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Episode 6, Misconception , is based on the assault of Maria Trinidad Flores by Robert Davis, and the death of her unborn child. First Matt takes us on a comedic journey through the episode and then Enn recounts the details of the tragic case. Listen along as they explain how this trial influenced legislation regarding when "life" begins in the womb. Stay tuned after the episode for the W...

On this week's episode, Enn recaps ep 5 of Law and Order titled  God Bless the Child . Afterwards Matt tells the (short) account that this episode was based on; the death of Alex Dale Morris. Not much to tell so we do a deep dive into the world of faith healing and televangelism. Support the show

It's our 4th episode of Season 2, and Matt has the "privilege" to recap the episode, Asylum (it's nothing like AHS.) Afterwards Enn explains how the murder of Theodore Genovese, and the case of Connecticut vs David Mooney  helped reform the way in which the justice system regards the homeless community. Support the show

In this extended episode Enn recaps the 3rd episode of Law & Order's 2nd Season Aria,  which is (VERY) loosely based on the death of Marilyn Monroe! We had to do her justice, so stay tuned while Matt tells us who she was before she was Marilyn, ponders how she  really  met her end and dispels as many falsehoods as possible! Special thanks to Ernesto (@Marilynlover on Twitter) for your hel...

In this Episode Matt recounts the second episode of Season 2,  The Wages of Love. Find out what this episode's connection to Eurovision is about , and then Enn sheds light on the polarizing case of Betty Broderick that inspired the episode. Linda Kolkena and Daniel Broderick are tragically killed, but who will the jury (and nation) believe? Support the show

In this season 2 premiere Enn recaps Law & Order's Season 2 premiere Confessions (cue the Usher track!)  Matt then explains how this episode is loosely inspired by the case of The State of Arizona vs Oreste Fulminante  and the subsequent precedents set forth.  Support the show

In our season one finale, Matt and Enn cover Law & Order's 22nd episode, The Blue Wall . This episode was inspired by stories of police corruption including the double-crossing of Joe Sanchez.  Support the show

In this episode Matt and Enn recap episode 21 of Law & Order,  Sonata for Solo Organ . This episode appears to be the GENESIS for the urban legend of kidney thieves, but is it really an urban legend? Listen to find out...  Support the show

In this episode Matt and Enn recap episode 20 of Law & Order,  The Troubles , inspired by The Troubles of Northern Ireland and the case of Joe Doherty. Support the show

In this episode Matt and Enn recap episode 19 of Law & Order, The Serpent's Tooth . This episode was REALLY ripped from the headlines, as it was inspired by the then-in-trial case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, and the murder of their parents, José and Kitty.  Support the show

In this episode Matt recaps Law & Order's 18th episode from season 1,  The Secret Sharers . This episode appears to have been (according to very suspect sources) based (in practically no way) on the case of the Daingerfield Church Shooting, which Enn covers.  Support the show

In this episode Matt and Enn cover Law & Order's 17th episode of the first season,  Mushrooms . This episode was inspired by the rise in bystander killings due to gun violence.  Support the show

In this special episode, Matt and Enn discuss the true crime that inspired Law & Order's Two-Part episode, The Torrents of Greed: The disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa! Support the show

In this first of a two-part episode, Matt and Enn cover the 15th and 16th episodes of Law & Order's first season, the Torrents of Greed. Next week is the true crime that inspires this two-parter! Support the show

In this episode Matt & Enn cover the true crime that inspired last week's episode of Law & Order,  The Violence of Summer .  This episode was inspired by the Central Park Jogger Case.  Support the show

In this two-part episode, we recap episode 14 of Law & Order's first season,  The Violence of Summer . The case this episode is based off of is BIG, so we've decided to split it into two episodes, so we're recapping the crime NEXT WEEK! Support the show

In this episode Matt & Enn cover the case of Larry Davis, which involved accusations of rampant police corruption, multiple murders, and a shootout with police. This case inspired the 13th episode of Law & Order's first season,  A Death in the Family. Support the show

In this episode Matt & Enn recap episode 12 of Law & Order's premiere season,  Life Choice,  the attempted bombing of a San Diego abortion clinic, and the assassination of Dr. George Tiller.  Support the show

In this episode Matt & Enn recap Season 1, Episode 11 of Law & Order's debut season,  Out of The Half-Light, i nspired by the Tawana Brawley sexual assault allegations.  National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area. Support the show

It's our 10th episode! In this episode Matt & Enn recap Episode 10 of Law & Order's first season, Prisoner of Love. They go in-depth on the case that inspired the episode, the "Death Mask Murder" of Norwegian fashion student Eigil Dag Vesti.  Support the show

In this episode Matt & Enn recap Episode 9 of Law & Order's first season, Indifference . This episode was inspired by the  murder of 6 year old Lisa Steinberg by her parents, Joel Steinberg and Hedda Nussbaum.  The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available at 1-800-799-SAFE  (7233) or by chat at https://www.thehotline.org/ VINE ( VineLink.com ): Active in 47 states, VineLink.com...

In this episode Matt & Enn recap Episode 8 of Law & Order's first season, Poison Ivy. We go in-depth on the case that inspired the episode, the tragic killing of Edmund Perry by police officer Lee Van Houten.  SPECIAL BONUS at the end of the episode from Erin Keif of Hey Riddle Riddle (@heyriddleriddle) and HRR fan @PotentiallyRob on Twitter. Support the show

In this episode Matt & Enn recap Episode 7 of Law & Order's first season, By Hooker, by Crook.  We also discuss the true crime that inspired this episode: the case of Sydney Biddle Barrows, "The Mayflower Madam." Support the show

In this episode Matt and Enn conquer Episode 6 of season 1 of Law & Order,  Everybody's Favorite Bagman . Originally filmed as the pilot episode, it was loosely based on the 1986 Parking Violations Bureau scandal that resulted in the death (by suicide) of Queens Borough President Donald Manes.  Support the show

In this episode Matt and Enn cover the 1990 debut episode of Law & Order, "Prescription for Death," and the tragic 1984 death of college freshman Libby Zion. Zion's death resulted in the Libby Zion Law, changing the practice of medicine forever. Support the show