Pregnant woman, 23, found hanged in her apartment amid affair with cop
All around Sandra Birchmore's apartment were touching signs of her excitement about becoming a mom. Which makes the graphic photos of her death all the more devastating.
TL;DR
- Former police officer Matthew Farwell is on trial, accused of murdering Sandra Birchmore, 23, who was two months pregnant.
- Prosecutors allege Farwell groomed Birchmore from age 12, abused her for eight years, and killed her when she threatened to expose him.
- Birchmore's death was initially ruled a suicide, but evidence suggests foul play, including the positioning of her body and lack of a suicide note.
- Farwell's defense claims Birchmore took her own life after he ended their relationship, citing her past mental health issues.
- The case has drawn attention due to allegations involving Farwell's twin brother and a former deputy chief, who also allegedly had relationships with Birchmore.
- Farwell faces life in prison if convicted of killing a witness or victim and causing the death of an unborn baby.