Pamela Hupp murder trials

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Prosecutors dropped the death penalty in the 2011 Betsy Faria murder case against Pamela Hupp on April 28, 2026, in Missouri, with Hupp opting for a bench trial. As of July 25, 2026, the trial is tentatively scheduled for January 31, 2028, with Jefferson County Judge Alfred Rathert assigned to the case. Hupp, who is currently serving a life sentence for the 2016 murder of Louis Gumpenberger, had murder charges refiled against her for Faria's death on April 27, 2026. A change of venue was granted on March 22, 2026, due to the prosecution missing a filing deadline, leading to the potential delay of proceedings until 2028.

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July 2026 — 1 developments

April 2026 — 3 developments

  1. Pamela Hupp: Death penalty dropped, bench trial set for 2028 in Betsy Faria murder case

    Prosecutors have agreed to drop the death penalty in the 2011 Betsy Faria murder case against Pamela Hupp. Hupp, who is serving a life sentence for another murder, has opted for a bench trial scheduled for January 31, 2028. Recent proceedings also included a granted change of venue motion and the appointment of a new judge.

  2. Pamela Hupp faces refiled murder charges in 2011 Betsy Faria death

    Pamela Hupp has had murder charges refiled against her in the 2011 death of her friend, Betsy Faria. A new judge, Alfred Rathert, has been assigned to the case. Hupp is currently serving a life sentence for the 2016 murder of Louis Gumpenberger and faces the death penalty for Faria's murder.

  3. Judge grants venue change for Pamela Hupp murder trial, potentially delaying proceedings to 2028

    A judge granted a change of venue request for Pamela Hupp's murder trial on March 22, 2026, potentially delaying the proceedings until 2028. The prosecution missed a filing deadline for the request, leading to the judge's decision. Both sides have until April 28, 2026, to propose a new county for jury selection, and Hupp must attend all future hearings in person.

March 2026 — 6 developments

  1. Pamela Hupp's case gets new judge and outside jury pool approved at pretrial hearing

    A pretrial hearing on March 31, 2026, resulted in the approval of an outside jury pool and the assignment of a new judge for Pamela Hupp's case. The trial for Betsy Faria's 2011 murder remains scheduled for August 3, 2026, in Lincoln County, Missouri.

  2. Pamela Hupp's murder trial may be postponed to 2028; judge orders out-of-county jury

    Pamela Hupp's trial for the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria may be postponed from August 2026 to 2028. A judge ruled that a jury will be selected from outside St. Charles County due to concerns about finding an unbiased jury locally. The defense also requested further testing of male DNA found at the crime scene.

  3. Pamela Hupp's Defense Requests DNA Testing and Jail Transfer in Murder Trial

    Pamela Hupp's defense team requested DNA evidence testing, including male DNA found at the crime scene and on the murder weapon, during a March 21, 2026 hearing. The defense also argued for Hupp's presence at pre-trial hearings and requested a transfer to a different jail facility due to reported poor conditions. These developments come as Hupp faces a death penalty trial for the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria.

  4. Judge seeks to move Pamela Hupp to Lincoln County jail for upcoming death penalty trial

    Pamela Hupp appeared via video monitor for a recent hearing, with the judge expressing a desire to move her to Lincoln County jail for proximity to future hearings and her death penalty trial. The trial for the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria is scheduled from August 3rd to September 11th.

  5. Pamela Hupp's court appearance delayed; judge requests transfer to Lincoln County jail

    On March 6, 2026, Pamela Hupp's scheduled court appearance via video monitor was delayed due to technical issues. The judge indicated Hupp should be present for future hearings and requested her transfer to Lincoln County jail. Hupp is currently serving a life sentence and faces a death penalty trial for the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria.

January 2026 — 2 developments

  1. Pamela Hupp murder trial for Betsy Faria's death set for August 3rd

    Pamela Hupp is nearing her murder trial for the 2011 death of Betsy Faria, with a judge setting a firm August 3rd date. Prosecutors are renewing their push for the death penalty, and the case has been moved to St. Charles County. Hupp is currently serving a life sentence for another murder.

  2. Pamela Hupp's murder trial for Betsy Faria's death set for August 3rd

    Pamela Hupp's murder trial for the 2011 death of Betsy Faria has been given a firm trial date of August 3rd. A judge confirmed this date during a recent hearing, emphasizing that it will stand despite previous delays.

July 2025 — 1 developments

  1. Pamela Hupp to Stand Trial in August 2026 for 2011 Betsy Faria Murder

    Pamela Hupp is scheduled to stand trial for the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria in August 2026, with jury selection beginning in July 2026. Prosecutors believe Hupp killed Faria to frame her husband, Russ, who was later exonerated after serving prison time. Approximately 1,500 potential jurors are expected to be called.

September 2024 — 1 developments

  1. Pamela Hupp's Public Defender Argues for DNA Evidence in Betsy Faria Murder Case

    Pamela Hupp's public defender argued for DNA evidence in the Betsy Faria murder case during a September 5, 2024 hearing. The defense claims unknown male DNA found at the scene negates Hupp's guilt, while prosecutors allege she staged the crime scene. Separately, Hupp's attorneys withdrew her motion for a speedy trial on September 27, 2021, potentially delaying her trial.

March 2024 — 1 developments

  1. Pamela Hupp's new mugshots released ahead of murder trial hearing

    New mugshots of Pamela Hupp were released on March 22, 2024, in anticipation of a hearing for her murder trial. Hupp is accused of the 2011 stabbing death of Betsy Faria and is currently serving a life sentence for the 2016 murder of Louis Gumpenberger.

February 2024 — 1 developments

October 2023 — 2 developments

  1. Missouri Prosecutors Refile Murder Charges Against Pamela Hupp in Betsy Faria Case

    Missouri prosecutors dropped and refiled murder charges against Pamela Hupp for the 2011 killing of Betsy Faria in October 2023. The case was moved to a new venue to ease the burden on prosecutors, witnesses, and Faria's family. Hupp is accused of killing Faria for a $150,000 life insurance policy and staging the scene to implicate Faria's husband.

November 2022 — 1 developments

October 2022 — 1 developments

September 2021 — 1 developments

July 2021 — 1 developments

August 2019 — 1 developments

June 2019 — 1 developments

January 2017 — 1 developments

August 2016 — 2 developments

  2. Pamela Hupp shoots Louis Gumpenberger, claims self-defense in O'Fallon home

    Pamela Hupp shoots and kills Louis Gumpenberger in her O'Fallon, Missouri home, claiming self-defense. Police later theorize she lured Gumpenberger into her home and murdered him to frame Russ Faria and divert attention from herself.

January 2015 — 1 developments

  1. Russ Faria's conviction overturned on appeal, later found not guilty in second trial

    Russ Faria's conviction is overturned on appeal. New evidence, including information that had been withheld from the original trial jury, is presented, some of which implicates Pamela Hupp. Russ Faria is later found not guilty in a second trial.

January 2013 — 1 developments

December 2011 — 1 developments

  1. Russ Faria discovers wife Betsy Faria stabbed to death in Missouri home

    Betsy Faria is found stabbed to death in her home in Troy, Missouri. Her husband, Russ Faria, discovers the body and calls 911. Initially, Russ Faria is convicted of the murder, partly based on testimony from Pamela Hupp, who was Betsy's friend and coworker.