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A Virginia jury is deciding whether former IRS agent Brendan Banfield conspired to murder his wife and frame another man, based on evidence including a guilty plea from his Brazilian au pair and digital traces.
A Virginia jury is deliberating the fate of Brendan Banfield, a former IRS officer accused of conspiring with his Brazilian au pair, Juliana Magalhães, to murder his wife, Christine, and frame stranger Joseph Ryan in 2023.
Prosecutors allege Banfield orchestrated the killings using fake online accounts to lure Ryan, then staged the scene, citing Magalhães’ guilty plea and testimony, digital evidence, and blood found on Ryan’s hand.
Banfield, who testified in his defense, denies the claims, calling the prosecution’s theory implausible and challenging Magalhães’ credibility, citing inconsistencies and a letter suggesting she sought payment for her story.
The jury must decide on aggravated murder, firearms, and child abuse charges, with a potential life sentence without parole if convicted.
The verdict remains pending as of February 2, 2026.
Un jurado de Virginia está decidiendo si el ex agente del IRS Brendan Banfield conspiró para asesinar a su esposa e inculpar a otro hombre, basándose en pruebas que incluyen una declaración de culpabilidad de su au pair brasileña y rastros digitales.