Brendan Banfield: What Can Be Expected When He Testifies | Opening Statements Podcast

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4.6 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 27 January 2026

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

Brendan Banfield is expected to take the stand in his defense; what can be expected when the accused killer testifies? Accused double murderer Michael McKee enters a not guilty plea in the deaths of his ex-wife and her husband.

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0:00.0	The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are simply that.
0:04.8	Opinions.
0:05.8	All are presumed innocent until proven otherwise in a court of law.
0:09.8	Sensitive topics are discussed.
0:11.8	Discretion is advised.
0:15.2	My name is Cunion and Brandon Bansfield.
0:17.5	I shot him.
0:23.3	He stabbed her. Your wife has died.
0:28.6	Is the defendant going to testify, Mr. Farmer?
0:33.6	Uh, yes.
0:34.6	Yeah, excuse me?
0:35.6	Yes.
0:36.6	He is going to testify. We've got defendant Brendan Banfield set to testify in his own defense.
0:42.3	What he needs to say to sway the jury in the O'Pare Affair murder trial.
0:46.3	Plus, she dedicated her career to helping sex assault survivors, but the prosecution says that
0:51.3	Christine Banfield's own life ended in a disturbing violent plot.
0:56.0	We're talking about the tragic irony that we're learning this morning.
1:00.0	Also this hour arrested at Chick-fil-A, new details emerging in the investigation with Dr. Michael McKee.
1:07.0	Plus, a trial day is set in the federal trial for Luigi Manjone. Well, talk about what the jury
1:13.3	selection process will look like. It's all coming up next for you right here on opening statements.
1:32.3	Good Monday morning to you and welcome to opening statements. I'm Julie Grant. I hope you had a great weekend. I hope you are staying safe and warm this morning.
1:38.3	We're so glad to have you here. We've put together a great show for you. So let's get it started.
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