COHASSET, MASS. (WHDH) - Friends of Ana Walshe, the 39-year-old Cohasset mother of three who hasn’t been seen since New Year’s Day said news that her husband, Brian Walshe, was being charged with her murder came as a “relief” on Tuesday.

Ana Walshe’s friend, Natasha Sky said she was “relieved” to hear of the increased charge.

“The we can all confirm what really happened,” she said. “Relieved that their children will have some closure.”

Sky said her friends will begin focusing on supporting the couple’s children, who are in state custody.

“The Biblical expression ‘The truth shall set you free’ is appropriate for this situation, hopefully the truth will set us all free.”

Her message: Make sure Ana’s three boys stay together as they’re relocated amid the investigation.

“Do not separate the siblings … they’re going to need to rely on each other.”

Another friend, said those who loved Ana have been riding a rollercoaster of emotions for three weeks.

“Does it bring closure? Yes, it brings some sense of relief but there’s also the rage of how did something so horrific happen to such a beautiful human being?” she asked.

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