Staging Suicide: The Death of Sandra Birchmore

Sandra Birchmore is 23-years-old and 3-months pregnant when she is found dead in her apartment. Her death is ruled a suicide, but her family doesn't believe it so they hire world renowned forensic pathologist, Dr. Michael Baden, to review her death. The former chief medical examiner of New York City writes a letter of his findings in which he details why he believes the death of Sandra Birchmore is not a suicide, it is a homicide. On this episode of Body Bags, Joseph Scott Morgan will explain how Dr. Baden came to his conclusion and how the Federal Government got involved in the case that ended up with the arrest of Police Detective Matthew Farwell who is now charged with Murder and staging the crime scene. Transcript Highlights 00:42.43 Introduction: Trust 02:12.59 Discussion of becoming numb to investigations 04:57.94 Discussion of "explorer" group 07:37.19 Discussion of police officers involved with children 10:01.54 Talk about investigation of suicide 15:01.44 Discussion of getting all possible info at scene 20:08.48 Discussion of Post Mortem Lividity in seated position 25:15.37 Talk about conversations among those who work closely 30:09.57 Discussion of victim being involved sexually with police officer, allegedly 35:21.22 Discussion about autopsy 40:04.86 Talk about what level of contact between law officers in different departments 44:17.43 Conclusion - Will Update

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