Closing arguments expected in trial of ex-cop accused of killing Sandra Birchmore
A former Massachusetts police officer, Matthew Farwell, is on trial for killing Sandra Birchmore, a pregnant woman he had been in a sexual relationship with that began when she was a minor. Prosecutors argue he killed her in 2021 to prevent her from revealing their relationship; the defense has presented experts to challenge the prosecution's case about how she died. Closing arguments have now been delivered, and the jury has begun deliberating on whether he is guilty.
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4 developments- Nov 2Farwell’s defense calls forensic anthropologist to testify about Sandra Birchmore’s manner of death
- Nov 5Closing arguments expected in trial of ex-cop accused of killing Sandra Birchmore
- Nov 6Jury begins deliberations in Matthew Farwell trial
- Nov 6Closing arguments delivered in the trial of Sandra Birchmore’s alleged killer, Matthew Farwell. Here’s what happened.
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Quiet for 4 daysLast development · Nov 6 — Closing arguments delivered in the trial of Sandra Birchmore’s alleged killer, Matthew Farwell. Here’s what happened.
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5 sourcesClosing arguments delivered in the trial of Sandra Birchmore’s alleged killer, Matthew Farwell. Here’s what happened.
Lawyers to close Friday in the Matthew Farwell trial. Here are takeaways from each side.
Defense expected to rest in the trial of Sandra Birchmore’s alleged killer, Matthew Farwell
Defense expert in Matthew Farwell trial expected to testify Sandra Birchmore wasn’t strangled
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7 sourcesClosing arguments begin in trial of ex-cop accused of killing Sandra Birchmore
Jury begins deliberations in Matthew Farwell trial after closing statements wrap
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Closing arguments expected in trial of ex-cop accused of killing Sandra Birchmore
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