Episode 278 · 37 min · Dateline NBC

Sandra Birchmore's alleged killer on trial. UNC student murder case. Plus, campus safety.

Published Oct 15, 2026by NBC NewsTrue crime

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In Massachusetts, former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell is on trial for the alleged murder of 23-year-old pregnant teacher's aide Sandra Birchmore. His defense attorney says she died by suicide. In North Carolina, prosecutors are trying the man they say killed University of North Carolina student Faith Hedgepeth 14 years ago. Her roommate faces tough questions from the defense. In Dateline Round Up, updates in the case of Lee Gilley, the man accused of killing his pregnant wife and fleeing to Italy. And trial continues for Naresh Bhatt, accused of killing his wife in Northern Virginia. Plus, resources for students who experience crime on campus. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com . 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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