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Bottom line, the blood on Joe doesn't point to him as the stabber. The blood on Brendan does. And when
testing confirms that, prosecutors finally have what they need. So, in September 2024, almost a year after
Juliana's arrest, they finally charge Brendan with Christine [music] and Joe's murders, and ultimately with felony
child abuse and cruelty since his daughter was home when it happened. Now, this whole time Juliana's been away, she
has not flipped on him. I think she was probably telling herself that cops didn't know the full story, right? Like
otherwise, they would have arrested him. But now that he's in a cell, too, it's all crashing down. Plus, he stops
communicating with her after he's arrested. And she'd also been reading discovery files for her upcoming trial,
which detail all of the affairs that Brendan had while he was with Christine, at least all the affairs that they knew
about. And she'd likely known that he cheated before her, but I doubt she knew how much. And now she is probably no
longer feeling special. >> [music] >> She's feeling used. So, Juliana agrees to plead guilty to involuntary
manslaughter and testify [music] against Brendan.

For months, prosecutors continued building their case against Brendan Banfield.

Then forensic testing revealed a crucial detail: the blood evidence supported their theory of who had carried out the stabbing. Soon after, Brendan was charged with the murders of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan.

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Brief Summary

Juliana pleads guilty to manslaughter, testifies against Brendan in murder case.

Key points

Juliana's Arrest and Charges. In September 2024, Brendan is charged with multiple murders and child abuse.
Juliana's Plea Deal. Feeling betrayed, Juliana agrees to plead guilty and testify against Brendan.

Episode highlights

Juliana's Arrest and ChargesIn September 2024, Brendan is charged with multiple murders and child abuse.“Finally charge Brendan with Christine and Joe's murders.”0:17Jul 1, 2026

Episode quotes

I think she was probably telling herself that cops didn't know the full story.

Juliana's mindset about Brendan's innocence before his arrest.

0:33WatchJul 1, 2026

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