The "Au Pair Affair": How a Secret Relationship Turned Deadly

On February 2, 2026, a Virginia jury delivered a guilty verdict in the case known as the “Au Pair Affair.” In this episode of Night Watch , Katie breaks down the crimes and trial of Brendon Banfield, convicted of aggravated murder in the deaths of his wife and another man. Prosecutors allege a secret affair, digital deception, and a carefully staged plot, while the defense claimed a chaotic act of self-defense. From catfishing evidence to dramatic courtroom testimony, we examine how the jury reached its decision. If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Night Watch to never miss a case! For Ad-free listening subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Night Watch 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: ⁠@crimehousedaily⁠ Night Watch is hosted by Katie Ring Instagram: ⁠@the.self.defense.girl⁠ TikTok: ⁠@the.self.defense.girl⁠