Sandra Birchmore case — Matthew Farwell trial: Commonwealth Confidential
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- A witness called by the defense testified that Birchmore had multiple risk factors for suicide as Farwell stands trial on allegations he killed her. Our legal panel talks about the evidence jurors have heard in the case, with closing arguments expected next week. Plus, we take a closer look at how the investigation developed in the years after Birchmore's death. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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advertising. Matthew Farwell trial | Defense calls Sandra Birchmore's ex-boyfriend to the stand
29/10/2026 | 22 mins.A day after the prosecution rested its case accusing the former Stoughton police detective of killing Birchmore and staging her death to look like a suicide, three witnesses took the stand on a short day in court. Our legal experts talk about whether their testimony was effective as Farwell mounts his defense. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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advertising.Matthew Farwell trial advances as prosecution rests and defense calls its 1st witness
28/10/2026 | 22 mins.Federal prosecutors finished presenting their case alleging the former Stoughton detective killed Sandra Birchmore; now it's the defense's turn. Former U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins joins our panel to discuss what happened in court Wednesday. Plus, Dr. Priya Banerjee, a forensic pathologist, offers her take on the initial autopsy. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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advertising.Matthew Farwell trial | What the defendant's brother said about Sandra Birchmore
27/10/2026 | 22 mins.William Farwell, a former Stoughton police officer and the brother of former detective Matthew Farwell, gave more testimony Tuesday, discussing when he learned about his brother's relationship with Sandra Birchmore and more. Our legal analysts discuss the impact on federal prosecutors' against Matthew, who is accused of killing Birchmore and staging her death to look like a suicide. Plus, a forensic expert for the prosecution shared in court why Birchmore's death was clearly, to him, a homicide. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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advertising.- Rachael Rollins said she learned about the Sandra Birchmore case from reading the newspaper and quickly suspected Matthew Farwell. She was U.S. attorney for Massachusetts at the time — the office ended up prosecuting Farwell in Birchmore’s death. Rollins shared that story and more in an extensive interview on the case with NBC10 Boston’s J.C. Monahan. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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