’s office, Richard Atkinson, returned to the stand to discuss items recovered from a dumpster in the Ana Walshe investigation.
- Judge Diane Freniere told jurors they likely have about two weeks of evidence left as the Commonwealth moves quickly through its witnesses.
- Jurors have seen records of searches about dismemberment and disposal as well as photos of a hacksaw, clothing, and carpet swatches retrieved from trash sites tied to Walshe’s movements.
- The defense argues Ana died suddenly and says Walshe disposed of her body out of panic; he has pleaded guilty to misleading police and improperly disposing of a body but denies murder.
- Ana Walshe’s body has not been found, legal analysts flag remaining gaps on causation and premeditation, and the defense could begin presenting its case later this week with the possibility Walshe testifies.