Matthew Farwell trial | What the defendant's brother said about Sandra Birchmore
Sandra Birchmore case — Matthew Farwell trial: Commonwealth ConfidentialShow Notes
William Farwell, a former Stoughton police officer and the brother of former detective Matthew Farwell, gave more testimony Tuesday, discussing when he learned about his brother's relationship with Sandra Birchmore and more. Our legal analysts discuss the impact on federal prosecutors' against Matthew, who is accused of killing Birchmore and staging her death to look like a suicide. Plus, a forensic expert for the prosecution shared in court why Birchmore's death was clearly, to him, a homicide. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video from court as it happens — on our YouTube page. Subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@NBC10Boston
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