Ex-officer convicted of killing Sandra Birchmore to keep Massachusetts woman quiet about sex abuse

A former Massachusetts police detective named Matthew Farwell has been convicted of murdering a pregnant woman named Sandra Birchmore. Farwell killed Birchmore to prevent her from disclosing that he had sexually abused her when she was a minor. The conviction covers both Birchmore's death and the death of her unborn child. Her family, local officials, and prosecutors have responded to the verdict.

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National story. 19 articles from 15 sources. Updated 3h ago.

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  1. Nov 10Ex-officer convicted of killing Sandra Birchmore to keep Massachusetts woman quiet about sex abuse
  2. Nov 10Sandra Birchmore’s family, Stoughton officials, prosecutors react to Matthew Farwell conviction

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4 sources
BostonLean Left· 5h ago

Sandra Birchmore’s family, Stoughton officials, prosecutors react to Matthew Farwell conviction

Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· GBH News, Philadelphia Inquirer, +1 more
GBH NewsLean Left· 7h ago

Ex-officer convicted of killing Sandra Birchmore to keep Massachusetts woman quiet about sex abuse

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 7h ago

Ex-officer convicted of killing Sandra Birchmore to keep Massachusetts woman quiet about sex abuse

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 8h ago

Ex-officer convicted of killing Sandra Birchmore to keep Massachusetts woman quiet about sex abuse

BostonLean Left· 8h ago

Matthew Farwell found guilty in the deaths of Sandra Birchmore and her unborn baby

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8 sources
WHDH BostonLean Left· 3h ago

Sandra Birchmore’s family criticizes state law enforcement for lack of investigation into her death

WHDH BostonLean Left· 4h ago

‘It’s a great day’: Family and supporters of Sandra Birchmore react to Matthew Farwell guilty verdict

Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· WFMZ Allentown, WPRI Providence, +1 more
WFMZ AllentownCenter· 7h ago

Ex-officer convicted of killing Sandra Birchmore to keep Massachusetts woman quiet about sex abuse

WPRI ProvidenceCenter· 7h ago

Ex-officer convicted of killing Sandra Birchmore to keep Massachusetts woman quiet about sex abuse

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 7h ago

Ex-officer convicted of killing Sandra Birchmore to keep Massachusetts woman quiet about sex abuse

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· 7h ago

Ex-officer convicted of killing Massachusetts pregnant woman to keep her quiet about sex abuse

WWLP SpringfieldCenter· 8h ago

Former officer Matthew Farwell found guilty in Sandra Birchmore murder case

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3 sources
Fox NewsRight· 8h ago

Ex-Massachusetts police officer convicted of murdering pregnant woman in staged suicide

MyNorthwestLean Right· 8h ago· ran in 7 outlets

Ex-officer convicted of killing Sandra Birchmore to keep Massachusetts woman quiet about sex abuse

New York PostLean Right· 8h ago

Disgraced ex-cop Matthew Farwell found guilty of killing pregnant Sandra Birchmore