Former Stoughton police officer charged with killing Sandra Birchmore #news

former stouton officer charged with murder of pregnant Sandra burchmore suspect former stouton police detective Matthew Farwell victim Sandra burchmore 23 found dead in February 2021 charges Farwell is accused of strangling birchmore who was pregnant and claimed Farwell was the father background Farwell allegedly groomed birchmore from age 15 and engaged in a sexual relationship with her incident the death was in Al ruled a suicide but new evidence indicates homicide legal actions Farwell faces life imprisonment if convicted with a potential death penalty he pleaded not guilty ongoing investigation other officers involved with potential further charges key takeaway the case highlights severe misconduct by a police officer leading to a tragic death initially misclassified as a suicide