The Case

Season 2 Update Episode: @kirkmin reacts to the report that DNA testing shows Matthew Farwell was not the father to Sandra Birchmore’s unborn child. Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

BREAKING: Federal prosecutors WILL NOT seek the death penalty for Matthew Farwell.

BREAKING: Matthew Farwell charged on Tuesday with causing the death of Sandra Birchmore’s unborn child.

Breaking: Matthew Farwell trial date set for October 5, 2026. Farwell is charged with killing Sandra Birchmore in 2021.

I am behind, but I had it in my calendar that Matthew Farwell had a hearing today. No surprise, it was pushed back once again to December 16, 2025. Farwell also terminated one of his attorneys, Jane F. Peachy, and submitted a motion to modify a protective order. Farwell wants to be able to view "cleaned-up versions" of Sandra Birchmore's phone and laptop data (with any inappropriate pictures or videos removed) on his own, without his lawyers always being there. This would happen only during set times in a special review room, and he can’t print, copy, keep, write down, or take any of that information with him. The government agrees to this change.

Looking forward to season three of @thecasepodcast w/ Kirk and @GlobeCullen finally uniting to solve the New England serial killer case.

At a hearing in June, POST Commission Attorney Shaun Martinez outlines the allegations that Robert Devine contacted Sandra Birchmore on the day of her death. He also details Devine’s claims that he was “hacked” and did not contact Sandra using a “Marty Riggs” Facebook account.

We've been close maybe a half dozen times. Some really interesting stories, just haven't felt quite right. Still looking. Always open to any potential stories.

Sandra Birchmore: Josh Heal Post-Commission Hearing.. It seems like there are some evidentiary issues, and they’re kicking the can down the road, so to speak. Heal’s lawyer appears to believe he’s entitled to some sort of privacy. As a refresher, Josh Heal worked in animal control at the Stoughton Police Department and also exploited Sandra Birchmore by using her sexually.

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“Enough is enough.” In his POST Commission hearing today, Joshua Heal’s attorney Peter S. Farrell sought to let Heal’s certification naturally expire and is working to avoid decertification with POST. Farrell also spoke of Heal’s frustration with press coverage.

New information this week does not change what happened to Sandra Birchmore. Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… Watch: youtu.be/Mi3l83uBQbQ

There’s a new development in the Sandra Birchmore story. Update Episode: youtu.be/Mi3l83uBQbQ

Season 2 Update Episode: @kirkmin reacts to the report that DNA testing shows Matthew Farwell was not the father to Sandra Birchmore’s unborn child. Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

Newest "decision" on a ruling in the Karen Read Murder Trial. The CW wants to block any mention of the Sandra Birchmore death investigation, despite a crossover with investigators from John O’Keefe’s case. Trooper Nicholas Guarino, who worked on both, reportedly “missed” thousands of texts between Birchmore and Matthew Farwell, who has been charged in her death. The Commonwealth argues Birchmore’s case is unrelated to O’Keefe’s 2022 death and would confuse the jury. Judge Cannone noted that the the defense is prohibited from referencing Birchmore unless the "door is opened."

As part of an audit into the Canton Police Department released today, a review into their handling of Sandra Birchmore’s case begins on page 99. You can access it here: town.canton.ma.us/DocumentCenter…

The town of Abington has confirmed for #25Investigates that the MA POST Commission has requested documents that reference former school resource officer Josh Heal’s relationship with Sandra Birchmore. Last month, we reported on a recording where the former Abington Police Chief said Heal was found not credible when asked about having a sexual encounter with Birchmore when she was an adult. I’m told POST reviewing Heal’s law enforcement certification status. @kirkmin @davecullinane

Update: Matthew Farwell’s Initial Status Conference is now set for 10/17/2024 at 11:30 AM before Magistrate Judge M. Page Kelley.