Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes Present

One of the most riveting days in court so far, as double murder defendant Brendan Banfield took the stand in his own defense.  The 40 year old former IRS agent testified about his marriage, his multiple affairs,  and said the notion that he would plan to kill his wife after a 6-8 week relationship with the family au pair “absolutely crazy.”   Amy and T.J. discuss the major inroads the defense made today and what they think of Banfield’s testimony.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MIchael McKee allegedly threatened to kill his ex-wife "numerous times" during and after their marriage. That was just one of the shocking revelations in a new court filing. McKee -- a vascular surgeon -- is charged in the shooting deaths of Spencer and Monique Tepe at their Columbus, Ohio home December 30th. Their two young children were at home at the time of the murders. The new documents detail how Monique Tepe feared her ex-husband for years and how he wanted her to “ always be his wife.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There were a number of significant developments in Minneapolis overnight, including a caught-on-camera incident at a town hall hosted by Minnesota Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.  A man rushed the podium and sprayed an unknown liquid on her.  Also Tuesday, President Trump used the word "de-escalate," an effort to impeach Krisit Noem gained steam, and a CBP review found that more than one agent fired at Alex Pretti.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There were major developments in Minneapolis overnight that could help deescalate the situation.  Just days after the killing of Alex Pretti, President Trump announced he's sending Border Czar Tom Homan to take over operations.  The change in leadership on the ground also came with a change in tone from the Trump, who said he had "productive" calls with Gov. Walz and Mayor Frey.  Soon after, Frey announced that the President agreed to start removing federal agents from Minneapolis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when loyalty turns into blackmail? Sarah Edmondson takes us inside the moment NXIVM crossed an irreversible line: being branded in a room of women bound by fear and secrecy. Sarah describes what led to her breaking point, the risks of speaking out, and how she transformed from devoted insider to whistleblower. You can pre-order Sarah Edmondson's new book here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLR16M1R576DP/checkout/25UI2OVABMV3RD4YF55WQ755See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend, D4vd friend and streamer, 24-year-old Neo Langston was arrested and charged with failure to appear as a witness before a grand jury. Langston has been linked publicly with D4vd and media outlets are reporting he has been called to testify in front of the grand jury investigating the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. D4vd is a suspect in her death, but so far has not faced any charges despite the fact her decomposing, decapitated body was found in his Tesla last September.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As more videos are released of the latest ICE killing of 37 year old Alex Pretti, dueling narratives have arisen between state and federal officials.  Amy and T.J. discuss what the videos clearly show versus what the Feds continue to claim happened Saturday morning.  Pretti’s family is also speaking out about their son, who was a Minneapolis ICU nurse at a VA hospital.  Meantime a federal judge  has issued a gag order, barring DHS rom altering or destroying evidence connected to Pretti's killing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier today, federal agents shot and killed a man in the streets of Minneapolis,  and once again there is video of the shooting all over the internet.  The Department of Homeland Security is maintaining the unidentified 37 year old white, male Minneapolis resident approached ICE agents with a 9mm gun, but the videos appear to show a different version of events.  Residents have taken to the streets to protest the latest shooting, despite the sub freezing conditions.  Amy and T.J. have the latest details on this developing story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It wasn't the day the judge hoped for in the Brendan Banfield double murder trial.  In anticipation of the winter storm, the judge pushed attorney to wrap testimony by Friday (yesterday), but they didn't even get close.  However, the defense began scoring some major points, poking significant holes in the prosecution’s catfishing theory, central to their case.  But all eyes are on the defendant himself, Brendan Banfield, who is expected to take the stand next week as the final witness for the defense.  For the jury, it may ultimately come down to who they believe:  the au pair or Brendan Banfield.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A cult movie that got it wrong. A women’s “sisterhood” that wasn’t what it seemed. And a commitment that came with collateral. On this episode of Killer Thriller, Sarah Edmondson joins us to unpack the reality behind the NXIVM dramatization, how a five-day course turned skepticism into belief, and the moment loyalty crossed into something far more dangerous. You can pre-order Sarah Edmondson's new book here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLR16M1R576DP/checkout/25UI2OVABMV3RD4YF55WQ755See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a helluva day in court! The defense attorney for accused double murderer Brendan Banfield scored major points today, calling two forensic digital experts with the Fairfax Police Department up to the stand who refuted the state’s catfishing theory. The two testified Brendan’s wife Christine had control of her devices, making it impossible for Brendan or the au pair to have created the online fetish profile that led to the murders. Later this afternoon, we are also expecting the biggest bombshell of this trial: Brendan Banfield will testify in his own defense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Uvalde police officer Adrian Gonzales is speaking out for the first time since a Texas jury found him not guilty on 29 counts of child endangerment. Gonzales became emotional as he described how he simply followed orders and did the best he could with the information he had. He also talks about what his life is like now and why he’s gearing up for “the second battle.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The defense attorney for Brendon Banfield made some significant headway this afternoon,  questioning if investigators came up with their catfishing theory first, and then tried to make the evidence fit later.  Banfield is charged with murdering his wife, and a stranger they say he catfished to his home to frame for her murder, along side his au pair and mistress. Also coming out in court today, it may have been Brendan Banfield’s 4 year old daughter who led investigators to their  theory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and T.J. get you caught up on the latest in the salacious BDSM murder trial where prosecutors say Brendan Banfield conspired with his au pair/lover to kill his wife and pin her murder on a stranger.  The defense began its case on Wednesday with a much anticipated digital forensics officer who was reassigned from the case. As the defense tries to poke holes in the prosecution’s narrative, the state has been extremely effective in knocking down any suggestion that Banfield wasn’t the mastermind behind the double murder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 7 hours of deliberating, a Texas jury finds former Uvalde police officer Adrian Gonzales not guilty of 29 counts of child endangerment.  It was an emotional 2 weeks of testimony,  many victims’ families traveling hundreds of miles, looking for justice after officers waited 77 minutes to confront the gunman who killed 19 students and 2 teachers at Robb Elementary School nearly 4 years ago.   Officer Gonzales arrived before the gunman entered the school and waited for backup as hundreds of shots rang out inside the school.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Criminal defense attorney Alison Triessl has been closely following the Brendan Banfield BDSM trial for the past two weeks. Triessl relies on her 3 decades of trial experience to talk about the prosecution’s case and what the defense needs to do to overcome the damning testimony of the au pair. If the jury believes her testimony, Triessl believes it will be an impossible road for the defense, but they have a potential ace up their sleeve, and it involves a Fairfax County police detective.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and T.J. get you updated on one of the most salacious murder trials in recent history. A former IRS agent, Brendan Banfield is fighting for his freedom, charged with a double homicide for the murders of his wife, Christine and a stranger prosecutors say Banfield, along with the help of his au pair turned lover, lured to his home to set up for his wife’s death. The prosecution’s case against Banfield rests primarily on the testimony of the au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, who told jurors about their plan to “get rid of” Christine and pin the murder on Joseph Ryan, a man who believed he was coming to the Banfield home to participate in a BDSM sexual fantasy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s week 2 of the trial against Paul Caneiro, accused of brutally killing his brother Keith, his wife and their two young children back in 2018.  Criminal defense attorney Alison Triessl has been following the trial closely and talks with Amy and T.J. about the prosecution’s overwhelming case so far and what she thinks of the defense’s “the third brother did it” theory.  Hear who Triessl believes has to take the stand for the defense, in order for Caneiro to even have a shot at freedom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor Timothy Busfield has just learned he's getting out of jail.  A New Mexico judge denied the prosecution's motion to keep Busfield behind bars, pending trail.  Busfield has been accused of improperly touching two boys on the set of a show. Amy and T. J. watched every emotional and fascinating moment of the just-wrapped hearing that left Busfield's wife, Melissa Gilbert, in tears. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The assistant attorney general for civil rights says the DOJ will pursue criminal charges against the group of people who stormed a church where they believed its pastor worked for an ICE field office.  Ex CNN anchor Don Lemon was with the group and live-streamed before, during and after the protesters stormed the church.  Amy and T.J. discuss their thoughts on what took place and whether “committing journalism” as Lemon put it, is a justification for covering the protest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A six-year-old disappears in a bustling Florida mall. Minutes later, his parents’ worst nightmare begins. On this episode of Killer Thriller, JoBeth Williams ("Poltergeist", "The Big Chill") takes us deep inside “Adam,” the harrowing true story of the 1981 abduction and brutal murder of Adam Walsh that riveted a nation and shattered one family’s world. Williams, who portrays Revé Walsh, unpacks the gut-wrenching guilt and sorrow of a mother who stepped away for “just a minute,” the unbearable search that followed, how the crime tore at a marriage and ignited a father’s obsessive crusade for justice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oh the irony of this headline on Martin Luther King Jr Day.  The Pentagon has reportedly readied 1500 cold weather special troops to deploy to the streets of Minneapolis to assist the already 3 thousand immigration officers on the ground.  Meantime, Governor Tim Walz has said he has the Minnesota National Guard on standby to also go in and protect the streets, potentially setting up a disturbing scenario of federal troops and state troops with very different agendas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emmy award winning actor Timothy Busfield wants out of jail as he fights child sex abuse charges.  Busfield just filed a motion that details the criminal history of the parents accusing Busfield of inappropriately touching their twin boys on the set of “The Cleaning Lady.”  In addition, Busfield submitted results of a lie detector test he voluntarily took and a psychosexual evaluation he underwent, hoping to support his insistence of innocence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major news outlets are reporting this morning the DOJ is criminally investigating Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for impeding immigration enforcement through their public statements after the shooting death of Renee Good.  This major headline comes after a judge issued a restraining order, banning ICE agents from retaliating against peaceful protesters.  And while President Trump seemed to back slightly away from his threat of invoking the Insurrection Act, he reminded Minnesotans that he will use it if he needs to, in the coming days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the parents of 27-year-old Elle Greenberg are hopeful, after fighting for nearly 15 years to have their daughter’s death ruled a homicide. Greenberg was found dead by her fiancé in January of 2011 with more than 20 stab wounds, some in the back of her neck, and a 10 inch knife in her chest.   2 weeks later, investigators ruled it a suicide, but now the medical examiner who performed Greenberg’s original autopsy is saying her death should NOT be designated as a suicide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

58-year-old Paul Caneiro is facing quadruple murder charges, accused of killing his brother Keith, his sister-in-law, his 11-year-old nephew and 8-year-old niece and then setting their home and his home on fire to cover up the crimes. The prosecution has been establishing motive this past week, playing the final phone calls between the brothers, Keith’s voice heard in court asking his brother angrily where a missing $78,000 had gone. Amy and T.J. go over the details of the evidence and where the defense is headed with their “third” brother alternate theory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The streets of Minneapolis are filled with heated protests following the second ICE shooting in just one week.  President Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in response to the unrest has  done little to calm the tensions.  Amy and T.J. go over the growing reaction to Trump’s threat and what recent polling suggests Americans feel about ICE agents in Minneapolis. ”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The au pair at the center of the Brendan Banfield aggravated murder trial finished a grueling day of cross examination late Wednesday, and at times she grew visibly frustrated with the line of questioning. 25-year-old Juliana Peres Magalhães repeatedly told Banfield’s defense attorney that she could not remember key moments in the planning and lead up to the murders. Thursday’s testimony began with detectives describing the bloody aftermath of the master bedroom, as jurors took in photos and descriptions of the murder weapons, bloodied clothing and crime scene.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A teenage girl. A married man. A gunshot at the front door that the entire nation became obsessed with. On this episode of Killer Thriller, we talk with executive producer Sheri Singer about I Am Mary Jo Buttafuoco, the film that finally lets the woman who survived one of the most infamous crimes tell her story in her own words.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Overnight in Minneapolis, there were ugly protest scenes following a second ICE shooting Wednesday evening. The Department of Homeland Security says the shooting victim was an illegal Venezuelan migrant who “viciously” attacked the agent along with two others who joined in on the attack of the officer.   Protests erupted afterwards with Minneapolis officials urging residents to go home and not take the bait.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emmy award winning actor Timothy Busfield is now facing a new accusation of sexual abuse in a filing by the Albuquerque DA.  Prosecutors asked that Busfield remain behind bars while dealing with two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and child abuse,  and the judge agreed.  This latest accusation comes from a father of a teenaged girl who came forward this week in light of the charges against Busfield.  The actor has vehemently denied the allegations and his wife, TV legend Melissa Gilbert says she stands by her husband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former au pair, 25 year old Juliana Peres Magalhaes is being cross examined by her former lover’s defense attorney,  who is effectively poking holes in her version of events.  Magalhaes has completely changed her original story after being offered a sweetheart deal by prosecutors in exchange for her testimony.  40 year old Brendan Banfield is facing double homicide charges for the murders of his wife and a stranger prosecutors say Banfield and the au pair lured to the home to frame for murder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The prosecution’s star witness began testifying Tuesday afternoon.  Amy and T.J. go over what the 25 year old au pair told jurors, giving a graphic and detailed version of the planning and execution of the murders of Brendan Banfield’s wife, Christine and an unsuspecting stranger, Joseph Ryan.   Juliana Peres  Magalhaes  is key to the prosecution’s case, but there are sure to be fireworks later today when the defense begins its cross examination of Magalhaes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

68-year-old Emmy award winning actor Timothy Busfield surrendered to law enforcement in New Mexico, following reports U.S. Marshalls were involved in trying to arrest him on child sexual abuse charges. Busfield posted a video before he turned himself in, vehemently denying he did anything wrong, and hoping he’d be “out soon.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chairman of the House Oversight Committee, Rep. James Comer is threatening Contempt of Congress charges against former President Bill Clinton and Secretary Hillary Clinton for refusing to testify in the Epstein investigation. The Clintons accused Comer of pursuing a process “to result in our imprisonment.” The couple sent a personal letter to Comer today after their attorneys alerted him that neither of the Clintons would be testifying today and tomorrow, despite their congressional subpoenas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today opening statements begin in a highly anticipated murder trial in Virginia.  A 40 year old man is facing aggravated murder charges after prosecutors say he conspired with his au pair to kill his wife in a sex fantasy fueled murder plot where the two lured an unsuspecting man to the home to kill him and frame him for murder.   There’s a big twist in this theory though, and it could be unraveled by a member of the prosecution’s own team, a detective with the Fairfax police department.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The trial of 59-year-old Paul Caneiro finally began this morning, seven years after police say he murdered his brother Keith, his sister-in-law, his 11-year-old nephew and 8-year-old niece and then set fire to their home and eventually his own to cover up the crimes. Opening statements laid out both cases, the prosecution detailing the brutality of Caneiro’s alleged crimes while the defense already let jurors know they are offering a different suspect in these heinous murders, Paul and Keith’s other brother, Corey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A blizzard, a death, and a case that instantly split the public in two. On this episode of Killer Thriller, Katie Cassidy joins us to talk about stepping into the role of Karen Read while the real case is still unfolding, the pressure of portraying a living, polarizing figure and staying grounded amid a true-crime storm.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have charged actor and director Timothy Busfield with two counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor.  Police say the abuse happened on the set of “The Cleaning Lady” when the boys were just 7 and 8 years old.  Busfield is married to actress Melissa Gilbert who has recently spoken out about child sex abuse on sets.  Busfield is known for his roles in “Thirtysomething” and “The West Wing” and has suggested the allegations are revenge for the boys being replaced on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Columbus Police just announced  they have arrested 39 year old Michael David McKee, a vascular surgeon and the ex husband of Monique Tepe.  Police say McKee is responsible for brutally murdering Monique and her husband Spencer while their toddlers were sleeping in the house.  Amy and T.J. go over the latest details in this developing story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are hearing from the wife of 37 year old Renee Good for the first time since Good was killed right in front of her by ICE agents in Minneapolis.   We also have new cell phone video from the perspective of the officer who fired those fatal shots, and we see and hear exactly what he did in the moments leading up to Good’s death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been 7 weeks since Union High School’s head football coach vanished into the woods behind his home. 46-year-old Travis Turner was last seen on November 20th, days before his undefeated team was headed to a big semi-final game. 5 days after his disappearance, Virginia State Police revealed the coach was wanted on child porn and solicitation charges. Amy and T.J. go over the latest information in this deepening mystery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After months of ambiguity, President Trump finally told reporters he was NOT considering pardoning Sean Diddy Combs.   Trump also revealed for the first time that Diddy sent him a letter requesting a pardon.  Amy and T.J. go over Diddy’s final remaining options to get out of jail before his scheduled release and how and when the relationship between President Trump and Diddy went south.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been 2 months and one day since the asphyxiated body of 18-year-old Anna Kepner was found under the bed of her cabin aboard a Carnival cruise ship during a family vacation. While Kepner’s death has been classified as a homicide, no arrests have been made and no official suspect has been named, by the FBI. However,  court documents in a separate custody case clearly state that Anna’s 16-year-old step brother is a suspect in her death. Amy and T.J. go over the most recent text messages between the step brother’s parents that were shown in court, that offer quite a bit of insight into where this case stands and what has happened to Anna’s stepbrother since Anna’s death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A short while ago in a Wisconsin courtroom, 18-year-old Nikita Casap pled guilty to the double homicide of his mother and stepfather, but this story gets even more macabre. The teenager lived with his parents’ corpses for weeks before stealing their vehicle, cash, jewelry and passports along with the family dog, all while talking to someone who spoke Russian about a plot to kill Donald Trump and overthrow the government. His sentencing is scheduled for later this spring, and the Federal government is watching this case closely, ready to add even more charges to keep Casap behind bars for the rest of his life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the shooting death of a 37 year old woman by ICE agents, DHS secretary Kristi Noem held an evening presser where she referred to the actions of the woman as domestic terrorism.  That woman has been identified as Renee Good, a mother and Twin Cities resident.  Her death has sparked peaceful protests around the country, an FBI investigation and two very different accounts of what actually happened as we continue to see new angles of the incident from multiple cell phone cameras. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was the response 51-year-old Susan Avalon gave police when they approached her about the shooting death of her ex-husband that made them realize they had a much bigger case on their hands. Avalon responded “Which one?” That's when police did a welfare check on ex-husband number 2 and found him, also shot dead in his home. Amy and T.J. go over the bizarre details in this developing story, including what investigators say is the motive behind the murders.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a developing story: Nick Reiner was supposed to enter a plea in court today. Instead, his famed attorney stepped down.  But on his way out, he told reporters that Reiner is "not guilty" in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. Amy and T.J. go over the details from inside the courtroom and where the case goes from here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and T.J. give the latest details in a developing story out of Minnesota.  ICE agents shot and killed a 37 year old woman who appeared to be blocking the road with her vehicle.  The shooting was captured on video as you hear ICE agents tell the woman to get the F out of her car, she peels away, as another agent comes around the front of the vehicle as it’s headed towards him and fires several times, killing the woman.  City officials just held a press conference disputing DHS claims of self defense along with a message for ICE from Minneapolis’ mayor: “Get the fuck out of Minneapolis.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The jury has the day off, but it will be a critical day in the trial of Adrian Gonzales, the officer accused of failing to act during Uvalde school massacre.  A teacher's testimony yesterday prompted numerous, strong objections from the defense.  And today, lawyers and the judge will gather in the courtroom to determine if the trial that Uvalde parents have been anxiously awaiting for nearly 4 years, will continue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.