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Matthew Farwell found guilty in Sandra Birchmore case
Matthew Farwell was found guilty Tuesday on federal charges in the killing of Sandra Birchmore and her unborn baby. Prosecutors said he killed Birchmore to prevent her from reporting his crimes. The verdict prompted…
Matthew Farwell trial: U.S. Attorney reacts to guilty verdict
U.S. Attorney Leah Foley responded to Matthew Farwell’s guilty verdict in the case involving Sandra Birchmore. Foley described the investigation and said she hopes Birchmore will be remembered for her potential rather…
Trial analysis: Praise for prosecution, a ‘black mark' for local investigators
Criminal defense attorney Peter Elikann provides a critical analysis of the prosecution's case against Farwell regarding the death of Sandra Birchmore. Elikann highlights the effectiveness of the prosecution's strategy…
How big was your haul? Meet the 11-year-old who made a candy-counting app.
11-year-old Brynn Berkowitz from Dedham has developed a viral candy-counting app called Haullo. Created as a school project with assistance from her father, the app uses machine vision to count and sort trick-or-treat…
Karen Read launching true crime podcast with defense attorney
Karen Read, who was recently acquitted of second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend John O’Keefe, is launching a new true crime podcast titled “Read Between the Lines.” Set to debut next year, the show will…
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Bobcat Locks Eyes With Camera In MA Neighborhood
A Dedham resident recently captured clear video footage of a bobcat roaming through the neighborhood, providing a rare look at Massachusetts' only native wild cat species. Dedham Animal Control shared the clip as part…
Lindsay Clancy will testify in husband Patrick's lawsuit against her doctors, lawyer reveals
Lawyer Howard Cooper announced that Lindsay Clancy is expected to testify in the wrongful death lawsuit filed by her husband, Patrick Clancy, against her former mental healthcare providers. The testimony will occur…
Should county governments be abolished in Massachusetts?
Voters in Braintree, Foxboro, and Holbrook are encountering a non-binding ballot question regarding the potential abolition of the Norfolk County government. Local resident Matthew Sheehan initiated the measure, arguing…