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crime28 days ago•3 min saved

Husband denies planning wife’s murder in Virginia au pair affair case

In Fairfax County, Virginia, Brendan Banfield testified that he loved his wife and did not plan to kill her and Joe Ryan after starting an affair with their au pair, Juliana Magalhães; prosecutors allege Banfield and Magalhães lured Ryan to the home, shot him, and Banfield stabbed Christine Banfield, staging the scene, while Magalhães has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and Banfield, who pleads not guilty, faces life if convicted.

via wtop.com|

#au-pair #brendan-banfield #crime

crime28 days ago•6 min saved

Banfield testifies there was no plan in Virginia double-murder case

Banfield testified there was no plan with the au pair to kill his wife and Joseph Ryan, countering prosecutors’ theory that he conspired with his mistress to stage the crime and frame Ryan; the Fairfax County trial features competing accounts, including the au pair’s testimony and defense claims of manipulated evidence.

via CNN|

#au-pair #banfield #catfishing

crime29 days ago•3 min saved

Texas killer set to be first U.S. execution of 2026 for 1998 double murder

Texas death-row inmate Charles Victor Thompson, who was sentenced to death for the 1998 killings of his ex‑girlfriend and her new partner and who later escaped custody, is scheduled for lethal injection in Huntsville, potentially becoming the first execution in the United States this year; his lawyers contend the manner of the victim’s death is in dispute, while prosecutors say Thompson is responsible.

via NBC News|

#charles-victor-thompson #crime #death-penalty

crime1 month ago•5 min saved

Truth Unveiled: Au pair testifies in ex-lover’s plotting of a deadly double murder

A former Brazilian au pair testified in Virginia that her ex-lover Brendan Banfield plotted to murder his wife Christine Banfield and another man to start a life with her, including creating a Christine Banfield social-media account to lure the victim; she has pleaded guilty to a downgraded manslaughter charge and could face time served as she cooperates, while Banfield faces life in prison if convicted on murder charges and related child-cruelty counts.

via CBS News|

#au-pair #brendan-banfield #christine-banfield

crime1 month ago•2 min saved

Ex-husband Arrested in Ohio Dentist and Wife's Double Murder

Michael McKee was arrested in connection with the double murder of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe in Ohio, after surveillance footage linked him to the crime scene and vehicle. The victims were shot in their home, and McKee's arrest marks a significant step in the investigation. The family expressed gratitude to law enforcement and mourned the loss of the couple, leaving behind two children.

via abcnews.go.com|

#arrest #crime #double-murder

crime2 months ago•2 min saved

Rob and Michele Reiner's Family Tragedy: Son Nick Reiner Faces Murder Charges

Famed director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer were found stabbed to death in their Brentwood home, with their son Nick Reiner arrested and charged with their murders after a series of events starting from a family argument and culminating in his arrest and formal charges for double murder.

via ABC7 New York|

#crime #double-murder #michele-singer

crime7 months ago•3 min saved

Arrest Made in the Murder of 'American Idol' Music Supervisor Robin Kaye and Husband

Robin Kaye, a music supervisor for 'American Idol,' and her husband Thomas Deluca were found murdered in their Encino home, with a suspect, Raymond Boodarian, arrested after a break-in and violent struggle. The motive remains unknown, and the case is under investigation.

via Billboard|

#american-idol #arrest #crime

crime8 months ago•4 min saved

Ongoing Manhunt for Escaped Inmates in New Orleans and Baton Rouge

Derrick Groves, a convicted double murderer with a violent past, escaped from a New Orleans jail where he was awaiting sentencing for his crimes, which included the killing of two people during Mardi Gras in 2018. Despite a life sentence, Groves remains on the run two weeks after his escape, with social media support from some sympathizers. His family and community are distressed, and authorities are actively searching for him.

via CNN|

#crime #derrick-groves #double-murder

crime8 months ago•1 min saved

California Police Officer Killed in Baldwin Park Shootout

A shooting in Baldwin Park, California, resulted in the death of a police officer and another adult male, with a suspect in custody after firing at officers and being shot himself. The incident is under investigation by the sheriff's department.

via NBC News|

#california #crime #double-murder

international-news1 year ago•1 min saved

Two Britons Feared Dead After Bodies Found in Burned-Out Car in Sweden

Two British men are missing in Sweden after two bodies were found in a burned-out car in Malmö, with the incident being investigated as a suspected double murder. The Foreign Office is supporting the families and coordinating with local authorities, while Swedish police are conducting forensic tests to confirm the identities.

via BBC.com|

#british-citizens #double-murder #international-news

crime1 year ago•3 min saved

Ex-US Soldier Extradited from Ukraine for Florida Double Murder

Former U.S. soldier Craig Austin Lang has been extradited from Ukraine to face federal charges in the U.S. for an alleged international crime spree, including a double murder in Florida. Lang, who fought against Russian separatists in Ukraine, is accused of killing a Florida couple in 2018 to fund mercenary activities. He faces multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit passport fraud and aggravated identity theft, and could face life in prison if convicted.

via Fox News|

#crime #double-murder #extradition

crime1 year ago•1 min saved

TikTok Star Ali Abulaban Found Guilty of Murdering Wife and Her Friend

Former TikTok star Ali Abulaban has been found guilty of first-degree murder for the deaths of his wife, Ana Abulaban, and Rayburn Barron. The jury reached the verdict after a 14-day trial, concluding that Abulaban intentionally used a firearm to cause their deaths. He faces life in prison without parole, with sentencing scheduled for June 28.

via FOX 5 San Diego|

#ali-abulaban #crime #double-murder

crime1 year ago•2 min saved

Second Suspect Arrested in Lincoln Strip Club Double Homicide

Darious Fletcher, the second suspect in a double-murder outside a Lincoln strip club, has been arrested and charged with three felonies, including accessory to first-degree murder. His bond was set at $2 million. Fletcher allegedly helped the primary suspect, Christopher Johnson, who is accused of fatally shooting two men, Carlos Silva and Terrell Jones, after a verbal altercation. Johnson was arrested in Omaha and will be extradited to Lancaster County.

via KOLN|

#arrest #bond #crime

crime1 year ago•2 min saved

Lakeville Man Charged with Dismembering and Killing Pregnant Sister

A 23-year-old man, Jack Joseph Ball, has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder for killing and dismembering his pregnant sister, Bethany A. Israel, in Lakeville. The crime, which appears premeditated based on journal entries, involved the use of various sharp objects. Ball remains hospitalized with self-inflicted injuries, and his bail has been set at $1 million. The case has deeply disturbed law enforcement and the community.

via Star Tribune|

#bail-hearing #crime #dismemberment

crime1 year ago•7 min saved

TikTok Star Testifies on 'Snapping' and Killing Wife in Double Murder Case

Former TikTok star Ali Abulaban testified in his defense about the day he shot and killed his wife Ana Abulaban and her companion Rayburn Barron. Ali claimed he did not intend to kill them and described his mental state, drug addiction, and feelings of betrayal leading up to the incident. He recounted the events of the day, including his suspicions of infidelity, his heavy cocaine use, and the moment he snapped and began shooting. The trial continues to explore his motives and mental state during the crime.

via FOX 5 San Diego|

#ali-abulaban #courtroom-testimony #crime