She Was Reportedly Negotiating a Deal? #crimejunkies #truecrimeshorts #podcast
- Jul 1, 2026
- 1:00
- Short
The prosecution's star witness admitted to helping lure Joseph Ryan to the Banfield home and testified that Brendan Banfield planned the murders and staged the crime scene.
But the defense argued there was another reason to question her testimony.
Does the possibility of financial gain automatically make a witness less believable?
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Brief Summary
Juliana, the au pair, claims Brendan orchestrated the murders, but her potential Netflix deal raises doubts about her credibility.
Key points
- Juliana's Testimony. Juliana flips on Brendan, claiming he orchestrated the murders and staged the scene.
