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All throughout the season, we've brought you a Prospect of the Week. This weekend, those prospects will hear their names called by NHL teams and there's a handful we're keeping a close eye on. Plus, the Storm strike again. Has GM George Burnett built a Memorial Cup contender in Guelph? And finally, enough talk. We know the OHL is going to expand, we know by how many teams, but where? Dan and Farwell have surveyed the land and bring you the most likely expansion sites. The OHL Podcast is supported by Draft Kings Sportsbook. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kane Cloutier is your first overall pick in the 2026 OHL draft. Eight defensemen get taken in the first round, and the North Bay Battalion grab a goalie at #11. And Tanner Adams is a no-show, so now what? Some of the high level reviews from the OHL draft this past weekend, but let's be clear about this: the live draft was an absolute spectacle. So well done, and something that needs to remain as part of a league that wants to be taken seriously as the best place to develop. Farwell and Dan also have notes about the U18 draft and the Guelph Storm, who add more pieces as they shape a roster with hopes of winning a Memorial Cup as hosts. Plus, now that Niagara is moving on from Kris Barch, what's next behind the bench for the IceDogs? The guys also answer your emails, which we continue to welcome at ohlpodcast(at)rogers.com. The OHL Podcast is supported by Draft Kings Sportsbook. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

HC Liam Coen, STC Heath Farwell and WR Jakobi Meyers speak to the media after Day 3 of mandatory minicamp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HC Liam Coen, STC Heath Farwell and WR Jakobi Meyers speak to the media after Day 3 of mandatory minicamp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dozens of draft picks and more than a dozen players changed hands as the OHL trade window opened. Among the interesting stories are Brantford's attempts at a quick turnaround and the curse of being a captain in Niagara. Dan and Farwell break it down while trying to answer a modern OHL team's question -- how do you make up for players lost to the NCAA? Maybe it's time for compensatory OHL draft picks to make up for those losses. Or not... What part of Ethan Belchetz's NCAA deal, Barrie's new buyer, or contract extensions in Sudbury did a prominent OHL reporter want to recall? Farwell and Dan have ideas, plus a look into the Inbox, a discussion of USHL expansion, and some news from the OHL combine that Attack fans will love to hear and Sting fans will frown at. And finally, if the OHL wants to prove it's all grown up, it should act that way by hosting a splashy live draft. Period. Email us anytime at ohlpodcast(at)rogers.com. The OHL Podcast is supported by Draft Kings Sportsbook. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lots to cover this week including, of course, a wrap from the Memorial Cup in Kelowna where the OHL won its third straight tournament title. And could anyone really touch the Kitchener Rangers this year? Plus, next year's tournament hosts -- the Guelph Storm -- get some bad news as defenseman Quinn Beauchesne bolts for the NCAA. If a guy is turning down a guaranteed opportunity to play in the Memorial Cup, what does this tell us about the CHL versus the NCAA? The winds of change also continue to blow through Niagara and Owen Sound, the Soo are planning some upgrades, the Brantford Bulldogs are looking for their next head coach, and Farwell and Dan have some thoughts about proposed changes to the Memorial Cup format. If league executives are listening, there's one proposed change that should be dismissed immediately. The OHL Podcast is supported by Draft Kings Sportsbook.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The pretrial record in the Sandra Birchmore prosecution has broken almost uniformly against the defendant, former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell. We review the procedural developments with an attorney and legal analyst.Birchmore, twenty-three and pregnant, was found dead in her Canton apartment in 2021. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner initially classified the death as a suicide. Federal prosecutors subsequently charged Farwell with the killing of a witness or victim, later adding a count under federal law protecting an unborn child, alleging he staged the scene to conceal a relationship that began when Birchmore was a minor.Recent rulings have compounded the defense's difficulties. The medical examiner amended the death certificate, revising the manner of death to undetermined and the cause to asphyxia — a change forensic authorities characterize as highly unusual. A motion to dismiss and a motion for change of venue were denied. The court then denied pretrial release, with the magistrate judge finding the evidence very strong, if not overwhelming, and the trial court signaled disinclination toward the defense's request for an evidentiary hearing on the investigation.We address the procedural significance of each development: the evidentiary weight of the amended certificate, the standard governing pretrial detention in a capital-eligible case, the contested DNA attribution, and the strategic posture of a defense preserving issues for appellate review. Our guest offers a precise assessment heading into the coming trial.Links:Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDisclaimer:This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.Hashtags:#SandraBirchmore #MatthewFarwell #FederalTrial #PretrialDetention #TrueCrime #LegalAnalysis #StoughtonPolice #MassachusettsCourts #JusticeForSandra #CourtNews

The evidence file in Sandra Birchmore's case has reached a tipping point, and a judge just said so in writing. In denying bail to former Stoughton officer Matthew Farwell, the court described the evidence against him as very strong, if not overwhelming. We examine what's actually in that file.Birchmore, twenty-three and pregnant, was found dead in her Canton apartment in 2021. The state initially ruled it a suicide. Prosecutors later charged Farwell with killing her and staging the scene, alleging he acted to conceal a relationship that began when she was a teenager who met him through a police youth program.The forensic and digital record is where this case has shifted. Prosecutors say Farwell's DNA was found on the strap of a bag they identify as the weapon, and they have called him the major contributor to that profile. They have also pointed to phone data they say reflects a continued interest in teenage girls. The defense counters that the DNA is a complex mixture that can't be cleanly attributed to anyone. Layered on top: the state has amended the death certificate, moving the manner of death from suicide to undetermined — a reversal forensic experts call extraordinarily rare.Our guest, an attorney and legal analyst, walks through how a jury tends to weigh dueling forensic experts, what the bail ruling signals about the strength of the government's case, and why the defense's pretrial losses may be pointing toward a different strategy entirely.Links:Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDisclaimer:This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.Hashtags:#SandraBirchmore #MatthewFarwell #StoughtonPolice #TrueCrime #ForensicEvidence #FederalTrial #JusticeForSandra #MassachusettsCrime #BailDenied #CrimeAnalysis

When a defense team loses every major motion before trial even starts, what does that tell you about where the case is headed? In the prosecution of former Stoughton officer Matthew Farwell, we asked an attorney and legal analyst to read the signs.Sandra Birchmore, twenty-three and pregnant, was found dead in 2021 in a death first ruled a suicide. Prosecutors say Farwell killed her and staged it, to cover up a relationship they allege began when she was a teenager. The defense built its case on that original suicide finding — and then the state amended the death certificate to undetermined, a reversal experts describe as exceptionally rare.Our guest breaks down the strategy questions that matter. What goes through a defense team's mind when the foundation of its theory disappears months before trial? When the motion to dismiss, the venue change, and the bail request have all failed, at what point does a defense stop trying to win pretrial and start building a record for appeal? How does a jury full of people who live on their phones absorb evidence about a sudden, total silence from someone who was always connected? And how do you recover in front of a jury when the last professional who saw her alive contradicts your entire narrative from the witness stand?This is the deep, measured analysis for anyone who wants to understand not just what happened, but what the defense is actually doing now — and whether any of it can work.Links:Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDisclaimer:This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.Hashtags:#SandraBirchmore #MatthewFarwell #LegalAnalysis #TrueCrime #StoughtonPolice #FederalTrial #DefenseStrategy #JusticeForSandra #MassachusettsCrime #CrimeCommentary

We're enjoying some time this week at the Memorial Cup and even as the tournament begins, we're hearing questions. The two most interesting stories involve where the tournament is being played and whether or not it needs a new format. Farwell and Dan dive into both discussions, along with a look at a new coach in Owen Sound and some chatter about how OHL teams will rebuild in the future. Is it really going to be a rebuild, or will teams just reload with players from other leagues? Engage in the conversation with us anytime by sending email to ohplodcast(at)rogers(dot)com. The OHL Podcast is supported by Draft Kings Sportsbook. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about a glamorous celebration at New Life Christian Church, upcoming Memorial Day events. Plus mini-camps to fill your summer with learning and a story about an unparalleled 80th birthday celebration. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute.   Check out the top headlines from May 20 and May 22 below:   Here are the top stories in our Wednesday, May 20 issue: Royal Celebration at New Life Christian Church was full of glitz and glam (W/VIDEO) Douglas County Sheriff Troy Wolbersen announces his retirement Memorial Day events are planned for the lakes area Building boats for the war effort  Send in the clowns Area softball roundup for May 15: Parkers Prairie closes regular season with third-straight shutout win  Here are the top stories in our Friday, May 22 issue: Bicyclists bond in a silent ride in Alexandria (W/VIDEO) 4 fire departments battle house fire near Farwell on Tuesday, May 19 Douglas County Board gets update on Extension Office, approves a new clean energy program for The Rune Smokey Timbers announces summer mini-camp schedule Alexandria veteran celebrates 80th birthday on Veterans Honor Flight in Washington, D.C. College Baseball: Alexandria Tech leans on toughness, memories in run to NJCAA Division III World Series  Opinion

A lot of people thought the Kitchener Rangers had the team to win the Ontario Hockey League this season, but did anyone really expect a Finals sweep? The Rangers brought their brooms to Barrie and finished the playoffs with a tidy record of 16-2. Dan and Farwell have thoughts on the series itself and the playoffs that were, before moving into other issues including the defection of Ethan Belchetz to the NCAA and the arrival of private equity funding in the OHL (via Owen Sound). While the mood is decidedly 'woe is Windsor' with the looming loss of Belchetz and Nesbitt to U.S. college programs, fans are upbeat at the Bayshore as the new ownership group strikes all the right notes. Farwell and Dan might not be dancing to the music, though. Finally, though it's been said many times, many ways, we'd really like to see better behaviour in the arena. Yes, we're looking at you, OHL fans. The OHL Podcast is supported by Draft Kings Sportsbook. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The most bizarre postgame press conference in OHL history was followed up by one of the most sincere apologies we've ever heard. Not buying it? Farwell and Dan are all in on Barrie Colts head coach Dylan Smoskowitz and the ice water in the veins of Kashawn Aitcheson. The question is, can it possibly be enough for a battered Barrie team who may have won their championship in a comeback win over Brantford. Let's talk emotional capital. Meantime, the sale in Owen Sound is a done deal, there's another sale of an OHL team looming, and changes to the Import Draft promise to bring more talent into the league we love. The guys have it all, plus trade winds from Sarnia, reaction to your emails, and your weekly Performer of the Week. The OHL Podcast is supported by Draft Kings Sports Book. Send us an email anytime at ohlpodcast@rogers.com.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the end they had a four-point cushion, but Newport County certainly put their fans through wringer in avoiding relegation from the Football League. Two consecutive wins - for the first time this season, and both coming from behind - ensured their survival. How's that for grit and determination? But how can the club avoid another fight for survival next season? And will manager Christian Fuchs be around to build on his early promise?One goal was all that separated Wrexham from the Championship play-offs. They had their chances to beat Middlesbrough in the final game of the season, but the unrelenting rise up the divisions has come to a stop... for now. Is it inevitable, given the ambitions of the owners, that the club will reach the Premier League within the next three seasons?And after Sam brought down the curtain on a 20-year playing career on Saturday, he talks us through the emotions of his final appearance as a professional footballer...and how a 92-year-old Burnley fan made sure he was at Gillingham to say goodbye to his favourite player for the last time. It's "garden centres and school runs" for him now.

For the fourth time in five years, the Kitchener Rangers and Windsor Spitfires renewed their playoff rivalry. And for the third straight year, the ending was the same. The guys break down a West final that was as close as five games could get, but one in which Windsor just couldn't get over the top. Again. Meantime, over in the East, we finally got a Game 7! But nobody expected that when Brantford was up 3-1 in the series, did they?? Off the ice, there are big rumours in the OHL's smallest market as the Owen Sound Attack are about to be sold. At least part of them. We think. The rumour mill continues to grind in the OHL and it turns out the Attack may not be the only team on the market. Plus, Kade O'Rourke will not be granted exceptional status and the guys have some news about the upcoming OHL and Import drafts. You're in the right place to get it all. Farwell and Dan love your emails! Reach out anytime at ohlpodcast@rogers.com. The OHL Podcast is supported by Draft Kings Sportsbook. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sandra Birchmore's death was classified as something other than homicide by the state medical examiner — a determination that still stands despite a federal indictment charging former Stoughton police detective Matthew Farwell with killing her and causing the death of her unborn son. That contradiction between the state finding and the federal prosecution is the fault line this case will be fought on. And the forensic evidence prosecutors have assembled since Farwell's arrest directly challenges the original conclusion.Farwell's DNA was identified as the major contributor on the duffel bag strap prosecutors say was used to strangle Sandra. His sperm cells were found in her underwear — contradicting his stated claim that he had not been intimate with her in months. Sandra's right clavicle showed an injury sustained while she was alive, consistent with the position of a buckle found behind her head. Prosecutors argue that injury proves Sandra could not have died in the position in which she was found — that the scene was staged. Her phone recorded its final movements while Farwell was inside the apartment during a twenty-nine-minute window on the evening of February 1, 2021. She was found three days later wearing the same clothes.The defense has challenged the DNA evidence, noting the duffel bag strap contained a complex mixture from at least four contributors and the underwear showed multiple contributors as well. Farwell's defense asserts Sandra took her own life and has filed a sealed motion to suppress evidence, with a hearing scheduled.The prosecution's premeditation case is built around three alleged statements Farwell made to separate individuals in the weeks before Sandra's death — that he would "take care of the problem himself," that he needed to "put crazy back in the bag," and that "the problem was going to take care of itself." Those conversations, prosecutors allege, followed a January 20 call to the Stoughton Police Department from Sandra's friend reporting Farwell's relationship with her. A department employee told Farwell about the call.Sandra had contacted lawyers. Prosecutors say she was developing a child-support plan and was prepared to disclose that Farwell had been involved with her since she was fifteen — when she was enrolled in the department's Police Explorers program and he was an instructor. Farwell was married with a pregnant wife. DNA testing later confirmed he was not the biological father of Sandra's unborn son, but prosecutors say both believed he was.At a private gathering after Sandra's death, Farwell reportedly reenacted how she supposedly died while intoxicated, describing details not publicly available. Prosecutors allege he possessed that knowledge because he staged the scene.Farwell is charged with killing a witness and causing the death of an unborn child. He has pled not guilty and is held at a Rhode Island detention facility.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#SandraBirchmore #MatthewFarwell #TrueCrimeToday #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #JusticeForSandra #FederalCase #ForensicEvidence #StoughtonPolice #DNAEvidence

On January 20, 2021, Sandra Birchmore's friend called the Stoughton Police Department and reported Matthew Farwell's relationship with Sandra. The department employee who took the call told Farwell. Eleven days later, Sandra was dead.That is the institutional failure at the center of this case — and everything that follows flows from it. Sandra was making plans. She believed Farwell was coming around. She had contacted lawyers. Prosecutors say she was building a child-support strategy and was prepared to disclose that Farwell had been involved with her since she was underage — since she was a fifteen-year-old enrolled in the department's Police Explorers youth program and he was a twenty-seven-year-old instructor. For a married detective whose wife was also pregnant, Sandra represented an existential threat to his career, his marriage, and his freedom.According to prosecutors, Farwell told three separate people what he was thinking. He said if Sandra did not end the pregnancy, he would "take care of the problem himself." He told another he needed to "put crazy back in the bag." He told a third that "the problem was going to take care of itself." Those are not the words of a man managing a personal situation. Those are, according to prosecutors, the words of someone building toward a decision.At 9:27 PM on February 1, Farwell entered Sandra's Canton apartment building. At 9:56 PM, he left. Sandra's phone recorded its final movements while he was still inside. She was found three days later wearing the same clothes. Her death was ruled something other than homicide for years — despite the forensic record prosecutors have now assembled.Farwell's DNA was found on the duffel bag strap prosecutors say was used to strangle her. His sperm cells were in her underwear, contradicting his stated timeline. Sandra's right clavicle showed an injury sustained while she was alive, matching the buckle behind her head — evidence prosecutors say proves the position in which she was found was staged. A broken pink flamingo necklace she regularly wore was found tangled in her hair on the bedroom floor. And at a private gathering after Sandra's death, an inebriated Farwell reportedly demonstrated how she supposedly died — describing details that had not been publicly released.DNA testing confirmed Farwell was not the biological father of Sandra's unborn son. Both he and Sandra believed he was. Prosecutors say that belief is what drove him to act — and that the institution Sandra trusted to protect her is the one that ensured she never had the chance to protect herself.Farwell has pled not guilty. His defense asserts Sandra took her own life.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#SandraBirchmore #MatthewFarwell #StoughtonPolice #JusticeForSandra #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #PoliceMisconduct #FederalCase #CantonMA #ForensicEvidence

Matthew Farwell allegedly told three different people three different things — and all of them pointed in the same direction. He told one person that if Sandra Birchmore did not end the pregnancy, he would "take care of the problem himself." He told another he needed to "put crazy back in the bag." He told a third that "the problem was going to take care of itself." According to federal prosecutors, those conversations occurred in the weeks before Sandra was found dead in her Canton apartment on February 4, 2021 — and they form the backbone of the prosecution's case for premeditation.Sandra was twenty-three, pregnant, and making plans. She believed Farwell was coming around. She had contacted lawyers. Prosecutors say she was preparing to disclose that the former Stoughton police detective had been involved with her since she was fifteen — when she was enrolled in the department's Police Explorers youth program and he was an instructor. For a married detective whose wife was also pregnant, that disclosure would have ended everything.On January 20, eleven days before Sandra's death, her friend reported Farwell's relationship with Sandra to the Stoughton Police Department. The employee who took the call told Farwell. The institution Sandra trusted delivered the warning directly to the man prosecutors say killed her.The forensic evidence prosecutors have assembled targets Farwell specifically. His DNA on the duffel bag strap they say was used to strangle Sandra. His sperm cells in her underwear, contradicting his claim of months without contact. An injury to Sandra's right clavicle sustained while she was alive, matching the buckle found behind her head — evidence prosecutors say proves the scene was staged. Her phone recording its final movements while Farwell was still inside her apartment during a twenty-nine-minute window on February 1. A broken pink flamingo necklace tangled in her hair on the bedroom floor.At a private gathering after Sandra's death, Farwell reportedly demonstrated while inebriated how she supposedly died — describing details that had not been publicly released. Prosecutors allege he knew those details because he staged the scene.DNA testing later confirmed Farwell was not the biological father of Sandra's unborn son. But prosecutors say both he and Sandra believed he was — and that belief is what made Sandra a threat he allegedly decided to eliminate. Her death was classified as something other than homicide for years before federal prosecutors intervened.Farwell has pled not guilty. His defense maintains Sandra took her own life, citing the state medical examiner's determination.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#SandraBirchmore #MatthewFarwell #JusticeForSandra #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #FederalCase #StoughtonPolice #Premeditation #DNAEvidence #TrueCrimePodcast

For years, Sandra Birchmore's family held vigils outside buildings that didn't want them there. They held signs at the Stoughton Police Department. They demanded answers from a system that had already decided Sandra did this to herself. Then the FBI came.On August 28, 2024, agents arrested Matthew Farwell and charged him with killing Sandra to prevent her from exposing his crimes. A superseding indictment added a charge under the Unborn Victims of Violence Act for the death of her unborn baby boy. Farwell has pleaded not guilty. His trial begins October 5, 2026 in Boston federal court.The defense has tried everything. They moved to dismiss the charges. Denied. They moved to relocate the trial. Denied. They sought bail, presenting Farwell as a war hero. Prosecutors responded with new DNA evidence: Farwell's genetic material on the strap used to strangle Sandra, his sperm cells in her underwear contradicting his statements. Their filing also revealed that months after Sandra's death, Farwell allegedly bought a drink for a woman at a bar who woke up naked while he searched her room for his keys.All three officers connected to Sandra's exploitation have been permanently barred from law enforcement. The DA who oversaw the initial investigation won't seek reelection. Sandra's family has endorsed his potential replacement. The political fallout has been seismic.Sandra Birchmore was born in 1997. She lost her mother, grandmother, and aunt before turning twenty-three. She worked with children. She was studying nursing. She wanted to be a police officer. She wanted to be a mother. Everything taken from her began with trust. The trial begins in October.This is Part 5 of a five-part series on the Sandra Birchmore case.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#SandraBirchmore #MatthewFarwell #FederalTrial #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #JusticeForSandra #TheReckoning #October2026 #NorfolkCounty #FBIArrest

For years, Sandra Birchmore's family held vigils outside buildings that didn't want them there. They held signs at the Stoughton Police Department. They demanded answers from a system that had already decided Sandra did this to herself. Then the FBI came.On August 28, 2024, agents arrested Matthew Farwell and charged him with killing Sandra to prevent her from exposing his crimes. A superseding indictment added a charge under the Unborn Victims of Violence Act for the death of her unborn baby boy. Farwell has pleaded not guilty. His trial begins October 5, 2026 in Boston federal court.The defense has tried everything. They moved to dismiss the charges. Denied. They moved to relocate the trial. Denied. They sought bail, presenting Farwell as a war hero. Prosecutors responded with new DNA evidence: Farwell's genetic material on the strap used to strangle Sandra, his sperm cells in her underwear contradicting his statements. Their filing also revealed that months after Sandra's death, Farwell allegedly bought a drink for a woman at a bar who woke up naked while he searched her room for his keys.All three officers connected to Sandra's exploitation have been permanently barred from law enforcement. The DA who oversaw the initial investigation won't seek reelection. Sandra's family has endorsed his potential replacement. The political fallout has been seismic.Sandra Birchmore was born in 1997. She lost her mother, grandmother, and aunt before turning twenty-three. She worked with children. She was studying nursing. She wanted to be a police officer. She wanted to be a mother. Everything taken from her began with trust. The trial begins in October.This is Part 5 of a five-part series on the Sandra Birchmore case.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#SandraBirchmore #MatthewFarwell #FederalTrial #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #JusticeForSandra #TheReckoning #October2026 #NorfolkCounty #FBIArrest

At 9:27 PM on February 1, 2021, Matthew Farwell entered Sandra Birchmore's apartment building. At 9:56 PM, he left. Twenty-nine minutes. Sandra was never seen alive again. When her body was found three days later, she was wearing the same clothes. Federal prosecutors allege that inside those twenty-nine minutes, Farwell strangled Sandra and her unborn son, then staged the scene.The forensic evidence prosecutors have assembled is devastating. Farwell's DNA was found on the duffel bag strap used to strangle Sandra. His sperm cells were found in her underwear, contradicting his claim that he hadn't been intimate with her in months. Sandra's right clavicle showed an injury that occurred while she was alive, matching the buckle behind her head — evidence prosecutors say proves she could not have died in the position she was found. A broken pink flamingo necklace Sandra regularly wore was discovered tangled with her hair on the bedroom floor. Her phone recorded its final movements while Farwell was still inside the apartment.Then there's the reenactment. At a private gathering after Sandra's death, an inebriated Farwell demonstrated how she supposedly died, positioning himself beneath a doorknob. The details he described had not been publicly revealed. He knew because, prosecutors allege, he staged the scene himself.DNA testing later confirmed Farwell was not the biological father of Sandra's unborn son. But both he and Sandra believed he was — and prosecutors say that belief is what drove him to kill her. Every piece of physical evidence points to homicide. And yet, for years, it was ruled something else entirely.This is Part 3 of a five-part series on the Sandra Birchmore case.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#SandraBirchmore #MatthewFarwell #29Minutes #DNAEvidence #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #JusticeForSandra #ForensicEvidence #FederalCase #CrimeScene

At 9:27 PM on February 1, 2021, Matthew Farwell entered Sandra Birchmore's apartment building. At 9:56 PM, he left. Twenty-nine minutes. Sandra was never seen alive again. When her body was found three days later, she was wearing the same clothes. Federal prosecutors allege that inside those twenty-nine minutes, Farwell strangled Sandra and her unborn son, then staged the scene.The forensic evidence prosecutors have assembled is devastating. Farwell's DNA was found on the duffel bag strap used to strangle Sandra. His sperm cells were found in her underwear, contradicting his claim that he hadn't been intimate with her in months. Sandra's right clavicle showed an injury that occurred while she was alive, matching the buckle behind her head — evidence prosecutors say proves she could not have died in the position she was found. A broken pink flamingo necklace Sandra regularly wore was discovered tangled with her hair on the bedroom floor. Her phone recorded its final movements while Farwell was still inside the apartment.Then there's the reenactment. At a private gathering after Sandra's death, an inebriated Farwell demonstrated how she supposedly died, positioning himself beneath a doorknob. The details he described had not been publicly revealed. He knew because, prosecutors allege, he staged the scene himself.DNA testing later confirmed Farwell was not the biological father of Sandra's unborn son. But both he and Sandra believed he was — and prosecutors say that belief is what drove him to kill her. Every piece of physical evidence points to homicide. And yet, for years, it was ruled something else entirely.This is Part 3 of a five-part series on the Sandra Birchmore case.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#SandraBirchmore #MatthewFarwell #29Minutes #DNAEvidence #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #JusticeForSandra #ForensicEvidence #FederalCase #CrimeScene

Sandra Birchmore believed Matthew Farwell was coming around. He brought ginger ale to her apartment. She texted a friend that things were getting better. She was pregnant, making plans, contacting lawyers, preparing for a future she would never see. Farwell was making different plans entirely.According to federal prosecutors, Farwell told one person that if Sandra didn't end the pregnancy, he would “take care of the problem himself.” He told another he needed to “put crazy back in the bag.” He told a third that “the problem was going to take care of itself.” Three different people. Three different conversations. All pointing toward a man who viewed a pregnant woman as a problem to be eliminated.Sandra wasn't just talking to friends. She had contacted lawyers. Prosecutors say she was developing a plan for child support and was prepared to disclose that Farwell had abused her since she was underage. For a married detective with a pregnant wife at home, Sandra had become an existential threat to everything he'd built.Then came January 20, 2021. Eleven days before Sandra's death. Her friend called the Stoughton Police Department to report Farwell's relationship with Sandra. The department employee who took the call told Farwell. The institution that should have protected Sandra hand-delivered the warning to the man prosecutors say killed her.On February 1, surveillance cameras captured Sandra walking in and out of her Canton apartment building. At 9:27 PM, Farwell entered. At 9:56 PM, he left. Sandra was never seen alive again.This is Part 2 of a five-part series on the Sandra Birchmore case.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#SandraBirchmore #MatthewFarwell #StoughtonPolice #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #JusticeForSandra #FederalCase #PoliceMisconduct #SurveillanceFootage #CantonMA

Sandra Birchmore believed Matthew Farwell was coming around. He brought ginger ale to her apartment. She texted a friend that things were getting better. She was pregnant, making plans, contacting lawyers, preparing for a future she would never see. Farwell was making different plans entirely.According to federal prosecutors, Farwell told one person that if Sandra didn't end the pregnancy, he would “take care of the problem himself.” He told another he needed to “put crazy back in the bag.” He told a third that “the problem was going to take care of itself.” Three different people. Three different conversations. All pointing toward a man who viewed a pregnant woman as a problem to be eliminated.Sandra wasn't just talking to friends. She had contacted lawyers. Prosecutors say she was developing a plan for child support and was prepared to disclose that Farwell had abused her since she was underage. For a married detective with a pregnant wife at home, Sandra had become an existential threat to everything he'd built.Then came January 20, 2021. Eleven days before Sandra's death. Her friend called the Stoughton Police Department to report Farwell's relationship with Sandra. The department employee who took the call told Farwell. The institution that should have protected Sandra hand-delivered the warning to the man prosecutors say killed her.On February 1, surveillance cameras captured Sandra walking in and out of her Canton apartment building. At 9:27 PM, Farwell entered. At 9:56 PM, he left. Sandra was never seen alive again.This is Part 2 of a five-part series on the Sandra Birchmore case.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#SandraBirchmore #MatthewFarwell #StoughtonPolice #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #JusticeForSandra #FederalCase #PoliceMisconduct #SurveillanceFootage #CantonMA

The Brantford Bulldogs have been the darlings of OHL pundits since the season began, so it would be sacrilege to suggest they're lucky to be leading their Eastern Conference Final with Barrie, right? Well, leave it to the dummies on this podcast to commit heresy. Meantime, in the West, a couple of one-goal games started the series between Kitchener and Windsor, but it was the overtime winner in Game One that got people buzzing. Farwell and Dan do a deep dive into both series' so far before taking a look at the General Manager of the Year award and the list of Red Tilson finalists. Who's your pick for Most Outstanding Player this past season? Feel free to email us (ohlpodcast-at-rogers.com) because the guys are responding to your emails this week too, talking about trading first round draft picks and finding more nice things to say about Niagara. The OHL Podcast is supported by Draft Kings Sportsbook.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The evidence against former Stoughton police detective Matthew Farwell just got significantly worse. Federal prosecutors revealed in April 2026 court filings that Farwell's DNA was found on the duffel bag strap that was tied around Sandra Birchmore's neck when her body was discovered. His sperm cells were found in her underwear. And a coworker told investigators that about two weeks before Birchmore's death, Farwell said his problem was going to take care of itself.Prosecutors are calling the strap the murder weapon. They say the DNA finding directly contradicts Farwell's claim that he last had sex with Birchmore in 2020. State investigators had found male DNA on the strap back in 2021 but never compelled a sample from Farwell. It took a federal investigation, years later, to make the match.The prosecution also laid out how the original investigation failed. Canton police told the medical examiner there was no foul play within an hour of finding Birchmore's body. They called the ligature a scarf. No devices seized. No DNA compelled. Prosecutors wrote that Farwell was never seriously considered a suspect — and argue that's exactly why he stayed in town for years, not because he's innocent.Farwell has lost every pre-trial fight. Venue change denied. Motion to dismiss denied. His defense's own bail filing had to be amended after a footnote appeared to name his twin brother as the father of Birchmore's unborn child. The actual father has not been publicly identified.Prosecutors also alleged a separate incident from summer 2021 involving another woman at a bar — cited as evidence of dangerousness.Trial begins October 5, 2026 in federal court in Boston. No death penalty. If convicted, Farwell faces life. True Crime Today has the complete breakdown.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#SandraBirchmore #MatthewFarwell #TrueCrimeToday #FarwellTrial2026 #StoughtonPolice #JusticeForSandraBirchmore #TrueCrimeNews #PoliceMisconduct #FederalMurderCase #ColdCaseJustice

According to prosecutors, about two weeks before Sandra Birchmore was found dead, Matthew Farwell told a coworker that the “problem” he was dealing with was going to take care of itself. Prosecutors believe that problem was Sandra — pregnant, consulting attorneys, and increasingly willing to use what she knew about Farwell's alleged crimes to protect herself and her unborn child.In April 2026 filings opposing Farwell's bail request, the prosecution revealed that his DNA was found on the duffel bag strap tied around Birchmore's neck — the ligature prosecutors call the murder weapon. His sperm cells were found in the underwear she was wearing at the time of death, contradicting his claim to investigators that they were last intimate in 2020. Prosecutors call this a provable lie that demonstrates consciousness of guilt.The prosecution also dismantled the original state investigation. Within an hour of discovering Birchmore's body, local officers told the medical examiner there was no foul play. Canton police misidentified the ligature as a scarf. No DNA sample was compelled from Farwell. No electronic devices were seized. Investigators let him keep his cellphone for days. His twin brother William was told no one was in trouble. The case was closed within months. As prosecutors wrote: at no point was Farwell seriously considered a suspect.Farwell has lost every pre-trial motion — venue change denied, dismissal denied. His defense team's bail filing accidentally appeared to name William Farwell as the father of Birchmore's unborn child before being hastily amended. The biological father has not been publicly identified. Birchmore's family is now seeking a no-contact order after defense investigators visited her cousin's apartment unannounced.Trial begins October 5, 2026 in federal court in Boston. If convicted, Farwell faces life. Hidden Killers has the full breakdown.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#SandraBirchmore #MatthewFarwell #HiddenKillers #FarwellDNA #SandraBirchmoreCase #StoughtonPolice #JusticeForSandraBirchmore #TrueCrime #PoliceMisconduct #FederalMurderCase

If you were hoping that the best part of the OHL season would drag out for a little bit, you're out of luck. These playoffs are running at barely above the minimum number of games so far, but there's hope for the first Game 7s of 2026 in the Conference Finals. Farwell and Dan pick their winners to advance to the OHL final. Plus, the Nightmare in Niagara continues (and his initials are DD) as the IceDogs meddle with management again. That's six coaches and three GMs in five years for those of you keeping score at home. Now that the OHL has handed out some hardware, the guys have a look at the league's top rookie, top goalie, and top coach. Also, with NHL Central Scouting releasing its final rankings before the NHL draft in June, Dan and Farwell have some highlights of the list. And no episode would be complete without answering your emails and sharing our Performer of the Week. The OHL Podcast is supported by Draft Kings Sportsbook. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tired of words in your podcast? Not enough mimes? Have we got the episode for you. Charming guest Annie Farwell joins us for our most descriptive improvised musical yet, complete with corporate clowns, mermaid minxes, objectional object work, and more. You're trapped in a box - with Charm Scene! Annie Farwell is a Chicago-based writer and performer, known for breaking in improv scenes and dancing whenever possible. She's Midwest as hell. To celebrate St. Paddy's a couple weeks ago, she drank a frozen Irish coffee before taking a stroll in 65 degree weather and had to go home due to heat exhaustion. Her family is her rock, as she's the proud auntie to three little rascals and the annoying little sister to two patient, much smarter sisters. Last year, Annie made her parents be the monologists in her self-produced improv show called Loveseat, where her parents told the story of how they met and how her mom is really good at basketball. You can catch her on Voila! The Improvised Musical (at various locations) or catch her in Marquee at the iO Theater! Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Annie Farwell Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Charm Scene is performed entirely by humans in sunny Chicago, IL. For more on the podcast, follow us @CharmScenePod on Instagram, visit us online at charmscenepod.podbean.com, or email us at CharmScenePod@gmail.com. In listening to this show, we hope you continue to support live human art wherever you find it. Stay charming!

The OHL's second round is sure to deliver more drama than the first round, right? Right?? Farwell and Dan have some analysis of Round Two so far, as well as a conversation about this season's OHL Coach of the Year. The guys think they know who will win, but was there also a snub? Plus, the draft lottery is complete, so what players from the U16 crop really stand out this year? Also, what do the Sarnia Sting and Sudbury Wolves have in common? We will tease your brains this week with some random trivia, while also giving you insight into a new -- and narrow -- eligibility window for NCAA athletes. And we also have Three Nice Things to Say - yes, THREE -- about the Brampton Steelheads and Niagara IceDogs. We may have been dared to do it... Join our community and send feedback any time to ohlpodcast(at)rogers.com! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ricky Wassenaar went on a killing spree in an Arizona Prison, killing three sex offenders in one day. He was already fulfilling 16 life sentences at the time of the crimes. He has pleaded not guilty.https://corrections.az.gov/news/update-adcrr-confirms-three-deaths-aspc-tucson#:~:text=As%20of%20April%204%2C%202025,has%20been%20canceled%20for%20today.https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042825_ricky_wassenaar/i-wanted-kill-them-all-inmate-admits-targeting-sex-offenders-tucson-prison-killings/https://azmirror.com/2026/01/12/confessed-prison-killer-ricky-wassenaar-finally-charged-in-april-murders-pleads-not-guilty/ WTF NewsMatthew Farwellhttps://www.boston25news.com/news/local/prosecutors-reveal-new-dna-evidence-sandra-birchmore-case-claim-farwell-is-dangerous/4SQ2EUX4IJHH3IDK2JBKT344HA/Crime News UpdateKelsey Fitzsimmonshttps://www.police1.com/law-enforcement-policies/mass-pd-to-add-body-cameras-after-kelsey-fitzsimmonss-acquittalhttps://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2026/04/02/kelsey-fitzsimmons-was-found-not-guilty-now-shes-suing/Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

We don't want to take anything away from the Flint Firebirds, but their first round dominance has to be measured against Owen Sound's disinterest. It was a playoff failure for the ages for the Attack and we're left with a lot of questions in the Scenic City. Plus, play(off) time is over for the Guelph Storm. Nobody expected them to get past Windsor, but suffering a sweep and struggling to score indicates a big job ahead to retool a roster that's going to be ready to host the Memorial Cup in 2027. And don't worry, this is The OHL Podcast, so it's not all about the Western Conference. Farwell and Dan are analyzing the entire first round and they've got some flowers for North Bay. Lots of flowers. With Round Two about the begin, you're also getting the guys' predictions, ready or not. Remember, if you write to us, we respond. Good, bad, or otherwise, we love to interact with other junior hockey fans. So, email us anytime at ohlpodcast@rogers.com and we might even feature your letter on the air. We're into the Inbox this week, and Farwell and Dan each have a favourite performer from this past week to round things out. Enjoy the games and thanks for following along! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It looks like Owen Sound will make a meek -- but mercifully quick -- exit from the OHL playoffs, but what's gone wrong with an Attack team that was setting the pace for the first month of the season? Plus, was it Kieron Walton or Carter George that was the best trade deadline acquisition? You decide.  Farwell and Dan also update a conversation from a few weeks ago when they talked about ticket price increases in the Soo. Our Inbox (ohlpodcast@rogers.com) has been flooded with frustrated fans who don't like the premium playoff prices. Is the OHL pricing itself out of the grassroots? And thanks to a presentation to Chatham-Kent council, we have as clear a picture as ever about the OHL's plans for expansion. While it sounds exciting, how many new franchises can the OHL sustain? You'll get a breakdown of all of it, plus your playoff Performers of the Week. The OHL Podcast is supported by Draft Kings Sportsbook. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is it possible for a coach to say too much and for a suspension to be too little? These are the questions Farwell and Dan are wrestling with this week as the league office makes news for a hefty fine and a not-so-hefty suspension. We're sure you have thoughts, so don't forget to email us at ohlpodcast(at)rogers.com. Then there's that new Collective Bargaining Agreement in the NHL and its potential impact on the OHL and its top-end older players. Is the ice under the OHL getting even thinner? It wouldn't be the end of the regular season and the start of the playoffs if the guys weren't making (not so) bold predictions for every series. We've also got one more Wraparound for you and a final Prospect of the Week. It's the content you can't get anywhere else, and it's supported by Draft Kings Sportsbook.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When you get the chance to pry some stories out of Terry Doyle, you take it. The play-by-play voice of the Sarnia Sting on Your TV has been around this league since he volunteered as a camera operator as a teenager in Peterborough. Today, he's been to more than 20 Memorial Cups in a row and he's got a whole podcast full of stories to share. With Dan away on assignment, Farwell and Terry talk about the evolving media coverage in the OHL, they speculate about some award winners at the end of this season and, of course, they discuss the NCAA rule change and the shifting junior hockey landscape. Also, if expansion is your thing, the guys have some ideas. All of that even before the Travelling Hat makes a reappearance, on the head of the guy who asked for it. Allan Etmanski joins The Wraparound this week with a look into every OHL market, and why he was so obsessed with that hat. And finally, it's into the Inbox, your Prospect of the Week, and the number of wins that won't be reached this season. The OHL Podcast is supported by Draft Kings Sportsbook. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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A federal judge has rejected former Stoughton police detective Matthew Farwell's bid to have murder charges dismissed in the death of 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore. The October 2026 trial will proceed — and the full story of what allegedly happened to Birchmore is one of the most chilling law enforcement abuse cases in the country.Birchmore was found dead in her Canton, Massachusetts apartment in February 2021, three months pregnant. Her death was initially ruled self-inflicted by state medical examiners. Local prosecutors declined to act. It took a federal investigation to bring charges.Prosecutors allege that Farwell first encountered Birchmore through the Stoughton Police Department's Explorer Program — a youth outreach initiative she joined at age 12. By the time she was 15, according to federal charging documents, Farwell had allegedly begun a criminal sexual relationship with her that would continue for nearly a decade. He allegedly met with her for sex while on duty and fraudulently logged those hours as police work.Two additional law enforcement figures connected to the same program have faced accountability: former Deputy Chief Robert Devine was decertified by a state oversight board, and Farwell's twin brother William lost his law enforcement certification in Massachusetts.Prosecutors believe Farwell was tipped off through department channels about a friend's report regarding the relationship — and that Sandra was dead within two weeks. Surveillance footage places him at her apartment the night she was last seen alive.The defense argued the indictment lacked the specificity required for federal jurisdiction. The judge disagreed. Trial is on.True Crime Today has the full breakdown.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#SandraBirchmore #MatthewFarwell #TrueCrimeToday #FarwellTrial2026 #StoughtonPolice #JusticeForSandraBirchmore #TrueCrimeNews #PoliceMisconduct #FederalMurderCase #ColdCaseJustice

A federal judge has denied former Stoughton police detective Matthew Farwell's motion to dismiss the charges against him in the death of Sandra Birchmore — and the October 2026 trial is locked in.Sandra Birchmore was 23 years old and three months pregnant when she was found dead in her Canton, Massachusetts apartment in February 2021. For years, her death was officially ruled self-inflicted. No charges. No trial. Just a closed file and a grieving family left with nothing but questions.What investigators and prosecutors later uncovered is one of the most disturbing law enforcement abuse cases in recent memory. Farwell, a former Stoughton police officer, allegedly began a criminal sexual relationship with Birchmore in 2013 — when she was just 15 years old and he was a 26-year-old volunteer in the department's youth Explorer Program. That alleged exploitation continued for nearly a decade, reportedly including meetings for sex while Farwell was on active duty — hours he allegedly logged as legitimate police work.He wasn't alone. Former Stoughton Deputy Chief Robert Devine — who oversaw the same Explorer Program Sandra joined at age 12 — has since been decertified by the state's Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission. Farwell's twin brother William also lost his law enforcement certification in Massachusetts.Federal prosecutors allege Farwell learned that Sandra's friend had called the station to report the relationship just days before her death — and that the information was passed to him internally. He was the last known person to see her alive. Surveillance footage puts him entering and exiting her apartment building that night.His defense called the federal indictment defective. The judge called it legally sound. The case moves to trial.This is the full story — from the Explorer Program to the courtroom.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#SandraBirchmore #MatthewFarwell #SandraBirchmoreCase #StoughtonPolice #FarwellTrial #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #JusticeForSandraBirchmore #PoliceMisconduct #TrueCrimePodcast

Farwell's full-time refs idea may have fallen flat, but maybe not as flat as the ticket price increase in the Soo. Plus, the OHL is seriously considering allowing GMs to trade first round picks, and league officials pay a visit to Chatham. Dan and Farwell also have your weekly Wraparound with a look at every market, and they're answering your email questions. Another week in the Ontario Hockey League brings us another week closer to the playoffs, and these guys have you covered like nobody else can. The OHL Podcast is supported by Draft Kings Sportsbook. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have we got news for you! No, really, we do. Including the discussions that are underway to bring more inter-league play between the OHL and QMJHL back for next season, and the league's curious visit to a former market in Cornwall. Is an expansion or re-location afoot? And how far is the OHL willing to go (literally) to bring new match-ups to energize a fanbase? The guys also have a discussion about Farwell's idea for full-time refs and Dan's thoughts that Barrie may have established itself as the beast in the East. Plus, your weekly Wraparound with a look at every market and the latest salvo in the Oshawa-Peterborough rivalry ... that definitely goes the Gens' way. The OHL Podcast is supported by Draft Kings Sportsbook. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A quick note from Farwell to start this episode: "I don't think I'm alone in saying that the 'Eastern Swing' through Kingston, Ottawa, and Peterborough for a Western Conference team is one of the most enjoyable trips we take every year, so allow me to reminisce for a moment as we start this week's show. It involves cheesecake. 'Nuff said." With that out of the way, the guys also talk about the OHL talent that was on display at this year's Olympics and they speculate about the possibility of this year's Red Tilson Trophy winner (Most Outstanding Player) and Max Kaminsky Trophy winner (Most Outstanding Defenceman) coming from the same team. That's only happened three times in league history. Could this season be the fourth? Plus, you'll get your weekly Wraparound through every market in the league, a look at OHL Onside, a deep dive into The OHL Podcast mailbag (email us, we'll answer! ohlpodcast@rogers.com), and our Prospects of the Week. The OHL Podcast is supported by Draft Kings Sportsbook. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As hard as we tried, we just couldn't avoid talking about those foul-smelling fans in Oshawa. It was an own goal by the Gens, and it's going to take a while to wash off the smell. But if we move past that, Dan and Farwell "scents" some expansion possibilities right here in Ontario. Yes, even in the Greater Toronto Area, a market the league refuses to exit. Plus, baseball swings are making their way into our great game and after three strikes, we hope they're out. And your weekly Wraparound gives you a glimpse at every market in the league. The OHL Podcast is supported by Draft Kings Sportsbook. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if miracles aren't mystical, they're scientific?Dr. Larry Farwell is a Harvard-trained neuroscientist selected by TIME Magazine to the TIME 100 Top Innovators of the Century—"the Picassos or Einsteins of the 21st Century." The son of a Manhattan Project physicist, he has advised President George W. Bush on counter-terrorism, freed innocent people from prison using brain fingerprinting technology, and has worked with the FBI and CIA worldwide. Now he's devoted his life to answering one question: Can we scientifically prove that consciousness creates reality?The answer changed everything he thought he knew about human potential.In this episode, Dr. Larry shares the laboratory experiments that proved humans can shift "impossible" probability distributions using consciousness alone—and how you can apply these same principles to create miraculous outcomes in your own life.What You'll Discover:Why quantum physics proves your "impossible" dreams are actually scientifically possibleThe near-death experience that revealed the secret mechanics of manifestationWhat "murmur moments" are and how your brain opens for transformation during triggersThe counterintuitive reason why trying harder keeps you stuck on the surfaceHow to use the "Alien Robot Report" to defuse any emotional trigger in secondsThe three questions that instantly reveal whether a situation actually threatens youWhy clarity of feeling matters more than specificity of outcome when manifestingThe simple daily practice Dr. Larry uses to stay grounded amid chaos and dangerYour Invitation:You already possess the same conscious unified field that creates galaxies. The question isn't whether you can create miracles—it's whether you'll learn how.Know yourself. Be yourself. Love yourself.Science says you're more powerful than you've ever imagined. Listen now.Connect with Dr. Farwell:Website: https://www.drlarryfarwell.com/Book: The Science of Creating Miracles: Neuroscience, Quantum Physics, and Living the Life of Your Dreams Connect with Raj:Liber8: www.liber8.health/programNewsletter – Sign up here: https://www.rajjana.com/staygrounded/Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: @raj_janaiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/rs/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rob and Kelvin discuss whether LeBron James should forego a Farewell Tour in 2026 and just retire immediately after this season, tell us why Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is unlikely to ever be considered for a head coaching gig ever again, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. Plus, The Athletic senior NFL writer Mike Sando swings by to discuss all the biggest headlines around the league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.