💨 Abstract

In the upcoming trial of Brendan Banfield, charged with killing his wife Christine and Joseph Ryan, defense attorneys are challenging the "catfishing" theory suggesting Brendan lured Ryan to their home. Prosecutors claim Brendan, with the help of the family's au pair, Juliana Magalhaes, plotted the murders. Defense attorney John Carroll accused Fairfax County police of pressuring and silencing detectives who had differing opinions.

Courtesy: Neal Augenstein