Brendan Banfield ruled guilty in au pair murder trial
A verdict was reached Monday in the murder trial for Brendan Banfield, a former IRS law‑enforcement officer turned defendant who prosecutors say had an affair with his family’s au pair and took part in a double‑murder plot to frame another man for his wife’s stabbing.
A verdict was reached Monday in the murder trial for Brendan Banfield, a former IRS law‑enforcement officer turned defendant who prosecutors say had an affair with his family’s au pair and took part in a double‑murder plot to frame another man for his wife’s stabbing.
Brendan Banfield trial: Awaiting verdict as jury continues deliberations
The fate of Brendan Banfield is now in the hands of a Virginia jury.
The fate of Brendan Banfield is now in the hands of a Virginia jury.
Brendan Banfield murder trial: Jury deliberations to continue Monday in au pair affair case
Jury deliberations are expected to continue Monday in the murder trial for Brendan Banfield, a former IRS law‑enforcement officer turned defendant who prosecutors say had an affair with his family’s au pair and took part in a double‑murder plot to frame another man for his wife’s stabbing.
Jury deliberations are expected to continue Monday in the murder trial for Brendan Banfield, a former IRS law‑enforcement officer turned defendant who prosecutors say had an affair with his family’s au pair and took part in a double‑murder plot to frame another man for his wife’s stabbing.
Brendan Banfield murder trial: Banfield takes the stand, says he did not plot wife’s killing
Brendan Banfield told jurors Wednesday that he loved his wife and never intended to end their marriage, even as he admitted to an affair with the family’s au pair, a relationship now at the center of a double‑homicide case. He took the stand again on Thursday as the trial continued.
Brendan Banfield told jurors Wednesday that he loved his wife and never intended to end their marriage, even as he admitted to an affair with the family’s au pair, a relationship now at the center of a double‑homicide case. He took the stand again on Thursday as the trial continued.
Brendan Banfield takes stand again Thursday; testified he did not plot wife’s killing
Brendan Banfield told jurors Wednesday that he loved his wife and never intended to end their marriage, even as he admitted to an affair with the family’s au pair, a relationship now at the center of a double‑homicide case.
Brendan Banfield told jurors Wednesday that he loved his wife and never intended to end their marriage, even as he admitted to an affair with the family’s au pair, a relationship now at the center of a double‑homicide case.
Brendan Banfield trial: Banfield will take the stand in his own defense
Court resumed on Friday in the Brendan Banfield murder trial in Fairfax County, where the defense is expected to conclude witness testimony. FOX 5's Bob Barnard was in the courtroom.
Court resumed on Friday in the Brendan Banfield murder trial in Fairfax County, where the defense is expected to conclude witness testimony. FOX 5's Bob Barnard was in the courtroom.
Brendan Banfield murder trial: Defense highlights disputes over homicide investigation on Day 7
Day seven of the Brendan Banfield murder trial wrapped up on Thursday in Fairfax County. The defense put forward concerns about how the homicide investigation was conducted. FOX 5's Bob Barnard reports.
Day seven of the Brendan Banfield murder trial wrapped up on Thursday in Fairfax County. The defense put forward concerns about how the homicide investigation was conducted. FOX 5's Bob Barnard reports.
Banfield murder trial LIVE UPDATES: Homicide detective says supervisors pushed catfish theory
The Brendan Banfield murder trial resumes Thursday in Fairfax County.
The Brendan Banfield murder trial resumes Thursday in Fairfax County.
Defense testimony begins in Brendan Banfield murder trial
Day six of the Brendan Banfield murder trial wrapped up on Wednesday with the defense trying to prove the former IRS special agent did not stab his wife Christine Banfield to death in their Reston home nearly three years ago. FOX 5's Bob Barnard is outside the Fairfax County courthouse with today's highlights.
Day six of the Brendan Banfield murder trial wrapped up on Wednesday with the defense trying to prove the former IRS special agent did not stab his wife Christine Banfield to death in their Reston home nearly three years ago. FOX 5's Bob Barnard is outside the Fairfax County courthouse with today's highlights.
Banfield murder trial resumes Tuesday in Fairfax County
Testimony is set to resume Tuesday in the high-profile Fairfax County trial of Brendan Banfield.
Testimony is set to resume Tuesday in the high-profile Fairfax County trial of Brendan Banfield.
BANFIELD TRIAL LIVE UPDATES: Au pair murder trial enters day 4
The murder trial of Brendan Banfield is now underway in Fairfax County. Banfield is accused of murdering his wife and another man — all amid an alleged affair with the family’s au pair.
The murder trial of Brendan Banfield is now underway in Fairfax County. Banfield is accused of murdering his wife and another man — all amid an alleged affair with the family’s au pair.
Brendan Banfield Trial: First week ends with testimonies from au pair, detective, new evidence
The trial of Brendan Banfield, a Virginia man accused of killing his wife and another man inside his Fairfax County home back in 2023, wrapped up its first week on Thursday.
The trial of Brendan Banfield, a Virginia man accused of killing his wife and another man inside his Fairfax County home back in 2023, wrapped up its first week on Thursday.
Brendan Banfield trial:
New evidence was introduced by prosecutors on day four of the Brendan Banfield murder trial in Fairfax County. Banfield is accused of killing his wife and another man inside his Herndon home back in 2023. FOX 5's Bob Barnard is live with the latest from the courtroom.
New evidence was introduced by prosecutors on day four of the Brendan Banfield murder trial in Fairfax County. Banfield is accused of killing his wife and another man inside his Herndon home back in 2023. FOX 5's Bob Barnard is live with the latest from the courtroom.
BANFIELD TRIAL DAY 3: Au pair cross-examined in Banfield murder trial
The murder trial of Brendan Banfield is now underway in Fairfax County. Banfield is accused of murdering his wife and another man — all amid an alleged affair with the family’s au pair.
The murder trial of Brendan Banfield is now underway in Fairfax County. Banfield is accused of murdering his wife and another man — all amid an alleged affair with the family’s au pair.
Banfield murder trial: Au pair testimony resumes Wednesday
Day three of the Brendan Banfield murder trial continues Wednesday in Fairfax County, following a dramatic afternoon of testimony from a key prosecution witness detailing what investigators describe as a planned double murder plot.
Day three of the Brendan Banfield murder trial continues Wednesday in Fairfax County, following a dramatic afternoon of testimony from a key prosecution witness detailing what investigators describe as a planned double murder plot.
Au pair takes stand again on 3rd day of Brendan Banfield murder trial
Day three of the Brendan Banfield murder trial wrapped up on Wednesday. FOX 5's Bob Barnard has the latest updates from the courtroom.
Day three of the Brendan Banfield murder trial wrapped up on Wednesday. FOX 5's Bob Barnard has the latest updates from the courtroom.
Brendan Banfield Trial: Opening statements Tuesday in murder case tied to alleged au pair affair
The murder trial of Brendan Banfield is now underway in Fairfax County, with opening statements set for Tuesday after a jury was seated Monday.
The murder trial of Brendan Banfield is now underway in Fairfax County, with opening statements set for Tuesday after a jury was seated Monday.
911 call from Banfield, au pair captures moments after murder: 'I shot him'
The 911 call from Brendan Banfield and Juliana Peres Magalhães following the murder of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan was played during the ongoing murder trial Tuesday morning.
The 911 call from Brendan Banfield and Juliana Peres Magalhães following the murder of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan was played during the ongoing murder trial Tuesday morning.
Jury seated as Brendan Banfield murder trial gets underway
The murder trial of Brendan Banfield is now underway in Fairfax County after jury selection Monday.
The murder trial of Brendan Banfield is now underway in Fairfax County after jury selection Monday.
Jury selection begins Monday in Brendan Banfield murder trial
A high-profile trial is set to begin Monday in Fairfax County as Brendan Banfield faces double murder charges.
A high-profile trial is set to begin Monday in Fairfax County as Brendan Banfield faces double murder charges.