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The Emily Show

Brian Walshe Trial: Change of Plea Explained | Why He's Only Fighting the Murder Charge | Case Brief

The Emily Show

Baker Media, LLC.

True Crime, Entertainment News, News

4.91.9K Ratings

🗓️ 21 November 2025

⏱️ 23 minutes

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Summary

Visit https://Hungryroot.com/LAWNERD for 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/3wBlfaFwgy8  In a stunning turn of events, in the middle of jury selection, Brian Walshe, accused of the murder of his wife, Ana Walshe, announced a change of plea. This Case Brief breaks down the dramatic court hearing where Walshe pled guilty to two of the three charges against him: lying to police (Count 2) and disinterment/improper disposal of a body (Count 3). He is only proceeding to trial on the most serious charge—Count 1, first degree murder of Ana Walshe. Emily provides analysis of the non-negotiated plea (pleading "open to the court") and the judge's warning that he is not bound by any sentencing recommendations. The controversy surrounding Brian Walshe's marital status in court and how his plea to Count 3 (disposing of a body) legally impacts his claim of still being married. Why this strategic plea is unlikely to keep the most incriminating evidence out of the trial, including the infamous Google searches for "10 ways to dispose of a dead body if you really need to" and searches related to a cheating wife. The deep dive into why a defendant in a "no - body homicide" case would choose this risky move—and why the strategy likely hinges on Brian Walshe taking the stand. Join us as we explore the legal strategy and implications of this pivotal moment in the Brian Walshe case. Trial starts on December 1, 2025. RESOURCES Karen Read Trial 1 Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKUeCUzApgsEuQRXu5IXeTSBrian Walshe Trial Postponed - https://youtu.be/FGOrXwYIQA4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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and 365 day returns. Quince.com slash lawnard. Now let's get back to it. Welcome back. It's time for a case brief,

1:30.8

keeping you in the loop with the cases you care about most, just more briefly. If you want the full

1:34.8

coverage, it's linked in the description below. But for now, let's get into it. It's Thursday. I can't

1:40.0

believe it. It's November 20th. And we need to talk all things, Brian Walsh. We're going to take a look at

1:46.8

what happened in court as jury selection was getting underway. They almost have a jury in this case,

1:54.1

and it looks like it is just speeding towards trial. But I got a ton of questions about him taking a plea. Like, why are we taking a plea

2:03.7

is like a jury's ready to walk in the door? We're going to watch that together. We're going to talk

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