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Podcast: True Crime Society
Episode: Fetish-Related Murders | Michael Dale & Christine Banfield
Description: Timestamps
(9:22) - Johnny Gosh Final Thoughts
(17:00) - Fetish Crimes
In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we are going to discuss two separate cases involving fetish-related deaths.
Californian wife and mom-of-three Michaela Rylaarsdam (31) has been arrested and charged over the death of Michael Dale (55) in 2023. It is alleged his death happened following a consensual BDSM session that Michael paid for. Michaela is alleged to have wrapped Michael in saran wrap, at his request.  She allegedly filmed OnlyFans content as he lay dying beside her.
Brendan Banfield has been accused of murdering his wife Christine in...