US man who plotted with au pair to murder wife given life sentence
Brendan Banfield has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife and another man. He was found guilty of plotting the killings with the family's au pair, who was involved in a scheme to frame an innocent victim. The judge described Banfield's actions as evil and calculated, highlighting the impact on their young daughter.
- ▪Brendan Banfield was convicted of murdering his wife, Christine Banfield, and Joseph Ryan, who was lured to their home.
- ▪The judge emphasized the calculated nature of Banfield's actions and the disregard for his wife's life.
- ▪Banfield was also convicted of child endangerment due to their daughter being present during the murders.
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Brendan Banfield arrives to testify in his double murder trial in Fairfax county, Virginia, in January. Photograph: Tom Brenner/APView image in fullscreenBrendan Banfield arrives to testify in his double murder trial in Fairfax county, Virginia, in January. Photograph: Tom Brenner/APVirginiaUS man who plotted with au pair to murder wife given life sentenceBrendan Banfield convicted of killing Christine Banfield and man lured to couple’s Virginia home as fall guyAssociated PressFri 5 Jun 2026 17.05 EDTLast modified on Fri 5 Jun 2026 17.13 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA Virginia man who was having an affair with the family’s Brazilian au pair was sentenced on Friday to life in prison without parole for the murder of his wife and a man who was lured to the couple’s home as a fall…
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