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 Life of Evelyn Nesbit: The Murder That Shocked America

Next week’s episode will be “Constricted” (Season 26, Episode 4).

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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 ABC Rochester
Division of Criminal Justice Services - New York State
Country of Livingston, New York
The Daily News

WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
We're told eyewitness testimony isn't reliable. But new science says it might be

Next week’s episode will be “Mea Culpa” (Season 20, Episode 9).

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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’s episode will be “Recall" (Season 8, Episode 3). 

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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 will be “Redemption in Her Corner” (Season 21, Episode 13). 

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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 Rising

Next week’s episode will be “Deadly Ambition” (Season 14, Episode 15).

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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

Next week’s episode will be “Father Dearest” (Season 13, Episode 20).

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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
mosesfarrow.blogspot.com
Vulture
Los Angeles Times
Wikipedia - Roman Polanski

WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
My Father, Woody Allen, and the Danger of Questions Unasked

Next week’s episode will be “Great Expectations" (Season 18, Episode 11). 

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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 episode will be “Reasonable Doubt” (Season 15, Episode 22). 

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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 WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Take Back the Night

Next week’s episode will be “Hothouse” (Season 10, Episode 12).

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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 week’s episode will be “Sophomore Jinx” (Season 1, Episode 6).

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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:
Predators (2025)

Next week’s episode will be “Cold" (Season 9, Episode 19). 

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