A forensic scientist with the Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab said that DNA found on a hacksaw and hatchet closely matched that of Ana Walshe during testimony in the Brian Walshe murder trial on Tuesday.

On Monday , jurors saw photographs of bloodstained tools as well as Walshe buying a hacksaw, hammer and various cleaning items at a Lowe's in Danvers on Jan. 1, 2023 - the day his wife, Ana Walshe, was last seen.

DNA found on hacksaw, hatchet

Saman Saleen with the State Police Crime Lab conducted DNA testing on various items such as stained slippers, a Tyvek suit, rugs, and more. During her testimony, Saleen said that DNA found on a specific stained area on the hacksaw blade was "30 nonillion times more likely if it originated from Ana Walshe." A nonillion is a number followed

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