In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, host Ky tells you about the shocking case of a double murder in Herndon, Virginia. On February 24, 2023, a 911 call revealed a chaotic scene where 39-year-old Brendan Banfield claimed he shot a man attacking his wife, Christine Banfield. But as the investigation unfolded, the details became murkier, revealing a web of betrayal and deceit.As police arrived, they found Christine fatally wounded and her alleged attacker, Joseph Ryan, dead from gunshot wounds. With all of this going on the narrative quickly shifted from a simple case of self-defense to something far more sinister. Juliana Peres Magalhães, the family's au pair, becomes a pivotal figure in this case, with her account of events leading to an investigation that spanned 19 months.What truly happened in that home? Was it an act of protection, or was there a premeditated plan at play?As evidence emerges of a romantic relationship between Brendan and Juliana, along with their communications leading up to the murder, the stakes rise. The episode explores the twists of the case, including Juliana's plea deal and Brendan's upcoming trial.Join us as we go through the details of this case, from the initial 911 call to the unfolding courtroom drama.Tune in now to hear the full story and share your thoughts on this case.1. The 911 Call and Initial Investigation2. The Crime Scene and Key Evidence3. Juliana's Account and the Investigation's Twists4. The Alleged Affair and Its Implications5. Brendan's Arrest and the Ongoing Trial6. Conclusion and Listener Engagement************************************************************************************************Support these businesses; support LaM:BJs - Save $35 on a yearly membership with my link: www.murderandlove.com/BJs✨✨For a commercial-free episode, pictures, and more head to our exclusive group at www.patreon.com/loveandmurder✨✨Podcast Promo: Creepy Tappas*************************************************************************************************🧃Buy me a coffee (or an apple juice)🧃:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/loveandmurderYou can now join Love and Murder's Supporter's Club in one of 3 places:1. Patreon (✨✨best option for more extras✨✨)www.patreon.com/loveandmurder2. Spreaker (choose the premium feature)https://www.spreaker.com/show/love-and-murder3. Substackhttps://bit.ly/LaM-Substack~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Please take some time to Rate, Share, Subscribe! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Full Show Notes: https://www.murderandlove.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~📢📢Leave me a Voice Message: https://www.speakpipe.com/LoveAndMurderPodcast👉WHERE ELSE CAN YOU LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE?👈https://murderandlove.com/love-and-murder-links/YOUTUBE https://bit.ly/LoveMurderYouTubeINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/loveandmurderpodcastTWITTER: https://twitter.com/noconductradioFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/relationshipcrimeFACEBOOK GROUP: https://bit.ly/39qUG3t🛒 MERCH: https://bit.ly/LnMShop 🛒Want to hear about a specific true crime case?Email me at noconductradio@gmail.comorRequest here: https://forms.gle/K513K8wCdRbU6syz5Hi! It's Ky, the host of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide. In this podcast, I tell you true crime cases of relationships that turned to murder, love that turned to homicide, and trust that turned to betrayal. Join me as we delve into true narratives that unravel the thin line between passion and peril, exploring the darkest corners of the human heart. These are not just stories; they're cautionary tales that make you question the fragility of emotions and the unforeseen consequences that love, or what appears to be love, can bring. So, buckle up for a journey through the tumultuous landscapes of romance gone wrong, only on Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide.If you want even more episodes, then head on over to our Patreon for commercial free episodes, bonuses, and to help support Love and Murder Podcast.Thanks for stopping by and remember that it’s All Love and No Murder Yall!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.
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