Emily Simpson

Happy to be here.

So, Dorothy, briefly set the scene for us for anyone who isn't up to speed on this case.

All right, so Dorothy, let's start with the prosecution's opening statement.

Assistant DA Greg Connor hit hard on some of the details we've known about for a while.

The fact that Walsh was seen on security camera shopping for a hatchet and cleaning supplies around the time Ana disappeared.

The prosecutor also talked about suspicious Google searches found on Walsh's children's devices.

Let's take a listen.

The prosecution also told the jury that a man fitting Walsh's description was seen throwing garbage bags into dumpsters.

Like we said, Ana's body has never been found, but her DNA was found on items in those bags, including a hatchet.

So pretty grim stuff.

Dorothy, what else have we learned?

What have we learned about any potential witnesses?

Are prosecutors saying this affair was Walsh's motive for murder?

And then it was the defense's turn.

This opening statement is one that we've all been waiting for to hear how they plan to defend Brian Walsh.

What happened, Dorothy?

So he's saying Ana died of natural causes?

Sudden unexplained death?

This is how the defense is explaining the cover-up, that instead of calling 911, Brian Walsh thought it would be better to dispose of his wife's body in a dumpster.

I mean, Dorothy, I think a lot of people listening to this will feel like it doesn't really make sense.