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When is Matthew Farwell's sentencing?
Short answer: Wednesday, February 3, 2027 — time not publicly verified. Sentencing, U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts — Chief Judge Denise J. Casper, Boston, MA. The start time is not confirmed. Court dates can change; this page reads the same checked record as our Court Calendar.
Last checked: November 11, 2026, 03:58 PST (America/Los_Angeles)
Sandra Birchmore was 23 and pregnant when she was found dead in her apartment in Canton, Massachusetts, in February 2021.
On November 10, 2026, a federal jury found Matthew Farwell guilty of killing a witness or victim and killing a child in utero in her death. He has not been sentenced. The verdict can still be challenged.
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Sentencing
Wednesday, February 3, 2027 — time not publicly verified
U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts — Chief Judge Denise J. Casper, Boston, MA · 1:24-CR-10259
A federal jury found Matthew Farwell guilty on November 10, 2026, of killing a witness or victim and killing a child in utero in the death of Sandra Birchmore. He has not been sentenced. The verdict can still be challenged in post-trial motions and on appeal.
The start time has not been publicly verified. Court dates can change.
What happened most recently?
Federal jury verdict — guilty on both counts
U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts — Chief Judge Denise J. Casper, Boston, MA
On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, a federal jury found Matthew Farwell guilty on both counts: killing a witness or victim, and killing a child in utero, in the death of Sandra Birchmore, WBUR and CBS Boston reported. He has not been sentenced. The verdict can still be challenged in post-trial motions and on appeal.
Sentencing is set for February 3, 2027, WBUR and CBS Boston reported. See that date. Court dates can change.
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Sources
- WBUR, November 10, 2026 — guilty on both counts; sentencing Feb. 3
- CBS Boston, November 10, 2026 — convicted; sentencing Feb. 3, 2027; mandatory life without parole
- Court record (CourtListener/RECAP), Doc. 392, Nov. 4, 2026 — court adjourned until Nov. 6 at 8:45 a.m.
- MassLive, November 6, 2026 — deliberations began around 2:15 p.m.; no verdict Friday
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