Overview
- Brian Walshe declined to testify as his attorneys rested Thursday without presenting evidence, ending the defense case quickly.
- The judge dismissed jurors for the day and scheduled jury instructions and closing arguments for Friday before deliberations begin.
- Prosecutors rested Wednesday after eight days and roughly 48–50 witnesses, including friends Gem Mutlu and Alissa Kirby, who described marital strain and Walshe’s calm tone after reporting Ana missing.
- The Commonwealth highlighted internet searches on body disposal, large purchases of cleaning supplies and tools, DNA on bloody household items, and surveillance of dumpster trips to argue Ana died a violent death.
- Prosecutors contend motive included sole access to Ana’s roughly $2.7 million life insurance and knowledge of her relationship with another man; Walshe has pleaded guilty to misleading police and unlawfully conveying a body but denies murder.