I really enjoyed this true crime read, about a fascinating case and a slippery character, and found it hard to put down. I usually skim through parts with written accounts of court cases/ trials but, despite at times being heavy on the legal detail, I mostly found the evidence and the back and forth between prosecutor and defender interesting. The case- which I hadn’t heard of before- had so many layers to it, it made for an intriguing read. This account was well put together, giving a strong impression of those involved. 4.5 stars. Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Superb true crime tale with a twisty, incredible plot. The main protagonist Pam Hupp is so evil, it defies belief. The prosecutor and police in the first trial were biased and corrupt, and this helped Hupp to go on and commit more crimes. The defence attorney Joel Schwartz is the hero in this book. He believed in his client, and got justice for him. This book is highly recommended.

I will not get over the miscarriage of justice surrounding this case. It's so obvious Pam Hupp is the killer and yet the police and prosecutors actively worked to prove otherwise. I think this was a great and very informative read. I think it really gets you as a read caught up in the story and I would highly recommend anyone who loves true crime.

I received an ARC from Netgalley. Bone Deep, by Charles Henry Bosworth and Joel Schwartz. This was a well written book, I just did not like the characters, they were not good people. Lies, cheating, and murder, the same old story.

A very interesting and informative true crime story, well written and compelling.
A definite recommendation from me and a 4 star rating ☀️

Very entertaining. Great true crime.
Thanks to author, publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free, it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.

Russ Faria was a husband wrongly accused of murdering his wife Betsey. Despite a rock solid alibi, Russ finds himself the victim of tunnel vision by law enforcement, and eventually, the legal system. Luckily, Russ Faria's lawyers were bound and determined to prosecute Pam Hupp, the true killer.

Bone Deep by, Charles Bosworth Jr and Joel J. Schwartz.

First, my heart goes out to Betsy Faria's family, her husband, Russ Faria, and Louis Gumpenberger's family.

Secondly, I will like to thank the authors for allowing me to read this book.

Bone deep gives you the inside world of what occurred to Betsy Faria's brutal murder. Its heartbreaking details of that fatal day lead you on to a path of her husband suffering throughout the whole ordeal. Russ was unable to grieve his loss and to me, in my opinion, tormented him of hours of investigation. Charges against him due to the police without clearly thinking correctly, blinded by proof, and too much into their ego let Russ down. How the justice system let him more down by pointing the finger solely at him when enough evidence has proven it was another. Yet, the prosecutors and a judge refused to hear the defense evidence, not wanting to learn the true facts. It was outrageously wrong of them to do. It disturbed me deeply. Because of the justice system, two more lost their lives by allowing the number one true suspect to run freely. In the end, justice finally runs its course in the right direction.

The book is easy to read and to understand. Enough information was placed to give a clear view of Betsy Faria's murder case. Only one typo that can be easily fixed. Overall, the book is a fantastic read. Once you begin on the first chapter, it's hard to set down. You will feel sad, anger, frustrated, happiness with other emotions, but by the end, you will be smiling. It's what happened to me when reading this. It deserves more than five stars. I highly recommend this book. If you are interested in crimes and their information, I suggest you get this right away. It's a MUST HAVE!

What an exciting, intriguing yet compelling book it is! Impossible to put it down, it is impossible to sleep until we get to the end.

We still have the illusion that Anglo-Saxon, and within that, American democracy, law enforcement and justice systems are the best in the world, everyone who does not follow must be forced to follow. According to them, this is the democracy, and he, who does not profess this, is not a democrat, or he is even a downright fascist. And then we get this book, which faithfully describes a murder, an investigatian and two trials, and it arises in us, why are they lying to us from all sides? Because it seems to me that this is not a unique story, but the result of a systemic failure. Or maybe the system itself is bad?

I am beginning to understand in part those who took to the streets and demanded the cessation of the police. Because it seems that just fixing the bugs is not enough here. The political, executive, law enforcement and judicial systems need to be fundamentally demolished, rethought, and rebuilt. And we must put an end to the idea that history is over, and that it has ended with the victory of liberal democracy and the United States. Apparently this is a lie. But still live up to the hope that there is a better and more humane society.

The co-author of the book is the defence attorney himself, who is also the main character of the story, we can follow his struggle to get the victory of truth in this unjust system.

In principle, law enforcement and judicial organizations should serve society, the citizens. However, we are very far from this principle. Almost no one, no investigators, no prosecutors, no judges care anymore about who the real killer is and how to give justice to the victim.

One reason for the problem is that almost every position is filled by those who are unfit and unskilled, who have only an interest in getting their pay and abusing the little power that has fallen into their hands. Though all of them take an oath to serve society and the people, their vows are almost never kept. Of course, I don’t want to generalize, but in my opinion, most of them are like that, and sooner or later everyone will adjust to them.

But going back to the book, apart from the outrageous part, it’s a book I’ll remember even years from now, searching for events on wikipedia, going through the trial of crime again and again, fighting with the defense attorney against unfit prosecutors, investigators, and judges, and I sympathize with the accused, who had to spend years in prison innocently.

How should this malfunctioning political system be changed, how should the state (reserved for our taxes) be served us? Unfortunately, I cannot give an answer to this, I can only hope that someday our descendants will live in a better and fairer society. But I’m a realist, and I have to admit there’s no chance of that.

Thanks to Netgalley and the Kensington for the opportunity to read this fantastic book!

This is a True Crime book about the murder of Betsy Faria in 2011 in Missouri. Her husband Russell was originally charged with the crime despite lack of evidence and even evidence to the contrary. Telling the tale is the actual defense attorney. This is a story that will make you angry that justice is not what it is purported to be in our country these days. But this story is written like the very best True Crime stories I have read and I can't fault the style or the research. I would recommend this book to all lovers of the True Crime genre.

I have voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book that I received from NetGalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

Fantastic read about a truly unbelievable failure of the Missouri judicial system. I have recently seen the Oxygen Snapped series about Pam Huff,but this book is really much more in depth regarding the case. #Netgalley #Bonedeep

My, my, my! Such an evil story, yet true and fascinating. I hadn’t heard of this one prior to digging in, and it was such a good read. A man wrongly convicted of the murder of his already terminally ill wife Betsy. Russ Faria just couldn’t get a fair shake when it came to the investigation. A riveting book written by Faria’s defense attoryney Joel J. Schwartz. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I’ve never heard of this case but I found it to be extremely interesting. This book actually reads more like fiction than nonfiction. Extremely informative and thought-provoking.