Brian Walshe trial live stream, updates day 6 of testimony – NBC Boston

Testimony in Brian Walshe’s murder trial continues for a sixth day on Monday, after testimony on Friday ranged from text messages between the Walshe couple’s cell phones and the tools prosecutors say were discovered in a dumpster during the search for the missing woman in early 2023.

Walshe is accused of killing his wife, Ana, on New Year’s Day 2023. He’s pleaded guilty to dismembering her body and misleading police, but is fighting a first degree murder charge.

In dramatic testimony Thursday, William Fastow took the stand to talk about his relationship with Ana Walshe.

His defense, however, denies that he killed her. They say Ana experienced a “sudden unexplained death” while lying in bed after a New Year’s Eve celebration, sending Brian into a panic.

On Friday, Trooper Connor Keefe completed his testimony. He presented text messages sent between the couple’s cell phones, including messages from Brian’s phone to Ana’s after she was allegedly killed.

While Ana Walshe’s body was never found, her husband, Brian Walshe, is standing trial for her murder.

During cross examination, Larry Tipton pressed Keefe on context he said was missing from his presentation. He also asked about Michael Proctor for the first time in the trial, with Keefe simply confirming that Proctor was the lead investigator.

A retired Massachusetts State Trooper, Heather Sullivan, also testified, as prosecutors entered key pieces of evidence found in the trash in Peabody — including a hack saw and a hatchet.

Friday marked the end of the first week of testimony. Judge Diane Freniere told jurors at the end of the half day that she estimated there would be two more weeks’ worth of evidence to get through.

Follow along our live blog below for updates on Monday, and series the proceedings live in the player on the best of this story.