“No body” cases are some of the hardest homicide investigations to build and prosecute. In this episode, Dave and Steve explain what makes these cases different, why investigators assume death early, and how circumstantial evidence becomes decisive when there’s no body.
Using real-world examples, including references to the Brian Walshe case, they break down the must-dos: proving the victim is dead, building a clean timeline, establishing motive, leveraging forensic and digital evidence, and reading post-crime behavior. They also cover common mistakes that sink no-body cases and why prosecutors are often reluctant to take them to trial.
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https://people.com/brian-walshe-learns-fate-for-murdering-wife-11872065
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/15/metro/brian-walshe/
https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/brian-walshe-verdict-murder-trial-ana/
https://abcnews.go.com/US/brian-walshe-set-sentenced-murdering-dismembering-wife/story?id=128457191
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