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Jury selection begins in Matthew Farwell's murder trial

Headline from WPRI Providence, from the development of Oct 5, 2026

Newest development Oct 8, 2026 · 3 reportsOpening statements expected today in Matthew Farwell trial after jury is finalized

Jury selection began Tuesday in the trial of a former Stoughton officer accused of killing a 23-year-old Canton woman and her unborn son five years ago.

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  1. Names this update

    Jury selection begins in Matthew Farwell's murder trial

    Headline from WPRI Providence ·

  2. Jury selection to continue in Matthew Farwell trial, charged with killing Sandra Birchmore

    Headline from WHDH Boston ·

  3. Jury selection ongoing in Matthew Farwell's murder trial

    Headline from WPRI Providence ·

  4. Newest

    Opening statements expected today in Matthew Farwell trial after jury is finalized

    Headline from NBC Boston ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

21 articles, oldest first.

  1. NBC Boston

    Jury selection begins Tuesday in Matthew Farwell case (opens NBC Boston)

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    NBC Boston's feed description

    Jury selection in the trial against Matthew Farwell is set to begin on Tuesday. Farwell, a former police detective in Stoughton, Massachusetts, is facing federal charges in the 2021 death of Sandra Birchmore , a pregnant 23-year-old woman with whom he allegedly started a sexual relationship when she…

  2. WHDH Boston

    Jury selection in ex-cop murder trial to begin Tuesday, Matthew Farwell charged in murder of Sandra Birchmore (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    Jury selection will begin Tuesday in the murder trial of former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell. Farwell is charged with killing 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore in...

  3. The Boston Globe

    As Matthew Farwell trial begins, first step is picking a jury (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Jury selection in the case of a former Stoughton police officer accused of killing Sandra Birchmore is set to begin Tuesday.

  4. NBC Boston

    Jury selection gets underway today in Matthew Farwell trial (opens NBC Boston)

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    NBC Boston's feed description

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

  5. WHDH Boston

    Jury selection in Matthew Farwell murder trial set to begin (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    Former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell is set to go on trial. Farwell is accused of killing Sandra Birchmore, a young woman he allegedly began...

  6. WHDH Boston

    Jury selection in Matthew Farwell murder trial begins (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    Former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell is set to go on trial. Farwell is accused of killing Sandra Birchmore, a young woman he allegedly began...

  7. Boston

    Jury selection begins Tuesday in the trial of Sandra Birchmore’s alleged killer. Here’s a quick primer on the case. (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    Former Stoughton police detective Matthew Farwell allegedly sexually abused Birchmore then killed her when he learned she was pregnant.

  8. The Boston Globe

    Jury selection begins in trial of Matthew Farwell for death of Sandra Birchmore (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Dozens of potential filled out a questionnaire created to determine whether they are suited to serve on the final panel.

  9. Boston

    Jury selection begins for trial of Sandra Birchmore’s alleged killer, Matthew Farwell (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    Potential jurors were given questionnaires to fill out Tuesday. A jury of 16 people, including four alternates could be empaneled by Friday.

  10. WPRI Providence

    Jury selection begins in Matthew Farwell's murder trial (opens WPRI Providence)

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    WPRI Providence's feed description

    Jury selection began Tuesday in the trial of a former Stoughton officer accused of killing a 23-year-old Canton woman and her unborn son five years ago.

  11. NBC Boston

    Hundreds of potential jurors being screened in highly-publicized Sandra Birchmore case (opens NBC Boston)

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    NBC Boston's feed description

    Jury selection continues today in the trial of Matthew Farwell , the former Stoughton, Massachusetts, police officer accused of killing Sandra Birchmore and staging her death as a suicide. No jurors have been selected so far, and there’s still hundreds of potential jurors to be screened.

  12. WHDH Boston

    Jury selection to continue in Matthew Farwell trial, charged with killing Sandra Birchmore (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    Jury selection continues Wednesday in the trial of former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell. Jury selection moved from Moakley Courthouse to an auditorium on Tuesday...

  13. NBC Boston

    Will first jurors in Matthew Farwell trial be seated today? (opens NBC Boston)

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    NBC Boston's feed description

    The first jurors could be seated in the Matthew Farwell trial today. Jury selection got underway Tuesday for the former Stoughton, Massachusetts, police detective who is accused of killing Sandra Birchmore and staging her death to look like a suicide.

  14. WHDH Boston

    Jury selection in Matthew Farwell trial to continue for third day (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    Jury selection is set to continue Thursday in the trial of former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell, who is accused of killing 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore...

  15. Boston

    Matthew Farwell appears in court as potential jurors are questioned in the Sandra Birchmore case (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    A judge and lawyers from both sides are working to narrow a pool of some 400 potential jurors down to a group of 16. Opening statements could come as soon as Friday or next Tuesday.

  16. WPRI Providence

    Jury selection ongoing in Matthew Farwell's murder trial (opens WPRI Providence)

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    WPRI Providence's feed description

    No jurors have been seated yet in the trial of a former Stoughton officer accused of killing a 23-year-old Canton woman and her unborn son five years ago.

  17. The Boston Globe

    Jury selection nearing end in Matthew Farwell trial; openings expected Friday (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    US District Judge Denise Casper plans to let lawyers have a final chance to exclude potential jurors.

  18. NBC Boston

    Opening statements expected today in Matthew Farwell trial after jury is finalized (opens NBC Boston)

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    NBC Boston's feed description

    Matthew Farwell’s trial could finally begin in full today after hundreds of potential jurors were screened. The jury still needs to be finalized, but Judge Denise Casper is aiming to start opening statements before the end of the day.

  19. NBC Boston

    Live updates: Opening statements expected today in the Matthew Farwell trial (opens NBC Boston)

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    NBC Boston's feed description

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

  20. WHDH Boston

    Jury seated and opening statements wrap in Matthew Farwell case; testimony set to start next week (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    A jury of 10 men and 6 women was seated in the Matthew Farwell case Friday, and opening statements wrapped up just before noon. Farwell,...

  21. WHDH Boston

    Jury seated in Matthew Farwell case; former officer charged in Sandra Birchmore killing (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    A jury of 10 men and 6 women was seated in the Matthew Farwell case Friday, with opening statements expected to start later in the...

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