That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast

This week, Liza and Kara recap the wild episode,“Blast” (Season 7, Episode 13), and discuss two crimes - the horrific Marion Parker case and the insane North Hollywood shootout. SOURCES: Wikipedia - Murder of Marion Parker Chattanooga Daily Times Visalia Times-Delta Albany Democrat-Herald Butterfly in the Rain Wikipedia - North Hollywood shootout NBC Los Angeles Los Angeles Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: No Kid Hungry Next week’s episode will be “They'd Already Disappeared" (Season 23, Episode 7).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

In this week’s episode, Kara and Liza tackle “Desperate” (Season 4, Episode 18), discuss the fascinating life of activist Faye Yager, and interview the iconic Rob Estes (Melrose Place). SOURCES: NYCLU FBI.gov 1 FBI.gov 2 Florida Department of Law Enforcement The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 The New York Times 4 The New York Times 5 The New York Times 6 A & E Child Abuse Solutions, Inc Newsweek Wikipedia - Faye Yager WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Underground Railroad, Inc. Next week’s episode will be “Blast” (Season 7, Episode 13).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Published: 18 November 2025

This week, Liza and Kara cover the episode,“Genes” (Season 18, Episode 13), discuss the blackout murders perpetrated by Paul Cox, and interview the delightful Michael Torpey. SOURCES: The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 Encyclopedia.com The Guardian New York Daily News COX v. MILLER (2002) WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Is Sexual Offending Genetic? By Will Davies Next week’s episode will be “Desperate” (Season 4, Episode 18).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025

Today, Kara and Liza discuss the early SVU episode “Russian Love Poem” (Season 1, Episode 12) and dissect the vicious bludgeoning of the Atlanta millionaire Lance Herndon.  SOURCES: NBC News NBC United Press International Orlando Sentinel BET The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Tampa Bay Times NPR Publishers Weekly Baugh V. State (2003) Court TV Murderpedia WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Real Murders of Atlanta Next week’s episode will be “Genes” (Season 18, Episode 13). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2025

This week, Liza and Kara recap “Rape Interrupted” (Season 18, Episode 5), discuss the horrific Brock Turner case, and interview the wonderful Anna Osceola. SOURCES: The Washington Post Associated Press Stanford Magazine CNN Vox The New Yorker The Guardian Wikipedia - People v. Turner Buzzfeed News Huffpost WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Know My Name: A Memoir Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All Next week’s episode will be “Russian Love Poem" (Season 1, Episode 12).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2025

In this week’s episode, Kara and Liza tackle “Probability of Doom” (Season 25, Episode 7), discuss the sympathetic crimes of Brigitte Harris, and interview the delightful Sarah Lynn Marion. SOURCES: People NBC News Wikipedia - Sheila LaBarre The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 Staten Island Advance New York Magazine 1 New York Magazine 2 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Rising Ground Next week’s episode will be “Rape Interrupted” (Season 18, Episode 5).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2025

This week, Kara and Liza cover a two-part episode,“Closure” (Part I & II) (Season 1, Episode 10 & Season 2, Episode 3), and discuss the crimes of two different horrific rapists - Isaac Jones (a.k.a. "The Bronx Rapist") and Ronnie Shelton (a.k.a. "The West Side Rapist"). SOURCES: United Press International The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 New York Daily News New York Post 1 New York Post 2 WKYC WFMJ Associated Press Cleveland.com Reddit WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: RAINN Next week’s episode will be “Probability of Doom” (Season 25, Episode 7).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2025

Today, Liza and Kara discuss the episode “Rotten” (Season 4, Episode 13), analyze the grisly crimes of serial killer Manuel Pardo, and interview the legendary Terry Serpico. SOURCES: New York Daily News 1 New York Daily News 2 Wikipedia - Assault of Abner Louima The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 CNN NBC News Wikipedia - Manuel Pardo (serial killer) Ask Men The Huffington Post WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: National Police Accountability Project (NPAP) Next week’s episodes will be “Closure (Part I & II)” (Season 1, Episode 10 & Season 2, Episode 3). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2025

This week, Liza and Kara recap “Prima Nocta” (Season 25, Episode 11), discuss the case involving Jennifer Wilbanks (a.k.a. "The Runaway Bride"), and interview the lovely Elizabeth Paige. SOURCES: People NBC News CBS News Wikipedia - Runaway bride case WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Black and Missing Foundation Next week’s episode will be “Rotten" (Season 4, Episode 13).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2025

In this week’s episode, Kara and Liza tackle “All Pain Is One Malady” (Season 24, Episode 22), discuss the wild Michelle Hadley “Rape Fantasy” case, and interview the wonderful Kadia Saraf (Dexter: Resurrection). SOURCES: Manhattan DA NBC News 1 NBC News 2 United States Attorney’s Office: Eastern District of California U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Dateline - Diabolical Next week’s episode will be “Prima Nocta” (Season 25, Episode 11).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2025

This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Wannabe” (Season 11, Episode 23) and discuss the insane behavior of fake cop Vincent Richardson.  SOURCES: CBS News 1 CBS News 2 CBS News 3 WTTW Fox 32 Chicago WGN TV Chicago Tribune ENews Park Forest WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Fathers’ UpLift Next week’s episode will be “All Pain Is One Malady” (Season 24, Episode 22).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 16 September 2025

Today, Kara and Liza discuss the episode “Dare” (Season 19, Episode 16), the tragic death of former SVU actor Isabella Grasso, and the heinous details of Dr. Michael Mastromarino’s human tissue-stealing scheme. SOURCES: ABC7 New York Newsday Patch NPR WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: OrganDonor.gov Next week’s episode will be “Wannabe” (Season 11, Episode 23).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2025

This week, Kara and Liza recap “In Loco Parentis” (Season 19, Episode 15), discuss the Nikki Yovino case, and interview the actress Ryann Shane (Banshee, Lights Out). SOURCES: 6ABC ABC7 New York AP News The Washington Times BET News Channel 9 Justia State of Connecticut Judicial Branch WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Campus Sexual Violence Resource List Next week’s episode will be “Dare" (Season 19, Episode 16).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 September 2025

In this week’s episode, Liza and Kara tackle “Conned” (Season 11, Episode 19), discuss the outrageous crimes of con artist Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter, and interview the fabulous Ally Walker. SOURCES: Vanity Fair CNN 1 CNN 2 ABC News The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 Wikipedia - Christian Gerhartsreiter The Boston Globe Los Angeles Times Empowerment Ave. People Wikipedia - Mary Kay Letourneau WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Grooming: Know the Warning Signs Next week’s episode will be “In Loco Parentis” (Season 19, Episode 15).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2025

This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Street Revenge” (Season 13, Episode 19), discuss the Rain City Superhero Movement, and interview the wonderful Michael Rispoli. SOURCES: The Week KUOW RLSH Wiki Slate Wikipedia - SlutWalk SlutWalk Peoria The Escapist The Fall of Phoenix Jones CNN WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Responding to the Incel Ideology Next week’s episode will be “Conned” (Season 11, Episode 19).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 August 2025

Today, Liza and Kara discuss the episode “Shock Collar” (Season 26, Episode 20), investigate the disturbing case involving the YouTube channel FamilyOFive, and interview the delightful JJ Pyle.  SOURCES: Fox 29 People 1 People 2 Daily Voice New York Magazine Wikipedia - DaddyOFive WTOP News Starcasm OfficialFamilyOFive.com WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: American Humane Society Next week’s episode will be “Street Revenge” (Season 13, Episode 19).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2025

This week, Liza and Kara recap the wild episode “Wet” (Season 12, Episode 5), discuss the 1986 "Jack the Snipper" case in Los Angeles, and interview the magnificent David Krumholtz. SOURCES: Los Angeles Times United Press International 1 United Press International 2 SFGATE Wikipedia - Cordelia Botkin Kings River Life Magazine WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Teacher Wishlists Next week’s episode will be “Shock Collar" (Season 26, Episode 20). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2025

In this week’s episode, Kara and Liza tackle “Trick-Rolled at the Moulin” (Season 22, Episode 13) and discuss the outrageous crimes committed by a group of exotic dancers at the Scores strip club in New York. SOURCES: WSB-TV 1 WSB-TV 2 Athens Banner-Herald Fox 23 Fox 5 Atlanta Marietta Daily Journal Herald Gazette The Cut Time Vulture Entertainment Weekly WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Narcotics Anonymous Next week’s episode will be “Wet” (Season 12, Episode 5).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2025

This week, Liza and Kara cover the SVU episode “Betrayal's Climax” (Season 15, Episode 13), discuss the rape conviction of a Virginian MS-13 gang member, and interview the wonderful actor and filmmaker Fiona Robert. SOURCES: Richmond Times-Dispatch United States Attorney’s Office - Eastern District of Virginia 1 United States Attorney’s Office - Eastern District of Virginia 2 Wikipedia - MS-13 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Homeboy Industries Next week’s episode will be “Trick-Rolled at the Moulin” (Season 22, Episode 13).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2025

Today, Kara and Liza discuss the episode “Anchor” (Season 11, Episode 10), the offensive concept of “Anchor Babies,” and the horrific, racially motivated murder of Vincent Chin. SOURCES: Oxygen The New York Times New York Post The University of New Mexico - Asian American Pacific Islander Resource Center Justia CNN NBC News MIT Detroit Free Press The Guardian WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Stop AAPI Hate Next week’s episode will be “Betrayal's Climax” (Season 15, Episode 13).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2025

This week, Liza and Kara recap “Liberties” (Season 10, Episode 21), discuss the tragic life of Steven Stayner, and interview the wonderful Jon Patrick Walker. SOURCES: Los Angeles Times CBS News Hi-Desert Star Billings Gazette K2 Radio People Wikipedia - Steven Stayner The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The Spokesman-Review Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story Wikipedia - Kenneth Parnell Wikipedia - Cary Stayner WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story Next week’s episode will be “Anchor" (Season 11, Episode 10).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025

This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Manhunt” (Season 2, Episode 18) and discuss two unbelievably horrific cases - the serial killers Leonard Lake & Charles Ng and the murdering pastor Gary M. Heidnik.  SOURCES: A & E 6 ABC CNN The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 The New York Times 4 The New York Times 5 Justia Oxygen 1 Oxygen 2 SFGATE Los Angeles Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Manifesto of a Serial Killer Next week’s episode will be “Liberties” (Season 10, Episode 21).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2025

This week, Liza and Kara cover the SVU episode “Nocturne” (Season 1, Episode 21), dissect the sex crimes of a Brooklyn middle school music teacher, and interview the iconic Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Rent). SOURCES: The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 The New York Times 4 The Awareness Center WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles Next week’s episode will be “Manhunt” (Season 2, Episode 18).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025

Today, Kara and Liza discuss two SVU episodes “Man Up” and “Man Down” (Season 20, Episodes 1 & 2). They also cover multiple school shootings and interview the legendary Philip Winchester, otherwise known as ADA Peter Stone. SOURCES: The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 The United States Attorney’s Office WPSD WKMS Expert Institute KFVS CBS 12 NBC News NPR WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: How to Address Toxic Masculinity With Boys Next week’s episode will be “Nocturne” (Season 1, Episode 21).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2025

This week, Liza and Kara recap “Delinquent” (Season 12, Episode 23), discuss the horrifying murders of Canadian serial killer Cody Legebokoff, and interview the incredible Marina Squerciati (Chicago P.D.). SOURCES: The New York Times New York Post CBC National Post Wikipedia - Cody Legebokoff WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Making A Serial Killer Next week’s episodes will be “Man Up” & “Man Down" (Season 20, Episodes 1 & 2).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2025

This week, Kara and Liza cover two SVU episodes: “And the Empire Strikes Back” and “Never Turn Your Back on Them” (Season 23, Episodes 1 & 2). They also investigate the disgusting deeds of disgraced former Congressman Matt Gaetz and interview the incredibly charming Ben Rappaport (The Good Wife, Grosse Pointe Garden Society). SOURCES: The 19th News NPR ABC News Axios BBC Legistorm PBS WHYY WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Let Her Go Home Next week’s episode will be “Delinquent” (Season 12, Episode 23).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2025

On this week’s episode, Liza and Kara discuss the SVU “Consent” (Season 2, Episode 10), dissect the horrible Sara Klein rape case at Brown University, and interview the fabulous Tammy Blanchard (The Invitation, Life with Judy Garland). SOURCES: Los Angeles Times Time Feminist Majority Foundation United States Department of Justice Wikipedia - Death of Samantha Reid The New York Times The Brown Daily Herald The Daily Pennsylvanian Iowa Cold Cases WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Hunting Ground - Documentary Next week’s episodes will be “And The Empire Strikes Back” & “Never Turn Your Back On Them” (Season 23, Episodes 1 & 2).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2025

Today, Kara and Liza discuss the episode “Pandora” (Season 4, Episode 15), the abduction of Alicia Kozakiewicz by an online predator, and interview the fascinating William McNamara (Stealing Home, Copycat). SOURCES: CBS News Mass.gov Boston Herald Boston.com Los Angeles Times CNN Nevada Appeal People BBC The Lancet The Guardian New York Post BBC Wikipedia - Operation Cathedral The New York Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Innocent Lives Foundation Next week’s episode will be “Consent” (Season 2, Episode 10).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2025

This week, Liza and Kara recap “Risk” (Season 4, Episode 12), discuss the wild crimes of corrupt NYPD officer Michael Dowd, and interview the delightful Erica Tazel (Justified, Lovecraft Country). SOURCES: The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 The New York Times 4 New York Post Wikipedia - Michael Dowd (police officer) New York Magazine WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Seven Five - Documentary Next week’s episode will be “Pandora" (Season 4, Episode 15).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2025

This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Closet” (Season 9, Episode 16), discuss the tragic life of professional soccer player Justin Fashanu, and interview the talented Bailey Chase (Saving Grace, Longmire). SOURCES: Britannica BBC 1 BBC 2 The Guardian Daily Mail The Pink News These Football Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline Next week’s episode will be “Risk” (Season 4, Episode 12).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

This week, Liza and Kara discuss the episode “Terrorized” (Season 18, Episode 1), dissect the unspeakably horrific Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, and interview the wonderful Tarek Bishara (The Tale, FBI: International). SOURCES: The New York Times Wikipedia - Omar Mateen ABC News CNN Wikipedia - Apple–FBI encryption dispute Los Angeles Times U.S. Attorney's Office, Central District of California WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: 49 Pulses - Documentary Next week’s episode will be “Closet" (Season 9, Episode 16).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

Today, Kara and Liza discuss “Underbelly” (Season 8, Episode 7), the crimes of 'Pimp Of The Year' Matthew Thompkins, and interview the delightful Charlotte Ray Rosenberg (Little Manhattan, Sneaky Pete). SOURCES: The New York Times Wikipedia - Omar Mateen ABC News CNN Wikipedia - Apple–FBI encryption dispute Los Angeles Times U.S. Attorney's Office, Central District of California WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: PACT Next week’s episode will be “Terrorized” (Season 18, Episode 1).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

This week, Liza and Kara recap “Brief Interlude” (Season 14, Episode 23), discuss the tragic Sarai Sierra case, and interview the legendary Kerry Butler (Hairspray, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life). SOURCES: ABC News The New York Times New York Post BBC amNewYork WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: 15 tips for traveling alone as a woman Next week’s episode will be “Underbelly" (Season 8, Episode 7).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025

This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Exile” (Season 20, Episode 6), discuss the bizarre disappearances of Hannah Upp, and interview the wonderful Aimée Spring Fortier (FBI). SOURCES: The New Yorker The Virgin Islands Daily News The New York Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The National Alliance to End Homelessness Next week’s episode will be “Brief Interlude” (Season 14, Episode 23).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025

This week, Liza and Kara discuss the worst-rated episode of SVU on IMDB, “Truth Embargo” (Season 25, Episode 2). They also dissect the trend of flash robberies at retail stores in major American cities and interview the delightful Keeley Miller (Elsbeth, FBI: Most Wanted). SOURCES: Deadline Los Angeles Daily News Daily Breeze Yahoo ABC 7 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn: How We Respond to Threats Next week’s episode will be “Exile" (Season 20, Episode 6).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2025

Today, Kara and Liza discuss “Spellbound” (Season 18, Episode 18), the disturbing crimes of lawyer/ hypnotist Michael Fine, and interview the wonderful Kristen Hager (Suits LA, Being Human). SOURCES: The New Yorker The Virgin Islands Daily News The New York Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Can Neurolinguistic Programming Really Transform Your Life? Next week’s episode will be “Truth Embargo” (Season 25, Episode 2).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025

This week, Liza and Kara recap the episode “Hooked” (Season 6, Episode 15) and discuss the mysterious murder of actor Bob Crane. SOURCES: Time Snopes Wikipedia - Gel bracelet Los Angeles Times Wikipedia - United States v. X-Citement Video, Inc. The New York Times Entertainment Weekly Wikipedia - Bob Crane Pittsburgh Post-Gazette WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Center for Reproductive Rights Next week’s episode will be “Spellbound" (Season 18, Episode 18).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2025

This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Gambler's Fallacy” (Season 15, Episode 17), discuss the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist, and interview the beloved Donal Logue (Gotham, Sons of Anarchy) SOURCES: GardnerMuseum.org CBS News Wikipedia - Isabella Stewart Gardner The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 CNN United Press International 1 Casetext A&E WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The National Council on Problem Gambling Next week’s episode will be “Hooked” (Season 6, Episode 15). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2025

This week, Liza and Kara discuss the episode “Redemption” (Season 3, Episode 6), the wrongful convictions surrounding the crimes of Eddie Mosley, and interview the incredible David Keith (An Officer and a Gentleman, Behind Enemy Lines). SOURCES: CBS News 1 CBS News 2 BBC Wikipedia - Albert DeSalvo The New York Times The Innocence Project 1 The Innocence Project 2 Wikipedia - Eddie Mosley Sun Sentinel WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Equal Justice Initiative Next week’s episode will be “Gambler's Fallacy" (Season 15, Episode 17). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2025

Today, Kara and Liza dissect a very early episode of SVU, “A Single Life” (Season 1, Episode 2), and discuss the long awaited conviction of rapist Lloyd Woodbury. SOURCES: The Los Angeles Times The New York Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: National Children's Alliance Next week’s episode will be “Redemption” (Season 3, Episode 6).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2025

This week, Liza and Kara recap the episode “Monster's Legacy” (Season 14, Episode 13) and dissect the horrific crimes of defrocked Episcopal priest and child pornographer Claudius Vermilye. SOURCES: The Washington Post 1 The Washington Post 2 Wikipedia - John Geoghan CBS News Wikipedia - Claudius Vermilye The Dallas Morning News Slate WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The NO MORE Global Directory Next week’s episode will be “A Single Life" (Season 1, Episode 2).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2025

This week, Liza and Kara recap the episode “Monster's Legacy” (Season 14, Episode 13) and dissect the horrific crimes of defrocked Episcopal priest and child pornographer Claudius Vermilye. SOURCES: The Washington Post 1 The Washington Post 2 Wikipedia - John Geoghan CBS News Wikipedia - Claudius Vermilye The Dallas Morning News Slate WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The NO MORE Global Directory Next week’s episode will be “A Single Life" (Season 1, Episode 2).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2025

This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Solving for the Unknowns” (Season 21, Episode 19) and discuss the Ian Jurgesen case and the alleged roofie-ing of women’s drinks at a Seattle nightclub. SOURCES: KIRO-TV 1 KIRO-TV 2 EDM.com Emerald City EDM Dance Music NW Daily Mail Daily Mirror WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Tips for Safer Online Dating and Dating App Use - RAINN Next week’s episode will be “Monster's Legacy” (Season 14, Episode 13).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2025

This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Solving for the Unknowns” (Season 21, Episode 19) and discuss the Ian Jurgesen case and the alleged roofie-ing of women’s drinks at a Seattle nightclub. SOURCES: KIRO-TV 1 KIRO-TV 2 EDM.com Emerald City EDM Dance Music NW Daily Mail Daily Mirror WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Tips for Safer Online Dating and Dating App Use - RAINN Next week’s episode will be “Monster's Legacy” (Season 14, Episode 13).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2025

This week, Liza and Kara discuss the ever-relevant episode “Manic” (Season 5, Episode 2) and the Franklin v. Parke-Davis lawsuit involving the neuropathy drug gabapentin. SOURCES: The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 Wikipedia - Columbine High School massacre The Denver Post The Washington Post National Library of Medicine Wikipedia - Franklin v. Parke-Davis WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Brady: United Against Gun Violence Next week’s episode will be “Solving for the Unknowns" (Season 21, Episode 19).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 February 2025

Today, Kara and Liza dissect the episode “Thought Criminal” (Season 15, Episodes 23) and discuss the bizarre and disturbing real-life behavior of Gilberto Valle aka the “Cannibal Cop.” SOURCES: Reuters The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 Wikipedia - United States v. Valle WABC-TV New York Daily News 1 New York Daily News 2 Oxygen Good Reads The Week WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Trans Lifeline and Thought Crimes: The Case of the Cannibal Cop Next week’s episode will be “Manic” (Season 5, Episode 2).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2025

This week, Liza and Kara recap the episode “Baggage” (Season 10, Episode 18) and dissect the horrific crimes of Francisco de Assis Pereira (a.k.a. "The Park Maniac"). SOURCES: The Park Maniac: The Untold Story (2024) Wikipedia - Francisco de Assis Pereira Murderpedia - Francisco de Assis Pereira WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Displaced Black Families GoFundMe Directory ARC Firefighter Fund Next week’s episode will be “Thought Criminal" (Season 15, Episode 23).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2025

This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Lust” (Season 4, Episode 4) and discuss the crimes and secret affairs of wife murderer Dirk Greineder. SOURCES: A Murder in Wellesley CBS news History Cape Cod Times 1 Cape Cod Times 2 SouthCoast Today The New York Times Seacoast Online The Swellesley Report The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Orlando Sentinel WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Contact Tracing - CDC Next week’s episode will be “Baggage” (Season 10, Episode 18).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2025

This week, Liza and Kara discuss the episode “Prodigy” (Season 3, Episode 13) and the crimes of the serial killer-obsessed serial killer Jason Massey. SOURCES: McCready Law Group Wikipedia - Jason Massey Chron Crime Library WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Next week’s episode will be “Lust" (Season 4, Episode 4).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2025

Today, Kara and Liza analyze the episode “Nationwide Manhunt” (Season 17, Episodes 14), discuss the 2015 Clinton Correctional Facility escape, and interview the fantastic Sarah Storm. SOURCES: NY.gov ABC News 1 ABC News 2 ABC News 3 ABC News 4 A&E The New York Times New York Magazine State of New York Office of the Inspector General  WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Escape at Dannemora Next week’s episode will be “Prodigy” (Season 3, Episode 13).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2024