This Case Really Is THAT Diabolical... #crimejunkies #truecrimeshorts #truecrimestories #podcast
- Jul 2, 2026
- 0:39
- Short
At first, prosecutors struggled to believe the motive themselves.
Their theory alleged that Brendan Banfield created a fake online identity to lure Joseph Ryan to the house, then used him as the perfect person to blame for Christine Banfield's murder before killing him, too.
It sounded almost too elaborate to be real. But as investigators uncovered more evidence, prosecutors argued the pieces fit together.
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Brief Summary
A husband uses a fake identity to murder his wife and frame a stranger for the crime.
Key points
- The Diabolical Murder Case. A husband creates a fake identity to murder his wife and frame an innocent man.
