The jury has delivered its decision: Brian Walshe has been convicted of first-degree murder for the killing of his wife, Anna Walshe.

This episode of “Zone 7” features Sheryl McCollum in conversation with Dani, the creator and host of “Dani After Dark.” Together, they delve into the Brian Walshe trial, where months of evidence, intense emotions, and courtroom theatrics concluded with a definitive ‘guilty’ verdict.

The jury examined a mountain of evidence, from unsettling Google searches to purchasing bleach, buckets, and a hacksaw with cash. They also considered Walshe’s admission to dismembering his wife and disposing of her remains. Dani recounts her observations from the courtroom, including the jurors’ reactions and the pivotal moments that sealed the verdict.

Furthermore, Dani and Sheryl analyze the digital evidence, behavioral patterns, and legal strategies that led to the conviction for first-degree murder.

About the Guest:

Dani is the creator and host of “Dani After Dark,” a true-crime and legal analysis channel on YouTube, where she covers high-profile criminal trials in real time.

Connect with Dani on Instagram @dani_after_dark or follow her on YouTube at @DaniAfterDark.

About the Host

Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a Metro Atlanta Police Department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which partners with colleges and universities nationwide.

With more than 4 decades of experience, she has worked on thousands of cold cases using her investigative system, The Last 24/361, which integrates evidence, media, and advanced forensic testing.

Her work on high-profile cases, including The Boston Strangler, Natalie Holloway, Tupac Shakur and the Moore’s Ford Bridge lynching, led to her Emmy Award for “CSI: Atlanta,” and induction into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2023.

Social Links:

• Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com

• Twitter: @149zone7

• Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum

• Instagram: @officialzone7podcast

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Preorder Sheryl’s upcoming book, Swans Don’t Swim in a Sewer: Lessons in Life, Justice, and Joy from a Forensic Scientist, releasing May 2026 from Simon and Schuster. https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Swans-Dont-Swim-in-a-Sewer/Sheryl-Mac-McCollum/9798895652824

[Feature Photo: Ana Walshe/Instagram]