Brian Walshe charged with murder in wife Ana Walshe's disappearance
COHASSET – Brian Walshe, the husband of missing Cohasset mother Ana Walshe, now faces a murder charge in connection with her disappearance.
Norfolk County District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey charged Brian Walshe, 47, on Tuesday. Walshe has been held at the Norfolk County House of Corrections on a charge of misleading a police investigation since his arraignment Jan. 9 at Quincy District Court. Walshe pleaded not guilty to that charge and is being held on $500,000 bail.
Ana Walshe, the mother of three young boys, was last seen more than two weeks ago, on New Year's Day, and was reported missing a few days later.
Morrissey said Brian Walshe is expected to be arraigned on the murder charge Wednesday morning in Quincy District Court. The district attorney said the details that led to the charge "will likely be disclosed at arraignment."
5 Investigates has learned that Brian Walshe will also be arraigned on a charge of improper transport of a body. WCVB is a media partner of The Patriot Ledger.
See earlier coverage of this case
Jan. 14: Numerous search warrants linked to missing Cohasset woman Ana Walshe delivered to court
Jan. 13: Fight over estate of Brian Walshe's father, who lived in Hull, reveals troubling accusations
Jan. 13: Cohasset vigil offers prayers for missing Ana Walshe and the community
Jan. 13: Cohasset police issue warning about potential scams amid Ana Walshe missing mother case
Jan. 13: Missing Cohasset woman Ana Walshe told DC police Brian Walshe threatened to kill her
Jan. 12: 'It can happen wherever': Cohasset residents grapple with news of missing mother as case unfolds
Jan. 10: Possible evidence tested in case of missing Cohasset mother Ana Walshe
Jan. 9: Prosecutor: Bloody knife found in missing Cohasset woman's home
Jan. 7: Husband of missing Cohasset woman arrested and charged with misleading police
Jan. 5: Fire chief: 'I don't know' what caused fire at former home of missing Cohasset woman
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