Brendan Banfield Wants Murder Conviction Overturned Before Sentencing | Case Update

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 Banfield
https://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--69813847


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