Did Brian Walshe Know? Defense’s Christmas Timeline & Physical Tools In Evidence | Case Brief

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/HszTIRT5ZR4  Day 5 of the Brian Walshe Trial happened on December 5, 2025. A clunky but revealing cross-examination attempts to establish a timeline of Brian Walshe's texts, phone calls, and searches, including the 'plane crash' and 'Anna Walshe found dead' searches. We discuss the defense's strategy to characterize the searches as a sign of worry and to distance their context from any implication of premeditation, focusing on the time around Christmas Day. The jury hears for the first time that the MSP case officer assigned to the investigation was former Trooper Michael Proctor, and what that might mean for the defense's strategy. A look at the large tools (hacksaw, snips, hatchet, hammer) purchased at Lowe's and introduced in court, as well as the medical examiner's testimony regarding items recovered from the dumpster, including cut-up rug pieces with tissue and hair. The prosecution moves quickly through witnesses, and the court projects to be done with evidence in about 3 weeks. RESOURCES Brian Walshe Case Overview - https://youtu.be/VbbXdPf4aXY    MA v Brian Walshe Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gK0wNHtj-4Xm0KF84vD6VIW   Brian Walshe Trial Daily Case Brief Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFdNnRZUqH63SQSsTnj7ofHMBjdhgSEfK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/EJzkF3oa7ao  Day 4 of the Brian Walshe Trial happened on December 4, 2025. Ana Walshe's paramour, William Fastow, takes the stand, confirming their intimate relationship and future plans. He reveals they planned to celebrate New Year's together on January 4th—the same day Brian Walshe reported Ana missing. Surveillance video is shown of a tall, dark-clothed figure driving Brian's Volvo SUV to an apartment complex dumpster, disposing of a bag, and immediately leaving. Cell phone data from Brian Walshe’s iPhone SE is presented, which lines up with the location of the dumpster seen in the video, as well as multiple other key locations (Lowe's, HomeGoods, and his mother's apartment complex where other evidence was seized). Evidence is shown of Brian's alarming Google searches from December 25th, including searches for William Fastow and the phrase "Anna Walshe found dead." William Fasto confirms that their mutual friend, Gem Mutlu (Ana's former boss, who was with the Walshes on New Year's Eve), introduced him to Ana. RESOURCES Brian Walshe Case Overview - https://youtu.be/VbbXdPf4aXY   MA v Brian Walshe Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gK0wNHtj-4Xm0KF84vD6VIW   Brian Walshe Trial Daily Case Brief Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFdNnRZUqH63SQSsTnj7ofHMBjdhgSEfK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Use code LAWNERD at https://jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase! These sell out fast so get them while they last! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Xr89f0Q35EE Day 3 of the Brian Walshe Trial happened on December 3, 2025. The court was presented with "chilling" photos of evidence recovered from a dumpster at Brian Walshe's mother’s apartment complex, including a hacksaw, hatchet, snips, and hammer. We discuss the defense’s attempt to challenge the chain of custody and potential contamination of these items. Thomas Mennio, a witness from JetBlue, confirms Ana Walshe took her last flight on December 30th, 2022, and that multiple subsequent flight reservations in January were all "no-shows." Life insurance testimony reveals Anna Walshe was rated "Select Preferred"—the highest health rating possible—undermining the defense’s opening statement that she may have spontaneously passed away in her sleep. We cover the judge’s discussion with attorneys regarding whether the jury can hear that Brian Walshe has already pled guilty to improper disposal of a body and lying to police, and why the court is inclined to keep that information out. A look ahead at upcoming testimony concerning text messages between Ana Walshe and her "paramour," and how the prosecution and defense plan to use this to address a potential motive. RESOURCES Brian Walshe Case Overview - https://youtu.be/VbbXdPf4aXY  MA v Brian Walshe Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gK0wNHtj-4Xm0KF84vD6VIW  Brian Walshe Trial Daily Case Brief Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFdNnRZUqH63SQSsTnj7ofHMBjdhgSEfK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Use code LAWNERD at https://jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase! These sell out fast so get them while they last! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/agdSZtDj1ZY  Day 2 of the Brian Walshe Trial happened on December 2, 2025. More audio of the police interviews were played and the last one was of law enforcement confronting Brian Walshe with his disturbing internet search history and his attorney at the time ended the interview. Shortly after that, he was arrested. Trash bags with Ana’s belongings were found at a dumpster transfer station. Trooper Guarino presented the full, disturbing list of Brian Walshe's online search history. The defense is focusing on what wasn't searched before January 1st to argue against premeditation, and their attempt to distance Brian from the searches being conducted on his 6-year-old son's iPad Mini (they were synced, not conducted, on it). RESOURCES Brian Walshe Case Overview - https://youtu.be/VbbXdPf4aXY  MA v Brian Walshe Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gK0wNHtj-4Xm0KF84vD6VIW  Brian Walshe Trial Daily Case Brief Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFdNnRZUqH63SQSsTnj7ofHMBjdhgSEfK Karen Read 2024 Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKUeCUzApgsEuQRXu5IXeTS  Taylor Schabusiness Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIKgoVAu8f0lrZl6LkXQm4s Sandra Birchmore - https://youtu.be/sF3VD5cfKnE Alex Murdaugh Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gK8GOeWkGfi7acMnT-D0zaw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Clb86O_E0P8  Day 1 of the Brian Walshe Trial happened on December 1, 2025. The opening statements presented two starkly contrasting narratives to the jury. The Prosecution laid out a chilling timeline of digital and physical evidence, revealing sinister Google searches, a Dexter shopping list and Ana’s DNA evidence on a hatchet, hacksaw and her personal items. The Defense admitted that Brian Walshe lied to police and disposed of his wife's body, but adamantly denies he murdered her. They claim Anna Walshe died spontaneously in bed on New Year's Day. The ensuing Google searches and disposal efforts were the result of Brian's "frantic and panic reaction" driven by fear that no one would believe him and a desire to protect his three young sons. The defense argues that earlier searches for divorce were solely to protect the family's assets from a pending $400,000 restitution bill from his federal fraud case. Tune in for the full analysis of the opening arguments, the key witnesses (including the reappearance of troopers from the Karen Read case), and the legal strategies that will determine if Brian Walshe is found guilty of first-degree murder. RESOURCES Brian Walshe Case Overview - https://youtu.be/VbbXdPf4aXY  MA v Brian Walshe Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gK0wNHtj-4Xm0KF84vD6VIW  Brian Walshe Trial Daily Case Brief Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFdNnRZUqH63SQSsTnj7ofHMBjdhgSEfK Karen Read 2024 Trial - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKUeCUzApgsEuQRXu5IXeTS Trooper Proctor Discovery Hearing - https://youtu.be/k0O8rA6Km94 Sandra Birchmore Case - https://youtu.be/sF3VD5cfKnE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back, Law Nerds! We've got a lot of high-profile case updates this Thanksgiving week! Karen Read’s team are coordinating discovery with the wrongful death case and her civil case, anticipating over a million pages of documents. Judge Cannone has ordered the release of the sidebars from the first and second trial. We're going gavel-to-gavel starting December 1st! He pleaded guilty to improper disposal and misleading police, but not murder. What does it mean for his defense, and why is Trooper Proctor on the defense witness list? LAPD now confirms that singer D4VD is a suspect in the death of Celeste Rivera, and that he is "not cooperating" with police. Jen Shah is getting an early prison release on December 10th after serving 33 months for telemarketing fraud. We discuss the significance of her reduced sentence and the impact of financial crimes on victims. Prosecutors in the Wendy and Eddie Osefo cases are alleging the insurance fraud case are requesting more financial records and citing 40 credit/debit cards under aliases as highly relevant to their motive. RESOURCES Karen Read Sidebars Released - https://www.wcvb.com/article/karen-read-sidebar-transcripts/69511964  D4VD Article - https://people.com/d4vd-not-cooperating-with-investigators-still-a-suspect-police-say-exclusive-11855097  Jen Shah Early Release - https://people.com/jen-shah-prision-release-date-exclusive-11853985  The Osefo’s - https://people.com/wendy-osefo-husband-eddie-allegedly-have-40-credit-cards-under-their-names-aliases-report-11835935  Wrongful Death Lawsuit - https://youtu.be/NimCmMVTbfE Karen Read Sues Everyone - https://youtu.be/DnBNuCfDqq8 Brian Walshe Change of Plea - https://youtu.be/3wBlfaFwgy8 Alex Murdaugh Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gK8GOeWkGfi7acMnT-D0zaw Jen Shah Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIyXxOWAWtg6gNrsxHLKZbB Wendy and Eddie Osefo Arrested - https://youtu.be/eB-pRDeNyW4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Visit https://Hungryroot.com/LAWNERD for 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/3wBlfaFwgy8  In a stunning turn of events, in the middle of jury selection, Brian Walshe, accused of the murder of his wife, Ana Walshe, announced a change of plea. This Case Brief breaks down the dramatic court hearing where Walshe pled guilty to two of the three charges against him: lying to police (Count 2) and disinterment/improper disposal of a body (Count 3). He is only proceeding to trial on the most serious charge—Count 1, first degree murder of Ana Walshe. Emily provides analysis of the non-negotiated plea (pleading "open to the court") and the judge's warning that he is not bound by any sentencing recommendations. The controversy surrounding Brian Walshe's marital status in court and how his plea to Count 3 (disposing of a body) legally impacts his claim of still being married. Why this strategic plea is unlikely to keep the most incriminating evidence out of the trial, including the infamous Google searches for "10 ways to dispose of a dead body if you really need to" and searches related to a cheating wife. The deep dive into why a defendant in a "no - body homicide" case would choose this risky move—and why the strategy likely hinges on Brian Walshe taking the stand. Join us as we explore the legal strategy and implications of this pivotal moment in the Brian Walshe case. Trial starts on December 1, 2025. RESOURCES Karen Read Trial 1 Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKUeCUzApgsEuQRXu5IXeTSBrian Walshe Trial Postponed - https://youtu.be/FGOrXwYIQA4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Visit https://Hungryroot.com/LAWNERD for 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/DnBNuCfDqq8  The gloves are officially off! Karen Reed has filed a sweeping 46-page civil lawsuit against nearly a dozen defendants, alleging a massive conspiracy, malicious prosecution, and civil rights violations. Karen Reed is suing Former Trooper Michael Proctor, Sgt Yurity Bukhenik, Lt. Brian Tully, Brian Albert, Nicole Albert, Jennifer McCabe, Matthew McCabe and Brian Higgins. Massachusetts State Police and the Town of Canton will be added later. A deep dive into each 7 causes of action, including Malicious Prosecution, Conspiracy to Deprive Civil Rights, IIED (Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress), and Civil Conspiracy. A look at the profound emotional and financial toll cited in the complaint, including the loss of her career, home, and the exacerbation of her health conditions. There is also the motion to combine this new civil suit with the O'Keefe family’s Wrongful Death Lawsuit for discovery and trial efficiencies. Don't miss the latest updates on this monumental case! RESOURCES Karen Read Trial 1 Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKUeCUzApgsEuQRXu5IXeTS  Karen Read Trial 2 Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gL3CbMJHvrKiAD1aDNcblnO  Witnesses Sue for Defamation - https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/several-karen-read-witnesses-consider-defamation-claims-report/3847001/  Alan Jackson's Statement - https://x.com/TedDanielnews/status/1990821055645073866?s=20 McCabe, Alberts, Higgins Statement - https://x.com/TedDanielnews/status/1990846795451441606?s=20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Go to https://incogni.com/EMILY and use code EMILY to get 60% off annual plans Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/pg7ZYry8wWw  The Kouri Richins case just got a lot more complicated. This episode dives deep into the sealed documents and motions that have appeared on the docket and the TV interview her defense attorneys appeared in. The defense team speaks out in a rare television interview, stating they had an "ethical duty" to correct a false media narrative, which they claim the prosecution declined to address. Shortly after the interview, attorney Alexander Ramos gets his own legal representation in the case—a move that is unprecedented and concerning. We explore whether this is tied to the television interview, or the defense's conversation with the "recanting" witness, Robert Crozier. Multiple sealed affidavits from prosecutor Bloodworth, a sealed Order to Show Cause, and a sealed opposition memorandum all point to a major legal conflict brewing behind the scenes. If Attorney Ramos has become a witness in the case, what does that mean for Kouri Richins' February trial? RESOURCES Kouri Richins Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gJYyEMQDM_Cn4icqWBV20fW  Cardi B Plaintiff's Attorney Sanctions - https://youtu.be/BkLczF1keD8  Kouri Richins Recanting Witness - https://youtu.be/Gi3OiGX-PBs  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Go to https://incogni.com/EMILY and use code EMILY to get 60% off annual plans Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/zgR3sp9wTcQ  In this Case Brief, we are diving into the latest update from the Bryan Kohberger case: the contentious restitution hearing where the defense and prosecution sparred over additional payments to the victims' families.  Despite a prior stipulation on restitution, the State attempted to add two more victims' families to the order, initially seeking payment for travel and lodging expenses. However, after the defense objected, the prosecution was forced to admit a critical error in their plea agreement and withdrew the request for the larger amounts. This left the court focused on a single, sensitive issue: restitution for the victims' urns (funeral expenses). Even for this smaller, funeral-related cost, the defense fought against the order, arguing their client had no ability to pay. The judge issued a stern warning, questioning the defense's strategy and revealing previously sealed information about the five figures worth of dollars Kohberger had received in his prison account. RESOURCES Bryan Kohberger Case Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKASBczV3CsUx-t5oRAK0ca  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices