Did a Police Detective Stage Sandra Birchmore’s Death? Matthew Farwell Trial - Opening Statements

Sandra Birchmore’s death was initially attributed to self-harm. Federal prosecutors now allege former police detective Matthew Farwell killed her and staged the scene, while his defense argues he went to her apartment to end their relationship and did not cause her death. Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter compares the competing opening statements, including Birchmore’s final texts, surveillance footage of Farwell’s arrival, the alleged motive and the limits of the...