Brendan Banfield

Brendan Banfield convicted in Au Pair Affair Murder Trial

Brendan Banfield faces the possibility of life in prison at his sentencing hearing, which is scheduled for May 8. More

February 3, 2026

VA v. Brendan Banfield: Au Pair Affair Murder Trial

VERDICT: Brendan Banfield faces sentencing in May after a jury convicted him of all charges in the death of his wife and Joseph Ryan. More

February 2, 2026

Brendan Banfield says he and au pair had split before wife’s killing

Brendan Banfield described the relationship with Juliana Peres Magalhães as casual while his wife was alive. More

January 30, 2026

Brendan Banfield testifies he did not plot wife’s murder with au pair

Brendan Banfield testified he and Magalhães did not plot to kill his wife and another man, despite what prosecutors suggest. More

January 29, 2026

Courtroom exhibits shown in Au Pair Affair Murder Trial of Brendan Banfield

Jurors were shown crime scene photos, clothing, personal items, and digital evidence entered during testimony in the trial of Brendan Banfield. More

January 16, 2026

Au Pair testifies Brendan Banfield had a plan to ‘get rid of’ his wife

Juliana Peres Magalhães testifed that Brendan Banfield masterminded the plan to 'get rid of' his wife because divorce was 'not an option.' More

January 13, 2026

Court TV’s most anticipated trials of 2026

From murder conspiracies to accused killer spouses, Court TV is bringing viewers inside the courtroom for the most high-profile trials across the country. More

December 27, 2025

Judge: Child’s interview can’t be used in Brendan Banfield’s murder case

Investigators say their daughter was in the basement when Brendan Banfield and his lover murdered Christine Banfield and another man. More

July 28, 2025

The Husband and Au Pair Murder Trial | Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast

Brendan Banfield and his au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhaes who were allegedly having an affair are accused of killing his wife, Christine Banfield, and Joseph Ryan. More

November 6, 2024

Au Pair connected to Virginia double murder case takes plea deal

On Tuesday, Juliana Peres Magalhães pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the Feb. 24, 2023, shooting death of Joseph Ryan. More

October 29, 2024

Details in cases against Brendan Banfield, au pair revealed in court

Brendan Banfield is charged in the deaths Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. Au pair Juliana Peres Magalhães is also charged in Ryan's death. More

October 3, 2024

Husband indicted in double murder nearly a year after au pair’s arrest

Brendan Banfield has been indicted in the murder of his wife and another man, nearly a year after the arrest of their au pair. More

September 18, 2024

Au Pair arrested after ‘horrific’ double murder in Virginia family’s home

A couple's 23-year-old Au Pair, Juliana Peres Magalhaes, has been charged with the fatal shooting of Joseph Ryan. More

October 24, 2023