The 7 Ways California’s Conservatorship System FAILED Nick Reiner’s Parents | Why the Law Couldn’t Save Them

Rob and Michele Reiner did what most families cannot do. They got their severely mentally ill son into a court-ordered conservatorship—the most restrictive mental health intervention California allows. A judge found Nick gravely disabled beyond a reasonable doubt. A professional fiduciary was appointed. Nick could be forced into treatment against Read more…

Au Pair Affair Trial Of Brendan Banfield: Jonathan Baumler Takes The Stand — Officer Shares Additional Details on Body Cam Footage

Jonathan Baumler, Officer with the Fairfax Co. Police Department, testified today in the Brendan Banfield murder trial. Banfield, a former IRS agent, is charged with four counts of aggravated murder in the February 2023 deaths of his wife Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan at their Herndon, Virginia home.Prosecutors allege Banfield Read more…

Au Pair Affair Trial Of Brendan Banfield: LeeAnn Singley Takes The Stand — Scientist Provides Opposing Views of Blood Stains at Crime Scene

LeeAnn Singley, Forensic Scientist, testified today in the Brendan Banfield murder trial. Banfield, a former IRS agent, is charged with four counts of aggravated murder in the February 2023 deaths of his wife Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan at their Herndon, Virginia home.Prosecutors allege Banfield plotted the killings with the Read more…

Au Pair Affair Trial Of Brendan Banfield: Zachary Beckner Takes The Stand — Fairfax County Police Officer Testifies for the Defense, Murder Scene Bodycam Evidence Presented

Zachary Beckner, Fairfax Co. Police Officer, testified today in the Brendan Banfield murder trial. Banfield, a former IRS agent, is charged with four counts of aggravated murder in the February 2023 deaths of his wife Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan at their Herndon, Virginia home. Prosecutors allege Banfield plotted the Read more…

Prosecution Rests After Blood Expert Testimony Corroborates Au Pair’s Account | Brendan Banfield Trial

The Commonwealth has rested its case against Brendan Banfield — and the final witnesses may have sealed the prosecution’s narrative. Blood stain pattern analyst Iris Dalley Graff delivered hours of testimony explaining why the forensic evidence at the crime scene doesn’t match an interrupted home invasion. Instead, she told jurors, Read more…

Monique Tepe Murder, Michael McKee Psychology & Brendan Banfield Trial — FBI Agent Coffindaffer

Former FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins Hidden Killers for a comprehensive breakdown of three major cases making headlines right now. First: the investigation into Dr. Michael McKee, charged with the premeditated aggravated murder of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer in Columbus, Ohio. Police have a preliminary Read more…