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Sandra Birchmore case — Matthew Farwell trial: Commonwealth Confidential

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.
Season 4: Commonwealth Confidential: The Stefon Diggs trial
Nightly coverage of the trial of former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Digg, who is accused of assaulting and strangling his former private chef.
Season 5: Commonwealth Confidential: The Lindsay Clancy trial
Nightly coverage of the trial of Duxbury mother Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing her three children.
Season 6: Commonwealth Confidential: The Sandra Birchmore case, and Matthew Farwell’s trial
Nightly coverage of the trial of ex-Stoughton Police Officer Matthew Farwell, accused in the death of Sandra Birchmore, which was initially ruled a suicide.

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Michael Proctor's vulgar texts read in court, but by his supervisor May 09, 2025

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Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik took the stand in the Karen Read trial Thursday, and the key member of the investigation read out evidence in the case — but the defense hammered him on cross-examination after he read out Trooper Michael Proctor's vulgar text messages in court. We asked former prosecutor Emily D. Baker whether she thinks Proctor will be called and what she makes of the strategy of calling Bukhenik — and she pointed out an issue Proctor's involvement presents for a key piece of evidence. And Sue O'Connell and Morjieta Derisier discuss the impact of Proctor's vulgar texts. 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 advertising.

When was 'hos long to die in cold' searched? Why it may matter May 08, 2025

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A second prosecution digital forensics expert testifies in the Karen Read retrial that the evidence shows Jennifer McCabe searched "hos long to die in cold" after John O'Keefe's body was — not before. We asked legal experts about the importance of that phrase, as well as whether the angry voicemails that Read left for O'Keefe, played in court Tuesday, will be perceived as a diversion tactic or proving her innocence. 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 advertising.

A retired police chief on how officers handled the scene in Canton May 07, 2025

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Karen Read's heated voicemails for John O'Keefe were played in court Tuesday, while the defense pressed police about their search of the property and evidence they found. Tonight on "Canton Confidential," we take a look at the investigation through the eyes of a retired area police chief, and ask an NBC News legal analyst who's been following the case what's attracted his attention — he tells us what's so unique about it. 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 advertising.

Jury hears about Solo cups, a leaf blower, 'I hit him' May 05, 2025

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Monday in the Karen Read trial, Canton police's use of a leaf blower and red Solo cups to collect evidence in the death of John O'Keefe were called into question, and a paramedic who was at the scene testified that Read told her, "I hit him," repeatedly. Tonight on "Canton Confidential," we review who said what, how the jury may be perceiving the sometimes contentious questions and how it's coming across in the courtroom. 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 advertising.

'There's nothing nefarious': Breaking down Jen McCabe's Karen Read testimony May 02, 2025

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Karen Read's defense team hammered the same witness for days. We break down the last day of Jennifer McCabe's testimony and ask our experts — including a juror from the first trial — about how credible she seemed, as well as if Alan Jackson's questioning went too far. 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 advertising.

Trial catchup: What's new, retrial surprises, your questions answered May 02, 2025

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With the Karen Read retrial on a one-day break, we're getting you up to speed on everything that's happened and the biggest surprises so far in the high-profile case, plus, answering questions about everything you want to know about it, giving you an insider's view of what it's like inside the courtroom and more. 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 advertising.

Recap, analysis of Jennifer McCabe's cross-examination May 01, 2025

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Tonight on "Canton Confidential," we break down Jennifer McCabe's full day of testimony in the second Karen Read retrial, including what the cross-examination could mean for their third-party culprit argument defense and Read's reaction after court ended. Plus, Attorney Martin Radner from the "Brother Counsel" YouTube channel shares his thoughts on the defense's apparent strategy so far in the retrial of attempting to impeach witnesses. 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 advertising.

Jen McCabe testifies, phone data questions, ARCCA ruling Apr 29, 2025

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After a busy day in the Karen Read case, we break down what Jennifer McCabe had to say about finding John O'Keefe mortally wounded in the snow, the defense calling into question the reliability of the prosecution's phone analysis expert and Judge Cannone allowing the defense's ARCCA experts to testify despite finding they violated her orders. Our legal analysts for all this are attorneys Peter Tragos, of the "Lawyer You Know" YouTube channel, and Peter Elikann as well as our own courtroom insider, Sue O'Connell. Plus, we answer more of your questions. 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 advertising.

Battles over experts, phone data as Supreme Court denies Karen Read Apr 29, 2025

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Cellphone data took center stage in the Karen Read trial Monday, with new evidence on phone temperature described alongside timing of the "Hos long to die in cold" search. Later, a hearing over the defense's key crash reconstruction experts, from the firm ARCCA, was held. We have reaction and legal analysis to all that from the day in court, plus what it means that the Supreme Court denied Karen Read's appeal. 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 advertising.

Inside a Karen Read jury visit to Fairview Road Apr 26, 2025

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The jury in the Karen Read retrial got an up-close look at the Canton home where John O'Keefe was found mortally wounded — though Read didn't go along for the trip. A juror from the first trial explains what it was like going on the visit, known as a jury view, and in court, a paramedic who was at the home the morning of O'Keefe's death testifies. Plus, we'll get an update on Read's Supreme Court appeal and analyze the first comments from Assistant District Attorney Adam Lally in the retrial. 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 advertising.

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