Former police officer Matthew Farwell is accused of killing his pregnant mistress, Sandra Birchmore, who was underage when they began their relationship.
Prosecutors have asked a judge to keep Matthew Farwell behind bars ahead of his October trial for the death of Sandra Birchmore. More
April 7, 2026
Attorneys for Matthew Farwell have pointed to his service in the U.S. Army and local police departments in their request for bond. More
March 30, 2026
Matthew Farwell will stand trial on charges he killed his mistress, Sandra Birchmore, as well as her unborn child. More
March 9, 2026
A superseding indictment filed against Matthew Farwell reveals new details about Sandra Birchmore's unborn baby. More
October 28, 2025
Matthew Farwell is facing federal charges that he murdered his pregnant mistress, Sandra Birchmore, in 2021. More
October 17, 2025
Former police officer Matthew Farwell is accused of killing Sandra Birchmore, but DNA shows he did not father her unborn baby. More
June 20, 2025
DNA tests say Matthew Farwell, ex-officer accused of killing Sandra Birchmore, did not father her unborn baby. More
June 13, 2025
Joshua Heal, a former animal control and school resource officer admits having sexual relations with Sandra Birchmore and faces decertification. More
November 6, 2024
Sandra Birchmore's accused murderer, Matthew Farwell and his twin brother, William Farwell, both had a sexual relationship with Sandra. More
October 2, 2024
William Farwell is facing no criminal charges but can no longer work as a police officer for his involvement with Sandra Birchmore's case. More
October 1, 2024
Judge Ashley Willcott discusses the murder of Sandra Birchmore and her unborn baby, and Matthew Farwell, who is accused of her murder and sexual abuse. More
September 3, 2024
Police say former officer Matthew Farwell killed Sandra Birchmore and staged the scene to look like a suicide. More
August 28, 2024
Investigators say that Matthew Farwell strangled Sandra Birchmore to death, then staged the scene to look like a suicide. More
August 28, 2024
Forensic Pathologist Michael Baden said a fractured bone proves Sandra Birchmore was murdered while three months pregnant. More
June 26, 2024
Sandra Birchmore was found dead, hanging in her apartment in 2021. Three officers are alleged to have sexually abused her since she was 15. More
June 25, 2024
