Federal Agent Gets Life for Elaborate Double Murder | True Crime News
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Federal Agent Gets Life for Elaborate Double Murder | True Crime News

Jun 8, 2026
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In Fairfax, Virginia, former IRS criminal investigator Brendan Banfield has been sentenced to life without parole for the murders of his wife Christine and an innocent stranger he lured to the house as part of an elaborate staged home invasion planned over months with his au pair, who was also having an affair with him. If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Crime House 24/7 to never miss a case! For ad-free listening and exclusive bonus episodes, subscribe to Crime House+. Join at crimehouseplus.com or if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, tap “Try Free” at the top of this show’s page. Crime House 24/7 is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. 🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to other Crime House Originals Clues, Serial Killers & Murderous Minds, Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, Murder True Crime Stories, and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow me on Social Instagram: @Crimehouse | @crimehouse247 TikTok: @Crimehouse | @crimehouse247 Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia YouTube: @crimehousestudios

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