"So putting her in our basement is usually the easiest and best for both of us," Banis said. "In the basement, she has room to spread out, her box of toys, a breathable cot with a blanket ...

He reached a deal with prosecutors to avoid the death penalty in exchange for his testimony during Banis' trial. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The prosecution and the defense have rested their cases in the ...

Mundt and Banis met through an internet dating site in the fall of 2009. After only a few weeks of dating, Banis moved into Mundt’s mansion in a historic part of Louisville, renowned for its homes ...