{"podcast":{"title":"Hidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & Breakdowns","slug":"hidden-killers-live-daily-true-crime-news-breakdowns-5650841","podcast_index_feed_id":5650841,"rss_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5078367.rss","website_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5078367","image_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/43725450.jpg","author":"Hidden Killers Podcast","episode_count":500,"summary":"Hidden Killers Live! is your daily true crime podcast delivering two hours of nonstop coverage every weekday . Hosted by Tony Brueski & Robin Dreeke this show dives into the most compelling stories in the true crime world — from murder trials and cold cases to criminal psychology , investigations , and the dark motives behind real-life crimes. Each episode brings a mix of breaking crime news , courtroom analysis , and raw conversation that takes you beyond the headlines. Whether it’s exploring how investigators crack cases, uncovering the psychology of killers, or following the twists of ongoing trials, you’ll get sharp, unfiltered insight every time. Unlike recap shows, Hidden Killers Live! is true crime talk in real time — asking the tough questions, cutting through the noise, and giving listeners the context they need to understand today’s biggest cases. If you crave smart, binge-worthy true crime content with expert commentary, emotional depth, and daily updates that keep you ahead of the story, this is the podcast for you. Follow now on Apple Podcasts and join Tony Brueski & Robin Dreeke inside Hidden Killers Live! — where the truth is always in the details.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-26T20:21:30.128955+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hidden-killers-live-daily-true-crime-news-breakdowns-5650841"},"episode":{"title":"Sandra Birchmore’s Suicide Ruling Became WHAT?!","slug":"sandra-birchmore-s-suicide-ruling-became-what","published_at":"2026-09-20T22:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hidden-killers-live-daily-true-crime-news-breakdowns-5650841/sandra-birchmore-s-suicide-ruling-became-what","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hidden-killers-live-daily-true-crime-news-breakdowns-5650841","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8953874","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8953874.mp3?modified=1789656727&sid=5078367&source=rss","summary":"Sandra Birchmore’s case reaches federal court with the original death ruling already rewritten. The Massachusetts medical examiner once classified her death as suicide. On April 30, 2026, the office changed the manner to undetermined and shortened the listed cause from asphyxia by hanging to asphyxia. That matters because Matthew Farwell’s defense is preparing to argue suicide. Judge Denise Casper has ruled that jurors may hear evidence about Sandra’s mental-health history and prior suicidal thoughts. The defense says those records support its theory. Prosecutors say the jury should also hear how Sandra’s relationship with Farwell began and why they believe her death was staged. Sandra entered the Stoughton Police Explorers program at 12. Federal prosecutors allege Farwell, then a police officer and program instructor, began an unlawful relationship with her when she was 15 and he was 27. They allege he later killed her to stop disclosure of his conduct. Farwell denies killing Sandra and has pleaded not guilty. The Stoughton Police Department’s own internal review found that three former officers — Matthew Farwell, his twin brother William, and former deputy chief Robert Devine — had inappropriate relationships with Sandra. William Farwell and Devine are not defendants in the federal criminal case. Prosecutors say the initial death investigation treated the scene as noncriminal almost immediately. In federal court papers, they say local investigators reported “no foul play” to the medical examiner within roughly an hour. They also say investigators did not compel Farwell’s DNA or seize his electronic devices during that early work. The federal prosecution now points to evidence it says was missed or never pursued. Prosecutors have said Farwell was a major DNA contribut…","meta_description":"Sandra Birchmore’s case reaches federal court with the original death ruling already rewritten. 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