Brazilian Au Pair Faces Sentencing for Murder Plot

Juliana Peres Magalhães pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a scheme to kill her lover's wife and another man.

Feb. 13, 2026 at 5:07am

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A Brazilian au pair named Juliana Peres Magalhães is facing sentencing at the Fairfax courthouse after confessing to scheming with her lover to kill his wife and another man. Magalhães pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges in the February 2026 incident.

Why it matters

This case highlights the dangers of intimate partner violence and the complex dynamics that can lead to such tragic outcomes. It also raises questions about the vetting process for au pairs and other foreign domestic workers, and whether more can be done to prevent such crimes.

The details

According to court documents, Magalhães conspired with her lover, whose identity has not been publicly revealed, to murder his wife and another man. The specific details of how the murders were planned and carried out have not been disclosed.

  • Magalhães will be sentenced at the Fairfax courthouse in February 2026.
  • The murders were committed in February 2026.

The players

Juliana Peres Magalhães

A Brazilian au pair who pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges in a murder plot.

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What’s next

The judge will determine Magalhães' sentence, which could include a lengthy prison term.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the need for greater scrutiny and support systems for foreign domestic workers, as well as the importance of addressing intimate partner violence and its devastating consequences.