What led to the case against Matthew Farwell involving Sandra Birchmore?

According to the transcript, several officers allegedly began grooming Sandra around 2011, but it was Matthew Farwell, the defendant in this case, who initiated contact. The affidavit indicates that Farwell took the first step in what appears to have been a systematic grooming process targeting Sandra Birchmore through a police mentoring program. This initial contact developed into a disturbing relationship that ultimately led to serious charges against Farwell. The case highlights the dangers when authority figures abuse their positions within mentorship programs designed to support young people, resulting in tragic consequences.