Pamela Hupp murder trials

Developing StoryLast updated MAR 9
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Pamela Hupp, currently serving a life sentence for the 2016 murder of Louis Gumpenberger, appeared via video monitor on March 7, 2026, for a hearing regarding her upcoming death penalty trial for the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria. As of March 7, 2026: Hupp's trial for the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria is scheduled from August 3rd to September 11th, 2026, in St. Charles County, with the judge requesting her transfer to Lincoln County jail for proximity to future hearings. Prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty against Hupp, who is accused of killing Faria for a $150,000 life insurance policy and staging the scene to implicate Faria's husband, Russ, who was later exonerated. Approximately 1,500 potential jurors are expected to be called for the trial, with jury selection beginning in July 2026.

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2026

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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.

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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.

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A status hearing in the Missouri v. Pamela Hupp case is scheduled for March 6, 2026. Hupp is currently serving a life sentence for the 2016 murder of Louis Gumpenberger and faces a first-degree murder charge for the 2011 death of Betsy Faria.

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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.

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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.

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2025

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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.

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2024

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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.

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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.

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2023

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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.

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2022

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Pamela Hupp's murder trial for the 2011 death of Betsy Faria has been moved to Greene County, Missouri. The transfer aims to facilitate the selection of an impartial jury. Hupp could face the death penalty in connection with the case.

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2021

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2019

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2017

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2016

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2015

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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.

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2013

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2011

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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.

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