Sandra Birchmore case — Matthew Farwell trial: Commonwealth Confidential

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Season 1: The Karen Read Murder Trial: Canton Confidential. Nightly coverage of the Karen Read murder trial and her allegations of a cover-up over the killing of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe. Season 2: Commonwealth Confidential: The Brian Walshe Murder trial. Nightly coverage of the Brian Walshe murder trial as questions swirl about what really happened to his missing wife, Ana Walshe. Season 3: Commonwealth Confidential: The Kelsey Fitzsimmons trial Nightly coverage of the Kelsey Fitzsimmons assault trial. Fitzsimmons, a former North Andover police officer, was shot during a confrontation in her own home while being served with a restraining order. ...

Episodes(40 episodes)

Season 6 - Episode 11

Revelations from Sandra Birchmore's therapist | Rachael Rollins on Farwell trial

Sandra Birchmore’s therapist took the stand Friday in the Matthew Farwell trial, explaining why her patient’s death didn’t add up and what led her to reach out to Massachusetts State Police. Plus, former U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins gives her opinion on the investigation into Matthew Farwell, including how she learned about the case, in an exclusive interview. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video from court as it happens — on our YouTube page. Subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@NBC10Boston If you have questions on the case, send...

Published: Oct 24, 2026Duration: 21m 58s

Season 6 - Episode 10

Matthew Farwell jury hears from father of Sandra Birchmore's unborn child

Granted immunity, the father of Sandra Birchmore’s unborn child testified in the trial of Matthew Farwell, sharing why she didn’t want to report her relationship with the Stoughton police officer. The jury also heard from women who said they’d had affairs with Farwell, though the judge had important context for the testimony. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video from court as it happens — on our YouTube page. Subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@NBC10Boston If you have questions on the case, send them to us at Commonweal...

Published: Oct 23, 2026Duration: 22m 45s

Season 6 - Episode 9

How Sandra Birchmore and Matthew Farwell met | Warning signs before killing?

New details about Matthew Farwell and Sandra Birchmore, whom he's accused of killing to prevent her from exposing their relationship and other potential crimes, came out in court Wednesday. Here's what people who knew both people said, and what it means for our experts. Plus, a look at the police youth program where Birchmore, then a child, met Farwell and two other officers who allegedly had inappropriate relationships with her. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video from court as it happens — on our YouTube page. Subscribe here: www.youtube.com...

Published: Oct 22, 2026Duration: 22m 43s

Season 6 - Episode 8

How police learned about Matthew Farwell's relationship with Sandra Birchmore

The judge in the Matthew Farwell trial is allowing evidence about other of his alleged affairs to be introduced as a jury mulls whether he killed Sandra Birchmore. Plus, what the Stoughton police dispatcher who took the call exploring their relationship revealed in court, and, with no recording inside the courtroom, meet the sketch artist who brings the trial to life. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video from court as it happens — on our YouTube page. Subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@NBC10Boston If you have questions on the case...

Published: Oct 21, 2026Duration: 24m 24s

Season 6 - Episode 7

What Farwell and Birchmore's text messages revealed in court

Text messages read in court revealed new information about Sandra Birchmore's relationship with her alleged killer, Matthew Farwell, and an FBI agent's testimony about the digital evidence also revealed the identity of the father of Birchmore's unborn child -- another man. Our team recaps the trial and analyzes the evidence. Plus, learn more about two other key figures who came up in the texts and a new court order limiting what evidence in the trial can be shared with the public as it stretches on. Note: This case involves descriptions of violence, suicide and the sexual abuse of children. You...

Published: Oct 20, 2026Duration: 22m 0s

Season 6 - Episode 6

Matthew Farwell trial | FBI agents testify about detective's texts with Sandra Birchmore

Friday's testimony presented graphic messages depicting a sexual relationship between Farwell and Birchmore dating back to when she was 15, as well as Google searches prosecutors say the former Stoughton police detective made around the time of the young woman's death. Our legal experts review and analyze the day in court. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video from court as it happens — on our YouTube page. Subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@NBC10Boston If you have questions on the case, send them to us at Commonwealth.Confidential@nbcuni.com Hosted by S...

Published: Oct 16, 2026Duration: 19m 21s

Season 6 - Episode 5

Matthew Farwell trial | Who knew about the detective's relationship with Sandra Birchmore?

A friend of Sandra Birchmore, whose death was initially ruled a suicide, testified in the trial against the former Stoughton detective accused of killing her. We have recap and analysis from a day in court that also featured testimony from the police chief who lifted the curtain on the allegations. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video from court as it happens — on our YouTube page. Subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@NBC10Boston If you have questions on the case, send them to us at Commonwealth.Confidential@nbcuni.com Hosted by S...

Published: Oct 15, 2026Duration: 22m 44s

Season 6 - Episode 4

Matthew Farwell trial | Hearing from a state trooper who responded to Sandra Birchmore's death

The death of the 23-year-old woman was initially ruled a suicide before federal authorities accused Farwell, a Stoughton police detective, of killing her and staging the scene. We review Massachusetts State Police Trooper Matthew Dunne's testimony about what he found in the initial investigation. Plus, we talk about what a surprise appearance in court could mean. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video from court as it happens — on our YouTube page. Subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@NBC10Boston If you have questions on the case, send them to us at C...

Published: Oct 14, 2026Duration: 22m 43s

Season 6 - Episode 3

Matthew Farwell trial | 1st witness, a Stoughton officer, talks mentoring Sandra Birchmore

Farwell, a former detective, is standing trial on federal charges in the death of Birchmore, whom he instructed when she was in a youth program at the Stoughton Police Department. Prosecutors called Heather Cheever, an officer who knew both, as their first witness, and several others testified on Tuesday, many touching on who Birchmore was. We have recap and analysis from the first day of testimony. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video from court as it happens — on our YouTube page. Subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@NBC10Boston If you...

Published: Oct 13, 2026Duration: 22m 44s

Season 6 - Episode 2

Matthew Farwell trial | Recap opening statements in case over Sandra Birchmore's death

The former Stoughton police detective is standing trial for allegedly killing a woman he'd groomed and had a sexual relationship with beginning when she was 15, then staging her death to look like a suicide. We have full analysis from inside federal court in Boston and go over the similarities in the Farwell-Birchmore case to another high-profile Norfolk County legal saga: Karen Read's. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video from court as it happens — on our YouTube page. Subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@NBC10Boston If you have questions on the...

Published: Oct 10, 2026Duration: 19m 27s

Season 6 - Episode 1

Jury selection set to begin Tuesday in Matthew Farwell trial

The former Stoughton police officer is facing federal charges in connection with the death of Sandra Birchmore, initially ruled a suicide. Once a jury is seated and testimony starts, "Commonwealth Confidential" will bring you the latest from court each day. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video from court as it happens — on our YouTube page. Subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@NBC10Boston If you have questions on the case, send them to us at Commonwealth.Confidential@nbcuni.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for...

Published: Oct 5, 2026Duration: 5m 55s

Season 5 - Episode 36

Lindsay Clancy case | What we learned at the first hearing since the trial

After a mistrial was declared earlier this month, the Duxbury mother charged with murder in the deaths of her children was back in court Tuesday. Our legal analysts discuss the proceedings and what's next in the case. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video from court as it happens — on our YouTube page. Subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@NBC10Boston If you have questions on the case, send them to us at Commonwealth.Confidential@nbcuni.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

Published: Sep 30, 2026Duration: 22m 16s

Season 5 - Episode 35

Lindsay Clancy trial | Our extended interview with 3 jurors

Paula Devlin, Roni Carlson and Kellie Farina all served as jurors during the Lindsay Clancy trial. They spoke in depth about their experience with NBC10 Boston courtroom insider Sue O'Connell. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video from court as it happens — on our YouTube page. Subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@NBC10Boston If you have questions on the case, send them to us at Commonwealth.Confidential@nbcuni.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ...

Published: Sep 9, 2026Duration: 33m 34s

Season 5 - Episode 34

Lindsay Clancy trial | 3 jurors talk about deadlocked deliberations in exclusive interview

NBC10 Boston courtroom insider Sue O'Connell sat down with three of the Lindsay Clancy trial's jurors to talk extensively about the court proceedings that led to a mistrial in the case of the Duxbury mother charged with murder. They give their thoughts on the cases both sides presented and the holdout they say wouldn't listen to the rest of the panel. Plus, what Clancy's ex-husband had to say about online conspiracy theories pointing the finger at him, and analysis from chief legal analyst Michael Coyne. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as...

Published: Sep 8, 2026Duration: 14m 58s

Season 5 - Episode 33

Lindsay Clancy mistrial | After defense's desperate appeal fails, what's next?

After seven days of deliberation, the end of the Lindsay Clancy murder trial seemed at hand, and then a last-ditch emergency stay threw court into chaos. Our team of reporters, legal experts and courtroom insiders explains how Friday's mistrial played out, the reaction from the DA and defense attorney that came afterward, and of course, what's next in criminal and civil courts for the Duxbury mother accused of murder in the deaths of her three children. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video from court as it happens — on our YouT...

Published: Sep 5, 2026Duration: 46m 15s

Season 5 - Episode 32

Lindsay Clancy trial | What happened as defense stopped judge from declaring mistrial

After jurors sent a note indicating that they remained deadlocked in the Lindsay Clancy case, Judge William Sullivan moved to declare a mistrial. But before jurors could be brought back in, the defense made an unusual request for an emergency stay. Listen in to hear exactly what was said in court. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video from court as it happens — on our YouTube page. Subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@NBC10Boston If you have questions on the case, send them to us at Commonwealth.Confidential@nbcuni.com Host...

Published: Sep 4, 2026Duration: 8m 3s

Season 5 - Episode 31

Lindsay Clancy trial | The high-stakes dispute keeping jury deliberations going

On a tense day in court, the judge denied a request from the defense to change the makeup of the jury deliberating the fate of the Duxbury mother charged with murder. In an extended edition of "Commonwealth Confidential," our legal analysts talk about the continued deadlock in the deliberation room, the latest note from the jury and what might happen when court reconvenes Friday. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video from court as it happens — on our YouTube page. Subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@NBC10Boston If you have ques...

Published: Sep 4, 2026Duration: 46m 15s

Season 5 - Episode 30

Lindsay Clancy trial | What to know about judge's last-ditch effort to avoid mistrial

Jurors remain deadlocked on the murder charges against the Duxbury mother who killed her three children, so the judge on Wednesday gave them Tuey-Rodriguez instructions, also known as a "dynamite charge." With deliberations set to continue Thursday, our analysts talk about what might happen if there's a hung jury. We also look at the case against a woman arrested outside court Tuesday on a charge of intimidation of a juror, witness, police or court official. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video from court as it happens — on our YouTube page...

Published: Sep 2, 2026Duration: 18m 38s

Season 5 - Episode 29

Lindsay Clancy trial | Breaking down the jury's deadlock note and what's next

Weighing murder charges against the Duxbury mother who killed her three children, jurors told the judge they have been unable to reach a verdict, and he told them to keep trying. Our analysts talk about the possibility of a hung jury and what will happen if the case ends in a mistrial. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video from court as it happens — on our YouTube page. Subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@NBC10Boston If you have questions on the case, send them to us at Commonwealth.Confidential@nbcuni.com ...

Published: Sep 1, 2026Duration: 18m 30s

Season 5 - Episode 28

Lindsay Clancy trial | Ex-DA on how likely it is jurors reach a verdict

Since Thursday, jurors have been deliberating the fate of the Duxbury mother charged with murder in the deaths of her three children. Former Suffolk County District Attorney Dan Conley joins our panel of legal analysts to talk about how likely it is that the jury will come to a unanimous verdict and, in the event of a hung jury, what the future of the case may be. Plus, your questions answered, including why not guilty is a verdict option. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video from court as it ha...

Published: Aug 31, 2026Duration: 18m 6s