Serialously with Annie Elise

Episode 319: Casey Anthony 2.0, He Googled How to Kill, & 7-Year-Old Girl Faces Off With Her Monster

Date: September 18, 2025
Host: Annie Elise

Overview

In this emotionally charged episode, Annie Elise covers some of the most harrowing stories dominating the true crime landscape in mid-September 2025. With her signature conversational style and meticulous attention to detail, Annie dives into recent updates in high-profile cases (including Brian Walsh and the so-called "Casey Anthony 2.0" Megan Boswell), before breaking down several heartbreaking domestic violence stories and the astounding survival of a 7-year-old girl who faced unfathomable danger.

Throughout, Annie highlights how the justice system continues to fail victims—especially women and children—while urging her listeners to recognize red flags and advocate for greater awareness and protection.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Brian Walsh Update – The Man Who Googled "How to Kill"

Timestamp: 02:15–07:40

• Annie opens with an update on Brian Walsh, accused of murdering his wife, Anna Walsh, in a particularly gruesome way.
  • "He literally looks like Quagmire from Family Guy. He has the most rectangle-shaped head I've ever seen in my life." (Annie, 02:32)
• Details of the case:
  • Brian Walsh's notorious and incriminating Google searches (on dismemberment and getting away with murder).
  • Recent development: Brian was stabbed in jail on September 11 but survived and is expected to recover in time for his October 20th trial.
  • Annie’s opinion: "Not that I necessarily condone vigilante justice... but I think he's guilty." (Annie, 04:32)
  • Emphasis on the extent of digital evidence pointing to his guilt.
• Context: The case is based in the Boston area, the same location as the Karen Read case.

2. Megan Boswell: "Casey Anthony 2.0"

Timestamp: 07:40–11:30

• Megan Boswell was sentenced to life plus 33 years for the murder of her 15-month-old daughter, Evelyn.
  • Annie draws direct parallels with the Casey Anthony case: "It's like she ripped a page out of Casey's playbook... one lie after another." (Annie, 08:30)
  • Details of Megan's shifting stories and blatant lies to police and media.
  • Devastating discovery: Evelyn's body found hidden in a shed's trash can, her body horrifically contorted.
• Megan continues to claim innocence and plans to appeal.
• Annie promises links to previous deep dives and offers to create a comprehensive episode if listeners request it.

3. Tragedy at a Custody Exchange: Melissa Domingo & Hajir Talibzida

Timestamp: 11:30–20:50

• Annie recounts the story of Melissa Domingo, a domestic violence survivor in Georgia.
  • Melissa had just been cleared of charges for shooting her abusive ex-husband in self-defense.
  • Less than three weeks after being vindicated, Melissa and her mother Elizabeth were murdered by Hajir—during a court-ordered custody exchange, in broad daylight, and in front of Melissa’s young son.
  • Annie's emotional response: "She should have had that chance to move on, to heal, to raise her son in peace. But instead, she was killed by the very person that she had been trying to protect herself from all along. The system failed her, plain and simple." (Annie, 15:30)
• Police charged Hajir with two counts of murder and cruelty to a child.
• Annie powerfully calls out the flawed argument that murder is an act of twisted love for a child: "You're only doing a disservice for the very child that you claim to be loving so much... you’ve now left them orphaned in a way." (Annie, 16:45)

4. Another Devastating Domestic Violence Case: Yesenia & Michael Rocha

Timestamp: 20:50–25:30

• Annie spotlights the murder of Yesenia Rocha by her estranged husband Michael—again, witnessed by their children.
• Background:
  • Yesenia and Michael, married for 25 years, recently separated.
  • Michael couldn't cope with the split and killed Yesenia in front of their family; he later died in a shootout with police.
• Michael’s mother’s reaction: "He couldn't cope with her filing for a divorce. He didn't want to live without his sweetheart. He didn't want her to live without him. So he chose the cowardly way out." (Michael's mother Rita, 23:50)
• Powerful testimony from children:
  • “She was always there for me and my brother. She was everything to us.” (Kayla Rocha, 24:20)
  • “I just wish I could see her one more time, hold her one more time, tell her I love her.” (Jacob Rocha, 24:31)
• Annie stresses the recurring tragedy of children losing both parents to violence and trauma, emphasizing: “Once again, not putting your children first and taking your own selfish emotions and letting that fuel your evilness.” (Annie, 23:20)

5. 7-Year-Old Girl Survives a Nightmare: The Joshua Hubert Case

Timestamp: 26:35–42:00

• Details the 2017 abduction and attempted murder of a 7-year-old girl by family friend Joshua Hubert in Worcester, Massachusetts. New info brings it back into current attention.
  • Hubert abducted the sleeping girl from her grandparents’ house during a family gathering, attempted to strangle her, then threw her off a 40-foot bridge wrapped in a blanket and plastic bag.
  • The girl miraculously survived, swam 100 yards in the dark to shore, and sought help at a nearby house.
• Annie underscores the risk posed by family acquaintances in child crimes: "About 90% of child sex victims know their abuser. About 60% are hurt by someone the family knows and trusts... and only about 10 cases involve a stranger." (Annie, 30:50)
• Latest trial developments:
  • DNA from the girl’s underwear did not match Hubert but her father.
  • Questioned identification and delayed reporting by the victim.
  • "Was this little girl failed by one person, two people, multiple people? I don't know," Annie speculates, noting the disturbing and unresolved aspects of the case.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "He googled liter, literally everything. His digital footprint showed exactly what his mental state was at that point." (Annie, 05:00)
• "She literally threw her [Evelyn] away like garbage. So much so that she stuffed her inside of there and the back of her head, the back of Evelyn's little head hit the back of her spine, like fully, like back bent style. It’s so foul and disgusting and this girl is evil." (Annie, 09:40)
• "That poor little boy witnessed everything." (Annie, 12:24)
• “Melissa was just vindicated by the justice system. Finally, people were believing her… but instead, she was killed by the very person that she had been trying to protect herself from all along. The system failed her, plain and simple.” (Annie, 15:30)
• "Once again, not putting your children first and taking your own selfish emotions and letting that fuel your evilness." (Annie, 23:20)
• “She was the light of our world. She shined very bright… I just wish I could see her one more time, hold her one more time, tell her I love her.” (Kayla Rocha, 24:31)
• "This seven year old little girl survived this. She swam by herself about 100 yards to shore in the dark, in shock after being tied up. And she managed to find a house nearby. I mean truly miraculous and beyond resilient." (Annie, 34:40)
• “Was this little girl failed by one person, two people, multiple people? I don’t know.” (Annie, 38:40)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Brian Walsh update: 02:15–07:40
• Megan Boswell ("Casey Anthony 2.0") update: 07:40–11:30
• Melissa Domingo custody exchange tragedy: 11:30–20:50
• Yesenia & Michael Rocha domestic violence case: 20:50–25:30
• 7-year-old abduction survivor (Joshua Hubert case): 26:35–42:00

Tone & Language

• Annie maintains a supportive, deeply empathetic tone, blending outrage and heartbreak with a drive for awareness.
• Candid, conversational style—speaking as a "true crime bestie" who’s unafraid to get emotional or frustrated at the failures of the system.
• Uses vivid language and sometimes graphic description to convey the seriousness and tragedy of each case.
• Repeatedly voices anger at perpetrators and institutions that fail to protect victims, especially children.

Conclusion

Annie Elise’s episode is a potent reminder of the devastating, all-too-common consequences of domestic violence, failed systems, and predators lurking close to home. She amplifies the voices of survivors and victims’ families, holding abusers and the justice system accountable, and encourages her community to stay vigilant and supportive.

Regular reminders and catchphrases from Annie:

• “Just get a divorce. Be nice. Don’t kill people. Just be a good human and don’t be a creep.”
• “Don’t be a freaking predator... It’s so simple, right?”

Stay tuned for Annie’s updates on these ongoing cases in future episodes.

For more information, deep dives, and sources, check Annie Elise’s show notes or follow her on Instagram (@_annieelise).