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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 41 MIN

True Crime Story: The Disappearance of Ana Walshe

from Matter of Fact: A play on "matter" (physics) and "facts" (news). · host Larry White

Ana Walshe, a 39-year-old real estate executive, was reported missing in January 2023 after her husband, Brian Walshe, provided a false timeline of her departure for a supposed work emergency. Police investigations revealed that Brian had conducted gruesome internet searches regarding body disposal and was captured on surveillance footage discarding heavy trash bags at various apartment complexes. Following the discovery of blood in their basement and Ana’s DNA on items at a trash site, Brian was charged and convicted of first-degree murder.

Ana Walshe, a 39-year-old real estate executive, was reported missing in January 2023 after her husband, Brian Walshe, provided a false timeline of her departure for a supposed work emergency. Police investigations revealed that Brian had conducted gruesome internet searches regarding body disposal and was captured on surveillance footage discarding heavy trash bags at various apartment complexes. Following the discovery of blood in their basement and Ana’s DNA on items at a trash site, Brian was charged and convicted of first-degree murder.

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