Nanny charged with murder for one death in her bosses’ home, but not the other.
Nanny Charged with Murder Months After Man Is Shot to Death in Her Bosses’ Home, But Not for the Other Body Found There
The nanny of a Fairfax County, Virginia, family has been charged in one of the deaths that took place in February at the family’s upscale Herndon home.
Juliana Peres Magalhaes, 23, a Brazilian national and the family’s au pair, faces a second-degree murder charge in connection with the shooting death of Joseph Nathan Ryan, 39, according to NBC News.
Christine Banfield, 37, was found stabbed to death that day, but police have not lodged any charges in connection with her death, NBC reported.
Peres Magalhaes is locked up, without bond, in the Fairfax County jail, according to a Fairfax County Police Department news release.
Police initially reported that Banfield’s husband, who has not been publicly identified, told 911 dispatchers he shot a man who was stabbing his wife.
Police who responded were met by a “horrific scene,” First Lt. Erin Weeks said, according to WTOP-FM in Washington.
“They found Christine Banfield in an upstairs bedroom. She had been stabbed multiple times in the upper body and Joseph Ryan, who had been shot multiple times in the upper body,” Weeks said.
“We have recovered all weapons, and we’ve identified all persons involved in this case,” Weeks said.
“We are keeping options open,” Weeks said, after saying Banfield’s husband was still in the area.
“We will continue to investigate … Our big thing is continuing to interview people, continuing to review all digital and forensic evidence and learn how Christine Banfield was fatally stabbed,” she said.
“Through forensic evidence and multiple interviews, detectives determined the au pair, 23-year-old Juliana Peres Magalhaes, of Reston shot Joseph … https://t.co/NQLYw3xaBi @RaymondOrta
— Raymond Orta Forensics (@ROForensics) October 21, 2023
The initial 911 calls were made by Peres Magalhaes and Banfield’s husband, Fairfax County police wrote in the news release.
After initially hanging up, Peres Magalhaes phoned 911 three minutes after her first call to say that her “friend was hurt,” police said after the February crime, according to the New York Post.
Banfield’s husband then took over to tell police he shot the man.
A 4-year-old girl was in the home at the time but was not injured.
“The truest victim of all of this is that poor girl,” Fairfax Police Chief Kevin Davis said at the time of the killings, the New York Post reported.
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What details surrounding Christine Banfield’s death are still being investigated?
D had been shot. She told the dispatcher that she was hiding in a bathroom and that there was a shooter in the house. When police arrived at the scene, they found Peres Magalhaes hiding in the bathroom as she had described.
According to the Fairfax County Police Department, Peres Magalhaes told detectives that she had shot Joseph Ryan in self-defense after witnessing him attack and stab Christine Banfield. She claimed that she retrieved a firearm from Banfield’s husband’s bedroom and fired at Ryan to protect herself and her friend.
However, police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding Christine Banfield’s death. They have not released any further details about the stabbing or why no charges have been filed in connection with her murder. Authorities have stated that they are keeping all options open and are actively working to determine how Banfield was fatally stabbed.
The case has shocked the community in Fairfax County, as the family was well-regarded and lived in an upscale neighborhood. Friends and neighbors have expressed their disbelief at the tragedy that unfolded in their quiet suburban community.
Since the incident, the family has released a statement expressing their condolences to the victims’ families and asking for privacy as they mourn their own losses. They have also expressed their support for Peres Magalhaes, stating that they believe she acted in self-defense and that they are confident in the ongoing investigation.
Peres Magalhaes remains in custody without bond as she awaits her day in court. She has been charged with second-degree murder and will have the opportunity to present her case before a judge and jury.
As the investigation continues, the community eagerly awaits answers regarding the tragic events that unfolded in the family’s home that day. The details surrounding Christine Banfield’s death remain a mystery, but authorities are committed to uncovering the truth.
In the meantime, the families of both victims are left to grapple with the loss of their loved ones and the devastating impact of this tragic event. The community will undoubtedly come together to support them during this difficult time.
The case serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the unexpected nature of tragedy. It also raises important questions about self-defense and the responsibilities and risks associated with firearm ownership.
As the legal process unfolds and more information becomes available, it is crucial for the community to remain patient and to trust in the investigative process. Only then can justice be served for both the victims and the accused.
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