# Sandra Birchmore’s Friend Suspected Matthew Farwell

> Sandra Birchmore’s friend accused Matthew Farwell of killing her in a federal trial.
- Title: Sandra Birchmore’s Friend Suspected Matthew Farwell | Shortify
- Summary: Sandra Birchmore’s friend accused Matthew Farwell of killing her in a federal trial. Matthew Farwell, a Stoughton police detective, is on trial for killing…
- Keywords: sandra birchmore, matthew farwell, stoughton police, federal trial, suicide, unborn baby, internal affairs investigation, police misconduct, news, local, Sandra, Birchmore
- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/10/15/metro/matthew-farwell-sandra-birchmore-trial-friend-police
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- Topics: sandra birchmore, matthew farwell, stoughton police, federal trial, suicide, unborn baby, internal affairs investigation, police misconduct, news, local
## Lesley Davis recalls phone call
Lesley Davis remembers a 25-minute phone call with Sandra Birchmore, who was pregnant and had no signs of depression or miscarriage.
## Birchmore’s death revealed
Sandra Birchmore died six years after Davis’s call, with Davis reporting Matthew Farwell as the father of her baby.
## Davis implicates Farwell
Davis drove to Canton police station with her mother and brother to report Matthew Farwell’s relationship with Birchmore.
## State authorities ruled suicide
State officials declared Sandra Birchmore’s death a suicide, and never charged Matthew Farwell despite internal police investigations.
## Federal trial begins
Matthew Farwell faces federal charges for killing Sandra Birchmore and staging her death as suicide after allegedly grooming her as a minor.
## Farwell’s defense claims
Farwell’s lawyers say Sandra Birchmore hanged herself after he broke off their relationship and as she feared for the viability of the pregnancy.
## Internal affairs investigation
Stoughton police found Farwell and two officers engaged in 'lies, deceit, and treachery' with Birchmore.

> lies, deceit, and treachery
## Federal charges explained
Federal prosecutors allege Farwell killed Birchmore to hide past crimes, including grooming her as a minor and lying about his work hours.
## Trial progress
The jury has heard testimony from witnesses, digital forensics, and emotional accounts of Birchmore’s relationship with Farwell.
## Key takeaway

Matthew Farwell, a Stoughton police detective, is on trial for killing Sandra Birchmore and staging her death as suicide after allegedly grooming her as a minor and lying about his work hours.