Jury sees evidence from dumpsters, hears from crime invetigators as first week of Brian Walshe murder trial wraps up

The first week of the Brian Walshe murder trial ended Friday after jurors saw photos of evidence and physical evidence collected from various trash sites and heard from crime investigators including a state police trooper The jury was shown a photo of a blue and white carpet that was folded in pieces and stained Prosecutors stated it appeared to be the same rug Ana Walshe was seen lounging on in a photo of her that was also previously shown to the jury During his testimony Forensic Pathologist Dr Richard Atkinson reported the rug was one of several objects the Office of the Chief Healthcare Examiner inspected for this situation Normally we re not involved in examining items just bodies of people In this event the objective was to determine if there was any human tissue on these items reported Atkinson The other items shown to the jury included a hacksaw shears and other tools that came from garbage bags dumpsters and trash compactors Digital Forensics Specialist Connor Keefe also took the stand and read text messages Walshe sent to Ana in the days after her disappearance I m worried please call or email Keefe read What time was this sent Defense Attorney Greg Connor inquired Keefe Keefe replied January a m Another text from Brian to Ana sent on January at a m read I will call after I drop the boys If I don t hear from you this morning I m going to account you missing None of those texts were answered Defense Attorney Larry Tipson then refocused Keefe on texts between the couple before New Years showing they were planning their future together They continue to be texts regarding zillow postings for property revealed Tipton Yes Keefe replied Controversial former state trooper Michael Proctor whose misconduct was exposed during Karen Read s first murder trial was also brought up in court Friday potentially hinting at a legal strategy the defense may use Who was the Mass state police designated as the matter officer in the inquiry of this occurrence on Jan petitioned Tipton That would be trooper Michael Proctor Keefe announced Keefe is expected to continue his testimony on Monday