# Stunning details emerge in case of officer accused of raping and killing Sandra Birchmore

https://mins.news/en/video/98215

- CBS News, 2026-10-13 14:47 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFbga0pvNmM

> More details are emerging about Matthew Farwell, a former Massachusetts police officer accused of raping and killing Sandra Birchmore. The two allegedly had a sexual relationship for years beforehand. Tom Hanson spoke with the mother of one of Birchmore’s closest friends to learn more.

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