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

[Seattle1]

Upcoming hearing for ex-Stoughton officer accused of killing Sandra Birchmore canceled. Here's why

Matthew Farwell, the former Stoughton police detective accused of grooming Sandra Birchmore as a teen and then killing her when she became pregnant with his child as an adult, has requested the cancellation of an upcoming hearing so his attorney can have more time to review his case. Farwell is...

www.necn.com

From the quoted MSM link dated 9/9/24:

A federal magistrate judge on Monday granted Farwell's motion for voluntary order of detention and canceled Thursday's scheduled hearing in the case. Farwell had requested a "voluntary order of detention without prejudice," allowing him to stay in custody while retaining his right to request a detention hearing at a later date so his attorney could have more time to work through the details of the case.

He is now scheduled to return to court for a status conference on Oct. 17.

 

[DS2021]

Im so glad this is a federal court case

 

[Derph]

WOW!!

An audio recording obtained by 25 Investigates reveals what former Abington Police Chief David Del Papa knew about one of his officers, months before that officer’s name was leaked in an explosive report about the manipulation and sexual grooming of Sandra Birchmore by members of Stoughton Police.

25 Investigates: Recording reveals handing of school officer connected to 2021 Birchmore probe

An audio recording obtained by 25 Investigates reveals what former Abington Police Chief David Del Papa knew about one of his officers, months before that officer’s name was leaked in an explosive report about the manipulation and sexual grooming of Sandra Birchmore by members of Stoughton Police.

www.boston25news.com

 

[GoBuckeyes]

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

I sure hope it's just the beginning, and that the dominoes start to fall for that entire region.

 

[weepingangel]

Standout in Stoughton for Sandra Birchmore

A group of people gathered on a rainy Saturday in Stoughton, Massachusetts, calling for justice for Sandra Birchmore. Demonstrators were out with signs, wearing light blue and white in support of Birchmore, who was 23 years old when she was found dead in her Stoughton apartment back in early...

www.necn.com

 

[sds71]

William Farwell's certification a a police officer has been officially and voluntarily *permanently* revoked by Massachusetts's POST Commission.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1838606357244612707

 

[arielilane]

Not sure why these men are allowed to move on to serve in another state? jmo

https://twitter.com/x/status/1838615426114203965

 

[Derph]

Believe it or not this story gets worse!!!


" Investigators have uncovered text messages between disgraced former Stoughton police officer William Farwell, whose twin brother Matthew is in federal custody for the alleged murder of Sandra Birchmore, that suggest he knew Birchmore was pregnant with his twin brother’s child when he met the victim apartment building’s parking lot for a sexual encounter 22 days before she was killed."

The Sandra Birchmore Case Details Get Even Worse

The backstory of the 22-year-old alleged murder just gets more horrifying.

www.bostonmagazine.com

 

[ch_13]

Believe it or not this story gets worse!!!


" Investigators have uncovered text messages between disgraced former Stoughton police officer William Farwell, whose twin brother Matthew is in federal custody for the alleged murder of Sandra Birchmore, that suggest he knew Birchmore was pregnant with his twin brother’s child when he met the victim apartment building’s parking lot for a sexual encounter 22 days before she was killed."

The Sandra Birchmore Case Details Get Even Worse

The backstory of the 22-year-old alleged murder just gets more horrifying.

www.bostonmagazine.com

Looks like the twin fled to Arizona. From the article:
William Farwell is still an active member of the National Guard, a military spokesperson confirmed to Boston, but transferred his service from Massachusetts to Arizona.

They need to arrest both him and Robert Devine for statutory rape. They have them both dead to rights, and the DA has had the evidence for years.

 

[Ray_of_hope]

Believe it or not this story gets worse!!!


" Investigators have uncovered text messages between disgraced former Stoughton police officer William Farwell, whose twin brother Matthew is in federal custody for the alleged murder of Sandra Birchmore, that suggest he knew Birchmore was pregnant with his twin brother’s child when he met the victim apartment building’s parking lot for a sexual encounter 22 days before she was killed."

The Sandra Birchmore Case Details Get Even Worse

The backstory of the 22-year-old alleged murder just gets more horrifying.

www.bostonmagazine.com

These guys need to be listed as sexual predators so they cannot work with the vulnerable in any other state in the US! They are despicable.

 

[Charlot123]

These guys need to be listed as sexual predators so they cannot work with the vulnerable in any other state in the US! They are despicable.

OMG.
It is almost a hopeless situation.
I think that several policemen in the department were able to at least ask themselves, what had happened? But when the system of abuse is so institutionalized, I bet they were afraid to let themselves think of it.

 

[Derph]

Former officer found " non credible" in 2021 Birchmore probe still certified.

Former officer found ‘non-credible’ in 2021 Birchmore probe still certified

A POST spokesperson said Heal’s record with the agency was updated in November 2023, to include “resigned in lieu of discipline” and POST, “cannot comment on whether a case has been opened or on any cases that may be pending.”

www.boston25news.com

 

[ch_13]

Former officer found " non credible" in 2021 Birchmore probe still certified.

Former officer found ‘non-credible’ in 2021 Birchmore probe still certified

A POST spokesperson said Heal’s record with the agency was updated in November 2023, to include “resigned in lieu of discipline” and POST, “cannot comment on whether a case has been opened or on any cases that may be pending.”

www.boston25news.com

From the article:
Attorney Peter S. Farrell wrote, “Mr. Heal remains certified to serve as a police officer by the POST Commission and POST has taken no adverse action against him nor has any law enforcement agency sought to decertify his licensure with the POST Commission. You are hereby ordered to cease and desist from publishing or reporting any further self-serving, speculative and defamatory commentary and opinions regarding my client.”


Good luck trying to bury this, bud.