That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast

This week, Liza and Kara cover the episode,“Rorschach” (Season 26, Episode 6), discuss the horrific murder of Gabby Petito, and interview the delightful Jama Williamson. SOURCES: Wikipedia - Killing of Gabby Petito American Murder: Gabby Petito Forbes The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Gabby Petito Foundation Next week’s episode will be “Rip...

Today, Kara and Liza discuss the SVU/ Chicago P.D. crossover episode, “Chicago Crossover” (Season 16, Episode 7). They dissect the horrific Norwich sexual abuse ring. Plus, they chat with the iconic Sophia Bush. SOURCES: BBC The Guardian Irish Mirror Duncan Lewis Solicitors WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: National Runaway Safeline Next week’s episode will be “Rorschach” (Se...

In this episode, Liza and Kara recap the depressing episode,“Wrath” (Season 3, Episode 2). Plus, they discuss “body farms” and "The St. Albans Poisoner,” Graham Young. SOURCES: FBI.gov All Criminal Justice Schools Wikipedia - Graham Young Biography.com The Times The Guardian WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Psychological Impact of Wrongful Imprisonment Next week’s...

This week, Kara and Liza do something a little different. Instead of an SVU episode, they cover the fascinating new docuseries “Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg?” Plus, they chat with director Nancy Schwartzman.  SOURCES: CNN Wikipedia - Death of Ellen Greenberg Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg? People WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Death...

In this week’s episode, Kara and Liza tackle the episode “Pop” (Season 12, Episode 11), discuss the "Fight Club" phenomenon caused by the book and movie, and interview the legendary Audrie Neenan. SOURCES: The New Yorker HuffPost ABC News New York Post Courthouse News Service Justia U.S. Law Los Angeles Times Duluth News Tribune WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: LiveYourDream.org Next we...

This week, Liza and Kara cover the episode, “Misleader” (Season 1, Episode 17), and discuss the scandalous George Roche III affair at Hillsdale College. SOURCES: Vanity Fair The New York Times Wikipedia - George Roche III Wikipedia - Hillsdale College National Review WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Toys For Tots Next week’s episode will be “Pop” (Season 12, Episode 11).&nbs...

Today, Kara and Liza discuss the SVU episode “They'd Already Disappeared” (Season 23, Episode 7). They investigate multiple cases, including the infamous Anatoly Moskvin and his 29 mummified human dolls. And to cleanse the palate, they interview the incredibly talented Blake DeLong. SOURCES: Texas Department of Public Safety FBI.gov The Cut BBC The Sun The New York Times Wikipedia - Ha...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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 Gro...

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 Po...

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 W...

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).  Su...

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 In...

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, Epi...

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).  Su...

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 &ldq...

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 Wikipedi...

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...

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 wee...

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’...

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...