WBZ NewsRadio archive photo of Brian Walshe. Photo: James Rojas/WBZ NewsRadio
DEDHAM, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — The defense in the Brian Walshe murder trial rested its case Thursday without calling any witnesses. Closing arguments are scheduled for Friday.
Walshe was expected to testify, but told Norfolk Superior Court Judge Diane Freniere Thursday morning that he had decided to not take the stand. The defense rested their case shortly after, and the jury was sent home for the day.
Walshe of Cohasset is accused of killing his wife, Ana Walshe, and dismembering her body. She was last seen alive on New Year's Day 2023.
The prosecution rested its case on Wednesday after more than a week of testimony.
Walshe initially pleaded not guilty all charges against him, but changed his plea before the trial began, admitting to disposing of Ana's body and misleading police. However, Walshe maintains he did not kill her. The defense has called her death sudden and unexplained.
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