2021 murder of pregnant Sandra Birchmore by former Stoughton police detective Matthew Farwell, initially ruled a suicide, now classified as homicide.

Former Stoughton police detective Matthew Farwell is in custody facing federal charges for the murder of 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore in 2021, who was pregnant with his child. Initially ruled a suicide, her death is now classified as a homicide after evidence indicated Farwell strangled her and staged the scene. He is accused of grooming Birchmore since she was 15. A protective order has been issued regarding case information, and he may face the death penalty if convicted.

September 09, 2024
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