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🔎 Daily True Crime Stories | Unsolved Mysteries | Criminal Investigations | Cold Cases True Crime Today is your go-to daily true crime podcast, bringing you the latest murder cases, ongoing trials, criminal psychology insights, and shocking unsolved mysteries. Whether it’s breaking crime news, high-profile trials, serial killers, missing persons, or cold cases, we cover it all with expert analysis, investigative storytelling, and real-time updates. 🎙️ Hosted by leading crime analysts, we uncover

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12:40

Madeline Crowley Testifies in Brendan Banfield Trial...

True Crime Today | Daily True Crime News & Interviews ·

2026/01/15

Madeline Crowley, Senior DNA Analyst, took the stand in the murder trial of Brendan Banfield, the former IRS agent charged with four counts of aggravated murder in the deaths of his wife Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. Prosecutors allege Banfield and the family's au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, lured Ryan to their Herndon home through a fetish website and staged the killings as a home invasion.The defense argues digital forensics contradict the catfishing theory and that investigators who

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27:23

Susan Greenspoon Testifies in Brendan Banfield Trial...

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2026/01/15

Susan Greenspoon, Forensics Molecular Biologist at the Virginia Dept. of Forensic Science, took the stand in the murder trial of Brendan Banfield, the former IRS agent charged with four counts of aggravated murder in the deaths of his wife Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. Prosecutors allege Banfield and the family's au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, lured Ryan to their Herndon home through a fetish website and staged the killings as a home invasion.The defense argues digital forensics contradict

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49:35

Kathryn Colombo Testifies in Brendan Banfield Trial —...

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2026/01/15

Kathryn Colombo, Scientist at the Virginia Dept. of Forensics Science, took the stand in the murder trial of Brendan Banfield, the former IRS agent charged with four counts of aggravated murder in the deaths of his wife Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. Prosecutors allege Banfield and the family's au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, lured Ryan to their Herndon home through a fetish website and staged the killings as a home invasion.The defense argues digital forensics contradict the catfishing

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27:26

Cara McCarthy Testifies in Brendan Banfield Trial —...

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2026/01/15

Cara McCarthy, Supervisor at the Virginia Dept. of Forensics Science, took the stand in the murder trial of Brendan Banfield, the former IRS agent charged with four counts of aggravated murder in the deaths of his wife Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. Prosecutors allege Banfield and the family's au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, lured Ryan to their Herndon home through a fetish website and staged the killings as a home invasion.The defense argues digital forensics contradict the catfishing

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21:53

Nick Reiner Case: How a 180-Year-Old Legal Rule Could...

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2026/01/15

The legal battle over Nick Reiner's fate will likely come down to a test created in 1843 after a delusional man shot the wrong person on a London street. The M'Naghten Rule has been used for more than 180 years to determine when mental illness excuses murder. It's about to be applied to the man charged with killing Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner in their Brentwood home.Here's how the rule works: Two prongs, only one required. Prong one—you didn't understand the nature and quality of the act

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18:05

The Au Pair Affair Murder Trial Of Brendan Banfield:...

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2026/01/15

Douglas Gudakunst, Fingerprint Specialist with the Fairfax County Police Department, took the stand today in the Brendan Banfield murder trial in Fairfax County, Virginia.Banfield, a former IRS Criminal Investigation agent, faces four counts of aggravated murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and child abuse charges in the February 24, 2023 deaths of his wife Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. Prosecutors allege Banfield and the family's Brazilian au pair, Juliana Peres

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91:03

Terry Leach Testifies in Brendan Banfield Trial — The...

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2026/01/15

Terry Leach, Detective with the Fairfax County Police Department, took the stand in the murder trial of Brendan Banfield, the former IRS agent charged with four counts of aggravated murder in the deaths of his wife Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. Prosecutors allege Banfield and the family's au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, lured Ryan to their Herndon home through a fetish website and staged the killings as a home invasion.The defense argues digital forensics contradict the catfishing theory

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14:34

Kenner Fortner Testifies in Brendan Banfield Trial —...

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2026/01/15

Kenner Fortner, Sgt. with the Fairfax County Police Department, took the stand in the murder trial of Brendan Banfield, the former IRS agent charged with four counts of aggravated murder in the deaths of his wife Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. Prosecutors allege Banfield and the family's au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, lured Ryan to their Herndon home through a fetish website and staged the killings as a home invasion.The defense argues digital forensics contradict the catfishing theory and

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18:19

The Reiners "Grew Used to It" — Psychotherapist...

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2026/01/15

Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott explains how Rob and Michele Reiner became trapped in a cycle of crisis and normalization with their son Nick that lasted 30 years and ended in tragedy.Sources say the family had "grown used to" Nick's alarming behavior. At Conan O'Brien's party the night before the murders, other guests considered calling 911—but the Reiners just apologized and left. They paid for 18-plus rehab stays. Michele reportedly said "we've tried everything." And Nick lived in their guest

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24:27

Juliana Magalhães Cross-Examined in Banfield Trial —...

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2026/01/15

The defense went after star witness Juliana Peres Magalhães on Day 2 of the Brendan Banfield murder trial, reading jail letters in which she promised Banfield she would never cooperate and told his mother she would "take the blame for both of us."Magalhães acknowledged she's been negotiating with Netflix and other producers about her story, and that media companies are now funding her jail commissary. She testified she flipped because of "guilt and shame" — but the defense argued she only

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20:57

Dr. McKee's Courtroom Demeanor Has Experts Worried |...

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2026/01/15

Dr. Michael McKee appeared in an Illinois courtroom and waived extradition back to Ohio, where he faces two counts of aggravated murder for the deaths of Spencer and Monique Tepe. Observers described him as arrogant, calm, and confident — walking in with his chin up like he was entering an operating room.The charges have been upgraded from murder to aggravated murder with prior calculation and design, indicating prosecutors believe this was premeditated. In Ohio, that's death penalty eligible.Today

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29:42

Psychotherapist Breaks Down Nick Reiner's Mind —...

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2026/01/15

Psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joins Hidden Killers LIVE to explain the psychology inside Nick Reiner's mind. We're taking your questions on schizoaffective disorder, medication destabilization, and how someone can admit to killing while believing their punishment is a conspiracy.Nick was reportedly stable until doctors changed his medication a month before the murders. Sources say he complained about weight gain. Now his meds still aren't stabilized and he's delusional in jail. What

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17:25

Kouri Richins Judge BLOCKS Key Evidence — Fraud...

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2026/01/15

Major developments in the Kouri Richins case as Judge Richard Mrazik issues critical pre-trial rulings just weeks before jury selection begins. Kouri Richins, the Utah mother and real estate agent charged with aggravated murder in the 2022 fentanyl death of her husband Eric Richins, will now face a narrower trial than prosecutors intended. The judge ruled this week that financial crime charges — including insurance fraud, mortgage fraud, and forgery — will be tried separately, meaning the jury

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37:40

The Au Pair Affair Murder Trial Of Brendon Banfield:...

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2026/01/15

Juliana Peres Magalhaes, former Banfield au pair, continued to be cross-examined on the stand today in the Brendan Banfield murder trial in Fairfax County, Virginia.Banfield, a former IRS Criminal Investigation agent, faces four counts of aggravated murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and child abuse charges in the February 24, 2023 deaths of his wife Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. Prosecutors allege Banfield and the family's Brazilian au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, were

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66:07

Defense Attorney Bob Motta: Nick Reiner's Only Path...

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2026/01/15

True Crime Today brings you the defense perspective on two of the biggest murder trials happening right now. Defense attorney Bob Motta breaks down Nick Reiner's insanity defense strategy and exposes where the Brendan Banfield prosecution is bleeding.Nick Reiner's attorney quit. Alan Jackson walked out with 10 outstanding subpoenas, citing disagreements with his client. Nick is now represented by a public defender, reportedly not competent to stand trial, and facing a prosecutor who handled the

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17:45

Why Nick Reiner’s Story After the Killings Matters...

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2026/01/15

When violent cases break, attention usually locks onto motive and emotion. But analysts often look somewhere else — at what happens after the act. In this episode of True Crime Today, retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke explains why post-offense behavior can reshape how an entire case is understood.Using publicly reported aspects of the Nick Reiner case, Robin breaks down why calm movement, decision-making, and narrative framing after an alleged crime matter. These behaviors don’t cancel mental

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19:40

Banfield Trial: Defense Attorney Bob Motta On...

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2026/01/14

True Crime Today brings you the defense strategy for the most important witness in the Brendan Banfield murder trial. Juliana Peres Magalhaes is the prosecution's case. Without her testimony, they have a forensics expert who contradicted their theory, investigators who were transferred, and 19 months of spinning theories. Defense attorney Bob Motta explains how you destroy her credibility.Juliana spent a year in jail maintaining the same story Brendan told police. Then she flipped. She pleaded to

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76:53

Juliana Peres Magalhaes, former Banfield au pair,...

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2026/01/14

uliana Peres Magalhaes, former Banfield au pair, continued on the stand in the murder trial of Brendan Banfield, the former IRS agent charged with four counts of aggravated murder in the deaths of his wife Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. Prosecutors allege Banfield and the family's au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, lured Ryan to their Herndon home through a fetish website and staged the killings as a home invasion.The defense argues digital forensics contradict the catfishing theory and that

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70:53

Juliana Peres Magalhaes Testifies for a Second Day in...

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2026/01/14

Juliana Peres Magalhaes, former Banfield au pair, took the stand in the murder trial of Brendan Banfield, the former IRS agent charged with four counts of aggravated murder in the deaths of his wife Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. Prosecutors allege Banfield and the family's au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, lured Ryan to their Herndon home through a fetish website and staged the killings as a home invasion.The defense argues digital forensics contradict the catfishing theory and that

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88:33

Juliana Peres Magalhaes Continues Her Testimony in...

True Crime Today | Daily True Crime News & Interviews ·

2026/01/14

Juliana Peres Magalhaes, former Banfield au pair, took the stand in the murder trial of Brendan Banfield, the former IRS agent charged with four counts of aggravated murder in the deaths of his wife Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. Prosecutors allege Banfield and the family's au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, lured Ryan to their Herndon home through a fetish website and staged the killings as a home invasion.The defense argues digital forensics contradict the catfishing theory and that

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