In the spotlight
Matthew Farwell
United States v. Matthew Farwell, U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Oct 26, 2026
Trial Day 14: therapist Diala Alkhalil finished testifying, and Medical Examiner Dr. Maria Del Mar Capo-Martinez explained her original suicide ruling and why the manner of death was later changed to undetermined. Matthew Farwell's twin brother, William Farwell, then testified for the prosecution under a grant of immunity. (WCVB)
Next up, Oct 27, 2026
Trial continues, with William Farwell expected to resume testimony. Prosecutors indicated they could rest on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
Former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell is on trial on federal charges of killing a witness and causing the death of a child in utero in the February 2021 death of Sandra Birchmore in Canton. Prosecutors allege he staged a suicide; he has pleaded not guilty.
What legal commentators are saying
- Big George On Farwell/Birchmore Trial: Federal Court Is Different - How Will That Affect The Result?The Lawyer You Know, Video, Oct 25, 2026
- Week 2 Highlights - Trial of Police Officer Matthew Farwell for the murder of Sandra BirchmoreAndrea Burkhart, Video, Oct 25, 2026
- Farwell/Birchmore Trial Part 9: Friends and Mistresses Reveal The Truth + Immunity!The Lawyer You Know, Video, Oct 23, 2026
- A Major Digital Evidence Twist In The Farwell Trial..Emily D. Baker, Video, Oct 22, 2026
- Week 1 Highlights - Trial of Police Officer Matthew Farwell for the murder of Sandra BirchmoreAndrea Burkhart, Video, Oct 18, 2026