“The Things About Pam” is a riveting crime drama that follows Pamela “Pam” Hupp, an agent in real estate from the city of Troy, Missouri, who deceives lawyers and the police in the course of investigating her close acquaintance Betsy Faria’s suicide. In the tangled case, the husband of Betsy, Russell “Russ” Faria, is deemed the main suspect and is brought before the courtroom.
Judge Christina Mennemeyer oversees the trial together with Leah Askey as the prosecutor and Joel Schwartz as the defense attorney. Naturally, the viewers seek more information on Mennemeyer, her role on the jury, and her current location. In that regard, Here’s what we’ve learned about judge Christina Mennemeyer!
Who is the Judge Christina Mennemeyer?
The judge Christina Mennemeyer is first mentioned in the second episode of The Thing About Pam.’ She is the judge overseeing this case, which involves Betsy Faria’s death, particularly the trial of Betsy’s husband, Russ Faria. When the police discover enough evidence to indict Russ and bring him to trial, the prosecutor Leah Askey prepares for the trial that her former acquaintance, Christina Mennemeyer, will supervise. In the show, the actors Heather Magee essays the role of judge Christina Mennemeyer.
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Magee’s character from ‘The Thing About Pam’ was inspired by a real judge, Christina C. Kunza Mennemeyer. Mennemeyer finished her BS and JD at The University of Missouri. She then worked as an associate for Mueller, Beck & Meyer law firm. Mennemeyer was appointed judge of the 45th Circuit Court in 2012.
She was the judge in the trial of Russ Faria. Mennemeyer did not permit the defense lawyer Joel Schwartz present evidence to convict Pam Hupp as an alternative suspect in the murder of Betsy Faria. The verdict was ultimate. Russ Faria was convicted in November 2012 and sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years in prison by Mennemeyer.
Which is where is the Judge Christina Mennemeyer Now?
After the trial of Russ Faria was concluded, Schwartz appealed the decision and requested an appeal. But, Mennemeyer turned down the appeal in December 2013. Following the decision of Schwartz’s appeal the following year, Mennemeyer was removed from the trial. In the following months, numerous other cases administered by Mennemeyer were thrown out through the Court of Appeals. In January of 2017, The Supreme Court of Missouri found that Mennemeyer had “violated the judicial code for ethics.” The result was she was given the punishment of a six-month suspension.
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However, Russ Faria was acquitted of charges after a trial. In the 45th Circuit Court elections held in August of 2018, Mennemeyer Askey and Mennemeyer Askey were both disqualified from office. Their involvement as part of their involvement in the Betsy Faria murder case and the handling of it reportedly have contributed to their inability to win reelection. But, she continues to remain within Troy, Missouri. Mennemeyer likes keeping her private life private. As a result, we have no information about her family or her children.
