Episodes

  • Emotional Bodycam Audio and Expert Testimony Shape the Banfield Trial

    Emotional Bodycam Audio and Expert Testimony Shape the Banfield Trial
    Jan 21 2026
    The Brendan Banfield murder trial entered a critical new phase as the defense formally began presenting its case in Fairfax County. In this episode, we break down a dramatic day in court that included a failed motion to dismiss, emotional body-worn camera audio from the hospital, and testimony aimed at reframing how jurors see Brendan Banfield. The jury heard audio of Banfield learning that his wife had died, watched him visibly react in court, and listened as defense experts challenged the prosecution’s bloodstain analysis and digital evidence tied to the alleged plot. Our team explains why the defense focused on credibility, emotion, and forensic uncertainty — and what it could mean as the trial moves toward closing arguments. With questions still looming about motive, expert testimony, and the investigation itself, the path to a verdict is beginning to take shape. Keep up with the latest in the case LIVE on FOX LOCAL, plus on FOX 5 DC's YouTube and TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Day 5: Victim's Father Takes the Stand

    Day 5: Victim's Father Takes the Stand
    Jan 20 2026
    The prosecution in the Brendan Banfield murder trial has rested their case after testimonies from a forensic expert and the father of murder victim Christine Banfield. Our team breaks down what we learned about the blood spatter found at the crime scene—do patterns point towards Brendan making the fatal blow? And for the day 5 finale, the defense attorney asked the judge to have the au pair's testimony thrown out as unreliable and not "worthy of consideration"...hear what the judge had to say. Has the prosecution proven their case? And with the defense beginning witness testimony next, will suspect Brendan Banfield take the stand? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Day 4: Forensic Evidence Takes Center Stage

    Day 4: Forensic Evidence Takes Center Stage
    Jan 15 2026
    Day four of the au pair affair murder trial has wrapped up with prosecutors trying to lock in their case against Brendan Banfield as forensic evidence was presented in court. Prosecutors presented bloody images of the crime scene, with detectives saying the locations of blood don't match up with the stories presented by Magalhães and Banfield. In this episode, we break down the testimonies from the manager of a gun range the alleged killers visited, a window factory employee who says the Banfield home was sound-proofed, a fingerprints specialist, and more. The big question of the day: Who was holding the knife used to kill Christine Banfield? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • Day 3: The Cross-Examination That Could Change Everything

    Day 3: The Cross-Examination That Could Change Everything
    Jan 14 2026
    As the Brendan Banfield murder trial moves deeper into testimony, the spotlight shifts from what happened to why — and whether the jury believes the key witness at the center of it all. In this episode, we break down a pivotal day in court dominated by cross-examination, as defense attorneys challenge the credibility and motives of the witness who once pledged unwavering loyalty to Banfield — and later agreed to testify against him. Jurors heard about private letters, financial dependence, plea deals, and attempts to monetize the story after the crime. Our team walks through the defense strategy, the evidence shown in court, and the unanswered question hanging over the case: was this testimony driven by conscience, pressure, or self-preservation? With weeks of trial still ahead, this episode explores how credibility — not just facts — may decide the outcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • From trust to betrayal: The Brendan Banfield murder case begins

    From trust to betrayal: The Brendan Banfield murder case begins
    Jan 14 2026
    A quiet Fairfax County neighborhood. A trusted au pair. A marriage hiding dark secrets. In this first episode, we take you inside the courtroom as the murder trial of Brendan Banfield begins — a case prosecutors say was fueled by an illicit affair and an unthinkable plan. Jurors are hearing explosive testimony about a secret relationship, an alleged plot to stage a violent home invasion, and the moment everything went wrong — leaving two people dead and a child inside the house. We break down what prosecutors allege happened, what the defense says you shouldn’t believe, and why the au pair’s testimony could determine everything. FOX 5 DC's Bob Barnard, Chad Ricardo and Vernon Miles walk through the evidence, the unanswered questions, and the emotional testimony that has already stunned the courtroom — setting the stage for a trial expected to last weeks and captivate the region. This is the story of trust betrayed, desire turned deadly, and a jury now tasked with finding the truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Trailer

    Trailer
    Jan 13 2026
    The Banfield trial is underway in Fairfax, and this podcast puts you inside the courtroom. With Bob Barnard seated just feet from the action, each episode delivers detailed notes, real time observations, and thoughtful breakdowns of testimony and legal arguments. No speculation, no noise- just what's happening, straight from the room where it happens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 min