Quick take
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.
Verdict: Must listen. 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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is The Thing About Pam?
- 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.
- Is The Thing About Pam worth listening to?
- Must listen. 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.
- Where can I listen to The Thing About Pam?
- The Thing About Pam is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart.
- Where should I start with The Thing About Pam?
- Start with: Episode 1 — must listen in order
- What format is The Thing About Pam?
- Serialized — approximately 6 episodes; easily bingeable in one sitting each.
- What type of crime does The Thing About Pam cover?
- The Thing About Pam covers Murder, Wrongful Conviction, Courtroom, Domestic Abuse.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Journalistic, increasingly astounding, compelling
- Episode length
- 6 episodes; easily bingeable in one sitting
- Binge factor
- 10/10
- Best to start
- Episode 1 — must listen in order
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