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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 6 MIN

Brendan Banfield Wants Murder Conviction Overturned Before Sentencing | Case Update

from Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide · host Ky Charles

A jury already found Brendan Banfield guilty in the murders of his wife, Christine Banfield, and Joseph Ryan after prosecutors presented weeks of testimony involving an affair, an au pair, and a FetLife setup that turned deadly.Now, just before sentencing, Brendan is trying to get the convictions overturned.His defense team claims prosecutors made multiple errors during trial, including questions surrounding Brendan’s silence during the investigation and testimony from key witnesses.This episode breaks down the latest courtroom update, the arguments being made by both sides, and why Brendan Banfield’s sentencing has now been postponed.Past Episode on This Case:VA Husband and Au Pair Charged with Double Murder of Wife and Another Man | Brendan Banfieldhttps://murderandlove.com/va-husband-and-au-pair-charged-with-double-murder-of-wife-and-another-man-brendan-banfield/ The Trial:https://www.spreaker.com/episode/affair-and-fake-account-led-to-a-double-homicide-brendan-banfield-trial--69813847Follow on Facebook:www.facebook.com/relationshipcrime**************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.

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