How to Get Away with Murder: The Brian Walshe Case and the Damning Google Searches
An Investigation of Digital Forensics in the Case of the Murder of Ana Walshe
What is the book about?
How to Get Away with Murder: The Brian Walsh Case (2025) is a detailed examination of one of the most sensational American murder cases in recent times, where digital investigation played a central role. The book is based on the bonus episode from the podcast 'Can't Handle The Crime And Scandal' and unfolds the story of Brian Walshe, who was accused of murdering his wife, Ana Walshe. The central theme is the irony that the perpetrator used the internet to plan the perfect crime but instead left behind a digital trail that led the police directly to him.
The work analyzes the specific searches that Brian Walshe made on his son's iPad in the hours and days surrounding his wife's disappearance. These included macabre inquiries about how to dispose of a body, how long it takes for a body to start to smell, and how to clean a scene of biological traces. The book highlights how modern investigators navigate big data to build a timeline of a premeditated act.
The real case
The case of Ana Walshe began on New Year's Day 2023 in Cohasset, Massachusetts. Ana, a successful real estate agent, was reported missing when she did not show up for work in Washington D.C. Her husband, Brian Walshe, initially claimed that she had taken an Uber early in the morning, but the police investigation quickly revealed holes in his explanation. There was no record of an Uber ride, and her mobile phone never left the local area.
The breakthrough in the case came through digital searches. Police found evidence that Brian Walshe had visited websites about murder and disposal of evidence. Additional surveillance footage showed him buying cleaning supplies for hundreds of dollars at a local Home Depot, wearing a mask and gloves. Although Ana Walshe's body has never been found, the digital traces combined with DNA findings at a landfill have been fundamental to the prosecution's case against him.
About the author
The author behind this work is the editorial team of the true crime media 'Can't Handle The Crime And Scandal'. They are known for their in-depth research into cases where technical evidence and psychological profiling intersect. Based in the USA, they often cover cases that attract significant public attention, and their focus is on conveying complex legal and technical burdens in an easily understandable way for a broad audience.