Coverage dated October 30, 2026

The police said Sandra Birchmore’s death was a suicide. Then the FBI accused a cop of murder

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BOSTON (AP) — When Sandra Birchmore was found dead in her Massachusetts home, police quickly decided it was a suicide. From the start, her friends didn’t believe it. The 23-year-old had recently learned she was pregnant — and was thrilled about it, they told police.

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    The police said Sandra Birchmore’s death was a suicide. Then the FBI accused a cop of murder (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    BOSTON (AP) — When Sandra Birchmore was found dead in her Massachusetts home, police quickly decided it was a suicide. From the start, her friends didn’t believe it. The 23-year-old had recently learned she was pregnant — and was thrilled about it, they told police.

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