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Closing arguments expected in trial of ex-cop accused of killing Sandra Birchmore

Headline from WTOP Washington DC, from the development of Nov 5, 2026

Newest development Nov 6, 2026 · 3 reportsClosing arguments begin in trial of ex-cop accused of killing Sandra Birchmore

BOSTON (AP) — Closing arguments are expected Friday in the trial of a former Massachusetts police officer accused of killing a pregnant woman to keep her from revealing that they had been in a sexual relationship that began when she was 15.

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  1. Sandra Birchmore murder trial jury to hear closing arguments

    Headline from News Nation Now ·

  2. Names this update

    Closing arguments expected in trial of ex-cop accused of killing Sandra Birchmore

    Headline from WTOP Washington DC ·

  3. Closing arguments expected today in Matthew Farwell trial

    Headline from WHDH Boston ·

  4. Newest

    Closing arguments begin in trial of ex-cop accused of killing Sandra Birchmore

    Headline from WCBD News 2 ·

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  1. NBC Boston

    Live updates: Forensic experts set to testify today in Matthew Farwell trial (opens NBC Boston)

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    NBC Boston's feed description

    What to Know Ex-Stoughton cop Matthew Farwell is accused of strangling Sandra Birchmore at her Canton apartment in early 2021 after she told him that she was pregnant and that he was the father. DNA evidence later showed that he was not the father of the unborn child.

  2. The Boston Globe

    Matthew Farwell trial enters final week of testimony (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Sandra Birchmore's manner of death is the key issue before the jury, which began hearing testimony on Oct. 13.

  3. Boston

    Testimony for the defense resumes in the trial of Sandra Birchmore’s alleged killer, Matthew Farwell (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    William Ralston, Kentucky's chief medical examiner, takes the stand for the defense to start the day.

  4. WHDH Boston

    Farwell’s defense calls forensic anthropologist to testify about Sandra Birchmore’s manner of death (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    Matthew Farwell’s defense team Monday called their own expert to counter a prosecution expert, and a key prosecution argument, that a broken bone in Sandra...

  5. WHDH Boston

    Forensic anthropologist for Farwell’s defense testifies about Sandra Birchmore’s manner of death (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    Matthew Farwell’s defense team Monday called their own expert to counter a prosecution expert, and a key prosecution argument, that a broken bone in Sandra...

  6. WPRI Providence

    Matthew Farwell's attorneys challenge consultant's findings on Sandra Birchmore's death (opens WPRI Providence)

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    WPRI Providence's feed description

    Three experts testified Monday in former Stoughton officer Matthew Farwell's murder trial as his attorneys continue to try to poke holes in the theory that he killed Sandra Bichmore and staged her death to look like a suicide.

  7. NBC Boston

    Live updates: Forensic anthropologist, DNA expert to testify in Matthew Farwell case (opens NBC Boston)

    Published

    NBC Boston's feed description

    What to Know Ex-Stoughton cop Matthew Farwell is accused of strangling Sandra Birchmore at her Canton apartment in early 2021 after she told him that she was pregnant and that he was the father. DNA evidence later showed that he was not the father of the unborn child.

  8. The Boston Globe

    Matthew Farwell trial: Defense to continues expert testimony (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    On Monday, Farwell’s attorneys called expert witnesses to challenge the prosecution’s claim that Sandra Birchmore was strangled in her Canton apartment in February 2021.

  9. Boston

    Sandra Birchmore case: Forensic anthropologist, DNA expert set to testify for the defense (opens Boston)

    Published

    Boston's feed description

    The defense called three witnesses Monday in an attempt to poke holes in earlier testimony from Dr. William Smock, an expert for the prosecution who concluded that Sandra Birchmore died in a "homicidal act."

  10. WHDH Boston

    Farwell’s defense calls forensic experts to testify about potential contamination of Birchmore evidence (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    In a day of technical and dense testimony, Matthew Farwell’s defense team called two forensic experts to the stand Tuesday to answer questions related to...

  11. NBC Boston

    Live updates: Will the defense rest today in the Matthew Farwell trial? (opens NBC Boston)

    Published

    NBC Boston's feed description

    What to Know Ex-Stoughton cop Matthew Farwell is accused of strangling Sandra Birchmore at her Canton apartment in early 2021 after she told him that she was pregnant and that he was the father. DNA evidence later showed that he was not the father of the unborn child.

  12. The Boston Globe

    Defense expert in Matthew Farwell trial expected to testify Sandra Birchmore wasn’t strangled (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The final two defense witnesses are Dr. Thomas Andrew, New Hampshire’s former chief medical examiner, and Daniel Loper, a digital forensics expert.

  13. Boston

    Defense expected to rest in the trial of Sandra Birchmore’s alleged killer, Matthew Farwell (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    Former New Hampshire state medical examiner Thomas Andrew and digital forensics expert Daniel Loper are set to take the stand.

  14. WHDH Boston

    Matthew Farwell says he will not testify in murder trial (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    Matthew Farwell said Wednesday that he will not testify in his murder trial. Speaking in court, Farwell said in a firm voice to Judge Denise...

  15. WHDH Boston

    Defense rests in Matthew Farwell murder trial (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    Matthew Farwell’s defense rested in the trial Wednesday, after the former Stoughton police officer accused of murder said that he will not testify. Speaking in...

  16. WHDH Boston

    Matthew Farwell says he will not testify in trial (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    Matthew Farwell said he will not testify in trial on Wednesday. Farwell is charged with killing 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore and her unborn child and staging...

  17. KGET Bakersfield

    Closing arguments begin in child murder trial of Gregory MacDonald, Chandy McCarthy (opens KGET Bakersfield)

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    KGET Bakersfield's feed description

    BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Closing arguments have begun in the trial of a mother and her boyfriend charged with murder in the death of a 2-year-old girl in Bakersfield. Gregory MacDonald, 31, and Chandy McCarthy, 42, have each blamed the other for the injuries that resulted in the girl's death.

  18. WTOP Washington DC

    Closing arguments expected in trial of ex-cop accused of killing Sandra Birchmore (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    BOSTON (AP) — Closing arguments are expected Friday in the trial of a former Massachusetts police officer accused of killing a pregnant woman to keep her from revealing that they had been in a sexual relationship that began when she was 15.

  19. NBC Boston

    Live updates: Closing arguments today in the Matthew Farwell murder trial (opens NBC Boston)

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    NBC Boston's feed description

    Matthew Farwell, at left, and Sandra Birchmore, at right

  20. The Boston Globe

    Lawyers to close Friday in the Matthew Farwell trial. Here are takeaways from each side. (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The prosecution and Matthew Farwell’s defense will each get 90 minutes to make their final arguments to the jury.

  21. News Nation Now

    Sandra Birchmore murder trial jury to hear closing arguments (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    Federal prosecutors allege Matthew Farwell strangled Birchmore and staged her suicide to conceal their relationship.

  22. WHDH Boston

    Closing arguments expected today in Matthew Farwell trial (opens WHDH Boston)

    Published

    WHDH Boston's feed description

    The prosecution and defense are expected to provide their closing arguments in the murder trial of former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell. Farwell is charged...

  23. WHDH Boston

    Jury begins deliberations in Matthew Farwell trial after closing statements wrap (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    Federal prosecutors gave their closing argument in the Matthew Farwell murder trial on Friday. Farwell is charged with killing 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore and her unborn...

  24. WHDH Boston

    Jury begins deliberations in Matthew Farwell trial (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    The prosecution and defense are expected to provide their closing arguments in the murder trial of former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell. Farwell is charged...

  25. CBS News

    Key moments from ex-cop's trial in the death of Sandra Birchmore (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    The fate of Matthew Farwell is expected to go to the jury soon in the 2021 death of Sandra Birchmore.

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