Husband Accused of Murdering and Dismembering Wife in Cohasset

The highly anticipated murder trial of Brian Walshe is set to commence on Tuesday, November 21, 2025, with jury selection at the Norfolk County Superior Court in Dedham. Walshe stands accused of murdering and dismembering his wife, Ana Walshe, over New Year's Eve 2023 at their Cohasset home.

In a final pre-trial conference held on Monday, November 20, 2025, both the prosecution and defense teams appeared to resolve any lingering legal issues. Brian Walshe's mother, Diana Walshe, attended the hearing but refused to answer questions from reporters. As a potential witness, she had to briefly leave the courtroom during the proceedings.

The case against Brian Walshe is expected to be challenging for prosecutors, as Ana Walshe's body has never been found. Boston attorney Brad Bailey notes that this could be a significant obstacle, as the defense may argue that her death was faked. Additionally, the discovery of chilling internet searches on one of the Walshe children's iPads about how to dismember and dispose of a body could be used by the prosecution to paint a damning picture of the alleged murder plot.

The witness list for the trial has now been released, and it includes several Massachusetts State Police Troopers who investigated the case. Among them is former Trooper Michael Proctor, who is listed as a defense witness.

Jury selection is expected to last the entire week, with opening statements and testimony scheduled to begin on December 1, 2025. The trial of Brian Walshe is anticipated to take up to three weeks to complete.