Cover-Up Allegations Rock Stoughton | Boston News

Stoughton’s police chief is escalating her legal battle against the town manager, alleging he pressured her to drop a second report on Sandra Birchmore—a case now tied to a murder and cover-up claims. Federal prosecutors say a former officer allegedly killed Birchmore in 2021 over fears she’d expose their underage relationship. Her family, including second cousin Barbara Wright, calls the silence “disturbing” and vows to keep demanding answers, echoing Sandra’s own fierce spirit. Both officials are on administrative leave as an outside investigator takes over—setting the stage for a town-wide reckoning. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a215ed0e57b7f628