Dateline told this story multiple times and SO MUCH better.
That you're letting Leah Askey speak 'her truth' when she should be IN PRISON for prosecutorial misconduct is disgusting-
1- Russ DIS NOT EVER HAVE A MISTRESS. Period.
2- Detectives had every reason to suspect Pam Hupp but put blinders on and took this horrible person at her word, NEVER DOING AN OUNCE OF ACTUAL INVESTIGATION, and focused 100% on Russ.
3-The prosecution was completely and utterly corrupt; to the point that the judge and prosecutor were CLOSE FRIENDS. It was so insanely corrupt that the conviction was tossed out due to misconduct.
4- this rotten person is no longer a prosecutor and is now working out of a strip mall with zero clients to speak of. How she's not been charged yet is grossly inept. HOW YOU CAN LET HER SIT THERE ABD COMPLETELY LIE HER FACE OFF SAYS A LOT ABOUT THE PRODUCERS OF THIS NONSENSE.
5-Russ never had another relationship until some years later, never straying from Betsy; I sincerely hope Russell Faria sue you for slander and libelous statements.
6- investigators KNEW PAM REFUSED TO PAY THE GIRLS!! They had her perjure herself in open court and encouraged it multiple times.
7- other people would BE ALIVE TODAY IF LEAH ASKEY WERE NOT A COMPLETE PIECE OF GARBAGE!!! Betsy's family stood behind Russ until this horrific prosecutor convinced them otherwise. She should feel so much embarrassment and shame, and that she doesn't and keeps defending herself speaks so much to her character (or lack thereof).
People is now on par with National Enquirer in trying to tell a story with this ridiculous slant and allowing Askey to speak fully.
Absolutely ridiculous retelling.