A trial begins for former Massachusetts police officer Matthew Farwell, who is accused of killing Sandra Birchmore, a pregnant woman, and staging her death as a suicide. CBS reports that opening statements are scheduled to begin Friday in the case. Birchmore’s death in 2021 was initially ruled a suicide, according to the coverage.

Prosecutors allege that Farwell killed Birchmore in her apartment and then attempted to make the death appear self-inflicted. Fox states that prosecutors say he strangled her after she became pregnant. Fox also adds allegations that he groomed Birchmore over a prolonged period. The New York Post describes this as grooming beginning at a young age and notes that the trial follows years of delay since the death.