Case Pack: The Matthew Farwell Case

Trial in progress. Matthew Farwell has pleaded not guilty and is presumed innocent. The charges are allegations; no verdict has been reached.

A plain-English guide to United States v. Matthew Farwell, the federal case against a former Stoughton, Massachusetts police officer charged in the 2021 death of Sandra Birchmore and her unborn child: the charges, the pretrial rulings, and the jury trial under way in Boston since October 6, 2026.

What's inside (15-page printable PDF):

• Plain-English summary with an at-a-glance fact box and a presumption-of-innocence note
• Remembering Sandra Birchmore, and a schematic of key places
• Three-part timeline: 2010–2022; charges & pretrial; the trial
• Key people and six court documents explained, with links to public copies
• Glossary of legal terms and discussion questions
• Full numbered source list (38 sources)

Digital download — no physical item ships. Prints on US Letter or A4.

Fully sourced and written for educational purposes only. Not legal advice.

In memory of Sandra Birchmore. Matthew Farwell is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.