SANDRA BIRCHMORE, Stoughton, MA

[nhmemorymaker]

Stoughton police chief ‘disturbed' over family's finding in Sandra Birchmore death

A new forensic report on the death of a pregnant woman whom authorities say had relationships with three Stoughton police officers, including one when she was a girl, has left the department’s chief “profoundly disturbed and troubled,” the official said Monday. It’s the latest update in the...

www.nbcboston.com

Explosive information here.
4th cop involved.
The Explorers Program was started by the BOY SCOUTS (gasp).
This story sounds as if it is going to be another "Spotlight"... the academy award winning film about Boston priests.
This groomed and abused woman needs justice.

 

[nhmemorymaker]

With the Boston Globe and WBZ coverage....we will see justice.

 

[Charlot123]

Fetal remains can definitely be tested for DNA/paternity. I hope that perhaps fetal samples were saved or a DNA profile of the fetus was obtained at the time of her autopsy. Because her death was ruled a suicide, there may not be enough legal cause (YET) to compel any suspected father to give a DNA sample of his own for comparison.

I checked it once for another case.

Fetal DNA is present in maternal body, too (Remember the "quad" test, now they test 5 parameters and fetal gender? It is done rather early). So even if the fetus is nor preserved or degrades if the mom's body is not found fast, fetal DNA may still be present in maternal organs, such as brain or liver. It is easier if the fetus is male, but if they preserved certain Sandra's organs, it could be still doable.

ETA: this is the article about fetal DNA

Cell-free fetal DNA - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

I once read that it may stay in maternal body up to 1 mo after maternal death but need to find it. Sorry for the grim topic - but necessary ((

 

[nhmemorymaker]

I checked it once for another case.

Fetal DNA is present in maternal body, too (Remember the "quad" test, now they test 5 parameters and fetal gender? It is done rather early). So even if the fetus is nor preserved or degrades if the mom's body is not found fast, fetal DNA may still be present in maternal organs, such as brain or liver. It is easier if the fetus is male, but if they preserved certain Sandra's organs, it could be still doable.

So helpful to learn this. Thanks.
This data is critical going forward.
I so hope they can get this data.

 

[housewife]

With the Boston Globe and WBZ coverage....we will see justice.

IMO The Boston Globe is suspect. They reported false information without verifying it before... in another trial in the same Norfolk county.

 

[nhmemorymaker]

IMO The Boston Globe is suspect. They reported false information without verifying it before... in another trial in the same Norfolk county.

But they do still have the "Spotlight" history...
I will hold some judgement...but am hopeful.

 

[Chelly]

IMO The Boston Globe is suspect. They reported false information without verifying it before... in another trial in the same Norfolk county.

I continue to maintain faith in the Globe. They remain a powerful and factual investigative publication. imo

 

[Ray_of_hope]

Was Sandra's unborn baby confirmed to be the officer's? Is it even possible to do paternity testing on a fetus?

This was brought up on Court tv tonight. Vinnie Politan brought up the case because Sandra’s parents have a civil suit against the officers. Sandra’s parents hired Michael Baden who opined that Sandra’s case should have been declared a homicide and gave his reasons. But he also pointed out that the 3 month old fetus was never tested for paternity and the swabs from Sandra and her fingernail clippings were never tested. They were taken but not tested!

 

[sunspun]

This was brought up on Court tv tonight. Vinnie Politan brought up the case because Sandra’s parents have a civil suit against the officers. Sandra’s parents hired Michael Baden who opined that Sandra’s case should have been declared a homicide and gave his reasons. But he also pointed out that the 3 month old fetus was never tested for paternity and the swabs from Sandra and her fingernail clippings were never tested. They were taken but not tested!

Hopefully, it's not too late to test them... if they haven't been conveniently misplaced, that is.

 

[nhmemorymaker]

This was brought up on Court tv tonight. Vinnie Politan brought up the case because Sandra’s parents have a civil suit against the officers. Sandra’s parents hired Michael Baden who opined that Sandra’s case should have been declared a homicide and gave his reasons. But he also pointed out that the 3 month old fetus was never tested for paternity and the swabs from Sandra and her fingernail clippings were never tested. They were taken but not tested!

why does this just reek of a cover up.
moo.
There are plenty of cases out there that are borderline suicide/homicide.
I just feel the ME had help deciding.
moo

 

[CHEL]

Public warned of traffic disruptions as FBI conducts large evidence search in Mass. beach town

An evidence response team is conducting the search in connection with an “ongoing, multi-jurisdictional investigation.”

www.boston25news.com

Wonder what this is about.

Edit: Just realizing this is in Westport, MA. Still strange, though.

 

[sunspun]

Public warned of traffic disruptions as FBI conducts large evidence search in Mass. beach town

An evidence response team is conducting the search in connection with an “ongoing, multi-jurisdictional investigation.”

www.boston25news.com

Wonder what this is about.

They're searching for "evidence" by stopping cars?? Are they actually allowed to search just any car they want? ALL of them if they want? Seems like they'd need a search warrant (and so probable cause)! Individually for each car. And they won't even say evidence for WHAT? Scary place these days, imo.

 

[keek]

Public warned of traffic disruptions as FBI conducts large evidence search in Mass. beach town

An evidence response team is conducting the search in connection with an “ongoing, multi-jurisdictional investigation.”

www.boston25news.com

Wonder what this is about.

NIGHTMARE as perfect beach day, I go there and once you are on that road to the beach, you are ON it. I hope it does get publicized though of what case it is for, it def may not though.

 

[keek]

They're searching for "evidence" by stopping cars?? Are they actually allowed to search just any car they want? ALL of them if they want? Seems like they'd need a search warrant (and so probable cause)! Individually for each car. And they won't even say evidence for WHAT? Scary place these days, imo.

NO. The area, wooded areas along it makes sense.

 

[arielilane]

Stoughton Police sex abuse victim died by homicide, pathologist says in bombshell report

A high-profile pathologist hired by Sandra Birchmore's family said her death is a homicide, rejecting the official conclusion she died by suicide.

www.enterprisenews.com

Updated June 27, 2024