Brian Walshe's defense rested on Thursday without calling any witnesses, setting the stage for closing statements on Friday. Walshe did not take the stand in his own defense in his trial as he faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of his wife Ana.

The defense was set to begin calling witnesses in his Massachusetts murder trial a day after the prosecution rested its case . Instead, the day started without jurors in the courtroom as the defense said it would not call any witnesses.

Walshe is accused of killing his wife Ana, who was last seen early New Year's Day 2023, and dismembering her body.

Brian Walshe, 50, has pleaded not guilty to a first-degree murder charge. His defense argues that Ana Walshe died unexpectedly following a New Year's Eve party, and her husband pa

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