Virginia husband indicted in killing of his wife and another man nearly 1 year after au pair is charged
A Virginia man was indicted in the killing last year of his wife and another man, officials said Monday, nearly a year after the couple’s au pair was charged in connection with the double homicide.
A Virginia man was indicted in the killing last year of his wife and another man, officials said Monday, nearly a year after the couple’s au pair was charged in connection with the double homicide.
Brendan Banfield, 39, was charged with four counts of aggravated murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony in the killings of Christine Banfield, 37, and Joseph Ryan, 39, on Feb. 24, 2023, Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano told reporters.
Brendan Banfield, who had been living in the suburban Northern Virginia home where his wife and Ryan were found dead, was arrested without incident, Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said at the news conference.
Police escort Brendan Banfield in Virginia.Reston Police DepartmentIt wasn't immediately clear whether he has a lawyer to speak on his behalf.
New information uncovered by police investigators was “instrumental” in securing the indictment, Descano said without providing additional details.
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