21 - Dead Wrong: Part 3 - The Man They Said Did It (The Pamela Hupp Case)

Dead Wrong is a five-part deep dive into one of the most shocking wrongful conviction cases in recent memory — and the woman at the center of it all.When Betsy Faria was found stabbed to death in her Missouri home in 2011, the case seemed straightforward. Her husband, Russ Faria, was quickly arrested and convicted.But almost immediately, the story began to unravel.In this five-episode arc, we follow the timeline from Betsy’s murder to Russ’s conviction, the appeals that exposed serious investigative flaws, and the growing suspicion surrounding Betsy’s close friend — Pamela Hupp.As each layer peels back, the question becomes unavoidable:How did the wrong person go to prison? And how did it take so long for anyone to stop it?⸻About the showKat Has Questions is a curiosity-driven podcast about real stories that sound unreal — from unsolved crimes and strange history to the quietly weird corners of human behavior.New episodes every week.⸻Sources & Further ReadingPrimary SourcesState of Missouri v. Russell Faria — Trial records (2013), jury verdict, and sentencingTrial transcripts — prosecution and defense arguments (direct, cross, and closing statements)Charging documents and probable cause statementsCrime scene evidence summaries and forensic reportsMedical examiner / autopsy report — Elizabeth “Betsy” FariaLife insurance policy records — beneficiary designation and payout documentationTrial exhibits referencing insurance policy and beneficiary changeMedical records — Betsy Faria (diagnosis and treatment history)Post-conviction filings and motionsSecondary Reporting & CoverageDateline NBC — The Thing About PamSt. Louis Post-Dispatch (2013 trial and investigative coverage)Court TV / Law & Crime Network analysisNBC News and CBS News case summariesProcedural & Legal ContextNational Institute of Justice — research on circumstantial evidence and investigative biasInnocence Project — wrongful conviction case studiesAmerican Bar Association — jury decision-making and post-conviction review standards🎵 Music: “Scrunchy” by Night DriftLicensed by UppbeatLicense code: CAHWZR9T33BFXDNY⸻Contact📩 [email protected]: @KatHasQuestionsSupport the ShowIf you’re enjoying Kat Has Questions, follow the podcast, leave a review, or send in a weird historical mystery you want me to dig into next.