Things 'Harlan Coben's Final Twist' Misses About the Betsy Faria Murder

Harlan Coben’s Final Twist has returned to CBS for Season 2, Episode 1, “Betsy’s Trust,” revisiting the 2011 killing of Betsy Faria and the case’s long, controversial aftermath. The premiere focuses on the wrongful conviction of her husband, Russ Faria, and on the unusual chain of events that ultimately led investigators to Pam Hupp. While the episode lays out key background details in a manageable way, the article argues that it leaves out several elements that matter to how the investigation developed—particularly because Russ spent years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit. The most emphasized omission involves the reported severity of Betsy’s injuries, including roughly 55 stab wounds, and other specifics from court and law-enforcement records.