Here’s some addt’l findings from the @PostCommission regarding the “lead detective,” Domenic Tiberi.
1/27/25, the Millis town select board unanimously votes Tiberi as a “police detail officer” (it’s noted that it was per chief’s recommendation🤔) Shortly after, the POST commission finally publishes these sustained findings of his misconduct… P.S - this isn’t his first time under scrutiny - one example incl. a prostitution sting where he “busted the operation” but didn’t call in his team until he was satisfied 😳
In 2024, Tiberi’s earnings were $277,936.63 (more than the Millis chief of police)
First order of business: Donna McNamara needs to be reinstated as Chief of Stoughton police. Second: Fire Town Manager Tom Kalter.
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I will eternally be grateful for the work of these 3 Federal prosecutors on Sandra Birchmore's case: Liz Riley, Brian Fogerty, and Torey Cummings.
I have spoken a lot about these three and what I noticed in the courtroom.
Fogerty is insanely intelligent and beautifully is able to think on his toes when he is being intensely challenged with objections. He never lost his cool even when being thrown with a myriad of senseless motivations by the defense team.
Cummings was such a light for the team. Her kindness, caring and "Elle Woods" walk was a joy to witness during emotionally-taxing testimony. She ultimately leads with her heart and you could see her passion for this case. Plus she literally has *the best* hair. 😅
And Riley... there isn't enough I could say about her. A bulldog. A force to be reckoned with. Her cross-examination of the defense's last witness was a sight to see. She is the perfect example of a leader and I genuinely adored seeing her take Sandra's story and put it to life.
I don't believe we could have had a better team to make sure the jury understand what happened to Sandra. They took on this case - amongst a time when state police and the Norfolk County District Attorney’s office pushed back - and actually listened to her loved ones. Multiple witnesses tips were ignored locally but the Feds stepped up.
This team took these same tips, dug deep and was able to come out on top. No drama. No scheming behind the scenes. Simply pure, thorough investigation that ended in a "guilty" verdict against Matthew Farwell.
If any of you ever see this, thank you for your hard work. The stressful moments and sleepless nights I am sure you all had was worth it.
Finally, almost 6 years later, we have justice for Sandra.
It's about damn time. 🩵🫶
🚨 BREAKING 🚨 The jury has reached a verdict in federal trial of former Stoughton Police Officer Matthew Farwell, charged in connection w/ the murder of Sandra Birchmore and the death of her unborn child.
We will provide an update as soon as the verdict is announced in open court.
We are asking for people to please light a candle tonight, for Sandra and her baby boy. Bless them with your thoughts and prayers, for a guilty verdict.
#justiceforsandrabirchmore#SandraBirchmore
The MSP have identified the remains found in 1991 in a wooded area in Quincy through genetic genealogy. The remains are of Glenn Powers, a 1970 Randolph High School graduate.
Anyone with information about Mr. Powers is asked to call MSP Unresolved Cases Unit at 1-855-MA SOLVE.
Karli has been relentless in her fight to get answers about what caused the crash that took her dad, Gary Kaufman.
And then, when those answers revealed:
• The crash was caused by Millis Police Officer Craig Thompson, in his cruiser
• Thompson claimed he was in pursuit of a motorcycle traveling 85 mph when he hit Kaufman
• Thompson never called in the "pursuit," and no such motorcycle ever even existed
• Thompson's blood alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit & he had THC and benzodiazepines in his system
@CarliwithaK has been relentless in her fight for Justice for her Dad.
But this is Norfolk County, where Justice doesn't come easy.
👉 The Millis Police said state police handled the investigation
👈 The goon squad at the State Police Detective Unit said they did not assume primary responsibility for the investigation but provided (the world-class expertise of) CARS & Crime Scene Services to support the Millis Police in their investigation
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One of my nieces just said, “So what in the hell is going on with you and @DoctorTurtleboy? Are you guys friends or something?!?!?”
I am obviously Dale. 😉
Today was a big day in the Sandra Birchmore case. We heard closing arguments, revisited some of the most significant evidence presented over the last 18 days, and heard arguments touching on the Norfolk County CPAC unit and the investigation into Sandra’s death. There was a lot packed into that courtroom, and quite a bit that deserves a closer look.
As AUSA Elizabeth Riley said today: “Facts matter.”
I’m taking the evening to decompress, and will be back tomorrow 11/7 at 11:15am ET to break it all down, including what was said, what the evidence actually showed, what big names showed to the courthouse, and what the jury has now been asked to decide. 🩵🫶
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The diagram shows final rest positions the physical evidence doesn’t support. It uses the wrong date and two different case numbers. The DA’s office decided not to respond to the scene within the hour. @MassStatePolice reviewed the discrepancies and decided no investigation was necessary. #JusticeForGaryKaufman #PoliceAccountability #NorfolkCountyCorruption
Mizzy spitting fire outside the courthouse.
We all echo her sentiments.
Of course, this passionate speech was prompted by the man who made it possible for so many of us who couldn’t attend in person to follow the trial every step of the way @GrantSmithEllis@Mizzy_B
#SandraBirchmoreTrial #MatthewFarwell
The $100,000 settlement amount corresponds with the strict statutory cap under the Massachusetts Tort Claims Act (MTCA) for claims filed against state government.
This resolution does not affect her separate, ongoing federal civil rights lawsuit—Read v. Proctor—currently pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.