She and the police investigator she was banging should both lose their careers and do three years in prison, the same amount of time Russ Faria was locked up.
the fact that this woman can’t even admit she made a mistake, and claims that the whole trial was “valid” is absolutely sickening, like damn grow out of your pride and ego, and admit you wronged this poor man, and failed horribly in this case. so so saddening and just infuriating, that she can’t even admit that.
So dangerous we know she put an innocent man in jail for 3 years and kissed the murderers ass consistently. How many more innocent people did she get convicted for a "win"? Every case she's been involved with should be under review.
these people always voted democrat, even when the KKK got their political power from the democrat party just like CRT< the democrats pushed pikininny art and blackface saying they were the good guys
@@ihatecrackhead Democrats before 1960 was the party of the KKK so true, but the minority of Democrats under LB Johnson voted and pushed through the civil rights under king in 1965 that forced white Americans to let us go into the same bathrooms, restaurants, doctor offices, department stores, N Myrtle Beach SC, schools they were forced under law to let us mingle with them to live in their neighborhoods. After 1965 the KKK migrated over to the republican party why can't y'all ever tell the whole truth.
This prosecutor is part of the reason why Lewis Gumpenberger is dead. If she, and police, had done their job correctly Lewis would still be alive today. Though I don't think she'll ever admit it I hope deep down inside she realises she has blood on her hands
Ikr! She’s thinking of herself and here she is costing an innocent man his life! Thank goodness there was the defense team who were wise to the fact that they knew he was innocent and they didn’t give up on him. “I’ve defended a lot of guilty but It’s the innocent that keep me up at night”
Hey prosecutor, Mr. Faria is not stupid enough to think you would not notice 50 stab wounds. Unfortunately for him, the 911 call reflected his shock at the sight of his wife dead, with slash wounds across her wrists. I imagine he just blurted out the first thing that came to mind, poor guy. Admit it, you got taken in by a con and ran with it. You worked harder at ignoring the facts than you did seeking them. Imo
I suppose in her view, upon the shock he came across, he was supposed to examine the body, count the # of stab wounds, and do a toxicology report before for calling 911
She can't get past that he said Betsy killed herself (because she had a knife sticking out of her neck). Leah feels no one who attempts killing themselves would stick a knife in their own neck). I'm sure he wasn't thinking anything different at the time, because he was in shock and Betsy has attempted suicide before. She's still wrong for not looking at Pam psycho Hupp.
Exactly. The prosecutions theory of the crime - Russ stabs his wife 50 times to make it look like a suicide. That's just one of many really stupid theories she and her detectives have for how Russ pulled it off.
Is scary how the justice system works, there are many innocents people in jail just because of tunnel vision and prosecutors get immunity, that’s so messed up
I think it's a disservice to our justice system that a D.A. has prosecutorial immunity especially when it involves her fabricating evidence, only giving the defense lawyers what she wants them to have, also having a friendship with the presiding judge that allowed all of this to take place. Claims the camera malfunctioning was why there were no luminal photos that clearly showed there was no attempt to clean up by Russ,and her best argent was he did it naked? Lol...followed by implicating his friends and alibi witness as taking part In a conspiracy to commit murder act, yet didn't even believe it herself so didn't charge them. However by law to present that as the basis of your case you have to bring criminal charges, because she was saying that it could not have happened if they were not complicit coconspriters (sorry spell check). If you or I took part in providing false alibis, placing phony cellphone activity, making up a time line all with the sole purpose of helping commit murder it would also infer the continuing furthering of a crime so yes that would immediately lead to convictions. She had a skyrocketing legal and political career already in the making so when this horrible act took place she saw it a a means to further her career. She and Pam are exactly the same narcissist individuals that had a need and was willing to take whatever route they needed to lie or take to get the outcome that serviced their needs best. Their both pathological.
What is sickening about this, is how it exposed the judicial system that prosecutors have absolute immunity in this country. It’s a federal law, and allows them to get away with anything they want to get a conviction. Until that is changed, they will continue to do what they want and not what they’re supposed to do.
That prosecutor is as corrupt as it gets! She’s an incompetent liar not fit to be in the position she’s in! She’s too ignorant,moronic and corrupt! She knows exactly what she’s done and the Judge in this case knows what she’s done too!
This was a huge case, so there’s been some eyes on it and he was railroaded. So I can only imagine how many other innocent people that don’t have highly publicized cases have been railroaded by this prosecutor. It’s disgusting.
To this day this woman thinks SHE is the victim. I think it’s criminal. She knows she put an innocent man in prison and still slanders him just so she can be RIGHT!!! if you did this in an other job you’d get the boot.
Poor Russ, the 3.5yrs is one thing, but the epic amount of stress of thinking he would serve for life along with the torment of being blamed, with others in her family and community loathing you and not believing him, that is a total nightmare... and for all the kids involved.
exactly. the 17 and 21 year old daughters he was the stepdads of have said that their relationships with him after this have been basically severed after what they did to him
Any lawyer or cop who starts with well he didnt act the way a spouse of someone who did is supposed to react is an asshole. People are complex and grief manifests in different ways
Agreed. Any lawyer or cop with an ounce of brain or experience knows that everyone expresses grief differently. I swear, how was every detective involved so dumb - especially the one she was having an affair with!
"It did not look like a suicide," she says. Well, yeah, you dummy. It wasn't. You ASSUMED he did it. If he had done it, he wouldn't have said, "She killed herself." He would have said that "She has been murdered." I have never seen so much ineptitude committed by people claiming to be agents of law enforcement.
Actually if he did do it, he could have easily said that to make it seem like he didn’t know what happened when in fact he did it. People have done that in the past, but that being a reason you think he’s guilty is ridiculous
@@jmoriarty8000 Actually, I think and have always thought since I learned about this story, that he is innocent. Not sure where you got that I thought he was guilty.
@@williamevans2176 D.A. have what is called prosecutorial immunity that prevents them from being sued or charged. I believe it's a flaw, especially after claiming he and his friends were all in this conspiracy to commit murder, bud didn't even believe that story enough to attempt to charge them, but presented case as it couldn't have happened without their involvement. She was lying as much if not more than pam, Pam blamed the innocent husband the da blamed three other people. Also the fact that she was screwing the lead investigator and he only collected and looked into what she said. I have an idea who finally sent the so-called nonexistent luminal photos to the defense team showing there was no crime seen clean up but lying about that also having the forensic tech lie about the camera malfunctioning, that evidence in and of itself is means for a new trial. Then the non biased judge allowing the defense team present it's case is how it should have taken place in the first trial.
Why hasn't Chaney been brought up on on ethical charges or disbarred? What she did was criminal! She abused her privilege and power on every and all levels! She should NEVER be allowed to practice law again!
my heart goes out to Russ and the daughters. this DA needs to admit how wrong she was, and apologize to Russ and her other victims. she is as bad as Pam
That prosecutor should serve some time in prison for not doing her due diligence on the case. The fact that the biotch is so narcissistic and can't admit that she's wrong is proof that we don't need her type in our justice system. My heart goes out to Russ and his family. I can't imagine being accused of murdering the one you are grieving over.
Askey is a disgrace. I was told after a night of binge drinking her and a few friends broke into Woods Fort Golf Courses bar after hours and sat and partied, but got away with it because the owners didn't want to press charges on the prosecutor. Crazy stuff in a small town.
There was way too much evidence against Pam and very little for Russ. She says clearly anyone can see as most of us are like wtf!?!?! How did you put him in prison. People like her need their license revoke.
The prosecutor and police had tunnel vision and failed to look at all the evidence. She let herself be manipulated by Pam and ignored all the warnings that Pam was lying and her version didn’t add up. The prosecutor shouldn’t have gotten immunity.
The prosecutor and detectives should be investigated and punished. They blatantly targeted him even though he clearly had an alibi. They ignored anything that didn’t validate their side
Leah said “from what I recall she walked with a cane she presented her self differently from how she is now” like ma’am you just literally said she tricked you and then say you still think Russ is guilty she literally set herself up🙄
"She walked with a cane". Ok, so a few months later when you are interviewing her and she is walking fine with no limp or cane did it not click in your head that she was full of shit?
If Askey-Cheney's free from criminal charges, there's no justice in this case. Leah should be in court defending herself against false imprisonment and suppression of evidence. She's as horrible as the serial killer she used as her star witness. The chief investigator, the judge and the DA Leah Askey formed a little tight-knit cabal intent on the destruction of one man. The three of them should be in jail. Askey was dating the cop and buddies with the judge. This could not be more disgusting.
The fact she had over 50 stab wounds and he said she killed herself shows he didn't do it. The man was in shock, saw his dead wife and had no clue what happened. If he was trying to cover something up he would not have said she killed herself.
If this woman STILL can't comprehend how far off base she was she should be barred from practicing law. Proof that a buddy judge, prosecutor and handful of cops can DESTROY people's lives.
I was watching the new tv show about this case and it’s showing how corrupt and incompetent Leah and the investigators were. The disgusting thing is she can’t even say I made a mistake I’m sorry. I can’t believe she is able to get away with this. There should be some accountability for this type of thing. She is able to keep ruining innocent people’s lives.
It really wasn't a mistake to withhold evidence that would have exonerated Russ. She intentionally railroaded him to get a quick easy win. She should be disbarred.
Serial-lying Prosecutor. She should get 20 years for putting an innocent man behind bars on her manipulative lies and evil heart. I pray that she meets an untimely end.
She has blood on her hands. Too many innocent people's lives were destroyed because of her negligence. Her tunnel vision allowed this woman to continue killing. She should be ashamed of herself.
What evidence did they have against Russ in the first place and how is it that Hupp wasn't a suspect? Hupp was the last person to see Betsy and she had the insurance policy in her name. I'm not a detective but I'm pretty sure that motive plus opportunity equals suspect.
And there was literally proof he was exactly where he said he was, at a friend's home having game night with multiple witnesses. He never left until he came home and found his wife. And what does using a cane have to do with being able to stab someone? What a narcissistic, incompetent prosecutor.
To Dear prosecutor MISS power Grabber, YOU sent an Innocent Man to Prison and still saying the same BS. You are not a victim, you should be held responsible and pay for what you have done to his life, and another innocent man is dead because you didn't do your job.
Russ Faria has endured more grief at the hands of incompetent Leah Chaney. That woman is every citizen's nightmare seeking justice. The first judge, a pal of Chaneys, has no legitimacy to set on a bench except one in a park. Hoping they find Hupp guilty of Mrs. Farias murder and the murder of Hupps mother. That woman is a serial killer. Those who withheld evidence or perjured themselves need to pay, too
She's a friggin liar. Would Russ actually try and say that was a suicide if he had killed her?! No, he was distraught at seeing his wife dead and that's where his mind went. He didn't know she had so many stab wounds in her because he didn't do it! He was so upset he didn't look closely and thought she must have killed herself. If he had done it, he would have known what happened and that nobody would ever believe she killed herself and he wouldn't have said that. He was freaking out from finding his wife dead! Jesus. I feel terrible for him hearing the 911 call. Plus no blood or evidence in the least pointing to him? MULTIPLE alibi witnesses and a receipt from a purchase on the way home too? She tried to get them to destroy all the "evidence" for the case after it was showed how bad they bungled it and falsified evidence and then denies that she knew anything about the destruction order. She's a complete liar. Their "star witness" lying again and again and changing her story, easily shown to be lying any time they looked into it just a little bit. That's one of the problems with the prosecution. They come up with a theory and then just want to make people believe that theory. They will do all they can to protect the case as it is put forth and to win and not let the truth get in the way of that. Of course some judge goes and files something saying she can't be prosecuted for what she did. All these corrupt officials look out for one another.
She not only lied about everything, but made herself look like a dummy. Why would someone who knew he killed his wife with 50 stab wounds say she killed herself??? She is dangerously stupid and corrupt.
An update on Pam, afterwards she set up a murder, said it was a home invasion when she was on the phone with 911, shot the guy twice. Turns out she picked the guy up and wanted it to look like Russ put out a hit on her
The man, whose name was Louis, was mentally and physically disabled. It’s reported he had the mind of a child after an accident he was involved in years ago. Pam killed someone with the mind of a kid.
If this case would have been investigated properly from a forensic stand point, they would not have charged Russ in the first place. There must have been some good evidence pointing to PH. This happened 10 years ago, not in the Dark Ages. To think that this woman thought that he must have done it based on the 911 call from a man in shock that didn't know what was going on is ridiculous. She is still sticking to her story because she can't face what she has done. 2 other people would be alive if she and the police did their job the right way. Russ wouldn't have been wrongfully convicted.
Yep, they allowed the real killer with her ever changing stories walk free and kill two more people. Too bad they can not be charged with murder themselves since their negligence facilitated it.
@@lissetteamores9058 I've actually had a prosecutor mid case against me immediately stop ask for continuance approach my attorney and myself admit new evidence had just been brought to light dropped all charges now he didn't apologize lol just didn't continue to attempt prosecuting me for a crime that was not in the realm of possibility I was guilty.
Everyone in this case failed Russ and his family!! The Judge and prosecutor are just as bad as psycho Pam! The Judge should've noticed the lack of police work regardless of everyone knowing each other in a small town.
That witch just won't stop! That poor man deserves wayyyy more than a few million dollars. GOD BLESS HIM AND the rest of BETSY'S FAMILY!!! These unbelievable twisted people. The former D.A says she remembers the psycho killer having a cane. WHAT? Hey lady - I have a bridge for sale, in my backyard. Youre one lucky lady because it's a steal of a deal, just for the beautiful views alone. Shhhhyyyit....I might have a shot with the sale with these INSANE, ignorant, self centered people. Thank God new people have taken control and brought some sanity back to that city! RIP to all of P*@ 's victims. Known or unknown.
That awful woman should have been sued for what she did to Russ (his step daughters & the families). She still can’t admit she was wrong, she shouldn’t be allowed to practice law! I wonder how many other innocent people she screwed over - It’s scary
I’m listening to the real thing about Pam, it amazes me to listen to the dumbest prosecutor of the whole United States! Leah Askey is an absolute brain dead moron! God help the poor people coming in front of her seeking justice. She is an ignorant idiot!
That ridiculous corrupt prosecutor should be in jail. Even listening to her talk about the case years later shows how devious and corrupt she is. She's directly responsible for the next murder victim of Hupp. Hope she's enjoying her life knowing there's blood on her hands.
I doubt she cares about indirectly causing the deaths of Louis Gumpenberger and Pam's mother. Her only real concern is about herself and being caught railroading an innocent person.
Chaney can't even express regret. If the decision was valid how did they manage to get tons of evidence proving Hupp's obvious guilt? As it turns out the exposed Hupp's guilt not only on one instance but 3 including her own mother
Maybe he couldn't sue this prosecutor, but the citizens should have her resign for incompetent and for continuing to cause harm to this man and his family and all for her ego.
She could be reported to the American Bar Association for investigation into misconduct. Any attorney who uses testimonials from a witness they know or suspect are dishonest or submit false evidence is breaching the terms of registration. Without registration, you are unable to practice; essentially she risked her license,job, professional integrity, reputation on the testimony of a woman who hadn't even been eliminated from the investigation. Pam Hupp would have been the first person to look at because: . She was the last person to see Betsy alive . She was the sole beneficiary on the life insurance . She had cancelled the ambulance service and drove 45 minutes out of her way to pick Betsy up and bring her home. . She had no alibi for the time frame of the murder . She refused to hand over the clothes she was wearing that day ( police departments are obliged to provide temporary clothing, usually disposable suit). . Her mobile number pinged in the area Her statements about seeing her friend being murdered should've been verified through forensics not taken at face value. When the police finally seized Pam Hupp's clothing during the investigation into the integrity of the husband's conviction, they found blood, Betsy's DNA, all over her clothes.
When proven wrong, prosecutors and police never want to admit they made a mistake, and they still think they had the right person in the first place. What jackasses they can be, ruining a person's life for their egos.
So the prosecutor still has a license to practice law? Are you kidding? This Leah woman is a danger to clients. No morals whatsoever! Demonstrated lies in the courtroom. Wow. I feel sorry for anyone she defends or prosecutes
The incompetent prosecutor seemed to ignore facts that went against her predetermined judgement. She's also too weak to admit that maybe she was wrong. The ego is out of control. I heard she lost her position. Too bad that did not happen before she robbed Mr. Faria of 3.5 years of his life.
The judge and prosecutor was a conflict of interest right from the start. They messed up his life for almost 4 years and the judge got suspended from being a judge for 6 months and prosecutor didnt get in any trouble B💩 being that corrupt in high places as usual barely a slap on the wrist
Their "punishment" was more like a wink and a nod rather than a slap on the wrist. The prosecutor till this day claims this case was the worst thing that happened to her and Russ is really guilty.
I hope he sued the state, prosecutor, and investigators. What a travesty the prosecutor needs disbarred the investigators need to be fired to never work in law enforcement again..God bless Russ!
I’m baffled by those who think the 911 call was suspicious. If anything, his first instinct that it was suicide shows he’s innocent. That’s the opposite of what a guilty spouse trying to lay groundwork would say. This case is infuriating! 2 more live were lost bc of the States tunnel vision.
Pam possible killed her own mother n didn't give the children any of that money. Hw as a prosecutor or judge u would still think that Pamela is innocent
Even people didn’t go to school can figure it out this man didn’t stabbed his wife. Listen to his crying makes me sad. The prosecutor is part of why the other two people dead because if she and the police do their job right. Lewis and Pam’s mom still alive.
The Prosecutor should lose her licence to practice law. What a complete egotist.
And don't forget NARCISSIST!
me me me...that's all I could hear ..sheesh😡
She and the police investigator she was banging should both lose their careers and do three years in prison, the same amount of time Russ Faria was locked up.
@@lemorab1 Agreed.
She was voted out
@@samieD22 Yes, the people spoke loud and clear on election day!
the fact that this woman can’t even admit she made a mistake, and claims that the whole trial was “valid” is absolutely sickening, like damn grow out of your pride and ego, and admit you wronged this poor man, and failed horribly in this case. so so saddening and just infuriating, that she can’t even admit that.
Sorry to say but to me it’s obvious she’s a man hater.
@@lowrider81hd oh absolutely
@@lowrider81hd she’s just a sick woman who is unhappy with her own life i’m assuming, that she had to actively cause harm to others
She's corrupt...probably not much better than hupp herself !
Imagine being married to her, when she can't admit when she's wrong!
This prosecutor is a complete narcissist m. She must always be right, even when proven wrong. People like her are dangerous.
So dangerous we know she put an innocent man in jail for 3 years and kissed the murderers ass consistently. How many more innocent people did she get convicted for a "win"? Every case she's been involved with should be under review.
Marsha Clark
these people always voted democrat, even when the KKK got their political power from the democrat party
just like CRT< the democrats pushed pikininny art and blackface saying they were the good guys
@@ihatecrackhead what people not black people we left the republican party when they wouldn't get rid of segregation
@@ihatecrackhead Democrats before 1960 was the party of the KKK so true, but the minority of Democrats under LB Johnson voted and pushed through the civil rights under king in 1965 that forced white Americans to let us go into the same bathrooms, restaurants, doctor offices, department stores, N Myrtle Beach SC, schools they were forced under law to let us mingle with them to live in their neighborhoods. After 1965 the KKK migrated over to the republican party why can't y'all ever tell the whole truth.
Leah Chaney is so manipulative. She was dating the chief investigator, and close friends with the judge outside of the court.
I knew there was a connection somewhere
@@shonuffLA you were right ✅
That is why this miscarriage of justice took place.
she needs to lose her license
That's a conflict of interest.
This prosecutor is part of the reason why Lewis Gumpenberger is dead. If she, and police, had done their job correctly Lewis would still be alive today. Though I don't think she'll ever admit it I hope deep down inside she realises she has blood on her hands
Shes also suspected of killing her own mother too. She'd still be alive too if this prosecutor wasn't such an incompetent narcissist.
another person she wronged? how does she still have her career.
She MOST CERTAINLY HAS BLOOD ON HER HANDS. Can't wait for her turn after the Merckels get sentenced.
Exactly
@@nofriendofmine9880 I can't believe the audacity of those 3 people. Let Justice prevail!
The most insulting comment she made (of many), was how bad this was for her life. Geez, what about Russ and his family?
Among her other faults , she's clearly narcissistic.
That’s right. She’s sub human.
Yup what a psychopath
Ikr! She’s thinking of herself and here she is costing an innocent man his life! Thank goodness there was the defense team who were wise to the fact that they knew he was innocent and they didn’t give up on him. “I’ve defended a lot of guilty but It’s the innocent that keep me up at night”
And she destroyed their family. Not only did the girls loose their mother, but the only father they have known.
Hey prosecutor, Mr. Faria is not stupid enough to think you would not notice 50 stab wounds. Unfortunately for him, the 911 call reflected his shock at the sight of his wife dead, with slash wounds across her wrists. I imagine he just blurted out the first thing that came to mind, poor guy. Admit it, you got taken in by a con and ran with it. You worked harder at ignoring the facts than you did seeking them. Imo
I suppose in her view, upon the shock he came across, he was supposed to examine the body, count the # of stab wounds, and do a toxicology report before for calling 911
She can't get past that he said Betsy killed herself (because she had a knife sticking out of her neck). Leah feels no one who attempts killing themselves would stick a knife in their own neck). I'm sure he wasn't thinking anything different at the time, because he was in shock and Betsy has attempted suicide before. She's still wrong for not looking at Pam psycho Hupp.
No way
Nicely put.
Exactly. The prosecutions theory of the crime - Russ stabs his wife 50 times to make it look like a suicide. That's just one of many really stupid theories she and her detectives have for how Russ pulled it off.
Mister Schwartz. You are a fucking hero! You saved this man's life. You did.
Respect where's it due. He stuck by even after the (horrible) verdict.
well said
How tragic!! This prosecutor sucks!! Maybe they need to look at ALL her cases and see how many more innocent people are in jail!! Shameful!!
That's what I'm saying! I wonder how many more innocent people are in prison because of her need to "win".
What other cases prosecuted by her was the evidence later destroyed?
So true..
@@creoleladee And, the judge! She’s as responsible as all the rest, too!
I completely agree! What other innocent soul is rotting in prison because of her
She should spend three years in jail for these ridiculous statements.
And her celly should be pammy.
I agree!💯
@@linny3260 Bahahahahahahahahahaha.....agree
Exactly
Is scary how the justice system works, there are many innocents people in jail just because of tunnel vision and prosecutors get immunity, that’s so messed up
bad juries are made of people who think they should judge others while only having double digit IQ's
I think it's a disservice to our justice system that a D.A. has prosecutorial immunity especially when it involves her fabricating evidence, only giving the defense lawyers what she wants them to have, also having a friendship with the presiding judge that allowed all of this to take place. Claims the camera malfunctioning was why there were no luminal photos that clearly showed there was no attempt to clean up by Russ,and her best argent was he did it naked? Lol...followed by implicating his friends and alibi witness as taking part In a conspiracy to commit murder act, yet didn't even believe it herself so didn't charge them. However by law to present that as the basis of your case you have to bring criminal charges, because she was saying that it could not have happened if they were not complicit coconspriters (sorry spell check). If you or I took part in providing false alibis, placing phony cellphone activity, making up a time line all with the sole purpose of helping commit murder it would also infer the continuing furthering of a crime so yes that would immediately lead to convictions.
She had a skyrocketing legal and political career already in the making so when this horrible act took place she saw it a a means to further her career. She and Pam are exactly the same narcissist individuals that had a need and was willing to take whatever route they needed to lie or take to get the outcome that serviced their needs best. Their both pathological.
What is sickening about this, is how it exposed the judicial system that prosecutors have absolute immunity in this country. It’s a federal law, and allows them to get away with anything they want to get a conviction. Until that is changed, they will continue to do what they want and not what they’re supposed to do.
Maybe we should start a petition, or call or representatives?
The judge probably friend with her to he should of taken the lawsuit else where not same town
That prosecutor is as corrupt as it gets!
She’s an incompetent liar not fit to be in the position she’s in!
She’s too ignorant,moronic and corrupt!
She knows exactly what she’s done and the Judge in this case knows what she’s done too!
This was a huge case, so there’s been some eyes on it and he was railroaded. So I can only imagine how many other innocent people that don’t have highly publicized cases have been railroaded by this prosecutor. It’s disgusting.
Agree! All the cases tried by this DA and judge should be thrown out!!! Absolute criminal!
I agree. At the very least every case this prosecutor touched should be reviewed.
Terrible scum bag prosecutor. That poor man God bless him
To this day this woman thinks SHE is the victim. I think it’s criminal. She knows she put an innocent man in prison and still slanders him just so she can be RIGHT!!! if you did this in an other job you’d get the boot.
The prosecutor should not be given immunity! She should have to serve the same amount of time as Russ had to due to her arrogance.
Exactly. Let’s send her to prison for three years and see how she likes it.
Poor Russ, the 3.5yrs is one thing, but the epic amount of stress of thinking he would serve for life along with the torment of being blamed, with others in her family and community loathing you and not believing him, that is a total nightmare... and for all the kids involved.
exactly. the 17 and 21 year old daughters he was the stepdads of have said that their relationships with him after this have been basically severed after what they did to him
Any lawyer or cop who starts with well he didnt act the way a spouse of someone who did is supposed to react is an asshole. People are complex and grief manifests in different ways
Agreed. Any lawyer or cop with an ounce of brain or experience knows that everyone expresses grief differently. I swear, how was every detective involved so dumb - especially the one she was having an affair with!
Well said Kevin!
Exactly, any competent expert on mental health and trauma says the same thing
She forgot he isn't a cheater like she is
THANK GOD Russ didn’t have to serve more years behind bars! God bless this man!
I can’t believe she is still able to practice law.
Anyone who hires her is not very bright. Just sayin, not hating.
She should be disbarred and prosecuted----she was to make a name for herself and name she has
"It did not look like a suicide," she says. Well, yeah, you dummy. It wasn't. You ASSUMED he did it. If he had done it, he wouldn't have said, "She killed herself." He would have said that "She has been murdered." I have never seen so much ineptitude committed by people claiming to be agents of law enforcement.
She also withheld evidence exonerating Russ Faria for a slam dunk "victory." She should have been disbarred to keep her from harming more people.
Actually if he did do it, he could have easily said that to make it seem like he didn’t know what happened when in fact he did it. People have done that in the past, but that being a reason you think he’s guilty is ridiculous
@@jmoriarty8000 Actually, I think and have always thought since I learned about this story, that he is innocent. Not sure where you got that I thought he was guilty.
This is what can happen when you make yourself more valuable dead than alive to someone.
Her eyes are black and wide eyed. I hope this former prosecutor is sued and pays. She failed terribly!!!
She's just as much as sociopath as Pam hupp. I find it hard to believe russ is the only innocent man she got convicted..
@@scottaznavourian3720 without a doubt there are many more like Russ in her wake.
she was sued and got off because all judges and lawyers are in bed together.
She has immunity
@@williamevans2176 D.A. have what is called prosecutorial immunity that prevents them from being sued or charged. I believe it's a flaw, especially after claiming he and his friends were all in this conspiracy to commit murder, bud didn't even believe that story enough to attempt to charge them, but presented case as it couldn't have happened without their involvement. She was lying as much if not more than pam, Pam blamed the innocent husband the da blamed three other people. Also the fact that she was screwing the lead investigator and he only collected and looked into what she said. I have an idea who finally sent the so-called nonexistent luminal photos to the defense team showing there was no crime seen clean up but lying about that also having the forensic tech lie about the camera malfunctioning, that evidence in and of itself is means for a new trial. Then the non biased judge allowing the defense team present it's case is how it should have taken place in the first trial.
She needs to be de barred
To frame a man for murder when you did it is beyond evil. There is a special place in Hell for her.
Why hasn't Chaney been brought up on on ethical charges or disbarred? What she did was criminal! She abused her privilege and power on every and all levels! She should NEVER be allowed to practice law again!
my heart goes out to Russ and the daughters. this DA needs to admit how wrong she was, and apologize to Russ and her other victims. she is as bad as Pam
That prosecutor should serve some time in prison for not doing her due diligence on the case. The fact that the biotch is so narcissistic and can't admit that she's wrong is proof that we don't need her type in our justice system. My heart goes out to Russ and his family. I can't imagine being accused of murdering the one you are grieving over.
Askey is a disgrace. I was told after a night of binge drinking her and a few friends broke into Woods Fort Golf Courses bar after hours and sat and partied, but got away with it because the owners didn't want to press charges on the prosecutor. Crazy stuff in a small town.
There was way too much evidence against Pam and very little for Russ. She says clearly anyone can see as most of us are like wtf!?!?! How did you put him in prison. People like her need their license revoke.
Let's hope real Justice prevails and she's thrown in prison for her behaviour as a so-called "Prosecutor".
The prosecutor and police had tunnel vision and failed to look at all the evidence. She let herself be manipulated by Pam and ignored all the warnings that Pam was lying and her version didn’t add up. The prosecutor shouldn’t have gotten immunity.
The prosecutor and detectives should be investigated and punished. They blatantly targeted him even though he clearly had an alibi. They ignored anything that didn’t validate their side
Clearly this woman should have no power over other ppl.
And this prosecutor should do a public apology!
Leah said “from what I recall she walked with a cane she presented her self differently from how she is now” like ma’am you just literally said she tricked you and then say you still think Russ is guilty she literally set herself up🙄
"She walked with a cane". Ok, so a few months later when you are interviewing her and she is walking fine with no limp or cane did it not click in your head that she was full of shit?
If Askey-Cheney's free from criminal charges, there's no justice in this case.
Leah should be in court defending herself against false imprisonment and suppression of evidence. She's as horrible as the serial killer she used as her star witness.
The chief investigator, the judge and the DA Leah Askey formed a little tight-knit cabal intent on the destruction of one man.
The three of them should be in jail.
Askey was dating the cop and buddies with the judge. This could not be more disgusting.
The fact she had over 50 stab wounds and he said she killed herself shows he didn't do it. The man was in shock, saw his dead wife and had no clue what happened. If he was trying to cover something up he would not have said she killed herself.
Exactly. Plus he probably couldn’t imagine someone would want to kill his wife
Leah Channel should be fully investigated in addition to the judge in Russ' case
If this woman STILL can't comprehend how far off base she was she should be barred from practicing law.
Proof that a buddy judge, prosecutor and handful of cops can DESTROY people's lives.
I was watching the new tv show about this case and it’s showing how corrupt and incompetent Leah and the investigators were. The disgusting thing is she can’t even say I made a mistake I’m sorry. I can’t believe she is able to get away with this. There should be some accountability for this type of thing. She is able to keep ruining innocent people’s lives.
It really wasn't a mistake to withhold evidence that would have exonerated Russ. She intentionally railroaded him to get a quick easy win. She should be disbarred.
Serial-lying Prosecutor.
She should get 20 years for putting an innocent man behind bars on her manipulative lies and evil heart. I pray that she meets an untimely end.
That lady shouldn’t be practicing law anywhere. What a joke she is to the profession.
She has blood on her hands. Too many innocent people's lives were destroyed because of her negligence. Her tunnel vision allowed this woman to continue killing. She should be ashamed of herself.
The prosecutor is only trying to save herself, what a POS!!! I hope she never practices law again in life. She deserves jail time, js
How do these prosecutors sleep at night knowing they put an innocent man in prison for years after he just went through a trauma
Former Prosecutor , Refuse to admit was wrong . That says more about her . She's a very BAD lawyer !!!!!!!!!!!
The prosecutor, the judge, the lead investigator, they all should’ve lost their jobs. They never should have been allowed to practice law again.
What evidence did they have against Russ in the first place and how is it that Hupp wasn't a suspect? Hupp was the last person to see Betsy and she had the insurance policy in her name. I'm not a detective but I'm pretty sure that motive plus opportunity equals suspect.
And there was literally proof he was exactly where he said he was, at a friend's home having game night with multiple witnesses. He never left until he came home and found his wife. And what does using a cane have to do with being able to stab someone? What a narcissistic, incompetent prosecutor.
To Dear prosecutor
MISS power Grabber, YOU sent an Innocent Man to Prison and still saying the same BS. You are not a victim, you should be held responsible and pay for what you have done to his life, and another innocent man is dead because you didn't do your job.
One of the worst judges and prosecutors I've seen.
That prosecutor should be sued , lose her job and in jail.
Russ Faria has endured more grief at the hands of incompetent Leah Chaney. That woman is every citizen's nightmare seeking justice. The first judge, a pal of Chaneys, has no legitimacy to set on a bench except one in a park. Hoping they find Hupp guilty of Mrs. Farias murder and the murder of Hupps mother. That woman is a serial killer. Those who withheld evidence or perjured themselves need to pay, too
She's a friggin liar. Would Russ actually try and say that was a suicide if he had killed her?! No, he was distraught at seeing his wife dead and that's where his mind went. He didn't know she had so many stab wounds in her because he didn't do it! He was so upset he didn't look closely and thought she must have killed herself. If he had done it, he would have known what happened and that nobody would ever believe she killed herself and he wouldn't have said that. He was freaking out from finding his wife dead! Jesus. I feel terrible for him hearing the 911 call. Plus no blood or evidence in the least pointing to him? MULTIPLE alibi witnesses and a receipt from a purchase on the way home too?
She tried to get them to destroy all the "evidence" for the case after it was showed how bad they bungled it and falsified evidence and then denies that she knew anything about the destruction order. She's a complete liar.
Their "star witness" lying again and again and changing her story, easily shown to be lying any time they looked into it just a little bit.
That's one of the problems with the prosecution. They come up with a theory and then just want to make people believe that theory. They will do all they can to protect the case as it is put forth and to win and not let the truth get in the way of that.
Of course some judge goes and files something saying she can't be prosecuted for what she did. All these corrupt officials look out for one another.
She not only lied about everything, but made herself look like a dummy. Why would someone who knew he killed his wife with 50 stab wounds say she killed herself??? She is dangerously stupid and corrupt.
The DA should be fired.
She was voted out of her position, but still is allowed to practice law.
An update on Pam, afterwards she set up a murder, said it was a home invasion when she was on the phone with 911, shot the guy twice. Turns out she picked the guy up and wanted it to look like Russ put out a hit on her
The man, whose name was Louis, was mentally and physically disabled. It’s reported he had the mind of a child after an accident he was involved in years ago.
Pam killed someone with the mind of a kid.
If this case would have been investigated properly from a forensic stand point, they would not have charged Russ in the first place. There must have been some good evidence pointing to PH. This happened 10 years ago, not in the Dark Ages. To think that this woman thought that he must have done it based on the 911 call from a man in shock that didn't know what was going on is ridiculous. She is still sticking to her story because she can't face what she has done. 2 other people would be alive if she and the police did their job the right way. Russ wouldn't have been wrongfully convicted.
Yep, they allowed the real killer with her ever changing stories walk free and kill two more people. Too bad they can not be charged with murder themselves since their negligence facilitated it.
I pray this evil woman gets charges brought against her!
Not a lawyer in the world would ever take responsibility. Regardless of how wrong they are
Exactly
That is sadly.... true😥
@@lissetteamores9058 I've actually had a prosecutor mid case against me immediately stop ask for continuance approach my attorney and myself admit new evidence had just been brought to light dropped all charges now he didn't apologize lol just didn't continue to attempt prosecuting me for a crime that was not in the realm of possibility I was guilty.
@@jessecole9064 same
Everyone in this case failed Russ and his family!! The Judge and prosecutor are just as bad as psycho Pam! The Judge should've noticed the lack of police work regardless of everyone knowing each other in a small town.
Yes! That judge is also a despicable person.
This prosecutor appears to be prejudiced early on.
Chaney should be disbarred!! What that woman did to Mr. Faria is criminal. So dishonest. I hope he sued the shit out of them!!
The prosecutor should be in jail.
That witch just won't stop! That poor man deserves wayyyy more than a few million dollars. GOD BLESS HIM AND the rest of BETSY'S FAMILY!!! These unbelievable twisted people.
The former D.A says she remembers the psycho killer having a cane. WHAT? Hey lady - I have a bridge for sale, in my backyard. Youre one lucky lady because it's a steal of a deal, just for the beautiful views alone.
Shhhhyyyit....I might have a shot with the sale with these INSANE, ignorant, self centered people.
Thank God new people have taken control and brought some sanity back to that city! RIP to all of P*@ 's victims. Known or unknown.
That awful woman should have been sued for what she did to Russ (his step daughters & the families). She still can’t admit she was wrong, she shouldn’t be allowed to practice law! I wonder how many other innocent people she screwed over - It’s scary
She needs to be in jail
How is Leah Chaney still practicing law? This is beyond me.
Former prosecutor should be fired and disbarred
This moronic prosecutor should held accountable for corruption and framing an innocent man!
I’m listening to the real thing about Pam, it amazes me to listen to the dumbest prosecutor of the whole United States! Leah Askey is an absolute brain dead moron! God help the poor people coming in front of her seeking justice. She is an ignorant idiot!
Ok, cuz she walks with a cane? Um...I walk with a cane and don't fake it like she did and I lift weights. Thats a pretty lame reason imo 🤷
Chaney needs to be in PRISON!!!
That ridiculous corrupt prosecutor should be in jail. Even listening to her talk about the case years later shows how devious and corrupt she is. She's directly responsible for the next murder victim of Hupp. Hope she's enjoying her life knowing there's blood on her hands.
I doubt she cares about indirectly causing the deaths of Louis Gumpenberger and Pam's mother. Her only real concern is about herself and being caught railroading an innocent person.
Chaney can't even express regret. If the decision was valid how did they manage to get tons of evidence proving Hupp's obvious guilt? As it turns out the exposed Hupp's guilt not only on one instance but 3 including her own mother
She should be brought up on charges regardless!
Can we fire this prosecutor?
This poor guy. He surely was railroaded by a lot of incompetent people.
Maybe he couldn't sue this prosecutor, but the citizens should have her resign for incompetent and for continuing to cause harm to this man and his family and all for her ego.
She could be reported to the American Bar Association for investigation into misconduct. Any attorney who uses testimonials from a witness they know or suspect are dishonest or submit false evidence is breaching the terms of registration. Without registration, you are unable to practice; essentially she risked her license,job, professional integrity, reputation on the testimony of a woman who hadn't even been eliminated from the investigation.
Pam Hupp would have been the first person to look at because:
. She was the last person to see Betsy alive
. She was the sole beneficiary on the life insurance
. She had cancelled the ambulance service and drove 45 minutes out of her way to pick Betsy up and bring her home.
. She had no alibi for the time frame of the murder
. She refused to hand over the clothes she was wearing that day ( police departments are obliged to provide temporary clothing, usually disposable suit).
. Her mobile number pinged in the area
Her statements about seeing her friend being murdered should've been verified through forensics not taken at face value. When the police finally seized Pam Hupp's clothing during the investigation into the integrity of the husband's conviction, they found blood, Betsy's DNA, all over her clothes.
To judge a man from a 911 call is fundamentally flawed ANYWAY. She deserved to be disbarred for trying to burn all of the evidence.
When proven wrong, prosecutors and police never want to admit they made a mistake, and they still think they had the right person in the first place. What jackasses they can be, ruining a person's life for their egos.
I don't think she really cared that she prosecuted an innocent person. She is only concerned about getting caught.
So the prosecutor still has a license to practice law? Are you kidding? This Leah woman is a danger to clients. No morals whatsoever! Demonstrated lies in the courtroom. Wow. I feel sorry for anyone she defends or prosecutes
The incompetent prosecutor seemed to ignore facts that went against her predetermined judgement. She's also too weak to admit that maybe she was wrong. The ego is out of control. I heard she lost her position. Too bad that did not happen before she robbed Mr. Faria of 3.5 years of his life.
Leah Chaney needs to lose her job, and go on trial, & serve time, just like she did to Russ. I wouldn't hire her, cause I would never trust her😠
The judge and prosecutor was a conflict of interest right from the start. They messed up his life for almost 4 years and the judge got suspended from being a judge for 6 months and prosecutor didnt get in any trouble B💩 being that corrupt in high places as usual barely a slap on the wrist
Their "punishment" was more like a wink and a nod rather than a slap on the wrist. The prosecutor till this day claims this case was the worst thing that happened to her and Russ is really guilty.
Prosecutor deserves the treatment she got in the mini series. It’s called karma.
She should of never been a DA
I hope he sued the state, prosecutor, and investigators. What a travesty the prosecutor needs disbarred the investigators need to be fired to never work in law enforcement again..God bless Russ!
One thing that has to change with prosecutors is this seeming professionally wide problem. The inability to admit when you are wrong. Dead wrong.
Oh to see Karens being called out for Karens. Never gets old, everyone should be accountable their actions
that woman should be in jail alongside hupp
Her and the cops should be in prison
I’m baffled by those who think the 911 call was suspicious. If anything, his first instinct that it was suicide shows he’s innocent. That’s the opposite of what a guilty spouse trying to lay groundwork would say. This case is infuriating! 2 more live were lost bc of the States tunnel vision.
I can’t understand how she and others in the case aren’t held liable for withholding the luminal photos.
Always follow the money a basic concept in law.
This prosecutor needs to be disbarred and prosecuted.
Pam possible killed her own mother n didn't give the children any of that money.
Hw as a prosecutor or judge u would still think that Pamela is innocent
She killed betsy, a man and her mother, that we know of
She did a horrible job and should be held accountable.
Even people didn’t go to school can figure it out this man didn’t stabbed his wife. Listen to his crying makes me sad. The prosecutor is part of why the other two people dead because if she and the police do their job right. Lewis and Pam’s mom still alive.