In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you the case of Sandra Birchmore and Matthew Farwell. A promising girl with aspirations in law enforcement, Sandra's life takes a dark turn as she becomes entangled in a web of manipulation, abuse, and ultimately, murder.  As Ky delves into the details, we uncover how Sandra's involvement with the Explorer Post program led her into the path of Matthew Farwell, a police officer whose "relationship" with her spiraled into control, violence, and tragedy. As we follow the investigation, shocking revelations come to light. The episode takes a deep dive into the subsequent investigation, the mishandling by authorities, and the family's relentless pursuit of justice.  Share your thoughts and theories in the comments below. 00:00 What began as an opportunity for young Sandra Birchmore turned into a nightmare 13:11 Matthew Farwell allegedly began communicating with Sandra when she was 15 25:49 Federal investigators say Matthew confronted Sandra about her pregnancy weeks before her death 38:02 Sandra's death ruled a homicide 49:48 Your comments Previous cases mentioned: How The Cow Crows - Larissa Schuster - #014 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-the-cow-crows-larissa-schuster-014--44589837 A Reddit Dark Family Confession Led to a Deep Dive into a Murder of a Man and a 3-year-old Boy | Case of Chester Spayd https://murderandlove.com/a-reddit-dark-family-confession-led-to-a-deep-dive-into-a-murder-of-a-man-and-a-3-year-old-boy-case-of-chester-spayd/ Taylor Shabusiness: Meth, Sex, Murder, and Dismemberment https://www.spreaker.com/episode/meth-sex-murder-and-dismemberment-the-murder-of-shad-thyrion-by-taylor-schabusiness--62534102 Sources: https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2024/09/03/sandra-birchmore-case-timeline/ https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/sandra-birchmore-matthew-farwell-timeline/3473294/ https://www.themarshallproject.org/2024/08/30/police-explorer-sexual-abuse-massachusetts-birchmore https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/sandra-birchmore-norfolk-da-karen-read/3472300/ https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/sandra-birchmore-death-matthew-farwell-2/3481836/ https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/media/1365636/dl Don't forget to share this in text with your friends and on Reddit ************************************************************************************************ Support these businesses; support LaM: BJs - Save $35 on a yearly membership with my link: www.murderandlove.com/BJs NOVEMBER PATREON SALE - Save 50% all bonuses - Use the NOVEMBER SALE tier until 11-30-2024 ✨✨For a commercial-free episode, pictures, and more head to our exclusive group at www.patreon.com/loveandmurder✨✨ Podcast Promo: Sinister Story Hour ************************************************************************************************* 🧃Buy me a coffee (or an apple juice)🧃: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/loveandmurder You can now join Love and Murder's Supporter's Club in one of 3 places: 1. Patreon (✨✨best option for more extras✨✨) www.patreon.com/loveandmurder 2. Spreaker (choose the premium feature) a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/love-and-murder" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer...