Massachuetts officer involved in Sandra Birchmore case decertified
Sep 25, 2024
STOUGHTON, Mass. (WWLP) - The POST Commission announced that they have revoked the certification of former Stoughton Police Officer William Farwell.
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Farwell is one of three officers accused of having an inappropriate relationship with Sandra Birchmore. She was three months pregnant when she was found dead in 2021.
William Farwell's twin brother Matthew Farwell, is accused of grooming Birchmore, then killing her when she became pregnant with his baby. Matthew Farwell faces federal charges.
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