Matthew Farwell, has been arrested and charged with the murder of a 20-year-old pregnant woman.
Former Detective Accused of Murdering 20-Year-Old Woman He Abused for Years
According to the report of True Crime News, a former detective, Matthew Farwell was arrested and charged with the murder of a 20-year-old pregnant woman, Sandra Birchmore who was found dead in her apartment with a duffle bag strap tied around her neck. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts alleges that Farwell killed Birchmore to prevent her from revealing their sexual relationship which began when she was 12 years old and he was 27 years old. The abuse allegedly continued for several years with Farwell sometimes having sex with Birchmore when he was on duty as a detective.
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Birchmore found out she was pregnant in December 2020 and was excited about the prospect of becoming a mother. However, Farwell allegedly became violent with her when she brought up the pregnancy and told her he wished she were dead. In January 2021, one of Birchmore’s friends contacted the police to report Farwell and Birchmore’s relationship and Farwell asked Birchmore for a spare key to her apartment. On February 1, 2021, Birchmore was last seen alive walking outside her apartment with a snow brush. Farwell texted her later that evening and surveillance video captured him entering her building wearing a sweatshirt with the hood up and a face mask.
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The police found Birchmore’s body in her apartment on February 4, 2021 and initially ruled her death a suicide. However, investigators discovered that her actions in the days leading up to and day of her death were inconsistent with someone choosing to die by suicide. The U.S. Attorney’s office alleges that Farwell lied to investigators about the last time he had sex with Birchmore and did not express any sadness or remorse about her death. If convicted, Farwell could be sentenced to life in prison or face the death penalty. The Stoughton Police Chief has called the alleged murder a “horrific injustice” and vowed to ensure that justice is served in Birchmore’s death.
