Episodes

  • RECAP - Brendan Banfield On Cross, Audio Experts, & A Surprise Witness Who Approached The State At Lunch

    RECAP - Brendan Banfield On Cross, Audio Experts, & A Surprise Witness Who Approached The State At Lunch
    Jan 30 2026
    The afternoon session of the Brendan Banfield trial brought intense cross-examination, forensic testimony, and surprise rebuttal witnesses.

    Prosecutors pressed Banfield on delayed statements to police, multiple affairs, emotional letters to Juliana, and disputed timelines surrounding the morning of the attack.

    Detailed questioning focused on his actions after returning home, failure to immediately call 911, firearm use, and inconsistencies between his account and medical examiner findings. Expert witnesses analyzed audio from the 911 call, debating whether sounds captured were human or canine.

    In rebuttal, an IRS supervisor unexpectedly testified that no meeting had been scheduled the morning Banfield claimed to leave early — severely undermining his alibi. The episode closes with discussion of upcoming jury instructions, anticipated closing arguments, and what could be a quick verdict in this high-profile case.



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    29 mins
  • RECAP: Brendan Banfield Finishes Direct Exam - Morning Session Day 9

    RECAP: Brendan Banfield Finishes Direct Exam - Morning Session Day 9
    Jan 29 2026
    In this episode, we break down the morning session of Day 9 as Brendan Banfield finishes his direct examination in court.

    The defense continues questioning Banfield about timelines, movements, and key events surrounding the case, while laying the groundwork for how prosecutors may challenge his account.

    We discuss the major moments from the stand, courtroom dynamics, and what stood out in Banfield’s testimony as the trial moves closer to cross-examination. Plus — what today’s session could signal for the prosecution’s next steps. ⚖️ Court recap, analysis, and what comes next — all in one episode.

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    16 mins
  • RECAP: Brendan Banfield Takes The Stand

    RECAP: Brendan Banfield Takes The Stand
    Jan 29 2026
    In this episode of Pretty Lies & Alibis, we break down the day Brendan Banfield finally took the stand in his murder trial, following the dramatic collapse of the defense’s private investigator under cross-examination. Prosecutors methodically challenged the PI’s claims about phone locations, FetLife activity, Telegram usage, and Gmail account creation, emphasizing that multiple devices existed in the household and that the witness could not determine who was actually operating them.

    The Commonwealth highlighted key moments when Christine was active on her laptop while illicit accounts were accessed elsewhere, weakening the defense narrative.

    Brendan Banfield then testified about his long marriage to Christine, their careers, family life, and their young daughter.

    Jurors were shown numerous family photos as the defense attempted to humanize him, though prosecutors objected to what they argued was repetitive emotional evidence. Banfield admitted to having an affair with the family’s au pair, Juliana, describing how it began while Christine and their daughter were out of town. He denied any planning related to Christine’s murder.

    He also walked through the morning of the killings, describing leaving early for work, stopping at McDonald’s, receiving a panicked call from Juliana about a strange man entering the house, unsuccessfully trying to reach Christine, and then driving back home.

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    20 mins
  • Did They Get It Wrong? The Megan Trussell Case: Part 1

    Did They Get It Wrong? The Megan Trussell Case: Part 1
    Jan 28 2026
    In this episode of Pretty Lies & Alibis, we start a deep dive into the mysterious death of 18-year-old UC Boulder student Megan Trussell, whose body was found near the 40-mile marker of Boulder Canyon Drive in Colorado after she vanished from the University of Colorado Boulder campus
    Authorities ruled her death the result of amphetamine toxicity combined with exposure to cold, classifying it as self-harm — but Megan’s family strongly disputes that conclusion.

    We walk through who Megan was, the close-knit family she came from, and the timeline leading up to her disappearance on February 9, 2025.

    The episode covers troubling roommate dynamics, unanswered texts, empty prescription bottles, and campus police delays before federal agencies became involved. It also explains how law enforcement used Stingray technology to track Megan’s phone as it appeared to move miles away from campus into a dark, icy canyon late at night.

    Part One ends with the discovery of Megan’s body near a drainage culvert, unusual clothing damage, a missing shoe, and physical evidence that has left her family — and investigators — with more questions than answers.

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    22 mins
  • CASE UPDATES: Kouri Richins Close To Trial, Spencer & Monique Tepe, & Quick Ashlee Buzzard Update

    CASE UPDATES: Kouri Richins Close To Trial, Spencer & Monique Tepe, & Quick Ashlee Buzzard Update
    Jan 26 2026
    First, we dive into the latest developments in the Kouri Richins case, including a judge’s ruling on the controversial orange notebook prosecutors say contains Richins’ firsthand account of the day her husband Eric died. The defense pushed back on its use at trial, while also filing motions accusing investigators of intimidating witnesses.

    We also outline upcoming hearings and jury selection dates as the trial quickly approaches.
    Next, the focus shifts to the tragic murders of Spencer and Monique Tepe. We cover suspect Michael McKee’s extradition and arraignment, the four aggravated-murder charges he now faces, ballistics evidence, and surveillance video linking him to the crime scene.
    Family members and friends share emotional stories about the couple, their children, and the lasting impact of the loss.

    Finally, a brief update on Ashlee Buzzard, whose preliminary hearing in the death of her daughter, Melodee, has been postponed once again, with a new court date now set.

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    Kouri Richins Update
    ▶️ 00:00 – 05:42
    (Orange notebook ruling, abuse allegations excluded, witness-intimidation motion, upcoming hearings)
    Spencer & Monique Tepe Murders
    ▶️ 05:42 – 11:45
    (Michael McKee charges, extradition, weapons evidence, family statements, victims’ backgrounds, children, funeral)
    Ashlee Buzzard Quick Update
    ▶️ 11:45 – End
    (Preliminary hearing postponed, next court date)

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    11 mins
  • RECAP: Brendan Banfield Trial - Day 7

    RECAP: Brendan Banfield Trial - Day 7
    Jan 23 2026
    Not much to go over for day 7 - defense was a mess, and on the stand most of the day was the defense PI who brought in a lot of timestamps, data, etc from all the devices.

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    5 mins
  • RECAP: Brendan Banfield Trial - Day 6: Afternoon Testimony

    RECAP: Brendan Banfield Trial - Day 6: Afternoon Testimony
    Jan 23 2026
    In this episode, GiGi breaks down afternoon testimony from Day 6 of the Brendan Banfield trial as a major winter storm threatens to disrupt court schedules. The judge pushes both sides to finish presenting evidence quickly, hoping to move toward closing arguments after weather delays.
    Investigator David Giaccio details communications surrounding Juliana’s proffer, including internal texts reacting strongly to a possible manslaughter deal. The defense presses him about why blood evidence was withheld temporarily from prosecutors, monitoring of Juliana’s jail calls, and law-enforcement theories about alleged online “catfishing.” Several text threads between detectives are shown to the jury, revealing candid language and internal debates about timelines, gun use, and investigative assumptions.

    Victim Services director Sally Fiaz then testifies about her involvement in jail communications, investigative meetings, and how the catfishing theory developed. The most striking moment of the afternoon comes when she recounts a hotel conversation overheard between Juliana and the child shortly after the murders — raising new questions about what the child may have known at the time.

    Digital-forensics detective Brendan Miller returns to the stand, facing questioning over his executive summary, raw data analysis, and whether Juliana’s claims about window purchases and online activity could be independently confirmed. The day ends with discussion of FetLife activity on Christine’s devices and growing skepticism about whether testimony will wrap up before weather interruptions.


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    13 mins
  • RECAP: Brendan Banfield Trial: Day 6 - Morning Testimony

    RECAP: Brendan Banfield Trial: Day 6 - Morning Testimony
    Jan 22 2026
    Morning session was full of homicide investigators on the case who mainly were asked about pressure from superiors, the catfishing theory, and digital forensics.

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    13 mins