Trial Scheduled for Brian Walshe in Wife's Murder

During a pretrial hearing for Brian Walshe, who is charged with murdering his wife Ana, the focus shifted to the Karen Read case, with Walshe's attorneys seeking access to records of Trooper Michael Proctor, the lead investigator in both cases. Proctor is under investigation for sending derogatory messages about Read, which Walshe's defense argues indicates bias that could affect the integrity of their case. Read is accused of killing Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe and leaving his body in the snow, with her defense claiming she is a victim of a police conspiracy. A hearing in Read's case is scheduled, where experts will testify regarding the circumstances of O'Keefe's death and the validity of the evidence presented in her first trial. The second trial for Read has been delayed to April 2025, as both sides prepare for further proceedings. Proctor faces a hearing for his conduct next week, which will not be open to the public.