A trial is underway in northern Virginia for a man accused of plotting his wife's murder with help from his affair partner - the family's au pair. The former au pair was the first witness called to testify against Brendan Banfield.
Breakdown
- Prosecutors allege Banfield killed his wife and Joseph Ryan
- Banfield and au pair allegedly plotted for weeks to kill Christine 16s
- Banfield allegedly lured Ryan to the home to frame him for the crime 44s
- Au pair Magaiz testified and pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter 1m 31s
- Banfield faces life in prison if convicted of aggravated murder and related charges 2m 9s