Dateline NBC

The Thing About Pam

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Oct 1, 2019
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INSIGHT

Narrative That Framed The Husband

  • Pam Hupp seeded a narrative casting Russ Faria as cruel and became beneficiary of Betsy Faria's $150,000 policy.
  • That story pushed investigators to focus on Russ as the prime suspect.
INSIGHT

She Reclaimed The Trust Money

  • Pam admitted she placed most insurance proceeds into a trust before trial and later withdrew the funds for herself.
  • That reversal became critical new evidence used to challenge Russ Faria's conviction.
ANECDOTE

Judge Overturned Russ's Conviction

  • A judge found Pam's manipulation of the insurance money constituted significant new evidence.
  • That ruling overturned Russ Faria's conviction and ordered a new trial.
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