Blayne Alexander sits down with Andrea Canning to discuss her latest episode, "Temptation." In 2023, IRS agent Brendan Banfield told police he'd walked into the bedroom of his Virginia home to find a stranger brutally stabbing his wife, Christine. He said he'd shot the man to try and save Christine but it was too late. She died from her injuries. Investigators didn't buy Brendan's story and discovered he had been having an affair with the family au pair. They determined the double homicide was the result of a diabolical catfishing scheme to lure a stranger named Joe Ryan to the Banfields' home and frame him for Christine's murder. Andrea shares an extra clip from the au pair’s testimony where she admits to posting romantic photos and videos with Brendan. Blayne discusses her family’s positive experience with the au pair program, and Andrea reveals her stint as a live-in nanny for “Baywatch” star David Hasselhoff. Plus, we answer your questions from social media.

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Blayne Alexander reports on the Virginia double murder case of a father accused of killing his wife and a stranger in a sinister plan involving the family au pair.

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Hawaii anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig stands trial for allegedly attempting to murder his wife on a hike. His son is taking the stand against him. In South Carolina, a pastor pleads not guilty to charges of cyberstalking, abusing his wife, and lying to investigators about it. In Dateline Round Up, alleged Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann expected to plead guilty. Plus, an interview with Beau Buzbee, father of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee who died after meeting a stranger online.

This episode discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for more resources.

For resources on domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233. Or visit thehotline.org

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