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Farwell defense highlights Birchmore's mental health as trial continues

Prosecution rests case after 38 witnesses

1 Oct 28 · 11d ago · 4 articles · 1 source · development 1 of 4

Federal prosecutors conclude their case with digital forensics evidence showing Birchmore's phone inactivity aligned with Farwell's video-captured movements. Emergency medicine doctor William Smock testified Birchmore's hyoid bone fracture and body positioning suggest strangulation rather than self-inflicted hanging.

Prosecution rests case after 38 witnesses
Boston Globe

“Unfused hyoid bones are difficult to break, and the way Birchmore's body was found — reclined with only some of her weight against the duffel bag strap around her neck — suggests there wasn't enough force to cause a fracture.”

Dr. William Smock, emergency medicine doctor

Matthew Farwell Former Stoughton police detective, defendantSandra Birchmore Victim, 23-year-oldDr. William Smock Emergency medicine doctor, prosecution expertWilliam Kilroy Birchmore's ex-boyfriend (2016–2017), defense witnessJessica Hyde Digital forensics expert, prosecution witness

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  1. 1 outlet Prosecutors expected to rest their case Wednesday in Matthew Farwell’s trial in death of Sandra Birchmore

    first by Boston Globe, 11d ago

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  2. 1 outlet Digital forensics expert to conclude prosecution's case at trial over Sandra Birchmore's death

    first by MassLive, 11d ago

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