The Door WASN'T Forced Open... #truecrimeshorts #truecrimestories #crimejunkies #podcast
- Jul 3, 2026
- 0:56
- Short
Investigators quickly noticed something didn't add up.
There were no signs of forced entry at the Banfield home, and the smart lock showed no evidence of being tampered with. Then detectives examined Christine Banfield's phone and found the smart lock app open, showing that the front door lock had been disabled.
Meanwhile, messages on Joseph Ryan's phone indicated he expected the door to be unlocked. Watch the full case tagged below. ------- Follow Crime Junkie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimejunkiepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrimeJunkiePodcast/ Crime Junkie is created and hosted by Ashley Flowers.
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Brief Summary
A crime in a low-crime neighborhood raises questions about access and the smart lock system.
Key points
- Mystery of the Smart Lock. The investigation reveals the smart lock was disabled, raising questions about access.
