Au Pair & Husband's Affair Leads to Double Homicide? The Christine Banfield & Joseph Ryan Case

[@belaryann]

I’ve watched your videos for years and seeing you do a video on my cousin makes me incredibly emotional. Thank you for covering.

[@tiffanymeyer0504]

Very sorry for the loss of your cousin. 😢 sending positive thoughts, vibes, prayers, and light to you and your family❤❤

[@victoriaevee]

Your cousin sounds exactly as she was describe by her patient, an angel. I’m not religious, but to some people, they might think God saw her angelic help down here on earth, and he needed her help up with him as well. So sad she got her wings so soon.

[@ewangewin]

im sorry for your loss ❤

[@juliagritzbach]

I’m so sorry for your loss ;(

[@belaryann]

@@victoriaevee my cousin was Joe not Christine but you are correct she seemed like an amazing person. It’s heartbreaking that her daughter will no longer have her mother

[@shandizzleb7609]

I don’t understand why a divorce is scarier than life in prison these people make zero sense

[@jaybee2337]

They all think they’re soooo much smarter than everyone else and will get away with their crimes.

[@ayokeoo0101]

@@jaybee2337exactly

[@krysivory493]

In the US, they have to give away half of their wealth IF they didn't sign the pre-nup.

[@divingduck9]

@@krysivory493 u mean they both work & they split everything 50/50. he dont OWN her share.

[@hydracygnus]

@@krysivory493how is this worse than literal murder and prison

[@victoriaberned5901]

I will NEVER understand how someone can look at a small, innocent child and willingly and purposefully take their mommy away from them. Pure evil.

[@morgangarber]

Because they are selfish and only thinking about themselves. Like Kendall said, no one who truly loves their child would willingly put them through anything like this.

[@a.wanderer5006]

F-ed up but surrogate parents also take a kid's mommy away, - somehow that is socially acceptable.

[@leyladivine]

I’m so confused by the women who are so intent on “stealing” a women’s man. Like ma’am he is not the prize.

[@zoetaughtme]

this

[@bimobop]

So pathetic i knew immediately where this was going before the video finished

[@MeriweatherDesigns]

Facts

[@AamuAurora]

You can't steal anybody's partner. He was a person in power, an older man who was an employee. She was aware and guilty, behaved immorally and bad, but the whole situation wouldn't take place if the man conducted himself properly. I highly doubt that he was stolen from his wife, because the person he went after was his employee, someone he felt superior to. Stop infantilising grown a(s)² men who betray and destroy their families, talking about them like beasts who just roam around, and romance any person that is up to it, unwillingly. Like the only person who has any obligations to the man's family is not himself but all women, because nobody can expect loyalty from a man. If they don't refuse, it's their fault that a family falls apart because men are thoughtless machines. Of course, people who engage with people in committed relationships are weird and deserve condemnation but damn. Stealing? Really?

[@tv-21]

Maybe he has the goods

[@smolexfundie6458]

Why can’t people just get a damn divorce????

[@pingu_enjoyer2003]

Honestly, the most common reason seems to be a desire for control over their spouse. Either that or fear of taking responsibility for their actions that led to the divorce. Both, in a lot of cases.

[@c4arla]

maybe money and they want to keepp the kids themselves and not have to deal with ex spouse and sharing custody dividing assets...

[@Tori-op3mx]

Also IQ lol

[@sandybowers5085]

Also he seems like a Narcissistic personality disorder. (NPD) God be with the child he completely abandoned in his sick sociopathic or even psychopathic behavior. #JusticeForChristine #JusticefortheirChild I would be totally interested in how the trials are explained!

[@omgitzpaige2013]

came here to say this. like why

[@Honigprinzessin]

Just imagining how Christine might have been so relieved to see her husband come to her rescue since she had no idea what’s going on only to get stabbed to death by him makes me sick to my stomach

[@Poddycat-z4x]

It’s genuinely insane how anybody fully believes that in this day and age, that you can get away with any sort of crime like this! You got it absolutely right Kendall, saying there is no chance you could possibly love your child/children if you chose to take away their parent. Seriously despicable.

[@KahootaShoota]

Yeah, this isn’t the 1500s where you can literally just go on horseback for a day, go to another village, and live a new life as you claim your wife died to the hands of demons or some shit If you want out of a relationship, get a divorce. You can make more money and come back from that, but you can’t come back from offing someone. These guys are idiots.

[@KahootaShoota]

@@Poddycat-z4x you have every right to be cautious. I hope any relationship you enter or what not has someone who respects you deeply. Also, you don’t need marriage to feel fulfilled. And may all these people, regardless of gender, who even think of hurting the ones they love, suffer in this life and any that may come next.

[@lisaslay391]

The fact that Juliana left the 4-year-old daughter in the basement alone says a lot, and none of it good.

[@LaurenKaminski]

Yes 10 years or less isn’t enough!

[@TravelinRosy2025]

Yes

[@Aversong15]

So life in prison and your child without a mother is better than a divorce ? Ok!

[@caseyw.6550]

That's the thing...people who do this are delusional. They think they are smart enough to get away with it.

[@Musicalsfangirl]

Exactly!! Divorcing your wife for your affair partner will make everyone judge/hate you, but they’ll think you are so much worse if you kill them just to get them out of the way just to peruse the new relationship.

[@kimmca]

⁠@@caseyw.6550 exactly! he thought he was gonna get away with it!! so dumb 🤦🏻‍♀️ I can never understand men like this. So sad! Rip Christine & Joseph

[@vera_siempre]

Especially when they do it, and now I speak in most of the situations that happens in the states, not this particular case, in states that have capital punishment enforced. The level of delusion is absolutely baffling.

[@meganveronicaG]

Im mortified by this case. I was an Au pair from Australia, and I lived in the US for a year. Like you go there to work and travel and the families are so generous and supportive of you. This kind of betrayal of trust and the planning makes me cringe. Im sad for Christine, who would have never seen this coming.

[@djoyne391]

Why are you mortified?

[@Krisgrace5]

@@djoyne391well… she just said, because of the betrayal. Maybe read the comment

[@Smithpolly]

It's great that you had a positive experience but it's helps to bear in mind if giving advice to someone to be an au pair that not all families are generous and supportive of their au pairs. Equally, if giving advice to someone to get an au pair, that not all au pairs are overly enthusiastic about the work part.

[@milknhoneyhoney]

It’s so refreshing to hear you just speak about this like a normal person, not using stupid words like “un-alived” etc, like soooo many creators are now. Also love that you swear as much as I do lmao. ❤ Thank you for staying genuine Kendall ❤

[@jessicaDd9692]

I didn’t even notice until you said that but yeah wow it’s great

[@LovelyLorely23]

Channels only censor their content about true crime stories because they’re smaller channels and KZbin bullies them They demonitize them and they take down their videos or won’t let them post it up at all KZbin lets bigger channels with bigger following get away with more and aren’t as strict with the guidelines with them This issue has been talked about so much by Kendal and Josh in the past when their following was smaller

[@allisonovo]

Still love those creators nonetheless

[@jackselle4607]

Its so they don't get demonetized, I love Kendall and her integrity

[@milknhoneyhoney]

@@allisonovo Oh for sure! I totally understand why some creators censor their videos like that, I still watch them and love them nonetheless, it just can come off as unnatural and disingenuous sometimes.

[@ilovediscus94]

So they letting her get away with murder to catch him is ridiculous…. She’s just as complicit and needs the same punishment

[@CaseyMarie11-11]

I agree 💯

[@jay-wp8ii]

it seriously needs to be studied why so many men are comfortable/willing/WANT to commit murder instead of a divorce or even separation 😭😭 like its absolutely horrible how common this kind of story is.

[@KittyD859]

Have you gone through a divorce? 😂 It is absolute hell, especially when there’s things to split up. This isn’t the way to go of course, most people just don’t divorce and stay together.

[@perkele6969]

@@KittyD859 imagine even kind-of-defending murder instead of divorce. your reply was really distasteful.

[@prettygalsaz5075]

@@KittyD859have you ever been in a small dirty pissy jail cell? I’m sure it’s absolute HELL 😂😂😩 like huh you sound so ignorant trying to casually defend murder by saying Divorce is just that torturing. Baby I promise it ain’t got SHIT on life in mf prison!!

[@amber-8019]

@@KittyD859someone should check your search history

[@lolafairchild88]

Juliana wanted a green card, and he's delusional if he thinks Juliana was ever really into him.... He was LUCKY to have the wife that he had!

[@CaseyMarie11-11]

Right! Christine was way out of his league 💯

[@blakelive2624]

he literally had the life many can only dream of! (including the nanny ig)

[@jamiegonsalves2555]

She had a visa

[@brynleehassan3614]

There’s an especially sick aspect of this where Christine must have been so utterly confused and terrified. To imagine being in her situation is pure hell. Not only did her husband murder her but first, a stranger comes into her house, cuts off her clothes, etc. how sick of Brendan and the other to set this up. The torture they put her through and then to just murder a random person as well. This one was especially sick to me.

[@Renatiinha42]

I am a Brazilian, and am in the process of becoming an aupair. I was terrified to see this news. Why does a person leave his country to do harm to another person in another country? I don't understand.

[@laurenvcouto]

Essa safada já foi com segundas intenções, não é possível

[@blakelive2624]

i can only imagine she was desperate for the “american dream” and thought this was the only option. also she was possibly a psychopath too

[@caseyw.6550]

​@blakelive2624 She was in a vulnerable position, no doubt. Very young in a foreign country and being influenced by a much older, successful, American man. This is no excuse whatsoever, but HE deserves the most blame. That was HIS wife.

[@beckyortiz9077]

@@caseyw.6550she is as equally responsible. She is grown and should have known better to have gotten involved with a married man and especially to get involved in the murders!

[@caseyw.6550]

@beckyortiz9077 Well, our legal system certainly disagrees.

[@erica.roseee16]

It’s truly so horrible to think about what Joseph and Christine had to endure at the end of their life. It’s unbelievable how selfish and evil people can be to someone they “love” and to a complete stranger.

[@jessicabedingfield3471]

I am Brazilian and I was also an Au pair for 2 years. This case makes me sick to my stomach. I hope these two pays for what they have done. My heart goes out to this kid that will have to leave without her mom 😢

[@NoUsername-s9t]

You should do the Na'Ziyah Harris case. Please it needs more attention!

[@mimimadrid9420]

yesss! i’d love to see her cover it.

[@cheyfaith]

I agree. I think she’s likely waiting for her to be recovered, and for the trial to begin/conclude. There’s just not enough info, or she may not want to spread misinformation.

[@heathernikki5734]

Yes please please

[@ashantaemagee3794]

Yes I’m waiting on that one 💔

[@LE-zy2od]

Its sad that theres always more cases people need to stop killing other people

[@kathleenoboyle9741]

Please follow up on this. Two horrible, disgusting people and two innocent people. Worst is that innocent little girl.

[@pig3292]

Definitely one of the more elaborate murder plots I've ever heard. Catfishing someone into being the fall guy? Insane

[@cdwoodward]

Would appreciate coverage on the trial. You do a great job recapping the stories and would do an amazing job with courtroom information. Thank you.

[@larryhall2009]

The Nanny looks like the Temu version of Camila Cabello 😂

[@heathernikki5734]

Lmao I thought she resembled a puffer fish

[@larryhall2009]

@heathernikki5734 I definitely wouldn't kill my wife for her 😂😂

[@juliagritzbach]

@@heathernikki5734this 🤣

[@CaseyMarie11-11]

😂😂😂 definitely a step down from Christine,a couple steps actually 😬

[@jackselle4607]

💯 this. He probably thought she was so exotic because she's from Brazil. Such a typical weak man troupe

My heart breaks seeing the daughter standing in the midst of all this on the body cam footage 💔

[@karengreenberry9010]

I have become invested in this case. Please continue to keep us updated and let us know the verdict. I can never understand how a woman can be in cahoots with a man to kill another woman. If he does it to the mother of his child, how can they feel safe.

[@Bpthg]

I'm Brazilian and I've seen a lot about the case. In this case, the old nanny was so close to the family that when she got married, they were her best men.

[@iviebelle]

Juliana’s excuse of “she didn’t know he was going to go through with it” makes absolutely no sense, since she TEXTED HIM when Joseph arrived at the house?! like if she didn’t want to be apart of it and didn’t think he’d actually do it, she would’ve went to the Zoo

[@GigiRulesTheRoost]

You are so right, Kendall. The child(ren) was not actually loved by the murdering parent in the first place. There is no way you could love your little child(ren) and sentence them to a life of pain and misery by taking away their beloved mother or father. Crazy crap right there.

[@ilisafonua2798]

Thank you, Kendall, for always being sensitive and respectful about the cases you cover. I commented on your previous video asking if you could cover a certain case and someone replied that the case had been done to death and was basically irrelevant at this point. She seemed to think murder is like fashion and certain trends will come and go 🙄 that was a morbid moment. I honestly think that when it comes to true crime some people can forget that these things happened to real people.

[@joshlyndavenport443]

Kendall has a case request form all of her subscribers so that would likely be the best way to go in hopes of having a specific case covered.

[@ilisafonua2798]

​@@joshlyndavenport443oh okay, that makes sense. Thank you!

[@shaleecarpenter3536]

😂 be ea❤ ok

[@ilisafonua2798]

​@@joshlyndavenport443that makes sense. Thank you!

[@ilisafonua2798]

​@@shaleecarpenter3536 ???

[@kath8440]

I think the Au pair is just as culpable as the husband. She obviously wanted Christine’s life enough to usurp it. If Joseph was also still alive when she shot him, she was essentially his killer.

[@joshlyndavenport443]

Yes, I do believe that’s already been established.. what she was charged and ultimately convicted of.. killing Joseph. She delivered the fatal shot

[@CaseyMarie11-11]

She was convicted? I thought she took a plea deal, under the condition she testify against Brendon?

[@joshlyndavenport443]

@@CaseyMarie11-11 yes if we want to be technical then yes she took a plea for a lesser charge of manslaughter. That really wasnt the point though, ultimately she was found responsible for the victims death which is what I was trying to convey as a response to the original post.

[@danmir17]

My sister was murdered by her husband while their 3 yo daughter was present. Even with all the love and care my beautiful niece has had a VERY difficult life. Drugs, ETOH and destructive relationships played a large part in her life. She is now 40 and living her life w/o all the destructive behaviors. She still deals with the pain and depression. So I pray for this sweet 4yo. Hope she is surrounded by loving, open people.

[@TrewCrimeTime]

GET A DIVORCE!! For the love of god, I will never understand these spouses!!

[@BreannaLynnVlogs]

I was an Au-Pair in 2018-2019 in Germany and it was the best experience of my life. My host family was amazing and I still keep in touch with them to this day.

[@LibraInSeattle]

Same, I was an au pair in Germany from 1988-1991. I lived in Köln. I went to university during the day while the kids were at school.

[@Halezyeah]

My in laws had one from Spain and went to visit her family this year!! It is such a special connection

[@miriamiuricich6636]

I agree with you Kendall. If you love your children, as a parent, regardless how you feel about the other parent, you would not commit murder and take that parent away from your children. My heart goes out to the little girl in this case. Such a burden for this innocent, little girl to carry for the rest of her life. I hope she gets the help she needs on her path to healing. Hi from Down Under. 🇦🇺

[@niallsno1girl]

I heard this story before and yes the family had a pervious Au Pair. They attended her wedding and still kept in close contact with her. Christine posted it on her Instagram. This is lowkey a big factor as to why they hired another Au Pair and why she was trusting of having another enter her house. The information is there.

[@LuciaVillarreal07]

Yes! Thank you for this. And some people think the old Au Pair "quit" because of some hidden issues with the family (Christine) when it really was because she got married. It's so sad that Christine loved the experience of having an Au Pair so much that she wanted another one and that unfortunately led to her death 💔

[@taylatrejo51]

This case makes me so upset. 😢 Joseph was such a pawn and used his “kink” against him.. they killed an innocent man. Christine was just a mom who thought maybe nothing was going on and she ultimately gets killed too.

[@aceshigh5157]

it's really interesting that joseph felt comfortable and safe to go to some stranger's house without meeting them in a neutral location first. it reminds me a bit of the french woman who was raped by 70+ men and didn't know it. i guess talking on the phone to confirm was something, but it wasn't enough to obtain consent. 2 innocent people are now dead. they didn't even know each other...

[@taylatrejo51]

@ yeah I can see that and never thought about it that way.. maybe the phone conversations were very in depth making him feel comfortable and they said he didn’t hid this fact of his life so maybe he’s used to meeting at there house.

[@Emrose93]

It never fails to upset me when a parent has a hand in killing another parent ultimately leaving their kids with no one, it’s just awful. I hope justice comes soon.

[@alpal122]

Unrelated to the case, but thankyou for calling those who worked in healthcare during the height of the pandemic heroes. Nurses, physicians, assistants, techs, phlebotomists, and other staff all faced the virus head on and now 5 years later it seems to be all forgotten. I still remember the horrible things that happened during it, like moving bodies onto shelves to make room in full morges and seeing families grieve in waiting rooms since they couldn't go onto the room. Related to the case: Christine being a NICU RN tells you everything you need to know. A strong, empathetic, and kind woman. I sincerely hope those two beautiful souls are at peace.

[@Sharon-lz8dw]

Heartbreaking. Praying for justice for Christine, and Joseph. Hope they get life, and Christine's daughter is able to go on for a good life...sad

[@chandlerbond6308]

So sick to my stomach when the officer says to the child to follow the other officers “he has some cool stickers for you” I just can’t handle it, it hurts so badly that she just lost her mom, that she has to witness this. Why why why why is the child there.

[@rulistening7777]

Kendall, You are absolutly my favorite personality in true crime. Your calmming, smooth voice, and pleasant demeanor are the reasons that I am stll here after all these years.

[@mslatif3378]

I think Brendan believed that being an FBI agent made him untouchable, and that he's more intelligent than anyone. By committing this heinous act, he planned on getting way with it, getting sympathy from friends & family, life insurance payout, and live happily ever after!! Hopefully he will get life in prison, without parole!!

[@lauramason9250]

@mslatif3378 I believe Kendall said he's an IRS Investigative Agent. Still a Fed, but definitely not FBI agent.

[@carolelangat-fortune4557]

Thank you Kendall, yes, it will be useful to have one session like this either during the court case or after

[@frankcalderon3931]

I live in NOVA and I remember seeing headlines about this on our local news when it happened. I still find it hard to believe why people choose to do things like this and not get a divorce 🙄. RIP to Christine and Joseph, and I hope justice gets brought HARD down on those perps. Thank you for covering this case Kendall

[@kalibear1998]

I could never in my right mind get together with someone who literally MURDERED their wife to be with me because how am I so sure he isn't going to do the same thing to me when someone younger and hotter comes along

[@SandraWade-g1e]

Anyone ever go way back to Kendall’s old KZbin’s 9-10 years ago??? SOOOO FRICKEN CUTE!!! Watching you mature and grow into your own solid style is precious Kendall…You were such a young innocent tryin to make your way and look at you now. Love it❤️🙏❤️

[@StephanieandJays]

What is a divorce? Do people not know about getting a divorce?

[@user-nm4mn9ow1e]

Americans would rather k1ll eachother apparently

[@janiner2783]

Exactly! It's mind boggling that these people are so greedy and dumb that they think they can have it all, which includes bypassing divorce. I'm sure they were expecting to get sympathy, support, and money thrown at them.

[@Danig1rl]

I'd like to understand the psychology behind this too.

[@DarkSoulMom]

I’m shaming this chick just because she is a murderer but I will never understand why men trade a 10 for a 4.1 at best.

[@briseidar6688]

the kitty stretch at 15:49 🫶🏻🖤

[@Supertrooper_00]

I just recently started watching this channel, but have watched the Sesh for a while. Do you happen to know which kitty it is?

[@bethsexton456]

I want to say Lily

[@edgarallenhoe4656]

she did all that … over that ?? 😭

[@CaseyMarie11-11]

Right 🤢 but she honestly isn't mych better 😬 christine was in a completely different League than both of them 💯

[@xoxo.cc1]

The fact that they not only took that little girls mom away from her but also had her in the house during the murder is just beyond despicable. That poor child

[@Miracle4missing]

WHY just why. Leave her leave them, don’t murder them and leave your child parentless it’s so sickeningly stupid. Such a waste of precious life. Prayers to the little one and the families xx

[@bhavayagarg]

How can a divorce be scarier than the prospect of murder and life in prison

[@lilbfly02]

Please do follow up/trial coverage on this case! ❤

[@peppiholliday4525]

Yes, please keep us updated on the trial and what happens. Thank you for covering this as this is the first time that I've heard of it and seems like it's such a devastating issue that I would have heard about it a long time ago, but maybe not. Thank you for bringing this to our attention and I am looking forward to hearing about the conclusion

[@Lucysimmonss]

The pauses before “allegedly” cracking me up , I love these videos so much ❤

[@laurenmarie7045]

Christine was a nurse at my hospital when this happened. We don’t work on the same floor, but this blew my mind when I heard it. I actually even thought that this sounded like something that would end up being covered by true crime accounts. My heart went/goes out to her and Joseph’s family.

[@inglishbjork794]

Pls do Naziyah Harris !! Her case needs for recognition

[@jessicaDd9692]

Fill out her case form in the description if you haven’t already

[@tyesharichardson8395]

Yes please do Naziyah case! I live in Detroit and I can’t believe what happened, she needs justice

[@nicool4935]

Love that you’ve been vocal on your IG about the chaos that is ensuing on the world. So many people w platforms aren’t saying a word. Thank you, Kendall. We gotta keep talking about it!

[@Lilmisscostumedrama]

Juliana may only get 10 measly years for killing such a kind soul?!!!! I feel so awful for poor Christine too! She was a nurse, a carinv role, and her POS husband was having affairs and wishing she wasn’t around 😢😢😢

[@theladieclair]

Why does an IRS agent need a gun?

[@caseyw.6550]

To feel tough.

[@beautifulrose8619]

lol

[@CrimeDocumentaryfiles]

"This case is absolutely chilling and heart-wrenching. The level of deceit and manipulation involved is beyond comprehension, especially considering the betrayal by someone Christine trusted the most-her own husband. The way Brendan and Juliana allegedly conspired, not just to commit such horrific acts but to also tarnish the victims’ reputations, is truly vile. It's a stark reminder of how greed, lust, and a complete lack of empathy can lead to unimaginable tragedy. My heart breaks for their young daughter, who has to grow up with this nightmare as her reality. Justice can't come soon enough for Christine and Joseph."

[@Vgs183]

“How could a parent do that” is very easy to answer, having kids doesn’t magically make you a good human. Parents don’t have a moral high ground magically.

[@CaseyMarie11-11]

I understand what you're saying, but it takes a pretty awful person to murder their child's other parent.. there's a difference between being a parent and randomly killing someone, and being a parent and murdering your child's other parent. I think that is what Kendall was trying to say..

[@kellyblake8925]

So sad, I hope Joseph‘s dogs are ok

[@heathernikki5734]

Right , that part made me extra extra mad. Many dogs won’t get saved now bc Mr narcissist wanted to get his wang wet by that hamster looking au pair

[@heathernikki5734]

Right, that part made me extra extra angry. Many dogs won’t get saved bc he couldn’t get a divorce!!! And that au pair is so unattractive!!!

[@heathernikki5734]

I left two comments bc I thought YT deleted one 😂

[@Shelbysanzguerrero]

My husband is a homicide detective in VA and is on an OIS task force and the reason why he doesn’t have to be mirandized for the administrative investigation is because they do two separate investigations, one through the federal government for administrative purposes (whether he’ll be fired and/or receive disciplinary action through work), and the local police do a criminal investigation to see if the shooter was justified in self defense or defense of the home, or if criminal charges need to be pressed. So Miranda wouldn’t be applicable for an administrative investigation, just the criminal one done by local police

[@hannabanana592]

This happened 15 minutes from where I live. Our whole community was shocked. Thanks for covering the case!

[@lauramorsilli8111]

That was crazy. Definitely want to have an update video once everything is done.

[@clivematthews95]

I hope Juliana is made to admit uncomfortable, embarrassing tmi truths during the trial

[@CaseyMarie11-11]

She's VILE 🤢

[@caseyw.6550]

Just nosy??

[@scarletohhaha6938]

​@@caseyw.6550No, to humiliate her in the same way she & Brendan wanted to humiliate Christine's family by destroying her reputation.

[@bettinaamado4296]

I do hope you continue to keep us informed on this twisted case. I pray justice will come for Christine and Joe. Very sad for Christine s daughter to grow up knowing her father went to such lengths to kill her mom and smear her character for another woman 😢😠

[@ashleylee4297]

I love how much care you take in reporting cases and making sure to not report anything that you can’t verify. Thank you for the love and care you take for each case!

[@meyahthebarbie]

The way I turned all the lights off , snuggled in my bed with my dogs and pressed playyyy 🥰

[@Flattipatti9]

I’m absolutely shocked that I live in the next county over, ruffly 20 minutes away, and I’ve heard nothing about this case until now. I have been watching your videos for years and I love how you bring awareness to these cases. It gets scary when you realize that these things don’t just happen far from you. I have faith in the system here and know that justice will be served. Thank you for shedding light on this!

[@scrumpyminklemonk]

Being an Au pair just feels so dangerous. Exploitation and slavery runs rampant. We need stronger laws to protect them. The same with backpackers.

[@morgan7183]

Protect the ones who don't have affairs w the husbands sure.....

[@GraceGreen-x4d]

I was an au pair and had a wonderful experience. I understand the concern and fears but nobody should be discouraged from being an au pair. There are plenty of ways to protect yourself, the biggest one being signing with an agency who does extensive background checks on the families. Do your research and you’ll be fine!

[@janewilliams6777]

I never heard of Au pair before this case. But I have heard of a live-in care giver or babysitter.

[@EvansLuckystar2]

@@morgan7183Obviously

[@cameronquigley6486]

Most go through companies that do background checks and have rules set in place for the safety and comfort of the au pair, honestly there’s not much that goes wrong aside from similar situations to this. The only horror stories I’ve ever heard about start with the au pair starting an inappropriate relationship with the husband.

[@julia8150-k6f]

This is horrible!! I have followed you for years Kendall, but this story is close to home - I was an Au Pair in Fairfax almost ten years ago. Back then, I knew there was some rumours that some au pairs (never knew them directly) had affairs with their host dads, but I could never imagine how someone would want to do something like that. To do that to the family who lets you into their home, or to the kids that you love and take care of. I can’t even grasp that, so how can anyone be okay with breaking up a family and kill somebody?! My heart truly goes out to all the victims, to Joseph and Christine, but also the little girl who lost her family 😢❤ I hope justice will come soon!

[@milenabianca9787]

The Au Pair’s mugshot looks like Sophia Richie. This whole story is so scary because you think you’re safe in your relationship next thing you know your husband is having an affair and killing you for it!! Have these wife killing scumbags ever heard of divorce? Or just running away after going for a carton of milk like the good old days? Why is killing the first thing?

[@JenAgrippa]

Because there is no respect for life. The entire life is a sham. If someone can plot to kill their own partner that person is a degenerate.

[@SheDetective]

Research the selfish gene. Unfortunately human nature is selfish. That being said Most people are decent human beings & would never cause violence in a situation like this

[@runawaypacman]

🤔 I feel like some people who do this don't want there spouse anymore but they don't want there spouse to move on so they end up killing them sadly.😥

[@SweetCaroline10X]

Right? Just go get milk 😅

[@jessicaDd9692]

Sadly it’s bc divorce is expensive and people don’t want to spend the money and lose custody/assets

[@irenedgchannel]

I was an au pair and is such a wonderful experience, this type of stories piss me off. Also - she should spend her sentence back in Brazil in my opinion

[@uniqueaesthetics1403]

Brazilian prisons more harsh ?

[@KatieF26]

It really annoys me that in situations like this, the man always gets a tougher sentence than the woman, even though the woman was just as involved.

[@TimeSkipChapters]

⏱️ Timestamps by TimeSkip ⏱️ 00:00:00 - Introduction to True Crime 00:01:42 - Overview of Today's Case 00:04:03 - Victims: Christine Banfield & Joseph Ryan 00:05:00 - Christine's Background and Career 00:06:52 - Brendan Banfield's Role 00:09:16 - The Aupair: Juliana Perez 00:11:35 - Details of the Crime Scene 00:13:49 - Investigation Begins: Red Flags 00:15:47 - Brendan's Account of Events 00:20:01 - Brendan's Confrontation with Joseph 00:21:15 - Inconsistencies in the Shooting Story 00:23:37 - Juliana's Body Cam Footage Insights 00:26:01 - Discovery of Evidence at the Scene 00:29:10 - Investigation into FetLife Profile 00:33:22 - Alleged Affair and Murder Plot 00:36:22 - Juliana's Arrest and Evidence Found 00:39:32 - Brendan's Communication with Juliana 00:41:42 - Brendan's Indictment 00:47:29 - Juliana's Plea Deal 00:54:31 - Brendan's Charges Explained 00:57:18 - Final Thoughts on the Case

[@ambermurray2267]

Thankyou!!

[@shelbyjarrell3067]

I just don’t understand how someone’s brain can go to this. Why wouldn’t their brain go to *divorce*

[@ravsocials]

This is so heartbreaking. The wife 🥺 if he wanted to cheat do that and leave. Don’t murder!!! what is wrong with people

[@tigger144144]

This is literally so crazy, they are so sick. Definitely interested in trial coverage.!! very interested to see how this all plays out

[@ajaleedelgado8056]

I love the way you tell the stories , so respectful! Very demure

[@emilynydam4411]

Brendan Banfield only cared about himself. He did not care about his daughter or anyone else. He’s disgusting.

[@muddistyx]

i don’t understand how theres still so many murders that happen due to an affair like divorce literally exists its so insanely unnecessary and absurd to murder to get with who you want like literally just get a divorce omfg

[@Ririkxo]

Yes please do a trial coverage!

[@AngelaNPerez-su9sg]

Love the way you narrate any story , you got me hooked. ❤

[@JoAnnR-nb8gq]

I absolutely hate plea deals. They have the evidence … do your job for crying out loud. She deserves prison for a long, long time 😡😡😡

[@jackselle4607]

They didn't need a plea deal with all this evidence. It's infuriating

[@starryadventure8922]

I feel that for that poor girl, she is going to grow up and realize what her father did for an affair. I really hope she's like her mother.

[@CaseyMarie11-11]

This whole case is wild and I can't believe they believed that Nanny's story for a second. She was a terrible liar 💯

[@caseyw.6550]

I'm pretty sure they didn't. You can't arrest someone just because you think they are lying. Lol

[@CaseyMarie11-11]

Yeah thats what i was saying,im not convinced they were buying it,not even for a second​ @@caseyw.6550. I did word it kinda weird I guess.. Also super random but my maiden name starts with a W. So for have my life i was also a "CaseyW" lol

[@shirleybartolo59]

What a horrific story 2 innocent people died for 2 murdering creeps 😢

[@tam2729]

it's pretty much impossible to get away with murder these days so why people continue to try rather than just leaving the situation is crazy

[@danidakota7304]

OmG, you never fail to prove why are you the best. I love and respect your work from the first time I discovered your channel, and every time there is this one little thing, which shows how humble, great, honest, and amazing person you are. This time it was this little correction about AuPair, which seems so not important but to me is the coolest sweet thing. Keep up the great work. Greetings from Germany ❤❤❤

[@ATR0m]

Juliana gets away with everything? 🤬 That makes me so angry!! She was his accomplice 😡

[@veautyfull]

Kendall, you are looking so good! 😍😍thank you for covering this story.

[@JUST_COMMENTARY]

Definitely would love trial coverage

[@itsamand4]

Kendall, I'm a brazilian who's done three exchange programs in the US (2 Disney College Programs and an internship in L.A. when I was about to graduate medical school) and I'm THRILLED you covered this case! Can't wait 😅❤

[@save_bandit]

why? are you looking for ideas or something?

[@heathernikki5734]

@@save_bandit😂😂😂

[@save_bandit]

@@Peace_luv_educ888 cause i thought it was funny how she was so THRILLED to have kendall cover this case, as if she's proud of her countrywoman or something 😭😭

[@sourgirrll]

@@save_banditLMFAOOOOO…. relax i’m Brazilian too and one thing about us, even when it’s something bad, if it pertains to Brazilian people we all want to watch it and know what’s going on she’s probably saying she’s “thrilled” because it’s an American channel covering something about a Brazilian chick. as bad as it is

[@save_bandit]

@@sourgirrll i am relaxed. it was literally a joke. don't need the anthropology lesson idrc

[@GigiRulesTheRoost]

Why is the court date so far off in the future and YES we would like updates from you Kendall. Thank you

[@mollieerobinson]

Please cover the trial of this case as well!! Love your videos so much! 🩷

[@AbigailKennedy123]

I am local-ish to this area and I remember when this was first being covered in the news! Absolutely wild.

[@anawise24]

09:40 Yes, the family had a Brazilian Aupair before. They became very close to the Brazilian girl to the point where she got married and Christine was hers bridesmaid. Because of this first good experience, they decided to hire a new Aupair also from Brazil.