Episodes

  • 'You will live with the guilt and burden of Ana Walshe's death for the rest of your life'

    'You will live with the guilt and burden of Ana Walshe's death for the rest of your life'
    Dec 19 2025
    The Walshe murder case came to a close today. Brian Walshe was sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole, with Judge Freniere ordering consecutive sentences for the other offenses. Ana Walshe's sister delivered a heartbreaking impact statement before Brian learned his fate. For updates to the case as they happen, visit nbcboston.com/tag/ana-walshe. And you can keep up with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and BlueSky for updates on this case and all the biggest, most interesting news happening in Boston and beyond. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    10 mins
  • Breaking down Brian Walshe's murder conviction

    Breaking down Brian Walshe's murder conviction
    Dec 16 2025
    After jurors found Brian Walshe guilty of murder in the death of his wife, Ana Walshe, our legal experts break down the verdict and look at what's next in the case. For updates to the case as they happen, visit nbcboston.com/tag/ana-walshe. And you can keep up with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and BlueSky for updates on this case and all the biggest, most interesting news happening in Boston and beyond. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    21 mins
  • After closing statements, we await word from the jury

    After closing statements, we await word from the jury
    Dec 13 2025
    We are one step closer to a verdict in the Brian Walshe murder trial, as both sides made closing arguments Friday before handing the case to the jury. We break down what they have to consider, including a possibility of a first- or second-degree murder conviction, tonight on Commonwealth Confidential. For updates to the case as they happen, visit nbcboston.com/tag/ana-walshe. And you can keep up with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and BlueSky for updates on this case and all the biggest, most interesting news happening in Boston and beyond. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    22 mins
  • Defense rests without calling a witness

    Defense rests without calling a witness
    Dec 12 2025
    After prosecutors called 47 witnesses, Brian Walshe did not testify in his own defense, and his team declined to call a single witness to the stand. For updates to the case as they happen, visit nbcboston.com/tag/ana-walshe. And you can keep up with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and BlueSky for updates on this case and all the biggest, most interesting news happening in Boston and beyond. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    20 mins
  • Looking back at the prosecution's case and ahead to the defense's

    Looking back at the prosecution's case and ahead to the defense's
    Dec 11 2025
    After emotional testimony from a friend and one of the last people to see Ana Walshe alive, the prosecution has rested its case against Brian Walshe. For updates to the case as they happen, visit nbcboston.com/tag/ana-walshe. And you can keep up with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and BlueSky for updates on this case and all the biggest, most interesting news happening in Boston and beyond. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    22 mins
  • DNA evidence presented to jurors

    DNA evidence presented to jurors
    Dec 10 2025
    DNA and digital forensics came under the microscope Tuesday for jurors considering the fate of Brian Walshe, on trial for the murder of his wife, Ana Walshe. For updates to the case as they happen, visit nbcboston.com/tag/ana-walshe. And you can keep up with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and BlueSky for updates on this case and all the biggest, most interesting news happening in Boston and beyond. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    22 mins
  • Surveillance footage shown in court

    Surveillance footage shown in court
    Dec 9 2025
    Jurors saw Brian Walshe as on camera at multiple stores, allegedly buying items to help cover up the murder of his wife, Ana Walshe. Our panel discusses what it means for the case. For updates to the case as they happen, visit nbcboston.com/tag/ana-walshe. And you can keep up with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and BlueSky for updates on this case and all the biggest, most interesting news happening in Boston and beyond. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    22 mins
  • 'I still love you!!! Haha': Texts take center stage on Day 5

    'I still love you!!! Haha': Texts take center stage on Day 5
    Dec 6 2025
    Jurors saw text messages prosecutors say Brian Walshe sent to the phone of his wife, Ana Walshe, after her death. For updates to the case as they happen, visit nbcboston.com/tag/ana-walshe. And you can keep up with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and BlueSky for updates on this case and all the biggest, most interesting news happening in Boston and beyond. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    22 mins