# Trial begins for former officer accused of killing pregnant woman and staging suicide

https://mins.news/en/video/93400

- CBS News, 2026-10-09 14:58 UTC
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- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iLievB9UWU

> Former Massachusetts police officer Matthew Farwell is charged with killing Sandra Birchmore, who was pregnant, and staging her death as a suicide. Her death was initially ruled a suicide in 2021. Opening statements are scheduled to begin Friday.

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