Dateline NBC An accused killer pleads guilty, but not to murder. The next chapter in the Dulos case. Plus, a NXIVM story.
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Nov 20, 2025 Dorothy Newell, a Dateline producer known for her in-depth reporting, shares revealing insights on the Brian Walshe case, including forensic evidence and the implications of his guilty plea. Kevin Geis, a reporter from NBC Connecticut, details the complex trial of Michelle Troconis and her ongoing appeal, highlighting surveillance inconsistencies and defense claims. Marissa Meyer brings the Dateline Roundup, covering the shocking murder of coach John Beam and how criminology students solved a cold case, alongside reflections from NXIVM's Allison Mack on her controversial past.
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Partial Plea, Strategic Positioning
- Brian Walshe admitted to misleading investigators and moving a body but did not plead guilty to murder.
- Dorothy Newell suggests this partial plea may be a strategy to win juror sympathy or reduce potential sentencing exposure.
Digital Trail And Physical Evidence
- Investigators found Google searches like "10 ways to dispose of a body" on a child's iPad and blood in the basement of the Walsh home.
- Prosecutors say GPS and surveillance show Brian bought cleaning supplies and may have been caught on camera disposing of bags with Anna's belongings.
Competency Evaluation Shifted Momentum
- Walsh's competency was questioned after a jail stabbing and he underwent a psychiatric evaluation before being declared competent.
- That pause and evaluation likely influenced timing and courtroom scrutiny when he ultimately changed his plea.