The "Au Pair Affair": How a Secret Relationship Turned Deadly

On February 2, 2026, a Virginia jury delivered a guilty verdict in the case known as the “Au Pair Affair.” In this episode of Night Watch, Katie breaks down the crimes and trial of Brendon Banfield, convicted of aggravated murder in the deaths of his wife and another man. Prosecutors allege a secret affair, digital deception, and a carefully staged plot, while the defense claimed a chaotic act of self-defense. From catfishing evidence to dramatic courtroom testimony, we examine how the jury reached its decision. If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Night Watch to never miss a case! For Ad-free listening subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Night Watch is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios 🎧 Need More to Binge?  Listen to other Crime House Originals Clues, Serial Killers & Murderous Minds, Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, Murder True Crime Stories, and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow me on Social Instagram: ⁠@Crimehouse⁠ | ⁠@crimehouse247⁠ TikTok: ⁠@Crimehouse⁠ | ⁠@crimehouse247⁠ Facebook: ⁠@crimehousestudios⁠ X: ⁠@crimehousemedia⁠ YouTube: ⁠@crimehousedaily⁠ Night Watch is hosted by Katie Ring Instagram: ⁠@the.self.defense.girl⁠ TikTok: ⁠@the.self.defense.girl⁠ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices