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crime19 hours ago

Virginia husband accused of plotting murder with au pair to remove wife amid affair

Prosecutors say Brendan Banfield, a Virginia husband having an affair with his Brazilian au pair, hatched an elaborate murder-for-hire plot to kill his wife Christine Banfield and a man named Joseph Ryan to remove Christine and gain custody and money. He allegedly used a fake Christine profile, arranged alibis, and orchestrated Ryan’s arrival and assault; Christine died during the killings, and Magalhães assisted and later fired a gun Ryan had. Magalhães pleaded guilty to manslaughter in 2024 and will be sentenced after Banfield’s trial, which could carry life in prison if he is convicted.

via CBS News|
#affair#brendan-banfield#crime
crime1 year ago

Lil Durk Implicated in 2022 Chicago Murder Case

Chicago rapper Lil Durk has been linked by federal prosecutors to the 2022 murder of Stephon Mack in Roseland, Chicago. This connection emerged from unsealed documents related to a murder-for-hire conspiracy, for which Lil Durk pleaded not guilty last month. The charges also involve a plot against rapper Quando Rondo, following the killing of King Von. Lil Durk faces additional conspiracy and gun charges, with potential life imprisonment. Two others, Anthony Montgomery-Wilson and Preston Powell, are accused of conspiring to kill Mack for money.

via NBC Chicago|
#chicago#crime#federal-charges
politics1 year ago

DOJ Charges Iranians in Alleged Plot to Assassinate Trump

The U.S. Justice Department has charged an Iranian man, Farhad Shakeri, in a murder-for-hire plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump, allegedly orchestrated by Iran's Revolutionary Guard. Shakeri, who remains in Iran, reportedly planned the assassination before the recent election, believing it would be easier if Trump lost. The plot is part of broader Iranian efforts to target U.S. officials, including Trump, on American soil. Two other men were arrested for related plots against Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad. The case highlights ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

via NPR|
#doj#donald-trump#iran
national-security1 year ago

DOJ Unveils Charges in Iran-Linked Plot to Assassinate Trump

The U.S. Justice Department has charged Farhad Shakeri, an Iranian national, and two New York residents, Carlisle Rivera and Jonathon Loadholt, in a murder-for-hire plot targeting a U.S. citizen of Iranian origin. Shakeri, an asset of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), allegedly directed the plot from Iran, while Rivera and Loadholt conducted surveillance in the U.S. The charges highlight Iran's ongoing attempts to target U.S. citizens, including President-elect Donald Trump, as part of broader assassination plots. Shakeri remains at large, while Rivera and Loadholt are detained.

via Department of Justice|
#donald-trump#iran#irgc
tragedy1 year ago

Father Dies in Memorial Ride for Daughter Killed in Murder-For-Hire Plot

Timothy Hoffman, father of Cynthia Hoffman who was murdered in a 2019 murder-for-hire scheme, died in a motorcycle accident during a memorial ride commemorating his daughter's death. His wife, Barbara "Jeanie" Hoffman, was seriously injured. Cynthia was killed by her best friend Denali Brehmer, who was manipulated by Darin Schilmiller into committing the crime. Both Brehmer and Schilmiller received 99-year prison sentences.

via CBS News|
#alaska#family-tragedy#memorial-ride
tragedy1 year ago

"Alaska Dad Dies Honoring Daughter Killed in Murder-For-Hire Plot"

Timothy Hoffman, father of Cynthia Hoffman who was killed in a 2019 murder-for-hire scheme, died in a motorcycle accident during a memorial ride for his daughter. His wife, Barbara, was seriously injured. Cynthia was murdered by her best friend Denali Brehmer, who was manipulated by an online acquaintance, Darin Schilmiller, promising $9 million for the crime. Both Brehmer and Schilmiller received 99-year prison sentences. Timothy was a dedicated advocate for his daughter and often attended court hearings related to her case.

via NBC News|
#alaska#family-tragedy#memorial-ride
tragedy1 year ago

"Father of Murdered Alaska Woman Dies During Memorial Ride"

Timothy Hoffman, father of Cynthia Hoffman who was killed in a 2019 murder-for-hire plot, died in a motorcycle accident during a memorial ride for his daughter. His wife, Barbara, was seriously injured. Cynthia was killed by her best friend, Denali Brehmer, under the influence of an online scam by Darin Schilmiller, who promised Brehmer $9 million to commit the murder. Both Brehmer and Schilmiller received 99-year sentences. Timothy was a dedicated advocate for his daughter and often attended court hearings related to her case.

via ABC News|
#alaska#family-tragedy#memorial-ride
crime1 year ago

"California Pastor Arrested for Murder-for-Hire Plot to Kill Daughter's Boyfriend"

A pastor in California has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder for allegedly paying hit men nearly $40,000 to shoot his daughter's boyfriend in a murder-for-hire plot. The pastor, Samuel Pasillas, and another man, Juan Manuel Cebreros, were arrested as part of the investigation. The victim was shot multiple times in October 2023 and the police later uncovered evidence that Pasillas met with the hit men, paid them, and provided information on the boyfriend's whereabouts. Both suspects have pleaded not guilty, and the investigation is ongoing.

via The Washington Post|
#arrest#california#conspiracy