VA v. Brendan Banfield: Key Moments from Day 2
On day 2 Juliana Magalhaes continued her testimony and reviewed correspondence she had with Brendan Banfield and a Netflix producer. More
January 15, 2026
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Brendan Banfield
Brendan Banfield was convicted in the February 2023 killings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. Prosecutors argued Brendan was having an affair with the family's au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães.
VA v. Brendan Banfield: Key Moments from Day 1
On day 1 co-defendant Juliana Magalhaes took the stand ad detailed the beginning of her relationship with defendant Brendan Banfield. More
January 15, 2026
Breaking Down Trial Optics of Au Pair and Defendant Brendan Banfield
Court TV breaks down the optics of former au pair Juliana Magalhaes and defendant Brendan Banfield in the courtroom. More
January 15, 2026
Au Pair Juliana Magalhaes Testifies Against Former Lover Brendan Banfield
Brendan Banfield's former au pair and lover Juliana Magalhaes testifies against him. Magalhaes and Banfield's trial optics are broken down. More
January 15, 2026
Former Au Pair Juliana Magalhaes Reviews Emails of Selling Story to Netflix
Former au pair Juliana Magalhaes, who pleaded guilty in the death of Joseph Ryan, reviews emails about selling her story to Netflix. More
January 14, 2026
Juliana Magalhaes’ Letter to Brendan Banfield: ‘They Want Me to Cooperate’
Former au pair Juliana Magalhaes reads a letter she wrote to Brendan Banfield telling him 'They want me to cooperate.' More
January 14, 2026
Au Pair Juliana Magalhães Testifies in Brendan Banfield Murder Trial
Julia Jenaé and her panel discuss the testimony of Juliana Peres Magalhães, the former au pair and alleged lover of Brendan Banfield. More
January 14, 2026
Au Pair Becomes Prosecution’s Star Witness in Brendan Banfield Trial
Au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, delivers testimony against Brendan Banfield detailing an alleged murder conspiracy involving a fetish website plot. More
January 14, 2026
Former Au Pair Juliana Magalhães Resumes Testimony in Brendan Banfield Trial
Brendan Banfield's former au pair Juliana Peres Magalhães resumes her testimony in his double murder trial. More
January 14, 2026
Brendan Banfield’s Former Au Pair Takes the Stand in Double Murder Trial
Brendan Banfield's former au pair, Juliana Magalhães testifies. Brendan is charged in the killings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. More
January 13, 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
Bodycam Played in Court Reveals Chaotic Crime Scene in Banfield Home
Bodycam video played in court from Officer Zachary Beckner details the chaotic scene at the Banfield home. More
January 13, 2026
Jury Hears Brendan Banfield in 911 Call | Au Pair Affair Murder Trial
In a 911 call, Brendan Banfield tells a dispatcher that a man stabbed his wife, Christine Banfield, and he shot the alleged attacker. More
January 13, 2026
Au Pair Affair Murder Trial: Opening Statements
Openings are presented in Brendan Banfield's trial where he is charged in the killings of his wife, Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. More
January 13, 2026
Au Pair Murder Trial Begins: Brendan Banfield Accused of Killing Wife & Man
Brendan Banfield’s trial begins over the alleged murders of his wife, Christine Banfield, and Joseph Ryan, with help from au pair Juliana Magalhães. More
January 13, 2026
Jury Seated in Brendan Banfield’s Au Pair Affair Murder Trial
A jury has been seated in Brendan Banfield's trial, where he is charged in the February 2023 killings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. More
January 12, 2026
Husband Brendan Banfield and Au Pair Accused of Murdering Wife and Man
Brendan Banfield and the family’s au pair, Juliana Magalhães, are accused of killing Banfield’s wife, Christine Banfield, and Joseph Ryan. More
January 12, 2026
The Au Pair Affair Murder Trial | Vinnie Politan Investigates
Vinnie Politan analyzes the murder case against Brendan Banfield, the role of au pair Juliana Magalhães, and the testimony jurors may hear at trial. More
January 9, 2026
Au Pair Affair Murder Trial of Brendan Banfield Set to Begin January 12
The au pair affair murder trial of Brendan Banfield set to begin Jan. 12. Brendan is charged with killing Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. More
January 8, 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
Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan’s Murder | Vinnie Politan Investigates
Vinnie Politan investigates the murders of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan, focusing on the alleged involvement of Brendan Banfield and Juliana Peres Magalhães. More
October 6, 2025
Brendan Banfield’s Defense | Vinnie Politan Investigates
Vinnie Politan assesses the credibility of au pair Juliana Peres Magalhaes following her interrogation video, and possible defenses for Brendan Banfield. More
September 16, 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 Au Pair Affair Murder Alleged Murder Plot | Vinnie Politan Investigates
The investigation into the alleged murder plot of Christine Banfield by her husband, Brendan Banfield, and Juliana Magalhães, is led by Vinnie Politan. More
July 17, 2025
Deep Dive into Au Pair Affair Murder Trial | Vinnie Politan Investigates
The investigation into the murder plot, affair, and evidence involving Brendon Banfield and Juliana Magalhaes is conducted by Vinnie Politan. More
February 21, 2025
Au Pair Affair Murder Trial Plea Hearing | Vinnie Politan Investigates
Vinnie Politan dissects the murders of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan, Juliana Magalhaes’ plea hearing, and the defense of Brendan Banfield. More
November 6, 2024
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... More
November 6, 2024
New Bodycam Footage Released in Au Pair Murder Case
Bodycam footage shows police responding to the scene after receiving a 911 call from Au Pair Juliana Peres Magalhães. More
October 31, 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
The Husband and Au Pair Murder Trial | Vinnie Politan Investigates
Brendan Banfield and his au pair are accused of killing his wife, Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. Vinnie Politan details the crime and the developing... More
October 7, 2024
