Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Au Pair Linked to Virginia Double Murder
There was a very sad event in Virginia where two people, Christine and Ryan Banfield, were killed.
The police think that Brendan Banfield, Christine's husband, and their au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhaes, were involved in the killings.
They say Brendan and Juliana had a secret relationship and planned to harm Christine and Ryan for a long time.
The police are still investigating to find out exactly what happened.
Juliana Peres Magalhaes, an au pair, is at the center of a double murder investigation in Virginia.
Prosecutors allege she had an affair with Brendan Banfield, her employer, since August 2022.
The affair began after she started working for the family in late 2021.
Brendan Banfield allegedly wanted to 'be rid of' his wife, Christine, and her son, Ryan.
The murders were allegedly planned months in advance.
- Who
- Juliana Peres Magalhaes, an au pair, and Brendan Banfield, her employer, are at the center of the investigation.
- What
- A double murder of Christine Banfield and Ryan Banfield.
- When
- The alleged affair began in August 2022, and the planning for the murder started months before the incident.
- Where
- Virginia, USA.
- Why
- Prosecutors allege Brendan Banfield wanted to be rid of his wife and planned the murders with Juliana Peres Magalhaes.
- Suspect
- Juliana Peres Magalhaes
- Victims
- Christine Banfield and Ryan Banfield
- Alleged Affair
- Brendan Banfield and Juliana Peres Magalhaes
- Alleged Motive
- Desire to be rid of wife
- Alleged Planning Duration
- Months in advance