The Thing About Pam (2022)
Based on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria that resulted in her husband, Russ' conviction, but he insisted he did not kill her. This brutal crime set off a chain of events that would expose a diabolical scheme deeply involving Pam Hupp.
Cast: Renée Zellweger, Gideon Adlon, Patricia French, Olivia Luccardi, Jesse Scott Egan, Drew Scheid, Adam David Thompson, Catherine Carlen, Ann Mahoney, Michael Krikorian, Sarah Stipe, Morgan Roberts, Barry Clifton, Rob Steinberg, Anthony Michael Frederick, William McGovern, Cindy Pol, Jeff Ryan Baker
She's a Killer
Pam goes to shocking and absurd extremes to extricate herself from the web of lies she has spun. Some measure of justice, redemption and hope is finally found.
She's Not Who You Think She Is
Pam gains notoriety once the "Dateline" episode airs. As she squares off against Betsy's daughters in a civil suit for the insurance money, public opinion turns against her. Leah Askey finds her seat as District Attorney challenged by Mike Wood, whose campaign centers around Pam's connection to Betsy's murder.
She's a Loving Daughter
Pam starts to lose control as Russ' new trial looms--facing money troubles, a relentless "Dateline" producer and difficulty caring for her sick mother. Askey realizes Pam isn't the star witness she thought. Joel makes a breakthrough.
She's a Star Witness
Pam gets her 15 minutes of fame when D.A. Askey calls her to the stand as a witness for the prosecution even as Joel tries to poke holes in the case against Russ.
She's a Helper
Pam becomes a source of support not just for Betsy's family, but for law enforcement and District Attorney Leah Askey as they build their case. Russ hires Joel Schwartz, a top criminal defense attorney from St. Louis.
She's a Good Friend
Meet Pam Hupp, Betsy Faria's close friend and the last person to see her alive after dropping Betsy off at home on the night of her murder. Betsy's husband, Russ Faria, makes a 9-1-1 distraught call.