This Feels Criminal: A True Crime Podcast (Formerly Killer Queens) – Details, episodes & analysis

"It’s easier to fall in love with someone that saved you." Those were the words of Brendan Banfield as he attempted to explain away an affair, a dead wife, and a dead stranger to a jury of twelve. In Part 2 of our deep dive into the VA v. Brendan Banfield trial, we move past the "catfish" plot and into the courtroom moments that sealed the defendant's fate. In this episode, we discuss: Brendan’s Performance: Was he a grieving husband or a cold-blooded manipulator? We analyze his claims that Christine could speak after seven stab wounds to the neck. The Forensic "Gotcha": Why the defense’s own digital investigator became the prosecution’s best witness during cross-examination. The Fatal Flaw: The specific pattern of FetLife logins that proved "Anastasia 9" only existed when Brendan or Juliana were home. The Rebuttal: How a brief testimony from Brendan’s supervisor, T. Smith Patrick, turned a "work meeting" alibi into a documented lie. Closure: The sentencing of Juliana Magalhães and what this case says about the "Double Murder" plot that nearly worked. Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/queens10fm to get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife on your third box. © 2026 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Ingrid at Penguin Designing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

n the first installment of this explosive trial coverage, we dive into the Commonwealth’s case against federal agent Brendan Banfield. What initially appeared to be a tragic home invasion and the heroic defense of his wife, Christine, quickly unraveled into a twisted plot involving an affair with the family’s 22-year-old au pair, Juliana Magalhaes. We break down the prosecution’s opening statements, which allege Brendan masterminded a "fake rape fantasy" on FetLife to lure an unsuspecting man to his home—setting the stage for a double murder he hoped to blame on an intruder. Hear the chilling details of the initial 911 calls and the star witness testimony of Juliana Magalhaes, who describes the moments Brendan allegedly turned a knife on his own wife. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Rula: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/QUEENS #rulapod Nutrafol: For a limited time only, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code QUEENS. Veracity: For up to 60% off your order, head to VeracityHealth.co and use code QUEENS. © 2026 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode we break down episodes 1 and 2 of the 50 Cent produced docuseries. Episode 1: How did a kid from New York transform himself into a powerful hip-hop mogul?  The origins of Bad Boy Records reveal how Sean Combs became Puff Daddy. Episode 2: As Puffy embraces the celebrity lifestyle, he fuels a dangerous rivalry with Death Row Records.  Questions linger about the shooting of Tupac Shakur.  Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes © 2026 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For five and a half years, the man dubbed “The Yorkshire Ripper” terrorized the Yorkshire area of England.  Thirteen women lost their lives while seven others were attacked and left scarred, mentally and physically.  After a fumbled investigation with many wrong turns and deep-rooted opinions, the Yorkshire Ripper was caught purely by happenstance. ***TRIGGER WARNING*** Murder by Gunshot | Drug Use | Talk of Verbal and Physical Abuse | Paranormal Activity Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Lolavie: Get 15% off LolaVie with the code KQ at https://www.lolavie.com/KQ#lolaviepod Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/ogto download and binge all the archived episodes today! © 2024 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Sources:  Background:(Victim / Perpetrator) Irene Richardson - Yorkshire Ripper Victim Murder of Jayne MacDonald - Wikipedia Jean Bernadette Jordan (1956-1977) - Find a Grave Memorial Elena “Helen” Rytka (1959-1978) - Find a Grave Memorial Yvonne Ann Pearson (1956-1978) - Find a Grave Memorial Vera Evelyn Millward (1937-1978) - Find a Grave Memorial Josephine Anne Whitaker - Find a Grave Memorial Barbara Janine Leach - Find a Grave Memorial Jacqueline Hill (1960-1980) - Find a Grave Memorial What Actually Happened?  Biography.com | Peter Sutcliffe The Long Shadow: Who were Peter Sutcliffe's victims? | Radio Times Wilma McCann | UK Style Yahoo Wikipedia | Peter Sutcliffe THE ATTACKS AND MURDERS - JEAN JORDAN The Ripper (Netflix) - 4 Part Series - Watch The Ripper | Netflix Official Site Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Olivia Lone Bear went missing after a night out and was last seen driving a friend’s pick-up truck.  The search for her was long and riddled with jurisdiction issues and lack of communication.  But a determined Indigenous woman used her resources to find the missing mother of five.  Though her body was found, there are still no answers in Olivia’s case.  Though Lissa Yellowbird has aided in the recovery of Olivia’s body as well as hundreds of others in the North Dakota oil fields, she doesn’t intend to stop any time soon.   Trigger Warnings: Murder of Indigenous women.  Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Lolavie:Get 15% offLolaVie with the code KQ at https://www.lolavie.com/KQ #lolaviepod © 2024 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In June of 2015, Dr. Teresa Sievers was on vacation with her family in Connecticut.  She decided to cut it short and return home so she could see patients at her medical practice, while her husband stayed in Connecticut with their children.  Dr. Sievers was last seen on surveillance in the airport after her flight arrived, as she made her way out and drove home.  When she arrived home, she was brutally attacked by two unknown assailants, who ultimately took her life.  For nearly two months, investigators chased every lead, but were running out of options when a tip came in that led them to the men responsible, nearly 1100 miles away.  ***TRIGGER WARNING*** Murder by Bludgeoning with a Blunt Object | Murder for Hire Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: IQ Bar: 20% off all IQBAR products. Text QUEENS to 64000.  Listen to A Date with Dateline anywhere you listen to podcasts! You'll be glad you did! © 2024 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You’ve no doubt heard of “The Amityville Horror” before.  From a bestselling book to a multi-million dollar film franchise, the story has captured the world's attention from the instant it was reported.  The quiet Long Island town was rocked when the DeFeo family was brutally murdered while they slept.  The Lutz family purchased and moved into their home following their deaths, but only stayed for 28 days before fleeing in terror in the night.  The sensationalism of their claims led to a media frenzy, but this question remains: Did they experience a genuine supernatural phenomenon or was it just an elaborate hoax? ***TRIGGER WARNING*** Murder by Gunshot | Drug Use | Talk of Verbal and Physical Abuse | Paranormal Activity Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/queensapps for FREE appetizers for life! OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code QUEENS at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod HoneyLove: Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/QUEENS #honeylovepod © 2024 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Want early access to Part 2? Be sure to join us on Patreon and you'll get immediate access to Part 2 ad-free in addition to all of our previous patron-exclusive bonus content! You’ve no doubt heard of “The Amityville Horror” before.  From a bestselling book to a multi-million dollar film franchise, the story has captured the world's attention from the instant it was reported.  The quiet Long Island town was rocked when the DeFeo family was brutally murdered while they slept.  The Lutz family purchased and moved into their home following their deaths, but only stayed for 28 days before fleeing in terror in the night.  The sensationalism of their claims led to a media frenzy, but this question remains: Did they experience a genuine supernatural phenomenon or was it just an elaborate hoax? ***TRIGGER WARNING*** Murder by Gunshot | Drug Use | Talk of Verbal and Physical Abuse | Paranormal Activity Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: IQBar: 20% off all IQBAR products. Text QUEENS to 64000. New episodes of Murder: True Crime Stories release every Tuesday. Just search for Murder: True Crime Stories on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. © 2024 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We had last week off for family vacation so we are rebroadcasting a 2 part older episode for you. Both parts release today! Brand New Episodes return next week. Boy Band Con examines the rise and fall of boy band impresario Lou Pearlman. He was later convicted of running one of the largest Ponzi schemes in history and defrauding people and banks of over $300 million.  Watch the Documentaryon You Tube Premium  LYLAS ✌🏻 Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes © 2024 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We had last week off for family vacation so we are rebroadcasting a 2 part older episode for you. Both parts release today! Brand New Episodes return next week. Boy Band Con examines the rise and fall of boy band impresario Lou Pearlman. He was later convicted of running one of the largest Ponzi schemes in history and defrauding people and banks of over $300 million.  Watch the Documentaryon You Tube Premium  LYLAS ✌🏻 Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes © 2024 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices