Massachusetts man charged with murdering wife changes plea on two charges ahead of trial

Legal Proceedings & Crime - Brian Walsh pleaded guilty to misleading police and disposing of his wife Anna's body, but not to her murder [1] - Jury selection began for the murder trial, stemming from Anna Walsh's disappearance reported on New Year's Day 2023 [2] - The prosecution alleges Brian Walsh falsely reported his wife's business trip to Washington DC [2] - Evidence includes Google searches on an iPad belonging to Walsh's son, such as "How long before a body starts to smell" and "10 ways to dispose of a dead body if you really need to" [3] - Walsh was seen on surveillance purchasing supplies like mops, buckets, and a hatchet at Home Depot [4] - Investigators found trash bags containing items stained with blood and Anna's COVID-19 vaccination card in a dumpster [5] - Anna Walsh's body has not been found, and Brian Walsh is held without bail [5] - The trial is set to begin on December 1st and is expected to last three to four weeks [6][7] - The defense strategy aims to prevent the prosecution from proving Brian Walsh murdered Anna [8] Financial Aspects & Motives - A $2.7 million life insurance policy existed, with Brian Walsh as the sole beneficiary [6] - One of the Google searches was "How long for someone missing to inherit?" [7] Relationship & Background - The marriage between Brian and Anna Walsh was reportedly troubled, with Anna dating someone else [3] - Brian Walsh had previously pleaded guilty to federal charges for selling forged Andy Warhol artwork [3]