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Tragic Death of Former Student Sparks Awareness Campaign

9/24/2025

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Story summary

She was found dead in her apartment after missing school; authorities suspected suicide, baby's father was a Stoughton police officer and former mentor, with family and friends raising awareness on social media.
Sandra Birchmore, a Massachusetts native, joined a Stoughton Police Department program at 13, ride-alongs.
By February 2021, she was a teacher’s assistant and had announced her pregnancy.

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Story summary

She was found dead in her apartment after missing school; authorities suspected suicide, baby's father was a Stoughton police officer and former mentor, with family and friends raising awareness on social media.
Sandra Birchmore, a Massachusetts native, joined a Stoughton Police Department program at 13, ride-alongs.
By February 2021, she was a teacher’s assistant and had announced her pregnancy.