What did Juliana Peres Magalhães plead guilty to?

Juliana Peres Magalhães pleaded guilty to manslaughter for her role in the 2023 double homicide.

What did the jailhouse letters from Juliana Peres Magalhães reveal?

The letters revealed her love for Brendan Banfield, her guilt, and her willingness to take the blame.

Did Juliana Peres Magalhães plan to make money from her story?

Yes, she discussed plans with friends and producers to write a book or make a movie about the case.

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Au Pair's Jailhouse Letters Reveal Love, Guilt in Double Murder

15 Jan

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Summary

Au pair admitted manslaughter plea for role in 2023 double homicide.
Jailhouse letters reveal au pair's love for husband and guilt.
She planned to profit from her story through books or documentaries.

Au Pair's Jailhouse Letters Reveal Love, Guilt in Double Murder

Juliana Peres Magalhães, a former au pair, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter for her involvement in the 2023 double homicide of a Virginia couple. Testifying at the murder trial of Brendan Banfield, the husband, Magalhães read jailhouse letters professing her love for him. She admitted her plea was the "right thing to do" due to overwhelming guilt and shame regarding the killings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan.

Magalhães revealed that Banfield plotted to kill his wife to pursue a relationship with her. She testified about her role in luring Ryan to the family's home, which led to the fatal confrontation. In letters, she offered to take the blame for Banfield, expressing a desire to protect him despite conflicting statements about her willingness to serve a prison sentence.