But it appears that Hupp had bought the knife, according to sources close to a case with mounting evidence that she had orchestrated a confrontation Aug. 16 with an innocent stranger.

The defense seeks to put blame on Pamela Hupp, a friend of the victim who be came beneficiar y of $150,000 in life insurance just days before the killing, collected, and ended up in a legal fight ...

Pam Hupp’s web of lies led to multiple investigations and a shocking series of events. Here’s how her story unfolded.