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Betsy Faria’s Murder Led to Her Husband’s Wrongful Conviction. Now, Pam Hupp Awaits Trial.

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Betsy Faria had just returned from chemo when she was fatally stabbed in her Missouri home in 2011. Feeling lethargic, the cancer patient had texted her husband, Russ Faria, that her friend, Pam Hupp, was going to drive her home, but when Russ returned from his weekly game night, he discovered Betsy’s body in their living room.

The now infamous murder of Betsy Faria has led to two arrests, one wrongful conviction, and the speculative TV adaptation The Thing About Pam . The CBS series Harlan Coben’s Final Twist takes a closer look at the ongoing case in its Season 2 premiere on October 5 at 10 p.m. ET.

Here’s what to know about Betsy Faria and the bumpy investigation into her tragic murder.

What Happened to Betsy Faria?

On December 27, 2011, Betsy Faria was stabbed over 50 times in her house in Troy, Missouri.…

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