Juliana Magalhães offers apology at sentencing in Au Pair Affair murder case
Juliana Magalhães faced up to 10 years in prison for the death of Joseph Ryan. after pleading guilty to manslaughter. More
February 13, 2026
Juliana Peres Magalhaes
Juliana Peres Magalhães, an au pair for the Banfield family, pleaded guilty in the death of Joseph Ryan. Prosecutors say she was having an affair with double murder suspect Brendan Banfield.
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
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