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Brian Walshe, the Boston-area convicted fraudster accused of killing his wife Ana, is competent to stand trial, according to a Massachusetts judge.
Walshe, who survived a jailhouse shanking in September, appeared in court wearing a dark suit with his hands shackled in front of him.
Judge Diane Freniere announced the decision at the end of an hour-long hearing Friday and scheduled a trial date for Dec. 1.
Walshe’s trial was previously set to begin in October, but days before jury selection, Freniere halted proceedings and sent the defendant to Bridgewater State Hospital over concerns about his mental health.
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Brian Walshe appears at Quincy District Court on a charge of murdering his wife, Ana Walshe, in Quincy, Massachusetts, on January 18, 2023. (Ana Walshe, Craig F. Walker/Pool via REUTERS)
Freniere indicated she received a comprehensive report from Bridgewater — concluding the defendant is competent and ready to stand trial. Defense attorneys did not contest the findings.
Separately, she denied Walshe’s motion for a change of venue. Jury selection is expected to be completed by the end of next week.
Ana Walshe’s remains have not been recovered. She was last seen on New Year’s Day in 2023, and prosecutors allege her husband dismembered her in their Cohasset, Massachusetts, home before hiding her remains.
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Brian and Ana Walshe raise a toast on their wedding day in the lounge of L’Espalier in Boston, Massachusetts, on Monday, December 21, 2015. (Obtained by Fox News Digital)
They floated two potential motives at a hearing in July.
The first is that Brian Walshe discovered an affair between his wife and another man, whose name he allegedly searched on Google a half-dozen times. The second, prosecutors said, was that Walshe hoped his wife’s disappearance might help him avoid prison in his art fraud case, where he owes nearly $500,000 in restitution.
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Ana reportedly confided in a friend shortly before her disappearance that Walshe was convinced having custody of their children would help him evade incarceration in the federal case, according to prosecutors. And he was the beneficiary of her $2.7 million life insurance policy.
Ana Walshe commuted from Massachusetts to Washington, D.C., each week to work at a real estate job, her friends told WCVB. (Cohasset Police Department)
Investigators say they found digital evidence showing Walshe allegedly searched Google more than a dozen times for instructions on how to dispose of human remains. Then they say they found video of him at Home Depot, buying mops, goggles and a knife. They also allegedly recovered a hacksaw and a “small bone fragment” in a dumpster outside Walshe’s mother’s house.
But one of the detectives on the case was former Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor, who was fired in the fallout of his handling of the investigation into Karen Read, who was acquitted on murder charges earlier this year in the death of her boyfriend, Boston cop John O’Keefe.
Brian Walshe, accused of killing wife Ana, who disappeared on New Year’s Day 2023, enters the courtroom for his arraignment. (Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger via AP, Pool)
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Brian Walshe has pleaded not guilty.
Fox News’ Louis Casiano and Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed to this report.
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BOSTON (WHDH) – A pedestrian was hit and killed in Roxbury Thursday morning.
The collision occurred just before 8:20 a.m. on Tremont Street.
Police said Tremont Street was closed in both directions between Brigham Circle and Roxbury Crossing.
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According to Islands.com, one Connecticut town is getting some well-deserved national attention, and it’s probably not the one you’d expect.
When people think about standout Connecticut destinations, places like Mystic, Greenwich, or New Haven usually dominate the conversation. But this time, the spotlight is on Cheshire, which was recently recognized as one of the best places to live in the state.
The national travel website points to Cheshire’s combination of small-town charm, outdoor recreation, local businesses, and great restaurants as some of the biggest reasons it’s become such a desirable place to call home. It’s also no stranger to high rankings. Cheshire was named the best place to live in New Haven County by Niche in 2025 and has also landed on Money Magazine’s list of the best places to live in America. Its public schools continue to receive high marks as well.
One of Cheshire’s biggest draws is its access to nature. The town is home to scenic orchards, beautiful greenhouses, and is known as Connecticut’s bedding plant capital. During the fall, local farms and orchards become popular destinations for apple picking, fresh cider, and seasonal treats. Outdoor lovers also have easy access to Roaring Brook Falls, Sleeping Giant State Park, and the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail.
Of course, no Connecticut town earns national praise without having some great food. Islands.com highlighted Cheshire’s pizza scene, including Fuoco Apizza and Pop’s Pizza, along with Viron Rondo Osteria for Italian cuisine. Beer lovers can also stop by Counter Weight Brewing, while Sweet Claude’s Ice Cream and Shef’s Bagels round out the town’s lineup of local favorites.
Cheshire may not get the same attention as some of Connecticut’s bigger destinations, but this latest recognition suggests it deserves a spot on your list. Whether you’re looking for a weekend road trip or thinking about putting down roots, this quiet New Haven County town is proving it has a lot more to offer than many people realize.
Connecticut is overflowing with both manmade and natural beauty. In some places, the two intersect to create a magical, almost fictional feel. Here are 7 Connecticut Towns that look like they came straight from a storybook.
Gallery Credit: Lou Milano
Connecticut is full of towns people rush past on the highway without realizing what they’re missing. Everyone knows the big names, but some of the best places in the state are the ones that don’t always make the travel lists. These towns are quieter, full of character, and worth slowing down for at least an afternoon.
Gallery Credit: Lou Milano
I visited the American Mural Project in Winsted, Connecticut for the first time recently, and for those who haven’t seen it, here’s a quick peek at what to expect when you gaze upon the largest indoor collaborative piece of artwork in the world
Gallery Credit: Photos by Large Dave
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