Crime ❯ Homicide

Alleged murder of Sandra Birchmore

Former police officer defendant Matthew Farwell Strangulation homicide Killing of a pregnant victim Staged-suicide homicide investigation Strangulation and staged suicide scene Staged suicide scene Death during pregnancy Strangulation of a pregnant victim Federal prosecution of Matthew Farwell

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Federal Trial Opens for Ex‑Stoughton Detective Accused of Killing Pregnant Woman

Prosecutors are presenting DNA, texts and witness testimony to prove he killed to hide alleged federal crimes and the case could deepen scrutiny of local police handling of the 2021 investigation.

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Farwell Trial Centers on Thousands of Texts, Phone Data and New Witnesses

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2w ago

Ex‑Stoughton Detective Matthew Farwell Goes on Trial in Death of Sandra Birchmore

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2w ago

Federal Trial Opens for Ex‑Stoughton Detective Accused of Killing Sandra Birchmore

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3w ago

Jury Seated in Federal Trial of Ex‑Officer Accused in Sandra Birchmore’s Death