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The Au Pair Affair Murder Trial Of Brendan Banfield

Hidden Killers Podcast
Brendan Banfield
Christine Banfield
Joseph Ryan
Juliana Peres Magalhaes
Murder Trial
Fetlife
Digital Forensics
Virginia
Forensic Pathology
Fairfax County Police Department
Autopsy
Gunshot Wounds
Jose Ryan
911 Call System
Alicia Dale
Au Pair
Fairfax County
Murder
Investigation
Evidence

A pediatric nurse stabbed to death. A stranger shot twice by two different guns. A 4-year-old waiting in the basement to go to the zoo. And a husband who says he's innocent.

The Au Pair Affair Murder Trial of Brendan Banfield is your complete source for daily coverage, analysis, and breakdown of one of the most anticipated murder trials of 2026.

On February 24, 2023, Christine Banfield and Josep... more

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She told the truth. She still got 10 years.

Juliana Peres Magalhães stood before Judge Penney Azcarate today expecting to walk out of the Fairfax County courthouse and begin the process of deportation to Brazil. That's what the prosecution recommend... more

Brendan Banfield's DNA was not found on the murder weapon. The defense hammered that point. They attacked the digital forensics. They called the au pair's testimony bought and paid for—a woman facing murder charges who walked free with time served in... more

Defense attorney Bob Motta joins us to examine two major murder cases — the Michael McKee arrest in the Tepe double homicide and the Brendan Banfield conviction.

Michael McKee is charged with murdering his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband. The s... more

Life without parole. Brendan Banfield is going to spend the rest of his life in a Virginia prison unless his appellate team can find a legal error significant enough to warrant a new trial. At 40 years old, that appeal isn't just a legal formality — ... more

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Robin Dreeke
Retired FBI special agent, former chief of the counterintelligence Behavior Analysis Program
Episode: FBI Agent Decodes Brendan Banfield: The Testimony, the Letters & What the Evidence Actually Shows
LeeAnn Singley
Forensic scientist with expertise in blood stain pattern analysis, testifying as an expert witness in the trial.
Episode: LeeAnn Singley Testifies in Brendan Banfield Trial — The "Au Pair Affair Murder Trial"
Juliana Peres Magalhaes
Key witness in the murder trial of Brendan Banfield, previously involved in an affair with him.
Episode: The Au Pair Affair Murder Trial Of Brendon Banfield: Juliana Peres Magalhaes On The Stand-Part 4
Bob Motta
Host of Defense Diaries, an expert on legal matters and criminal defense.
Defense Diaries
Episode: THE DEFENSE CASE: Attorney Bob Motta On Dismantling The Prosecution's Theory Against Brendan Banfield
Juliana Peres Magalhães
Key witness and former au pair involved in the case against Brendan Banfield
Episode: Juliana Magalhães Takes the Stand: "I Saw Him Stabbing Her" — Banfield Trial Day 1
Jennifer Coffindaffer
Retired FBI special agent
Episode: FBI Agent Coffindaffer On Banfield Investigation Failures + Nick Reiner Case Update

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Tony Bruski
Host of the series, provides expert insights and leads discussions around the trial and its implication, contributing legal and narrative analysis.

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FBI Agent Decodes Banfield's Defense Plus McKee Obsession & Greenberg Federal Corruption Probe
Q: Is there reasonable doubt here?
Yes, there is reasonable doubt because he normalizes his crazy behavior and presents it as conventional, which confounds the jury's decision-making process.
FBI Agent Decodes Banfield's Defense Plus McKee Obsession & Greenberg Federal Corruption Probe
Q: What does it tell you about how McKee viewed Monique and what psychological framework helps explain someone who will speak in terms of ownership like that about the person that they supposedly love?
It indicates that McKee viewed Monique as property due to his narcissistic tendencies, leading to a sense of ownership rather than a loving relationship.
FBI Agent Decodes Brendan Banfield: The Testimony, the Letters & What the Evidence Actually Shows
Q: Is there any reasonable doubt here?
The hosts discuss how Banfield normalizes abnormal behavior, which raises questions about the credibility of the prosecution's case.
Brendan Banfield Verdict: His DNA Wasn't on the Knife — The Jury Convicted Him Anyway
Q: What do you think were the moves that really made the jury go, I don't buy this guy?
Juliana's testimony was crucial, as the defense relied on her credibility to build their case.
Banfield Appeal Breakdown: Bob Motta On Whether Brendan Has Any Real Chance
Q: Is there any ground for appeal regarding Juliana's testimony?
It's unlikely since cooperating witnesses' deals are common and not generally grounds for overturning a conviction.

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This podcast provides comprehensive daily coverage of the unfolding murder trial of Brendan Banfield, centered around the complex narrative involving his wife, Christine, and a man named Joseph Ryan who was found dead alongside her in their home. The series navigates through courtroom testimonies, digital forensics, and the intricate details of the allegations against Banfield, who is accused of conspiring with the au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhaes, to stage a murder plot. Particularly notable is the podcast's focus on the psychological ramifications of the trial, exploring underlying motives, character dynamics, and the reliability of witness testimonies, all while unpacking key pieces of evidence that could sway the jury's decision. It sta... more

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