Episode 47: The Murder of Betsy Faria

42-year-old Betsy Faria was vibrant, positive, and surrounded by a supportive circle of family and friends. In 2011, she was murdered in her own home, allegedly by her friend, Pam Hupp.

In this episode, Dawn sits down with Betsy’s daughter Mariah Day. Mariah is speaking out about an investigation that was misguided from the start, and the irreparable damage it has caused her family. 

Although her stepfather Russ Faria was exonerated after being wrongfully convicted for the murder of her mother, Mariah is still facing obstacles. She wants people to know that what you hear or see in the media isn’t always the whole story.

Thank you to Mariah Day for sharing your experience with me. You’re amazing.

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Sources Used:

Russell Faria - National Registry of Exonerations (umich.edu)

24 Aug 2016, A06 - St. Louis Post-Dispatch at Newspapers.com

20 Jul 2016, A07 - St. Louis Post-Dispatch at Newspapers.com

LEAH DAY MARIAH DAY v. PAMELA HUPP MARK HUPP | FindLaw

Faria Motion For New Trial | PDF | Brady V. Maryland | Deposition (Law) (scribd.com)

St Louis Patch Aug 26, 2016

06 Jan 2012, Page A004 - St. Louis Post-Dispatch at Newspapers.com

08 Nov 2015, Page A004 - St. Louis Post-Dispatch at Newspapers.com

KSDK News Watch Live: Pam Hupp charged with murder in Betsy Faria case - YouTube

Former Lincoln County prosecutor Leah Chaney on Pam Hupp case | ksdk.com

Louis Royse Gumpenberger (1983-2016) - Find a Grave Memorial

https://casetext.com/case/faria-v-mccarrick-1

The unimaginable, infamous case of Pam Hupp (stlmag.com)

The truth about Betsy Faria's husband Russell Faria - TheNetline

Russell Faria - Innocents Database of Exonerations (forejustice.org)

Russell Faria Acquitted Of Wife’s Murder (rsflawfirm.com)

The Real Truth about Pam Hupp: The mysterious fatal fall and other erratic behavior | FOX 2 (fox2now.com)

Pike County, MO judge suspended for six months - WTAD

Judge in Faria murder case recommended for suspension | FOX 2 (fox2now.com)

KMOV St Louis

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