22.06.2026 • 53 Min.

A quiet morning in Herndon, Virginia ended with two people dead and a story that didn't make sense. As investigators peeled back the layers, they uncovered hidden relationships, digital secrets, and a chilling possibility that neither victim understood the role they were meant to play. How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of Madness Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.LEAN - They’re having a Huge Memorial Day Sale and Lean is 25% off!! Visit takelean.com and enter THANK YOU 25 for 25% OFF.Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSRula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madnessGhostBed - Take advantage of Spring Sale pricing, go to GhostBed.com/madness, code MADNESS for an extra 10% off sitewide. Some exclusions apply; see site for details.Research & Writing:Ryan Deininger Editing:Aiden Wolf Sources:Brendan Banfield trial begins with opening statements, au pair testimony in Virginia courtDefense attorney in double murder case pushes back against catfishing theoryProsecutors detail grisly killing of Virginia woman as double murder trial beginsChristine Banfield Died Under Suspicious Circumstances — What Happened?Virginia man having affair with au pair found guilty of murdering wife and another manEx-IRS agent Brendan Banfield guilty in ‘au pair affair’ murder trialMan in ‘au pair affair’ case convicted of murdering wife and another man in elaborate ruseHusband who had affair with au pair testifies he did not plot to kill wife and another manFormer Brazilian au pair testifies against lover in double homicide caseHusband who had au pair affair testifies about killings of his wife and another manBREAKING: Herndon’s Brendan Banfield found guilty of murdering wife, another manJury in Virginia 'au pair affair' double murder must now decide husband's guiltAu pair gets 10-year sentence for scheme to kill lover's wife and another man in VirginiaBREAKING: Au pair sentenced to 10 years in Herndon double-murder caseFormer au pair sentenced to 10 years in Fairfax County double murder caseBrazilian au pair sentenced to 10 years in prison for role in Fairfax County double murderRECAP: Brendan Banfield's lawyer begins calling witnesses in au pair murder trialAu pair murder trial enters week 2: Blood spatter analyst takes the standDay 2 of au pair affair murder trial: Accused mistress returns to witness standHerndon double murder suspect testifies man he shot was stabbing his wifeProsecution rests in Reston au pair double murder trial; Brendan Banfield’s defense next upDefense in au pair trial brings witnesses to stand as concerning comments come to lightDigital and DNA evidence take center stage on day 3 of au pair affair murder trialCrimeTimeLines.com Telegram Chat LogLaw & Crime Network Trial Playlist