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A Husband Who Staged a Murder to Frame a Stranger Gets Life, a Wife's Tooth Found in a Burn Pit, and a 12-Year-Old Failed by the Program.
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- Jun 9, 2026
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Summary
Here's where things stand this morning. In Fairfax County, Virginia, Brendan Banfield — the former federal agent convicted of murdering his wife, Christine, and a man named Joseph Ryan — has been sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole. In Juneau, Wisconsin, the trial they're calling the tooth in the ashes is now in its second week, and the forensic evidence against Zachariah Rasch is stacking up. And just outside Boston, a former police officer accused of killing a young woman named Sandra Birchmore has been told he will stay behind bars until his trial this fall. Three cases. Join our new FB groups page here. Take the poll! Join the Daily Crime & Justice community on social media! We're building a passionate group of true crime enthusiasts who love diving deep into the most shocking cases in America. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram by searching "Daily Crime & Justice" on either platform. You'll get exclusive behind-the-scenes content, breaking news updates on cases we're covering, and early alerts when new episodes drop. Our social media is where Garret Fisher's hottest takes live, including reactions that don't make it into the show. But more importantly, it's where YOU come in. Share your theories, debate the verdicts, and connect with fellow listeners who are just as obsessed with justice as you are. Did the jury get it right? What questions do you still have? Your comments and insights often shape future episodes. We cover the trials that matter, but our community makes the conversation unforgettable. Come for Garret's signature cynical commentary, stay for the incredible discussions with thousands of true crime fans who get it.