That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast

This week, Kara and Liza break down “Juvenile” (Season 4, Episode 9) and cover the two cases it’s based on, the murder of Ruth Pelke and the conviction of Lionel Tate. Plus, they interview the legendary Becky Ann Baker. SOURCES: Rolling Stone USA Today Death Penalty Information Center Indy Star CNN NY Times - 1 NY Times - 2 ABC7 Chicago - 1 ABC7Chicago - 2 Tampa Bay Times CBS News - 1 CBS News - 2...

Today, Liza and Kara cover the SVU episode “A Story of More Woe” (Season 20, Episode 13), the mysterious murder of Terry King, and chat with the talented Mark Tallman. SOURCES: CBS News - 1 CBS News - 2 NY Times - 1 NY Times - 2 NY Times - 3 Wikipedia WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: "A Perversion of Justice: A Southern Tragedy of Murder, Lies, and Innocence Betrayed" Next week’s episode will be “Juvenil...

On today’s episode, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Heightened Emotions” (Season 18, Episode 4), the wild story of Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton, and interview the talented Brit Morgan. SOURCES: Olympics.com International Bipolar Foundation ABC News People Yahoo The New Yorker Elle Sports Illustrated Times of San Diego WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Ne...

This week, Liza and Kara recap SVU’s “Blood” (Season 6, Episode 21) and break down the case against Cynthia Ann Pinson. Plus, guests are back with a bang, with none other than Stabler’s daughter Kathleen, Allison Siko. SOURCES: LA Times Wikipedia WBAL-TV 11 News PubMed WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: ElderAbuse.org Next week's episode will be “Heightened Emotions” (Season 18, Episode 4).  See omnystudio...

Today, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Dependent” (Season 8, Episode 14) and dissect the horrific murders perpetrated by 12-year-old Jasmine Richardson and her 23-year-old boyfriend Jeremy Steinke. SOURCES: The New Zealand Herald Daily Star WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Futures Without Violence Next week’s episode will be “Blood” (Season 6, Episode 21). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

In this week’s episode, Liza and Kara recap “Baby Killer” (Season 2, Episode 5) and discuss the heartbreaking murder of Kayla Rolland. SOURCES: The New York Times ABC News Wikipedia - Killing of Kayla Rolland CNN MLive.com WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America Next week’s episode will be “Dependent” (Season 8, Episode 14). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

This week, Kara and Liza recap the episode “Breakwater” (Season 24, Episode 5). Plus, they discuss the Chicago Park District lifeguard sexual abuse scandal and the Paul Hickson rape cases. SOURCES: Cook County Sheriff's Office WBEZ 1 WBEZ 2 WBEZ 3 WBEZ 4 WBEZ 5 WBEZ 6 WBEZ 7 WBEZ 8 Chicago Sun-Times 1 Chicago Sun-Times 2 Chicago Sun-Times 3 Chicago Sun-Times 4 Chicago Sun-Times 5 The Independent T...

On today’s episode, Liza and Kara break down the SVU episode “Merchandise” (Season 12, Episode 4) and dissect the death of Janice Marie Young and the 2004 New York Times article ‘The Girls Next Door.’ SOURCES: Wikipedia - Death of Janice Marie Young KTVU FOX 2 Tampa Bay Times The New York Times Ball State University The Deadbolt You're Wrong About: Human Trafficking Front Page Confidential WHAT WO...

This week, Kara and Liza recap “Russian Brides” (Season 13, Episode 7) and discuss the horrific crimes of Jurijus Kadamovas and Iouri Mikhel.  SOURCES: The Seattle Times Los Angeles Times The Orange County Register Los Angeles Daily News 1 Los Angeles Daily News 2 Death Penalty Information Center Federal Trade Commission 1 Federal Trade Commission 2 RussiaWoman.org The New York Times CNN East Bay...

On today’s episode, Liza and Kara break down the episode “A Misunderstanding” (Season 17, Episode 12) and discuss the Owen Labrie “Senior Salute” rape case perpetrated at the elite St. Paul’s School. SOURCES: Vanity Fair The New York Times Vice ABC News Wikipedia - St. Paul's School (New Hampshire) The Boston Globe Jezebel WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: I Have the Right To: A High School Survivor's Sto...

This week, Kara and Liza recap the SVU episode “Surveillance” (Season 3, Episode 17) and cover the very creepy Susan Wilson case.  SOURCES: CBS News ABC News 1 ABC News 2 The News Star Women's Congressional Policy Institute Eisner Gorin LLP Legal Information Institute WomensLaw.org The Spokesman-Review New York Post WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Next week’s episode wi...

Today, Liza and Kara cover “Depravity Standard” (Season 17, Episode 9) and dissect the terrifying disappearance of Etan Patz.  SOURCES: Wikipedia - Disappearance of Etan Patz The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 ABC News New York Magazine WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Lost Boy - “48 Hours” Next week’s episode will be “Surveillance” (Season 3, Episode 17). See omnystudio.c...

In this week’s episode, Liza and Kara recap “Manhattan Vigil” (Season 14, Episode 5) and discuss the upsetting Bobby Greenlease kidnapping case. SOURCES: St. Louis Post-Dispatch FBI.gov Wikipedia - Murder of Bobby Greenlease WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children Next week’s episode will be “Depravity Standard” (Season 17, Episode 9). See omnystudio.com...

This week, Kara and Liza recap the episode “Solitary” (Season 11, Episode 3). Plus, they cover four different real-life events: the murder of Mary Rogers, the disappearance of Margot Kidder, the release of Herman Bell, and Norman Mailer’s involvement with convicted killer Jack Abbott.  In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES: Mental Floss Chicago Tribun...

On today’s episode, Liza and Kara break down “Tortured” (Season 4, Episode 16) and dissect the truly horrific murders of renowned serial killer Jerry Brudos. In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode.  SOURCES: Wikipedia - Jerry Brudos That Oregon Life Radford University Crime Library WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Lust Killer by Ann Rule Next week’s episode will be “S...

This week, Kara and Liza recap “Secrets” (Season 2, Episode 12). Plus, they cover the separate murders of two New York teachers: Roseann Quinn and Jonathan Levin. In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode.  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 The New York Times 6 The New York Times 7 Wik...

On today’s episode, Liza and Kara break down the episode “Appearances” (Season 4, Episode 19). They also cover the murder of Rachael Runyan and the proliferation of computer-generated child sexual abuse material. In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode.  SOURCES: Wikipedia - Murder of Rachael Runyan ABC4 Utah - 1 ABC4 Utah - 2 KSL News The Washington Post The Ve...

This week, Kara and Liza recap the much-requested episode “Authority” (Season 9, Episode 17) and cover the incredibly upsetting David Richard Stewart case. In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode.  SOURCES: The Sun 1 The Sun 2 Bustle NBC News ABC News Berkeley.edu Milligram.weebly.com The Atlantic Don’t Pick Up The Phone - Docuseries WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Do...

Today, Liza and Kara cover “Scorched Earth” (Season 13, Episode 1) and discuss Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s high-profile sexual assault allegations. In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode.  SOURCES: Room 2806: The Accusation Wikipedia - Dominique Strauss-Kahn Wikipedia - New York v. Strauss-Kahn The New York Times Newsweek ABC News WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Room 28...

This week, Kara and Liza recap “Competence” (Season 3, Episode 22) and explore the upsetting case of Annette R. In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode.  SOURCES: The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 The New York Times 4 Los Angeles Times CNN The Washington Post WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Arc Next week’s episode will be “Scorched Ear...

On today’s episode, Liza and Kara break down “Futility” (Season 4, Episode 22) and dissect the terrifying crimes of serial killer Altemio Sanchez. In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode.  SOURCES: Wikipedia - Altemio Sanchez CNN The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 NBC News ‘Criminal profiling doesn’t work. TV shows should maybe stop c...

This week, Kara and Liza recap “Post-Graduate Psychopath” (Season 22, Episode 14) and dissect the criminal life of Willie Bosket. In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode.  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 The New York Times 6 The New York Times 7 The New York Times 8 The Marshall Pr...

In this episode, Liza and Kara cover “Born Psychopath” (Season 14, Episode 19) and discuss the “Child of Rage” Beth Thomas. In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode.  SOURCES: Child of Rage - (Full Documentary) Distractify Practical Pie Wikipedia - Child of Rage ABC News Wikipedia - Candace Newmaker Psychology Today The Atlantic WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: When You...

Today, Kara and Liza recap “Web” (Season 7, Episode 21) and discuss the tortured life of Justin Berry. In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode.  SOURCES: The New York Times New York Magazine Wikipedia - Kurt Eichenwald KurtEichenwald.com WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Porn Conversation Next week’s episode will be “Born Psychopath” (Season 14, Episode 19). See omn...

This week, Liza and Kara cover “Totem” (Season 12, Episode 20) and discuss the horrific murder of Sandra Cantu by Melissa Huckaby. In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode.  SOURCES: ABC News 1 ABC News 2 Wikipedia - Murder of Sandra Cantu People WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Teachers' Amazon Wishlists on the TMU Instagram Page Next week’s episode will be “Web” (Seas...