MA - Sandra Birchmore, Stoughton, 4 Feb 2021 *former police officer arrested*

[HarmonyE.]

I'm curious to know whether the FBI is working on any statutory rape charges relative to William Farwell and Robert Devine. I believe the statute of limitations in MA is 35 years. The local and state police seem to have had no interest in pursing the matter, possibly because the victim is deceased. But we know now that deleted texts can indeed be obtained from Cellebrite.

I know Birchmore was also involved with a Stoughton animal control officer (LINK Stoughton Police sex abuse victim died by homicide, pathologist says in bombshell report ) but it turns out she was over 18 when she met him.

Sounds like she may have been under the age of 16 with Devine and Twin Farwell. (and the twin thing is creepy too)

 

[Charlot123]

Check this out from today.
A real good one on the FBI's "Motion for Detention".
I just posted that link,

LIVE! More Shocking Details About Sandra Birchmore - Why Did This Take So Long?​

If I were the local LEO, I'd, honestly, be too scared. Understanding that there is a bunch of dirty cops and they are covered by dirty PD chiefs and finally, by local county DA.

I am no hero, and mostly, I'd be scared for my family. If I ever suspected my colleague of being a killer, and a dumb but aggressive murderer, I'd get transferred, far, wherever they are hiring. I'd move away from the area invending a spouse's job or what's not.

So whoever was the whistle-blower to FBI is a hero.

 

[keek]

Where did you read the texts?

They reall

I'm curious to know whether the FBI is working on any statutory rape charges relative to William Farwell and Robert Devine. I believe the statute of limitations in MA is 35 years. The local and state police seem to have had no interest in pursing the matter, possibly because the victim is deceased. But we know now that deleted texts can indeed be obtained from Cellebrite.

I know Birchmore was also involved with a Stoughton animal control officer (LINK Stoughton Police sex abuse victim died by homicide, pathologist says in bombshell report ) but it turns out she was over 18 when she met him.

Sounds like she may have been under the age of 16 with Devine and Twin Farwell. (and the twin thing is creepy too)

Yes, the whole horrible extra is that they were well aware of her vulnerabilities and would be an easy catch, disgusting. Knowing as well she lost her mother and grandmother. Easy prey. I feel there is NO way these 'men' could seriously live with themselves being a part of this. Of course they HAVE and well enough.

 

[Charlot123]

Also, having read the exchange between Farwell and Birchmore, I wonder if she'd meet the definition of a vulnerable adult? At 12, with dad dead when she was in infant, raised by women and a child, she of course was vulnerable.

But something makes me wonder if even after 18, she stayed somewhat vulnerable. Don't even know why it comes this way.

 

[ch_13]

I'm curious to know whether the FBI is working on any statutory rape charges relative to William Farwell and Robert Devine. I believe the statute of limitations in MA is 35 years. The local and state police seem to have had no interest in pursing the matter, possibly because the victim is deceased. But we know now that deleted texts can indeed be obtained from Cellebrite.

I know Birchmore was also involved with a Stoughton animal control officer (LINK Stoughton Police sex abuse victim died by homicide, pathologist says in bombshell report ) but it turns out she was over 18 when she met him.

Sounds like she may have been under the age of 16 with Devine and Twin Farwell. (and the twin thing is creepy too)

Local law enforcement were all happy to ignore Sandra's death as long as it was just her friends and family and a few assorted internet cranks who cared about this case. Now that the Feds have intervened and Sandra's plight is being featured on the nightly news, I expect we'll see some movement. Everyone will fall all over themselves claiming that they were "investigating" this whole time and insisting how much they want to see justice done.

Just like that ridiculous, self-serving statement from the Stoughton Police Chief claiming that she immediately ordered an internal affairs investigation where "no stone should be left unturned" and that it was her "life’s work" to get justice for Sandra.

 

[HarmonyE.]

Just like that ridiculous, self-serving statement from the Stoughton Police Chief claiming that she immediately ordered an internal affairs investigation where "no stone should be left unturned" and that it was her "life’s work" to get justice for Sandra.

I can't say I know what the chief did or didn't do, but she was in charge when one of Sandra's friends made that phone call to the Stoughton PD advising that Sandra was having a relationship with and pregnant by one of her officers. Sounds like that person only told Farwell himself who told them to keep quiet.

After Sandra's death, and the truth started coming out, did the chief know about this person who didn't do anything with the info? What'd she do about it? This was almost certainly Sandra's last clear chance to avoid getting murdered.

 

[Charlot123]

Just look at his haircut.

I know it is a minor thing amidst all his crimes, but what policeman in his right mind, especially given the time, sports obvious undercut?

Former Stoughton officer charged in connection to death of Sandra Birchmore

A former Massachusetts police officer who voluntarily decertified has been charged in connection with the death of a young woman. FBI Boston’s SWAT Team arrested former Stoughton Police Officer Matthew Farwell of North Easton at a shopping plaza in Revere for allegedly killing Sandra Birchmore...

fallriverreporter.com

 

[Izzylizzy]

Yeah, that's kind of what I mean about having questions to answer.

I'm very interested in knowing who discussed this case with the ME, what exactly they were told, and how that may have influenced the autopsy results. Presumably the ME would know that a fractured hyoid bone is more indicative of murder by strangulation rather than suicide but they apparently discounted it in their report. And also, why wasn't the fetal tissue DNA tested?

Medical examiners impacted by relationships with police ...​

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Jun 21, 2022 — Researchers point to the fact that medical examiners have a close relationship with law enforcement offices in their calls for change.

How Medical Examiners Shield Violent Cops From Scrutiny​

The New Republic
https://newrepublic.com › article › medical-examiners-s...

Nov 28, 2023 — The medical examiners were far more likely to give a manner of death determination that matched the police reports. The final study, published ...

 

[Wishbone]

After 38-year-old Matthew Farwell faced a federal judge in Boston Wednesday, security and legal experts assure us this is just the beginning of a deep-dive into years of allegations amongst the Stoughton Police Department.

Disgraced Stoughton detective could face death penalty in alleged murder of Sandra Birchmore

After 38-year-old Matthew Farwell faced a federal judge in Boston Wednesday, security and legal experts assure us this is just the beginning of a deep-dive into years of allegations amongst the Stoughton Police Department.

www.yahoo.com

 

[ch_13]

Thinking back over the revelations in the supporting affidavit, I think the most surprising and puzzling new piece of information is that this was a planned pregnancy. Why in the world did MF go along with it? I know he felt his back was cornered because otherwise SB would tell his wife, but how did he think things would go?

He had been grooming and stringing SB along for nearly a decade. He knew she wanted him to leave his wife and end up with her and he had no intention of ever doing that. Did he really think he could impregnate her with his kid and there would be no further consequences and no one would ever find out? It boggles the mind how stupid he was.

 

[shetalksinstereo]

Thinking back over the revelations in the supporting affidavit, I think the most surprising and puzzling new piece of information is that this was a planned pregnancy. Why in the world did MF go along with it? I know he felt his back was cornered because otherwise SB would tell his wife, but how did he think things would go?

He had been grooming and stringing SB along for nearly a decade. He knew she wanted him to leave his wife and end up with her and he had no intention of ever doing that. Did he really think he could impregnate her with his kid and there would be no further consequences and no one would ever find out? It boggles the mind how stupid he was.

It boggles my mind too, but so many people do such stupid things for sex. He obviously wanted his sick sexual relationship to continue so badly, that he didn't consider the consequences of a child and what that would entail for him. Then, reality finally hits him at some point, and then he commits murder.

 

[Wishbone]

Finally a MSM article discussing the FBI investigation into the KR and SB cases.

Feds have stepped in on Karen Read, Sandra Birchmore cases. Experts say it's unusual.

Legal experts say it’s unusual for federal authorities to become involved in a local investigation, especially twice within the same county, as has happened in the Karen Read and Sandra Birchmore cases.

www.nbcboston.com

 

[DS2021]

But something makes me wonder if even after 18, she stayed somewhat vulnerable. Don't even know why it comes this way.

I kinda got the vibe a bit when she was talking about getting pregnant

 

[ch_13]

Finally a MSM article discussing the FBI investigation into the KR and SB cases.

Feds have stepped in on Karen Read, Sandra Birchmore cases. Experts say it's unusual.

Legal experts say it’s unusual for federal authorities to become involved in a local investigation, especially twice within the same county, as has happened in the Karen Read and Sandra Birchmore cases.

www.nbcboston.com

From the article...
A spokesman also told NBC10 Boston that the [Norfolk County DA's] office was limited by the medical examiner's ruling that the death was a suicide.

What complete and utter BS. There were a myriad of other indications that this was a murder, such as the extensive text messages and Farwell being in the apartment at the time of SB's final steps. There was nothing stopping them from getting a second opinion, like the Feds did. They were happy to sweep this under the rug and let a murderer go free.

 

[Izzylizzy]

Thinking back over the revelations in the supporting affidavit, I think the most surprising and puzzling new piece of information is that this was a planned pregnancy. Why in the world did MF go along with it? I know he felt his back was cornered because otherwise SB would tell his wife, but how did he think things would go?

He had been grooming and stringing SB along for nearly a decade. He knew she wanted him to leave his wife and end up with her and he had no intention of ever doing that. Did he really think he could impregnate her with his kid and there would be no further consequences and no one would ever find out? It boggles the mind how stupid he was.

"It boggles the mind how stupid he was."

His wife was also pregnant with their 3rd child.
IMO: Having a vasectomy would have been considered unmanly to him.

I'm curious if his wife divorced him and have yet to see anything about her mentioned except for going into labor on the same timeline when her husband killed SB and their unborn child.

 

[ch_13]

I don't think this has been posted yet.

Birchmore's family feels vindicated after Farwell's arrest: ‘Truth has finally come to light'

Relatives of Sandra Birchmore say there has been a sense of relief since charges were brought against a former police detective in Stoughton, Massachusetts. Birchmore died in February 2021, and while her death was initially ruled a suicide, her family and others have said she was killed. Matthew...

www.nbcboston.com

It seems that Farwell being the father was common knowledge amongst Sandra's friends and family:
Birchmore died after telling Farwell she was pregnant with his child. Nee's wife, Kellie, said Birchmore told her about the pregnancy, identifying Farwell as the father — adding that it wasn't the first time.
"We just all knew he was the father," Kellie Nee said. "She's talked about him for years."

And this is new information, I believe:
Nee said Birchmore was first pregnant in 2019 with Farwell's baby, but lost the child.
"She had told me she had a miscarriage, and the father was a police officer," Nee recalled.

 

[Izzylizzy]

It boggles my mind too, but so many people do such stupid things for sex. He obviously wanted his sick sexual relationship to continue so badly, that he didn't consider the consequences of a child and what that would entail for him. Then, reality finally hits him at some point, and then he commits murder.

Meanwhile MF was an officer the community looked to for protection.

He was so mentally deranged that I can't see how he functioned as a cop in his official role.

Curious if he had any complaints filed against him?

 

[Izzylizzy]

I don't think this has been posted yet.

Birchmore's family feels vindicated after Farwell's arrest: ‘Truth has finally come to light'

Relatives of Sandra Birchmore say there has been a sense of relief since charges were brought against a former police detective in Stoughton, Massachusetts. Birchmore died in February 2021, and while her death was initially ruled a suicide, her family and others have said she was killed. Matthew...

www.nbcboston.com

It seems that Farwell being the father was common knowledge amongst Sandra's friends and family:
Birchmore died after telling Farwell she was pregnant with his child. Nee's wife, Kellie, said Birchmore told her about the pregnancy, identifying Farwell as the father — adding that it wasn't the first time.
"We just all knew he was the father," Kellie Nee said. "She's talked about him for years."

And this is new information, I believe:
Nee said Birchmore was first pregnant in 2019 with Farwell's baby, but lost the child.
"She had told me she had a miscarriage, and the father was a police officer," Nee recalled.

"We just all knew he was the father," Kellie Nee said. "She's talked about him for years."

Yet no one reported MF.
IMO: SB was surrounded by adult enablers.
Reading about her family's knowledge of MF in the "detention" document was tragic.

I want to know about SB's "long term" therapist.

 

[HarmonyE.]

"It boggles the mind how stupid he was."

His wife was also pregnant with their 3rd child.
IMO: Having a vasectomy would have been considered unmanly to him.

I'm curious if his wife divorced him and have yet to see anything about her mentioned except for going into labor on the same timeline when her husband killed SB and their unborn child.

His wife was in the hospital when Sandra was being murdered, and gave birth the next morning.

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[Charlot123]

Thinking back over the revelations in the supporting affidavit, I think the most surprising and puzzling new piece of information is that this was a planned pregnancy. Why in the world did MF go along with it? I know he felt his back was cornered because otherwise SB would tell his wife, but how did he think things would go?

He had been grooming and stringing SB along for nearly a decade. He knew she wanted him to leave his wife and end up with her and he had no intention of ever doing that. Did he really think he could impregnate her with his kid and there would be no further consequences and no one would ever find out? It boggles the mind how stupid he was.

Fantastically stupid. He was reenacting his fantasies with Sandra and thought he could control her through the years, it is obvious. Sandra, as I understand, wanted to be loved and have a family. (Somewhat naive, hence I wonder that she was a vulnerable adult.) But, did he think that he’d get away with it? He had a wife, kids. Did he ever think of his kids? Now they have to live with it…