That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast

Today, Liza and Kara tackle the classic SVU episode “Savant” (Season 9, Episode 4) and discuss the bizarre crimes of wife-murderer Jonathan Nyce. SOURCES: The New York Times NBC News The Reporter NBC Philadelphia American Veterinary Medical Association U.S. Food and Drug Administration Forensic Files Now WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Help Nelson and Ariel Through ICE Detention Crisis Next...

This week, Kara and Liza break down the SVU episode, “Murdered at a Bad Address” (Season 21, Episode 6) and discuss the scandal surrounding corrupt cop Louis N. Scarcella. Plus, they interview the wonderful Happy Anderson. SOURCES: 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 Wikipedia - Louis Scarcella KTLA ABC 7 CBS News 6AB...

Today, Liza and Kara discuss the SVU episode “Devastating Story” (Season 16, Episode 18), investigate the retracted "A Rape on Campus" article published in Rolling Stone magazine, and chat with the delightful Ally Ioannides. SOURCES: Wikipedia - 2007 De Anza College rape investigation The Guardian ABC 7 News Wikipedia - A Rape on Campus Washington Post BBC NPR 1 NPR 2 Rolling Stone WTV...

This week, Kara and Liza recap a two-part episode, “American Dream” & “Sanctuary” (Season 18, Episodes 2 & 21). They discuss the real-life racially motivated murder by Adam Purinton. And to cap off the episode, they interview the fabulous Poorna Jagannathan. SOURCES: PBS The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 AL.com Center for Immigration Studies WHAT WOULD SISTE...

Today, Liza and Kara tackle the disturbing episode “Angels” (Season 4, Episode 6), NAMBLA (North American Man/Boy Love Association), and the horrific real-life work of psychologist and sexologist Helmut Kentler. SOURCES: Wikipedia - Helmut Kentler The New Yorker WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The German Experiment That Placed Foster Children with Pedophiles by Rachel Aviv Next week’s...

This week, Kara and Liza break down the SVU episode, “Motherly Love” (Season 18, Episode 10) and discuss the upsetting crimes of pedophile teacher Pamela Joan Rogers. Plus, they interview the delightful Sarah Wynter.  SOURCES: CBS News 1 CBS News 2 NBC New York ABC 7 New York Spectrum News New York 1 New York Daily News 1 New York Daily News 2 Tennessee Sex Offender Registry The C...

Today, Liza and Kara discuss the SVU episode “Venom” (Season 7, Episode 18), investigate the historic Raymond Levi Cobb case, and chat with the legendary Joe Grifasi. SOURCES: Los Angeles Times Office of the Solicitor General - U.S. Department of Justice Vanishing Act: The Hunt for Margaret and Cory Ray Wikipedia - Texas v. Cobb WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: DSA-LA Voter Guide Next week&rs...

This week, Kara and Liza recap the episode “Bound” (Season 5, Episode 23) and discuss two different murderers - Dorothea Puente (a.k.a. "The Death House Landlady") and Charles Cullen (a.k.a. "The Killer Nurse") SOURCES: World’s Most Evil Killers CNN The New York Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Capturing the Killer Nurse Next week’s episode will be “Venom" (Season 7, E...

Today, Liza and Kara tackle the episode “Constricted” (Season 26, Episode 4) and the real-life issue of increasing numbers of youth sexual non-fatal (and fatal) strangulation cases. Plus, they have a lovely chat with the amazing Zak Orth. SOURCES: BBC 1 BBC 2 Psychology Today 1 Psychology Today 2 News Medical Alliance for HOPE International WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: How to talk to kids...

This week, Liza and Kara break down the SVU episode, “Mea Culpa” (Season 20, Episode 9) and discuss the infamous murder of Stanford White by Harry Kendall Thaw following the rape of Evelyn Nesbit. Plus, they interview the wonderful George Newbern.  SOURCES: BBC The New York Times Wikipedia - Evelyn Nesbit Library of Congress Avenue Magazine WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Tragic Lif...

Today, Kara and Liza discuss the SVU episode “Recall” (Season 8, Episode 3) and investigate the horrific crimes and lack of justice involved with the case of serial rapist Melvin Carter (a.k.a. "The College Terrace Rapist"). SOURCES: CNN Seattle Post-Intelligencer Orlando Sentinel WIS News 10 The Seattle Times Long Beach Press-Telegram The Mercury News The New York Times SFGATE 13WHAM...

This week, Liza and Kara recap the episode “Redemption in Her Corner” (Season 21, Episode 13) and discuss the case involving Jamill Jones fatally one-punching Sandor Szabo. SOURCES: The New York State Senate 1 The New York State Senate 2 True Crime News PIX11 News ESPN People The News & Observer Los Angeles Times The New York Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: YWCA USA Next week&rsquo...

Today, Kara and Liza tackle the episode “Deadly Ambition” (Season 14, Episode 15) and the confounding Tracy Roberson case. Plus, they have a lovely chat with the iconic Carolyn McCormick. SOURCES: NBC News ABC News ABC7 Amarillo Court Of Appeals Second District Of Texas Fort Worth Fort Worth Star-Telegram WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Mental Health Coalition Next week’s episode w...

This week, Liza and Kara break down the SVU episode, “Father Dearest” (Season 13, Episode 20) and discuss the real-life story of prolific sperm donor Ben Seisler. Plus, they interview the delightful Eric Close. SOURCES: Daily Mail Salon Wikipedia - Genetic sexual attraction Wikipedia - Westermarck effect ABC7 Time Center for Genetics and Society WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Families Risin...

Today, Kara and Liza discuss the hockey-related episode “Great Expectations” (Season 18, Episode 11) and investigate the case of Thomas Junta murdering another hockey Dad at a children’s pickup game. Plus, they chat with the wonderful Lincoln Melcher. SOURCES: The New York Times CNN NBC Sports Telegram & Gazette CBS News WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Hockey Diversity Alliance Nex...

This week, Liza and Kara recap the episode “Reasonable Doubt” (Season 15, Episode 22) and discuss the predatory history of the infamous film director Woody Allen. Plus, they have a wonderful conversation with the magnificent Bradley Whitford. SOURCES: Wikipedia - Woody Allen sexual abuse allegation Vanity Fair 1 Vanity Fair 2 Vanity Fair 3 The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 mose...

Today, Kara and Liza tackle the episode “Hothouse” (Season 10, Episode 12) and the disturbing real-life murder of teenager Kirsten Costas. Plus, they have a lovely chat with the wonderful Aya Cash (The Boys, You're the Worst). SOURCES: Los Angeles Times The New York Times Time United Press International WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: SAMHSA’s National Helpline Next week’s episod...

This week, Liza and Kara go way back to season one to cover the episode, “Sophomore Jinx” (Season 1, Episode 6). They also discuss the date rape case of Katie Koestner and her ongoing legacy. Plus, they interview the talented Lothaire Bluteau. SOURCES: Wikipedia - Murder of Jeanne Clery Wikipedia - Katie Koestner Time 1 Time 2 katiekoestner.com The Flat Hat BBC The Daily Item WHAT WOUL...

Today, Kara and Liza discuss the episode “Cold” (Season 9, Episode 19) and investigate the case of Gerard Schaefer a.k.a. "The Killer Cop." Plus, they chat with the prolific writer of this very SVU episode, the amazing Judith McCreary. SOURCES: ABC 13 The New York Times Tampa Bay Times Vidocq Society Police1 CBS News MinnPost KIRO 7 Medium WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Vidocq Society Next...

In this episode, Liza and Kara recap “Pursuit” (Season 12, Episode 17). Plus, they discuss the phenomenon of To Catch a Predator and the prolific serial killer Gary Ridgway a.k.a. "The Green River Killer." SOURCES: Wikipedia - To Catch a Predator Wikipedia - Gary Ridgway ABC News The Washington Post all that’s interesting The New York Times People WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Predat...

Today, Kara and Liza tackle the episode “Let Me Bring Pardon” (Season 26, Episode 16). Plus, they discuss the disgusting crimes perpetrated by Nathan Sutherland at the Hacienda HealthCare facility. SOURCES: Vice NBC News ABC World News The Arizona Republic The Independent Slate Wikipedia - Hacienda HealthCare sexual abuse case WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: How Sexual Assault First Aid Revo...

This week, Kara and Liza cover the episode,“Responsible” (Season 8, Episode 18), discuss the case of sexual predator and former teacher Debra Lafave, and interview the wonderful Leven Rambin. SOURCES: ABC News CNN The Guardian The Today Show NBC News Bradenton Herald People 1 People 2 Tampa Bay Times WLTX19 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: FindTreatment.gov Next week’s episode will be &...

Today, Kara and Liza discuss the episode “Dance, Lies and Videotape” (Season 21, Episode 17). Plus, they investigate the Alexandra Waterbury case involving ballet and the non-consensual sharing of explicit images. SOURCES: BBC ABC7NY New York Post 1 New York Post 2 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 WHAT WOULD SISTER...

In this episode, Liza and Kara recap the episode, “Spooked” (Season 11, Episode 6), discuss the tragic Rachel Hoffman case, and interview the fantastic Vincent Spano. SOURCES: Wikipedia - Murder of Rachel Hoffman The New Yorker ABC News Tallahassee Democrat Wikipedia - Operation Mongoose Wikipedia - Operation Northwoods Wikipedia - Los Zetas WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Throwaways by...

Today, Kara and Liza tackle the episode “Ripped” (Season 7, Episode 4). Plus, they discuss the tragic, steroids-related suicide of teenager Taylor Hooton. SOURCES: The New York Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Performance-enhancing drugs: Know the risks Next week’s episode will be “Spooked” (Season 11, Episode 6).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest spons...