The Thing About Pam
True crime podcast review — 2026
"The Thing About Pam is the true crime story you'll describe to everyone you know for weeks — a woman who murdered, framed an innocent man, and manipulated an entire state's justice system, all while giving TV interviews."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Legal procedure enthusiasts and wrongful conviction advocates
Pros
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
About this podcast
Six-episode Dateline NBC original podcast investigating the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria in Lincoln County, Missouri — in which Russ Faria was wrongly convicted twice for killing his wife, while key prosecution witness Pam Hupp was gradually revealed to have orchestrated the entire crime. One of true crime's most extraordinary stories of a woman manipulating an entire justice system.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1 — must listen in order
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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What is The Thing About Pam about?
Six-episode Dateline NBC original podcast investigating the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria in Lincoln County, Missouri — in which Russ Faria was wrongly convicted twice for killing his wife, while key prosecution witness Pam Hupp was gradually revealed to have orchestrated the entire crime. One of true crime's most extraordinary stories of a woman manipulating an entire justice system.
Is The Thing About Pam worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". The community has rated it 10.0/10 overall. True crime fans who want jaw-dropping courthouse drama; anyone who likes watching a case unravel in real time as new evidence emerges; fans of courtroom true crime with an extraordinary villain at its centre.
Who is The Thing About Pam for?
The Thing About Pam is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Legal procedure enthusiasts and wrongful conviction advocates.
What is the best episode of The Thing About Pam to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1 — must listen in order. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
What podcasts are similar to The Thing About Pam?
If you enjoy The Thing About Pam, you might also like: Bone Valley, Dirty John, Dr. Death, Profiler: True Crime Africa. See our full "Podcasts Like The Thing About Pam" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Journalistic, increasingly astounding, compelling
- Episode length
- 6 episodes; easily bingeable in one sitting
- Country
- United States
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