Life Insurance Policies for Ana Walshe Sought After Husband’s Denials, Trial Hears
WELLESLEY, Mass. – life insurance agent Mark Selvaggi testified on Wednesday that Ana Walshe purchased two life insurance policies after her husband, Brian Walshe, was repeatedly denied coverage due to a pending federal fraud case.The testimony offered insight into the financial circumstances surrounding the Walshe family prior to Ana’s disappearance and alleged murder.
The details emerged during the third day of Brian Walshe’s murder trial, where prosecutors allege he dismembered and disposed of his wife’s body. The case has garnered national attention, focusing on the timeline of Ana Walshe’s disappearance on January 1, 2023, and the subsequent examination that led to brian Walshe’s arrest.the life insurance policies, and the circumstances surrounding their acquisition, are being scrutinized as potential evidence of motive or pre-planning.
Selvaggi stated it’s common practise for married couples with minor children to name each other as beneficiaries, allowing the surviving spouse to financially care for their children. He further testified that Brian Walshe initially attempted to purchase life insurance policies on himself but was denied due to his guilty plea in a federal case involving the sale of forged Andy Warhol artwork.
“It was probably your proposal that Ana applied because Mr. Walshe was getting denied?” defense attorney Kelli Porges asked.
“Correct,” Selvaggi responded.
The agent also acknowledged he was unaware of any follow-up screenings with Ana Walshe after the policies were purchased in 2021 and was unsure if her original assessment included evaluations for pulmonary, cardiac, or neurological health.
