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Banfield Appeals Murder Conviction | Roanoke News
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- Jul 18, 2026
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Summary
Brendan Banfield is officially appealing his life sentence for murdering his wife and Joseph Ryan, taking his case to Virginia’s Court of Appeals after a shocking trial that revealed a twisted plot involving his affair with the family’s au pair and a fetish website. The prosecution painted a chilling picture of a premeditated scheme, while Banfield claimed self-defense — a story the jury rejected. His ex-lover, Juliana Peres Magalhães, already pleaded guilty and testified against him, now serving a ten-year sentence. The legal grounds for his appeal remain pending, but the drama is far from over. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b7bc608c2ad16f3c