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Commonwealth of Virginia v. Juliana Peres Magalhães
Date: 02-16-2026
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Judge: Penney Azcarate
Court: Circuit Court, Fairfax County, Virginia
Plaintiff's Attorney: Fairfax County, Virginia Commonwealth Prosecutor's Office
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Alexandria Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory
Juliana Peres Magalhães, a Brazilian au pair, testified for the Commonwealth in its effort to convict Branden Banfield of murder for killing his wife Christine Banfield and Joseph Rayan.
Ryan had been lured to the Banfields’ home in Herndon, Va. on Feb. 24, 2023, through a sexual fetish website in which Mr. Banfield and Ms. Magalhães posed as Ms. Banfield
About This Case
What was the outcome of Commonwealth of Virginia v. Juliana Peres Magalhães?
The outcome was: The Commonwealth and the Defense attorney's agreed on a time served sentenced but the judge rejected the agreement and sentenced the Defendant to 10 years in prison.
Which court heard Commonwealth of Virginia v. Juliana Peres Magalhães?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Fairfax County, Virginia, vA. The presiding judge was Penney Azcarate.
Who were the attorneys in Commonwealth of Virginia v. Juliana Peres Magalhães?
Plaintiff's attorney: Fairfax County, Virginia Commonwealth Prosecutor's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Alexandria Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was Commonwealth of Virginia v. Juliana Peres Magalhães decided?
This case was decided on February 16, 2026.