Finding Ana | This Disappearance of Ana Walshe

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  • Get ready for a gripping true-crime podcast that delves deep into the mysterious disappearance of Ana Walshe, a devoted mother who vanished without a trace. We'll leave no stone unturned as we talk to investigators, psychologists, and those who knew Ana best, searching for answers to her inexplicable disappearance and the man charged with her murder - her own husband, Brian Walshe. With every episode, you'll gain new insights and revelations about this perplexing case, as we bring you updates and conversations as soon as they arise. Our Facebook group is the perfect place to discuss the case and connect with fellow true-crime enthusiasts, so join us today and press that subscribe button. Get ready for a heart-pounding journey into the darkest corners of the human mind and the chilling secrets it can hide. Discuss the case here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/834636321133023
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  • Michael Proctor's Career of Alleged Cover-Ups In Memoriam

    Michael Proctor's Career of Alleged Cover-Ups In Memoriam
    Mar 21 2025
    Michael Proctor's Career of Alleged Cover-Ups In Memoriam Michael Proctor had everything a cop could want—respect, power, and a reputation that, for years, seemed untouchable. But by March 2025, he wasn’t just out of a job—he was a liability. Fired. Disgraced. Publicly humiliated in a way few law enforcement officers ever are. And it all comes back to one thing: the way he handled the Karen Read case. Or rather, how spectacularly he mishandled it. Proctor’s downfall wasn’t a quick and clean dismissal. This wasn’t one of those “effective immediately” situations where a cop gets caught doing something catastrophic and is gone by the next morning. No, this was a slow-motion train wreck. A case study in watching someone who thought they were untouchable get tangled in their own arrogance, their own bias, and their own mistakes. It started with a mistrial in July 2024—a high-profile, publicly scrutinized moment where Proctor didn’t just look bad on the stand, he became the story. His testimony wasn’t just shaky; it was an unmitigated disaster. Prosecutors must have known it was coming because the moment his text messages came out, it was game over. These weren’t just any texts. Proctor, the lead investigator in the Karen Read case, the man responsible for gathering evidence and ensuring a fair and unbiased investigation, repeatedly called the defendant a "wack-job ct," openly mocked her, laughed about digging through her phone for nude photos, and, in one of the most damning moments, said he hoped she would kill herself.** Think about that for a second. The guy responsible for finding out what actually happened had already made up his mind before the investigation even started. And he wasn’t keeping that bias to himself—he was texting it to people. Joking about it. Making it impossible to argue that he had conducted an objective investigation. And that wasn’t even the worst of it. Proctor had undisclosed personal connections to key people involved in the case. His own sister was friends with members of the Albert family—the same family that owned the house where John O’Keefe was last seen alive. His family knew them socially. And yet, he never disclosed this. He took the case, took control of the evidence, and built a case against Karen Read while having direct ties to the very people who could have been alternative suspects. Then there was the taillight evidence. The prosecution’s whole theory hinged on the idea that Karen Read backed into John O’Keefe with her SUV, breaking her taillight and leaving him outside to die in the snow. But the glass fragments that allegedly proved this theory didn’t make it to the crime lab for six weeks. Six weeks. And guess who was in charge of that evidence? Michael Proctor. When asked about the delay, there was no good answer. No chain of custody explanation that made sense. No reasonable justification for why a critical piece of forensic evidence in a high-profile murder case sat around for over a month before it was analyzed. The defense didn’t even need to prove that the evidence had been planted—they just had to point out how incompetent and sloppy the investigation was. And Proctor had done all of their work for them. The mistrial was a disaster. But the fallout was worse. Within hours of the decision, Proctor was suspended. That was the first clue that even his own department knew he was a problem. The Massachusetts State Police don’t just throw their own under the bus. It takes serious misconduct for them to cut someone loose. And by this point, they had no choice. Because once Proctor went down, he took a whole lot of other cases with him. One of the first dominoes to fall? The Ana Walshe murder trial. This was another major case where Proctor had been deeply involved—investigating the disappearance and presumed murder of Walshe by her husband, Brian. But after the Read mistrial, prosecutors dropped Proctor from their witness list. They weren’t even willing to put him on the stand. Think about what that means. Prosecutors, who normally go to great lengths to protect their investigators, decided it was better to move forward without their lead detective rather than risk having him testify. Then came the defense attorneys lining up to challenge other convictions. Proctor had worked on multiple murder cases, and now, anyone convicted in those cases had a potential argument for appeal. If Proctor had lied, manipulated evidence, or acted with bias in the Read case, who’s to say he hadn’t done it before? By late 2024, the Massachusetts State Police were scrambling. They launched internal investigations not just into Proctor, but **into his superiors—**the people who had allowed him to operate without oversight. They needed to figure out who knew what and when. And once they started digging, it became clear that Proctor wasn’t the only problem. The truth is, he was never operating alone. And...
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  • Trial Date Set for Brian Walshe in Wife's Disappearance and Murder Case

    Trial Date Set for Brian Walshe in Wife's Disappearance and Murder Case
    Dec 4 2024
    A trial date has been set for Brian Walshe, the 48-year-old man accused of killing his wife, Ana, and dismembering her body in early 2023. Judge Diana Freniere, newly assigned to oversee the case, confirmed that jury selection will begin on October 20, 2025, and the trial will last approximately three to four weeks. Brian Walshe has been in custody without bail since January 18, 2023, when he was arrested following the disappearance of his wife. Ana Walshe, a 39-year-old mother of three, was last seen leaving their Cohasset, Massachusetts, home on New Year’s Day in 2023. Although her body has never been recovered, prosecutors allege that Brian killed Ana, dismembered her body, and discarded her remains in a trash dump. During a recent motion hearing in Norfolk Superior Court, Judge Freniere expressed her belief that the case could be expedited to trial sooner than anticipated. “I think that it’s reasonable that a case such as this one will be tried within two years from indictment. On the present schedule you suggest, I think it’s looking closer to the three-year mark. And I think that’s a little unnecessary,” the judge remarked, pushing for a more efficient process. The trial is now set to begin in 2025. The prosecution’s case hinges heavily on digital evidence. Investigators revealed that Brian Walshe made a series of suspicious Google searches on their son’s iPad, including inquiries about how to dispose of a body. Prosecutors are also relying on physical evidence, including a hacksaw found in a dumpster near Brian’s mother’s house, which contained a bone fragment. Additionally, pieces of clothing and jewelry, which prosecutors say were worn by Ana when she left her home, were discovered in the same location. However, the case has faced significant delays due to legal disputes over evidence. At the heart of these delays is a request from Walshe’s defense team for documents related to Trooper Michael Proctor, the lead investigator on both the Walshe case and the high-profile Karen Read murder investigation. Walshe’s attorneys have requested email and text message correspondence from Proctor, hoping to find any communications that might suggest bias or unprofessional behavior in the investigation. Proctor, who has been suspended without pay after admitting to unprofessional conduct in the Read case, is under scrutiny for his involvement in both investigations. “There are concerns about the integrity of the investigation,” said Walshe’s attorney during the hearing. “We need to know whether any records exist that could suggest bias or lost information.” In addition to the legal wrangling over evidence, the prosecution has indicated that they are still awaiting DNA testing results from a private lab. These tests are crucial as they could provide critical evidence to link Walshe to the crime, but the results have been delayed due to disputes over the costs of testing and concerns about the potential destruction of key evidence. Throughout the proceedings, the prosecution has made it clear that the absence of Ana’s body will not undermine their case. “The digital evidence, along with physical findings like the hacksaw and the clothing, are critical components of the investigation,” said a prosecutor following the hearing. “This case is not just about finding the body. It’s about connecting the dots through the evidence we have.” As the legal battle over evidence continues, Brian Walshe’s defense team remains adamant that the charges against him are baseless, pleading not guilty to all charges, including murder, obstruction of justice, and improper conveyance of a human body. Despite the lack of a body, prosecutors are confident that they have a strong case to secure a conviction. The trial, which is expected to draw significant attention given its high-profile nature, will focus on the digital and physical evidence that ties Brian Walshe to the alleged crime. While the road to trial has been long and fraught with legal hurdles, both sides are preparing for what is expected to be a highly scrutinized and lengthy trial in 2025. #BrianWalshe #AnaWalshe #TrialDate #Cohasset #MurderCase #MissingWife #KarenRead #DigitalEvidence #Prosecutor #Defense Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://...
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  • Brian Walshe’s Trial Date Set: What Lies Ahead in the Ana Walshe Murder Case?

    Brian Walshe’s Trial Date Set: What Lies Ahead in the Ana Walshe Murder Case?
    Dec 3 2024
    On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the latest revelations surrounding Brian Walshe’s trial, now set for October 2025. We examine the defense's bold allegations of police bias, the damning evidence found in dumpsters, and the chilling digital footprints left behind on an iPad.
    We also uncover how the case continues to evolve with every motion hearing, each discovery pushing the boundaries of justice for Ana Walshe and her grieving family. Join us as we unravel this deeply complex and haunting story.
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    The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
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I give up

I was really looking forward to this podcast, but by mid episode 1 and the intro.. the VERY loud commercials and sooooo many of them over and over and over.. I gave up. it made me angry. I'm just going to find another podcast. Playing Bjs wholesale commercials 15 times in a row it HORRIBLE. and why are all the commercials SO LOUD?! VERY disappointed.

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