The Thing About Pam
- Oct 1, 2019
- 1:23:11
- Full Episode
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The unbelievable story of how the murder of one woman, Betsy Faria, set off a chain of events leaving one man dead, another man implicated and a diabolical scheme exposed. Keith Morrison unravels the latest chapter, including why Betsy’s friend, Pam Hupp, impersonated a real-life Dateline producer. Listen in conjunction with the hit 6-episode behind-the-scenes podcast of the same name. Originally aired on NBC on September 27, 2019.
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Brief Summary
Pam Hupp's twisted story involves the murder of her friend Betsy Faria and another victim, Louis Gumpenberger, revealing a web of deceit and greed.
Key points
- Betsy's Tragic Death. Betsy Faria is found dead, leading to a shocking investigation.
- The Insurance Twist. Betsy names Pam as the beneficiary of her life insurance, raising suspicions.
- Russ's Alibi. All four of Russ's game night friends testified he was miles away during the murder.
- Pam's Manipulation. Pam defunded the trust for Betsy's daughters after the trial, revealing her true motives.
- Judge's Verdict. The judge overturned Russ's conviction, citing significant new evidence.
- Betsy's Dying Declaration. A letter found on Betsy's laptop revealed her fear of Russ before her death.
Episode highlights
- Betsy's Tragic DeathBetsy Faria is found dead, leading to a shocking investigation.“Oh my God!”3:16Oct 1, 2019
- The Insurance TwistBetsy names Pam as the beneficiary of her life insurance, raising suspicions.“Was that what set off Russ's homicidal rage?”17:07Oct 1, 2019
- Russ's AlibiAll four of Russ's game night friends testified he was miles away during the murder.“He was dozed off for a second.”26:12Oct 1, 2019
- Pam's ManipulationPam defunded the trust for Betsy's daughters after the trial, revealing her true motives.“She funded the trust so that during the trial it would look like she had given all this money to the kids.”28:50Oct 1, 2019
- Judge's VerdictThe judge overturned Russ's conviction, citing significant new evidence.“If jurors had heard that, they might have ruled differently.”32:44Oct 1, 2019
- Betsy's Dying DeclarationA letter found on Betsy's laptop revealed her fear of Russ before her death.“I'm scared to go home. I'm scared of Russ.”36:54Oct 1, 2019
- Pam's 911 CallPam reported an intruder in her home, leading to a shocking twist in the story.“We're getting Russ's money.”44:58Oct 1, 2019
- The Mysterious NoteA note found on the victim reveals a sinister plot involving Pam Hupp.“It said, get Hup in car, take the bank.”49:56Oct 1, 2019
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