This week, Liza and Kara discuss the episode “Prodigy” (Season 3, Episode 13) and the crimes of the serial killer-obsessed serial killer Jason Massey.
SOURCES:
McCready Law Group
Wikipedia - Jason Massey
Chron
Crime Library
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Next week’s episode will be “Lust" (Season 4, Episode 4). 
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Prodigy

This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Parents' Nightmare” (Season 16, Episode 22) and discuss the horribly weird staged kidnapping in Lincoln County, Missouri.
SOURCES:
CNN
The Guardian
The Detroit News
Columbia Daily Tribune
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Talking About Stranger Safety
Next week’s episode will be “Game” (Season 6, Episode 14). 
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Parents' Nightmare

This week, Liza and Kara discuss the episode “Smoked” (Season 12, Episode 24), the horrific crimes of the murderer Marvin Gabrion, and interview the fantastic Hayley McFarland.
SOURCES:
Wikipedia - Murder of Nicole duFresne
CBS News
The Atlantic
Oxygen
Wikipedia - Marvin Gabrion
Free Republic
MLive Media Group 1
MLive Media Group 2
The United States Courts of Appeals
Detroit Free Press 
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Everytown for Gun Safety
Next week’s episode will be “Parents' Nightmare" (Season 16, Episode 22). 
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Smoked w/ Hayley McFarland

Today, Kara and Liza dissect the episode “Decaying Morality” (Season 16, Episodes 13), discuss the infamous public murder of Jeffrey Doucet by Gary Plauché, and interview the incredibly talented Jamie McShane.
SOURCES:
The Washington Post
The New York Times
The New Zealand Herald
ESPN
Wikipedia - Robert Hadden
CBS News 1
CBS News 2
CBS News 3
KABC-TV
Forbes
ProPublica
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
The Innocence Project
Next week’s episode will be “Smoked” (Season 12, Episode 24). 
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Decaying Morality w/ Jamie McShane

This week, Liza and Kara recap “Ballad of Dwight and Irena” (Season 22, Episode 2), discuss the legendary stabbing of Johnny Stompanato, and interview the wonderful Riki Lindhome.
SOURCES:
United Nations
National Library of Medicine
The New York Times 1
The New York Times 2
Wikipedia - Killing of Johnny Stompanato
CBS News
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Intimate Partner Violence Prevention
Next week’s episode will be “Decaying Morality" (Season 16, Episode 13). 
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Ballad of Dwight and Irena w/ Riki Lindhome

This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Guilt” (Season 3, Episode 18) and discuss the truly unsettling Peter Dudley Albertsen case.
SOURCES:
The Baltimore Sun 1
The Baltimore Sun 2
The Baltimore Sun 3
Tampa Bay Times
Federal Bureau of Prisons
BBC 1
BBC 2
The Guardian
The Herald 1
The Herald 2
The Herald 3
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Next week’s episode will be “Ballad of Dwight and Irena” (Season 22, Episode 2). 
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Guilt

This week, Liza and Kara discuss the episode “Tunnel Blind” (Season 25, Episode 1), the disappearance of Corinna Paige Slusser, and interview the talented Allison Elaine.
SOURCES:
ABC 7
NBC News
Instagram - corinnaslusser
International Missing Persons Wiki
People
Oxygen
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Polaris Project
Next week’s episode will be “Guilt" (Season 3, Episode 18). 
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Tunnel Blind w/ Allison Elaine

Today, Kara and Liza cover the episodes “Devil's Dissections” &amp; “Criminal Pathology” (Season 17, Episodes 1 &amp; 2), discuss the murders and crimes of the infamous Robert Durst, and interview the distinguished Jefferson Mays.
SOURCES:
People 1
People 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
The New York Times 6
The New York Times 7
The New York Times 8
The New York Times 9
ABC News
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst
Next week’s episode will be “Tunnel Blind” (Season 25, Episode 1). 
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Devil's Dissections & Criminal Pathology w/ Jefferson Mays

This week, Liza and Kara recap “The Presence of Absence” (Season 24, Episode 16), discuss the truly bizarre case of Gayle Newland, and interview the delightful Eden Malyn.
SOURCES:
The Independent 1
The Independent 2
The Guardian
BBC
The Daily Mail
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
Next week’s episode will be “Devil's Dissections" &amp; "Criminal Pathology" (Season 17, Episodes 1 &amp; 2). 
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The Presence of Absence w/ Eden Malyn

This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Goliath” (Season 6, Episode 23), the Mefloquine-related murders on the Fort Bragg military installation, and interview the phenomenally talented Amy Landecker.
SOURCES:
CBS News
The Washington Post
The New York Times
Los Angeles Times
Vanity Fair
ABC News
People
NBC News
Rolling Stone
WRAL
Newsweek
Army Times
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate Locator
Next week’s episode will be “The Presence of Absence” (Season 24, Episode 16). 
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Goliath w/ Amy Landecker

Today, Liza and Kara cover the episode “Ritual” (Season 5, Episode 14) and discuss the horrific real-life murder of the unidentified male child “Adam.”
SOURCES:
BBC 1
BBC 2
BBC 3
Wikipedia - Adam (murder victim)
National Library of Medicine
Los Angeles Times
The New York Times
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Nomi Network
Next week’s episode will be “Goliath” (Season 6, Episode 23). 
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Ritual

This week, Liza and Kara recap the episode “Blinded” (Season 9, Episode 7), discuss the crimes of serial killer Charles Ray Hatcher, and interview the prolific Arye Gross.
SOURCES:
NBC News
Murderpedia
Wikipedia - Riggins v. Nevada
Wikipedia - Ford v. Wainwright
Wikipedia - Charles Ray Hatcher
The New York Times
Radford University
Duke Law
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Severe Mental Illness Initiative
Next week’s episode will be “Ritual” (Season 5, Episode 14). 
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Blinded w/ Arye Gross

For their incredible 200th episode, Kara and Liza break down “P.C.” (Season 11, Episode 13), discuss the Lesbian Avengers feminist organization, and interview the iconic Kathy Griffin.
SOURCES:
Medium
KSBY News
San Luis Obispo Tribune 1
San Luis Obispo Tribune 2
Noozhawk
California Incarcerated Records and Information Search (CIRIS)
lesbianavengers.com
Wikipedia - Lesbian Avengers
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
The Lesbian Avengers Eat Fire, Too - Documentary
Next week’s episode will be “Blinded” (Season 9, Episode 7). 
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P.C. w/ Kathy Griffin

This week, Liza and Kara cover the SVU episode “Contact” (Season 1, Episode 19), the horrific subway crimes of James Smith in Brooklyn, and interview the legendary Nicole Sullivan.
SOURCES:
The New York Times 1
The New York Times 2
The New York Times 3
New York Daily News
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
What Is Street Harassment? - RAINN
Next week’s episode will be “P.C.” (Season 11, Episode 13). 
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Contact w/ Nicole Sullivan

Today, Kara and Liza cover the episode “Monogamy” (Season 3, Episode 11) and discuss the horrific Richard Greist case.
SOURCES:
The Philadelphia Inquirer 1 
The Philadelphia Inquirer 2
The Philadelphia Inquirer 3
The Philadelphia Inquirer 4
The Philadelphia Inquirer 5
ifunny.co
Daily Local News 1
Daily Local News 2
The Times Herald
findagrave.com
The New York Times
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
National Partnership for Women &amp; Families
Next week’s episode will be “Contact” (Season 1, Episode 19). 
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Monogamy

This week, Liza and Kara recap “Mama” (Season 19, Episode 22), discuss the crimes of former nursing home aide Luis Gomez, and interview the wonderful Kathleen McNenny.
SOURCES:
Sacramento Bee 1
Sacramento Bee 2
CNN 1
CNN 2
CNN 3
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Elder Voice Advocates
Next week’s episode will be “Monogamy” (Season 3, Episode 11). 
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Mama w/ Kathleen McNenny

Kara and Liza break down “Dearly Beloved” (Season 20, Episode 19) and discuss the therapist-marrying murderer Susan Polk.
SOURCES:
KRQE New Mexico
The New York Times
The Cut
WKMG Orlando
The Palm Beach Post
Oxygen
The Mercury News
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Are You Being Gaslighted? - Psychology Today
Next week’s episode will be “Mama” (Season 19, Episode 22). 
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Dearly Beloved

This week, Liza and Kara cover the SVU episode “Ridicule” (Season 3, Episode 10), the case of the "Manacled Mormon," and they are once again joined by the electric Diane Neal.
SOURCES:
The Guardian
Wikipedia - Manacled Mormon case
NBC Los Angeles
The New York Times
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Tabloid - A film by Errol Morris
Next week’s episode will be “Dearly Beloved” (Season 20, Episode 19). 
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Ridicule w/ Diane Neal

Today, Kara and Liza cover the episode “Shattered” (Season 11, Episode 24), discuss the upsetting crimes of Alice Crimmins, and interview the magnificent Tamara Tunie.
SOURCES:
ABC News
CBS News
Omaha News
Yankton Daily Press &amp; Dakotan 1
Yankton Daily Press &amp; Dakotan 2
Bozeman Daily Chronicle
KHGI Nebraska TV
NYC Department of Records &amp; Information Services
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 New York Times 9
The New York Times 10 
The New York Times 11
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center
Next week’s episode will be “Ridicule” (Season 3, Episode 10). 
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Shattered w/ Tamara Tunie

This week, Liza and Kara recap “Lowdown” (Season 5, Episode 20), discuss the “Down-low phenomenon” and the death of Frank Vaccaro, and speak to the prolific Michael Beach (Waiting to Exhale, ER).
SOURCES:
Wikipedia - Down-low (sexual slang)
The New York Times
National Center for Biotechnology Information
The Village Voice
Oprah.com
The Reckoning
Tampa Bay Times
Findlaw.com
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
National Black Justice Collective
Next week’s episode will be “Shattered” (Season 11, Episode 24). 
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Lowdown w/ Michael Beach

Kara and Liza break down the SVU episode “Scheherezade” (Season 8, Episode 10) and discuss the outrageous crimes of Canadian bank robber Edwin Alonzo Boyd.
SOURCES:
Media Wales
Waterloo Region Record 1
Waterloo Region Record 2
Beach Metro Community News
TVO
The MarkeTo District Business Improvement Area
Barrie Today
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Hospice Foundation of America
Next week’s episode will be “Lowdown” (Season 5, Episode 20). 
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Scheherezade

Today, Liza and Kara recap “Parasites” (Season 2, Episode 19) and discuss the bizarre murder case involving sisters Stevie Allman and Sarah Mitchell.
SOURCES:
CBS News 1
CBS News 2
Wikipedia - Murder of Reyna Marroquín
New York Times 1
New York Times 2
Newsday
New York Post
Sun Sentinel
SFGATE
Oxygen
San Mateo Daily Journal
That’s Life!
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Teacher Wishlists on TMU Instagram
Next week’s episode will be “Scheherezade” (Season 8, Episode 10).
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Parasites

This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Fat” (Season 7, Episode 20) and the real-life lawsuits against McDonald’s filed by Jazlyn Bradley and others.
SOURCES:
New York Times 1
New York Times 2
New York Post
Mental Floss
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Weight Stigma - World Obesity Federation
Next week’s episode will be “Parasites” (Season 2, Episode 19). 
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Today, Liza and Kara cover “Shadow” (Season 11, Episode 12) and the life and times of the infamous Lizzie Borden.
SOURCES:
Wikipedia - Max Mosley
Wikipedia - Lizzie Borden
Smithsonian Magazine
Rolling Stone
Lizzie-Borden.com
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Lizzie (2018)
Next week’s episode will be “Fat” (Season 7, Episode 20). 
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Shadow

This week, Kara and Liza recap “Retro” (Season 10, Episode 5) and discuss AIDS deniers and the Christine Maggiore/ Eliza Jane Scovill case.
SOURCES:
Los Angeles Times 1
Los Angeles Times 2
Los Angeles Times 3
Los Angeles Times 4
HIVinfo
POZ
Daily Breeze
TIME
The Guardian 1
The Guardian 2
China Daily
Wikipedia - Hu Wanlin
Wikipedia - Paul M. Fleiss
Smithsonian
The New York Times
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Next week’s episode will be “Shadow” (Season 11, Episode 12). 
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Retro

SOURCES:
Wikipedia - Killing of Ramarley Graham
The New York Times 1
The New York Times 2
The New York Times 3
DNAinfo.com
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
National Police Accountability Project (NPAP)
Next week’s episode will be “Retro” (Season 10, Episode 5). 
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Amaro's One-Eighty w/ Danny Pino

Today, Kara and Liza recap “Infiltrated” (Season 8, Episode 6), discuss the horrific kidnapping of Natascha Kampusch, and interview the delightful Maria Thayer (Strangers with Candy).
SOURCES:
A &amp; E Network
The Guardian 1
The Guardian 2
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
AllThatsInteresting.com
MSN.com
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
3,096 Days in Captivity
Next week’s episode will be “Amaro's One-Eighty” (Season 15, Episode 11).
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Infiltrated w/ Maria Thayer

In this week’s episode, Liza and Kara cover SVU’s “Spring Awakening” (Season 15, Episode 24), the murder of Brenda Paz by MS-13 members, and talk with the incredibly talented actor and musician G.K. Umeh.
SOURCES:
WNBC
CNN
PeterMercurio.com
CBS News
NBC News
Wikipedia - MS-13
NPR
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Our Subway Baby
Next week’s episode will be “Infiltrated” (Season 8, Episode 6). 
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Spring Awakening w/ G.K. Umeh

Today, Kara and Liza cover “Possessed” (Season 12, Episode 12) and the disturbing life of Alex Cabarga.
SOURCES:
United Press International 1
United Press International 2
United Press International 3
United Press International 4
United Press International 5
Vallejo Times Herald
SFGATE
City-data.com
Alabama Law - The University of Alabama
​​Journal of Civil Rights and Economic Development
Los Angeles Times
Missouri Law Review 
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Helping Survivors
Next week’s episode will be “Spring Awakening” (Season 15, Episode 24). 
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Possessed

This week, Liza and Kara recap “Fast Times @TheWheelhouse” (Season 23, Episode 5), discuss the controversies surrounding Logan and Jake Paul, and interview the one and only Ainsley Seiger aka Jet Slootmaekers from Law &amp; Order: Organized Crime.
SOURCES:
Deadline
Wikipedia - The Hype House
Vulture 1
Vulture 2
NBC News
The New York Times
The Washington Post
People
Business Insider
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Jawline - Documentary
Next week’s episode will be “Possessed” (Season 12, Episode 12). 
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Fast Times @TheWheelhouse w/ Ainsley Seiger

Kara and Liza break down the SVU episode “Deception” (Season 4, Episode 2) and discuss the wild crimes of Virginia Larzelere. 
SOURCES:
The Daytona Beach News-Journal 1
The Daytona Beach News-Journal 2
Miami New Times
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
1in6 Organization
Next week’s episode will be “Fast Times @ TheWheelHouse” (Season 23, Episode 5). 
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Deception

Liza and Kara recap “Snitch” (Season 9, Episode 10), revisit the case of the polygamist preacher turned murderer Sean Goff, and interview the prolific Hakeem Kae-Kazim (Hotel Rwanda).
SOURCES:
WhosARat.com
Wikipedia - Stop Snitchin'
Wikipedia - Whosarat.com
NBC News 1
NBC News 2
Oxygen
Today
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
What is UNICEF doing to stop FGM?
Next week’s episode will be “Deception” (Season 4, Episode 2).
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Snitch w/ Hakeem Kae-Kazim

In this week’s episode, Kara and Liza cover SVU’s “Resilience” (Season 4, Episode 10), the horrific murders committed by serial killers Fred and Rosemary West, and talk with actor Rachael Bella (The Ring).
SOURCES:
BBC
Wikipedia - Rose West
CNN
NBC News
Record-Courier
The Blade
Daily Kent Stater
MoreLaw
Akron Beacon Journal
Cleveland Scene
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Zero Abuse Project
Next week’s episode will be “Snitch” (Season 9, Episode 10). 
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Resilience w/ Rachael Bella

Today, Liza and Kara cover “Honor” (Season 2, Episode 2) and the murder of Tina Isa. Plus, they interview the prolific Aasif Mandvi.
SOURCES:
Wikipedia - Honor killing
Wikipedia - Murder of Tina Isa
Amnesty International USA
PBS
National Center for Biotechnology Information
People
KTVI
Guarding the Secrets
The New York Times 1
The New York Times 2
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
World Central Kitchen
Next week’s episode will be “Resilience” (Season 4, Episode 10).
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Honor w/ Aasif Mandvi

This week, Liza and Kara recap “Girl Dishonored” (Season 14, Episode 20), discuss a variety of college fraternity-related crimes, and interview the multi-talented musician and actor Skyler Day (Parenthood).
SOURCES:
Wikipedia - Clery Act
Wikipedia - Murder of Laura Dickinson
Wikipedia - Death of Lizzy Seeberg
The Arizona Republic
The Amherst Student
ABC News
National Catholic Reporter
Buzzfeed
Gothamist
USA Today
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Know Your IX
Next week’s episode will be “Honor” (Season 2, Episode 2).
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Girl Dishonored w/ Skyler Day

Kara and Liza break down “Twenty-Five Acts” (Season 14, Episode 3) and discuss the David Letterman blackmail scandal. 
SOURCES:
ABC News 1
ABC News 2
ABC News 3
ABC News 4
ABC News 5
Wikipedia - Stephanie Birkitt
CBS News 1
CBS News 2
CNN
Vanity Fair
The New York Times
The Washington Post
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Sexual Boundaries: How to Set Them
Next week’s episode will be “Girl Dishonored” (Season 14, Episode 20). 
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Twenty-Five Acts

Liza and Kara recap “Penetration” (Season 12, Episode 8), revisit the case of Matthew Hale and his target Judge Joan Lefkow, and interview Scorcese and SVU regular, J.C. MacKenzie. 
SOURCES:
Wikipedia - Park51
Wikipedia - Joan Lefkow
Park51.org
The New York Times
New York Post
Los Angeles Times
Chicago Tribune
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Southern Poverty Law Center
Next week’s episode will be “Twenty-Five Acts” (Season 14, Episode 3).
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Penetration w/ J.C. MacKenzie

In this week’s episode, Kara and Liza cover SVU’s “Stocks &amp; Bondage” (Season 1; Episode 9), the cases of financial criminal Martin Frankel and homicide victim Sharon Lopatka, and talk with playwright, TV writer and Dick Wolf Universe regular, Geoffrey Nauffts.
SOURCES:
CNBC
Hartford Courant
Greenwich Time
Toledo Blade
Independent
Washington Post - 1
Washington Post - 2
Wall Street Journal - 1
Wall Street Journal - 2
Wall Street Journal - 3
Wall Street Journal - 4
Wall Street Journal - 5
Wall Street Journal - 6
Wall Street Journal - 7
NY Times
The Herald-Times
CNN
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
The Trevor Project - "Support for Self-Harm Recovery"
Next week’s episode will be “Penetration” (Season 12, Episode 8).
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Stocks & Bondage w/ Geoffrey Nauffts

Today, Liza and Kara cover “Missing Pieces” (Season 13, Episode 5) and the hoax perpetrated by Joseph Bales and Helene Lemay. 
SOURCES:
NY Times - 1
NY Times - 2
Washington Post
Tampa Bay Times
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
CDC: SIDS
Next week’s episode will be “Stocks &amp; Bondage” (Season 1, Episode 9). 
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MFMMissing Pieces

This week, Kara and Liza recap “Crush” (Season 10, Episode 20), the Kids for Cash scandal, and interview the SVU character we all love to hate, Dale Stuckey, aka the wonderful Noel Fisher.
SOURCES:
Juvenile Law Center
AP News - 1
AP News - 2
"Kids for Cash"
Philadelphia Inquirer
NBC News
NY Times - 1
NY Times - 2
CNN
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
"Kids for Cash" Documentary
Next week’s episode will be “Missing Pieces” (Season 13, Episode 5). 
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Crush w/ Noel Fisher

On today’s episode, Liza and Kara cover the SVU episode “Perverted Justice” (Season 16, Episode 21) and the story of Chaneya Kelly.
SOURCES:
The New Yorker
New York Magazine
NBC News
Change.org
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Innocence Project
Next week’s episode will be “Crush” (Season 10, Episode 20). 
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Perverted Justice

In this week’s episode, Kara and Liza break down “Cage” (Season 8, Episode 8), the cases of Michael &amp; Sharen Gravelle and the tragic death of Candace Newmaker, and talk to the Dick Wolf Universe mainstay, Marlyne Barrett.
SOURCES:
NY Times - 1
NY Times - 2
NY Times - 3
NY Times - 4
NY Times - 5
NY Times - 6
NY Times - 7
NY Times - 8
NY Times - 9
NY Times - 10
NY Times - 11
Cleveland.com - 1
Cleveland.com - 2
CBS News
NPR
NY Post
The News-Herald
NBC News - 1
NBC News - 2
Washington Post
The Lantern
Sandusky Register
LA Times
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Advocates for Children in Therapy
Next week’s episode will be “Perverted Justice” (Season 16, Episode 21). 
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Cage w/ Marlyne Barrett

Liza and Kara cover “Internal Affairs” (Season 15, Episode 4), the NYPD scandals uncovered by Adrian Schoolcraft, and talk with a very talented actor they serendipitously met on an airplane, Marc Menchaca.
SOURCES:
NY Times - 1
NY Times - 2
NY Times - 3
NY Times - 4
NY Times - 5
NY Post
Village Voice
Wikipedia
50-a.org - 1
50-a.org - 2
50-a.org - 3
50-a.org - 4
50-a.org - 5
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
ACLU - "Taking Action to Stop Police Sexual Violence" 
Next week’s episode will be “Cage” (Season 8, Episode 8). 
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Internal Affairs w/ Marc Menchaca

On today’s episode, Kara and Liza recap SVU’s “Townhouse Incident” (Season 17, Episode 11) and break down the horrific Cheshire home invasion murders. 
SOURCES:
Washington Post
Wikipedia
NY Times - 1
NY Times - 2
ABC News
NY Post
The Cheshire Murders (HBO)
New Haven Register
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Petit Family Foundation
Next week’s episode will be “Internal Affairs” (Season 15, Episode 4). 
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Townhouse Incident

In this week’s episode, Liza and Kara cover the SVU episode “Down Low in Hell’s Kitchen” (Season 21, Episode 3), the Jussie Smollett hate crime hoax, and interview the charming L. Steven Taylor. 
SOURCES:
BBC
Fox 5 DC
NY Times
Variety
Wikipedia - 1
Wikipedia - 2
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Human Rights Campaign
Next week’s episode will be “Townhouse Incident” (Season 17, Episode 11). 
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Down Low in Hell's Kitchen w/ L. Steven Taylor

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
Ocala StarBanner - 1
Ocala StarBanner - 2
Ocala StarBanner - 3
Wikipedia
LA Times
Sun Sentinel
News On 6
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
The Sentencing Project
Next week’s episode will be “Down Low in Hell’s Kitchen” (Season 21, Episode 3).
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Juvenile w/ Becky Ann Baker

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 “Juvenile” (Season 4, Episode 9). 
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A Story of More Woe w/ Mark Tallman

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)
Next week’s episode will be “A Story of More Woe” (Season 20, Episode 13). 
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Heightened Emotions w/ Brit Morgan

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). 
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Blood w/ Allison Siko

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).
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Dependent

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).
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Baby Killer

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
The Herald
Wikipedia - Paul Hickson
The Statesman
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Safe4Athletes
Next week’s episode will be “Baby Killer” (Season 2, Episode 5).
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Breakwater

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 WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
You're Wrong About: Human Trafficking
Next week’s episode will be “Breakwater” (Season 24, Episode 5).

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Merchandise

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 Times
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
What to Know About Romance Scams
Next week’s episode will be “Merchandise” (Season 12, Episode 4).

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Russian Brides

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 Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and Hope
Teacher Wishlists on ‘Things I Bought and Liked’
Next week’s episode will be “Russian Brides” (Season 13, Episode 7).

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A Misunderstanding

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 &amp; Crisis Lifeline
Next week’s episode will be “A Misunderstanding” (Season 17, Episode 12).

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Surveillance

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).

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Depravity Standard

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 &amp; Exploited Children
Next week’s episode will be “Depravity Standard” (Season 17, Episode 9).

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Manhattan Vigil

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 Tribune
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 Washington Post
CBS News
Wikipedia - Norman Mailer
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Time: The Kalief Browder Story
Next week’s episode will be “Manhattan Vigil” (Season 14, Episode 5).

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Solitary

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 “Solitary” (Season 11, Episode 3).

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Tortured

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
Wikipedia - William Howard Taft High School (New York City)
New York Daily News
New York State Incarcerated Lookup
The Washington Post
New York Post
The Cinemaholic
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Sex Addicts Anonymous
Next week’s episode will be “Tortured” (Season 4, Episode 16).

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Secrets

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 Verge
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
CSAM - The National Center for Missing &amp; Exploited Children
Next week’s episode will be “Secrets” (Season 2, Episode 12).

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Appearances

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:
Don’t Pick Up The Phone - Docuseries
Next week’s episode will be “Appearances” (Season 4, Episode 19).

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Authority

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 2806: The Accusation
Next week’s episode will be “Authority” (Season 9, Episode 17).

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Scorched Earth

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 Earth” (Season 13, Episode 1).

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Competence

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 celebrating it’ by Dylan Matthews
‘Generosity and paranoia’ by Madeleine Connors
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
RAINN
Next week’s episode will be “Competence” (Season 3, Episode 22).

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Futility

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 Project
The Los Angeles Times
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness Industry by Jon Ronson
Next week’s episode will be “Futility” (Season 4, Episode 22).

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Post-Graduate Psychopath

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 Your Child Is A Psychopath By Barbara Bradley Hagerty
Next week’s episode will be “Post-Graduate Psychopath” (Season 22, Episode 14).

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Born Psychopath

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).

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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” (Season 7, Episode 21).

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Totem

In this episode, Kara and Liza recap “Lead” (Season 10, Episode 15) and cover several real-life crimes including multiple cases of recalled dangerous toys and the alleged sex abuse perpetrated by famed pediatrician Mel Levine. Plus, they have a wonderful convo with the very talented John Gallagher Jr. (Spring Awakening).
This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike.
SOURCES:
The New York Times 1
The New York Times 2
The New York Times 3
The New York Times 4
NBC News
ABC News
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Lead Poisoning Health Effects in Children
Next week’s episode will be “Totem” (Season 12, Episode 20).

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Lead w/ John Gallagher Jr.

Today, Liza and Kara cover “Wednesday's Child” (Season 15, Episode 14). They discuss several upsetting cases including the disappearance of Sky Metalwala and the abandonment of Artem Saveliev. Plus, they chat with the phenomenal Jessica Phillips aka Pippa Cox.
This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike.
SOURCES:
People
Wikipedia - Disappearance of Sky Metalwala
King 5 News
Wikipedia - Disruption (adoption)
The New York Times
Forbes
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
CBS News
NPR
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Adoption Disruption/Dissolution
Next week’s episode will be “Lead” (Season 10, Episode 15).

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Wednesday's Child w/ Jessica Phillips

This week Liza and Kara recap “Spousal Privilege” (Season 16, Episode 8), investigate the Ray Rice case, and chat with the marvelous Chad L. Coleman (The Walking Dead, The Wire).
SOURCES:
Essence
Wikipedia - Ray Rice
TMZ
Men's Journal
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Love Life Now Foundation
Next week’s episode will be “Wednesday's Child” (Season 15, Episode 14).

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Spousal Privilege w/ Chad L. Coleman

In this episode, Kara and Liza recap “Class” (Season 7, Episode 17), dissect the disturbing murder of Jennifer Cave, and have a great chat with the wonderful Trieste Kelly Dunn (Banshee, Blindspot). 
SOURCES:
Los Angeles Times
New York Post
Austin American-Statesman
KXAN
The Austin Chronicle
CBS News
Texas District &amp; County Attorneys Association
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
National Problem Gambling Helpline
Next week’s episode will be “Spousal Privilege” (Season 16, Episode 8).

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Class w/ Trieste Kelly Dunn

Today, Liza and Kara cover “The Third Guy” (Season 1, Episode 16). They discuss multiple cases including the murder of Mabel Monahan and the crimes of Johnny Paul Penry. Plus, they speak to the wonderful Rick Gonzalez (Coach Carter, Old School). 
This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike.
SOURCES:
Los Angeles Magazine
Wikipedia - Barbara Graham
The New York Times
Wikipedia - Johnny Paul Penry
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Intellectual Disability and the Death Penalty
Next week’s episode will be “Class” (Season 7, Episode 17).

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The Third Guy w/ Rick Gonzalez

This week Kara and Liza recap “Ballerina” (Season 10, Episode 16) and explore two truly wild cases; Betty Neumar (a.k.a. "The Black Widow Granny") and Sante and Kenneth Kimes. Plus, they speak to the legend Matthew Lillard (Scream, Scooby-Doo).
This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike.
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
Vanity Fair
The Daily Mail
Cleveland.com
Syracuse.com
The Florida Times-Union
Los Angeles Times
The Maverick Files
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Like Mother, Like Son: The Strange Story Of Santé &amp; Kenneth Kimes
Next week’s episode will be “The Third Guy” (Season 1, Episode 16).

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Ballerina w/ Matthew Lillard

In this episode, Liza and Kara cover “Forgiving Rollins” (Season 16, Episode 10), discuss the crimes of former Canadian colonel Russell Williams, and speak to the delightful Dreama Walker (Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23, Compliance). 
SOURCES:
Wikipedia - Russell Williams (criminal)
The New York Times
Toronto Star
Maclean's
CBC
Vancouver Is Awesome: Vancouver News
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Legal Help For Sex Discrimination And Harassment
Next week’s episode will be “Ballerina” (Season 10, Episode 16).

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Forgiving Rollins w/ Dreama Walker

This week Kara and Liza recap “PTSD” (Season 10, Episode 9), investigate the murder of Maria Lauterbach, and have a thrilling chat with the talented Dominic Fumusa (Nurse Jackie, Sex and the City).
SOURCES:
CBS News
CNN 1
CNN 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
Dayton Daily News
The Columbus Dispatch
Army.mil
NBC News 1
NBC News 2
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Sexual Violence in the Military: A Guide for Civilian Advocates
Next week’s episode will be “Forgiving Rollins” (Season 16, Episode 10).

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PTSD w/ Dominic Fumusa

This week Liza and Kara recap “October Surprise” (Season 15, Episode 6), dissect the infamous Anthony Weiner saga, and speak to the phenomenal Kirk Acevedo (Oz, Band of Brothers). 
SOURCES:
CNN
The New York Times
Wikipedia - Anthony Weiner sexting scandals
New York Magazine
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Weiner (2016) Documentary
Next week’s episode will be “PTSD” (Season 10, Episode 9).

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October Surprise w/ Kirk Acevedo

Today Kara and Liza cover the episode “Privilege” (Season 4, Episode 17), discuss both the William Kennedy Smith rape allegations and the murder of Shiori Ino, and have a delightful chat with the legendary Michael Learned (The Waltons, Dahmer).
The Party Is Cancelled
https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-local-correspondents/the-party-is-cancelled
SOURCES:
WikiSummaries - William Kennedy Smith Is Accused of Rape Summary
Savvy Tokyo
News24
Japan Today
The Japan Times
Medium
History.com
CBS News
Los Angeles Times
The New York Times 1
The New York Times 2
The Washington Post
NBC News
Chicago Tribune
Vanity Fair
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
What is Stalking?
https://victimconnect.org/learn/types-of-crime/stalking/
Next week’s episode will be “October Surprise” (Season 15, Episode 6).

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Privilege w/ Michael Learned

On this episode, Kara and Liza break down “Alien” (Season 7, Episode 11), discuss the infuriating Sharon Bottoms Mattes case, and talk to the electric Amy Pietz (Caroline in the City, The Office). 
SOURCES:
Los Angeles Times
The Advocate
The Washington Post
The New York Times 1
The New York Times 2
National Center for State Courts
www.jmichaelbone.com
Psych Central
www.pvalaw.com
Stop Abuse Campaign
Wikipedia - Richard A. Gardner
The Leadership Council
Foundation for Child Victims of the Family Courts
Fathers For Equal Rights
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
A Court Ordered Siblings to a Reunification Camp With Their Estranged Father. The Children Say It Was Abusive.
https://www.propublica.org/article/family-reunification-camps-kids-allege-more-abuse
Next week’s episode will be “Privilege” (Season 4, Episode 17).

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Alien w/ Amy Pietz

This week Liza and Kara recap “Diss” (Season 20, Episode 22) and highlight several high-profile celebrity controversies including the Kim Kardashian Paris robbery and the Jay-Z / Nas feud. Plus, they have a wonderful chat with the talented Amber Stevens West (The Carmichael Show, 22 Jump Street).
SOURCES:
Highsnobiety
NBC News
Pitchfork
CNN
Newsweek
Buzzfeed News 1
Buzzfeed News 2
Vanity Fair
VICE
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Using Snapchat to Rob Influencers
https://video.vice.com/en_uk/video/using-snapchat-to-rob-influencers/6196879aef016a18617af2e6
Next week’s episode will be “Alien” (Season 7, Episode 11).

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Diss w/ Amber Stevens West

Today Liza and Kara recap “Comic Perversion” (Season 15, Episode 15). They analyze the charges against comedian Adam Scott Richmond and the crimes of another comedian Vince Champ. Plus, they have a wonderful convo with the great Jonathan Silverman (Weekend at Bernie's, Brighton Beach Memoirs).
SOURCES:
Complex
The Guardian
Los Angeles Times
Wikipedia - Vince Champ
Quad-City Times
CBS News
Bring Me The News
Star Tribune 
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Comedy Gives Back
https://www.comedygivesback.com/
Next week’s episode will be “Diss” (Season 20, Episode 22).

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Comic Perversion w/ Jonathan Silverman

This week Kara and Liza break down “Asunder” (Season 2, Episode 7), discuss the ousting of former Boston police commissioner Dennis White, and have a lively chat with the prolific Nestor Serrano (24, Revenge). 
SOURCES:
ScienceDirect
WBUR-FM 1
WBUR-FM 2
WBUR-FM 3
USA Today
The Washington Post
The New York Times
CommonWealth Magazine
Wikipedia - Marty Walsh
Boston Herald
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Pandora's Project
https://pandys.org/
Next week’s episode will be “Comic Perversion” (Season 15, Episode 15).

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Asunder w/ Nestor Serrano

On this week’s episode Kara and Liza cover “Parole Violations” (Season 16, Episode 17), they discuss the unsettling Cierra Ross case, and have a fantastic conversation with the delightful Michael Chernus (Severance, Dead Ringers).
SOURCES:
WLKY
WAVE
HuffPost
NBC Chicago
CBS News
Raw Story
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
The Anti-Recidivism Coalition
https://antirecidivism.org/
Next week’s episode will be “Asunder” (Season 2, Episode 7).

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Parole Violations w/ Michael Chernus

On this week’s episode Liza and Kara break down “Inconceivable” (Season 9, Episode 14), discuss the fascinating story behind Ashley X, and have a great chat with Kevin Kane (Inside Amy Schumer, Life &amp; Beth). 
SOURCES:
Wikipedia - Ashley Treatment
National Library of Medicine
The Guardian
Forbes
The Arizona Republic
People
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Chick Mission
https://www.thechickmission.org/
Next week’s episode will be “Parole Violations” (Season 16, Episode 17).

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Inconceivable w/ Kevin Kane

Today Kara and Liza recap “Inheritance” (Season 3, Episode 8), they analyze the disgusting crimes of “The Beast of the Bastille," and they have a delightful convo with actor Nelson Lee (Stargirl, Mulan).
SOURCES:
Newsweek
The Guardian
Wikipedia - Guy Georges
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Things to Know If You Love a Multiracial Child
https://www.embracerace.org/resources/topic/resources-for-raising-mixed-race-children
Next week’s episode will be “Inconceivable” (Season 9, Episode 14).

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Inheritance w/ Nelson Lee

On this week’s episode Liza and Kara break down “Branded” (Season 12, Episode 6). They dissect two separate true crimes - the Richard Lee McNair prison break and the Masami Yoshinaga rape case. They also have a fantastic conversation with the wonderful Bess Rous (Murder in the First, Renfield).
SOURCES:
Wikipedia - Millennium (novel series)
Wikipedia - Richard Lee McNair
Wikipedia - 1995 Okinawa rape incident
Los Angeles Times
The New York Times 1
The New York Times 2
The New York Times 3
CNN
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
The Fresh Air Fund
https://freshair.org/
Next week’s episode will be “Inheritance” (Season 3, Episode 8).

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Branded w/ Bess Rous

Today Kara and Liza recap two monumental SVU episodes  “Lost Reputation” &amp; “Above Suspicion” (Season 14, Episodes 1 &amp; 2), they explore the wild escapades of the Anna Gristina and Jason Itzler escort rivalry, and they chat with the phenomenal Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds, Friends).
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 New York Times 9
The New York Times 10
The New York Times 11
The New York Times 12
The New York Times 13
NBC New York
Gothamist 1
Gothamist 2
RadarOnline
New York Post 1
New York Post 2
New York Magazine
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Everytown for Gun Safety
https://www.everytown.org/
Next week’s episode will be “Branded” (Season 12, Episode 6).

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Lost Reputation & Above Suspicion w/ Paget Brewster

This week Liza and Kara discuss “Haystack” (Season 8, Episode 15), they cover the tragic death of Melinda Duckett, and they have a joyous convo with the effervescent Ashley Williams (How I Met Your Mother, Sister Swap).
SOURCES:
Newsweek
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Wikipedia - Death of Melinda Duckett
Bay News 9
The Seattle Times
Florida State Department of Children &amp; Families 1
Florida State Department of Children &amp; Families 2
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
LifeWire
https://www.lifewire.org/
Next week’s episodes will be “Lost Reputation &amp; Above Suspicion” (Season 14, Episodes 1 &amp; 2).

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Haystack w/ Ashley Williams

On this week’s episode Kara and Liza recap the second half of a two-parter with “Unholiest Alliance” (Season 17, Episode 18), they dive into the horrific true crime cover-up behind the murder of Sister Cathy Cesnik, and they have a moving conversation with the magnificent Robert John Burke (Rescue Me, Wakanda Forever).
SOURCES:
Netflix - The Keepers
New York Post 1
New York Post 2
New York Daily News
Daily Mail
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
https://www.snapnetwork.org/
Next week’s episode will be “Haystack” (Season 8, Episode 15).

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Unholiest Alliance w/ Robert John Burke

Today Kara and Liza discuss the first episode of a two-parter, “Manhattan Transfer” (Season 17, Episode 17). They also analyze the pivotal work of the undercover Catholic nun organization Talitha Kum and have a great convo with actor Abigail Savage (Orange Is the New Black).
SOURCES:
Huffington Post
TalithaKum.info 1
TalithaKum.info 2
NBC News
YouTube - Currents News
Ms. Magazine
Catholic News Agency
The New York Times
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Talitha Kum
https://www.talithakum.info/en
Next week’s episode will be “Unholiest Alliance” (Season 17, Episode 18).

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Manhattan Transfer w/ Abigail Savage

This week Liza and Kara cover the episode “Poisoned Motive” (Season 14, Episode 22), explore the unsettling Christopher Dorner shootings and manhunt, and speak to the effervescent Jessica Camacho (The Flash, Watchmen).
SOURCES:
Los Angeles Times 1
Los Angeles Times 2
Wikipedia - Christopher Dorner shootings and manhunt
Police 1
Cornell Law
NPR
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Cohen Veterans Network
https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/
Next week’s episode will be “Manhattan Transfer” (Season 17, Episode 17).

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Poisoned Motive w/ Jessica Camacho

In this episode, Liza and Kara recap “Pattern Seventeen” (Season 16, Episode 9), discuss the horrific crimes of Charles William Davis, Jr., and chat with the magnificent Josh Pais (Funny Pages, Ray Donovan).
SOURCES:
Wikipedia - Charles William Davis
The Washington Post
Reno Evening Gazette
The Baltimore Sun
Justia US Law
Criminalminds.fandom.com
Murderpedia
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
https://www.endthebacklog.org/ 
Next week’s episode will be “Poisoned Motive” (Season 14, Episode 22).

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Pattern Seventeen w/ Josh Pais

Today Kara and Liza cover the episode “Chasing Theo” (Season 18, Episode 8), analyze both the disappearance of Melissa Brannen and the Goldman child abduction case, and have a great convo with Rachelle Lefevre (Twilight, Under the Dome).
SOURCES:
The Washington Post 1
The Washington 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 
The New York Times 6 
The New York Times 7
Today
Naples Daily News
Homefacts: Neighborhood Information 
Missingkids.org
Forensic Files Now
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
‘Father &amp; Son Helped Create a Law to Bring Abducted Kids Back to the U.S.’ from Tamron Hall Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_w2y1d_ph4
Next week’s episodes will be “Pattern Seventeen” (Season 16, Episodes 9).

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Chasing Theo w/ Rachelle Lefevre

In this episode, Liza and Kara recap “The Undiscovered Country” (Season 19, Episode 13), discuss the devastating Charlie Gard case, and speak to the delightful Joe Tapper.
SOURCES:
Wikipedia - Charlie Gard case
The New York Times
The Independent
People
Reuters
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
‘When Doctors and Parents Don’t Agree: The story of Charlie Gard’ by Natasha Hammond-Browning
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5715039/
Next week’s episode will be “Chasing Theo” (Season 18, Episode 8).

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The Undiscovered Country w/ Joe Tapper

On today’s episode Liza and Kara recap the creepy “Turn Me on Take Me Private” (Season 22, Episode 5) and discuss the frustrating story of former NYC paramedic Lauren Caitlyn Kwei. Plus, this episode has TWO incredible interviews - Broadway darlings Alex Brightman (Beetlejuice) and Eva Noblezada (Miss Saigon).
SOURCES:
New York Post
Yahoo
Rolling Stone
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
‘Cam’
https://www.netflix.com/title/80177400?source=35
‘Camgirl’
https://bookshop.org/p/books/camgirl-isa-mazzei/10109904
Next week’s episode will be “The Undiscovered Country” (Season 19, Episode 13).

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Turn Me on Take Me Private w/ Alex Brightman & Eva Noblezada

Today Kara and Liza cover the episode “Contrapasso” (Season 19, Episode 3), discuss the disturbing Sean Shaynak case, and speak to the amazingly talented actor Kathleen Munroe (FBI).
SOURCES:
New York Magazine 1
New York Magazine 2
The New York Times 1
The New York Times 2
The New York Times 3
ABC7 New York
Spectrum News
The Daily Mail
Jezebel
New York Post
Homefacts.com
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
‘Sexual Misconduct In The Classroom: Everything You Need to Know’
https://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/sexual-misconduct-in-the-classroom-everything-you-need-to-know/
Next week’s episode will be “Turn Me on Take Me Private” (Season 22, Episode 5).

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Contrapasso w/ Kathleen Munroe

Today Kara and Liza cover the episode “Shaken” (Season 5, Episode 10), look into the history of “Shaken Baby Syndrome” and the Louise Woodward case, plus have a stirring conversation with the queen, the legend, Beverly D'Angelo.
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
Publications.aap.org
The Washington Post 1
The Washington Post 2
The Washington Post 3
The Washington Post 4
Northwestern.edu
The Star Democrat
Myeasternshoremd.com
The Daily Mail
Yahoo
Reason.com
Cleveland Clinic
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Parent's Resources - Shaken Baby Syndrome
https://www.childhelp.org/parent-resources/shaken-baby-syndrome/
Next week’s episode will be “Contrapasso” (Season 19, Episode 3).

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Shaken w/ Beverly D'Angelo

On today’s episode Liza and Kara recap the all-too-real “Real Fake News” (Season 18, Episode 17), analyze the bizarre events around PizzaGate, and speak to the delightful Kevin Carolan (Can You Ever Forgive Me?).
SOURCES:
The New York Times 1
The New York Times 2
Time
Wikipedia - Pizzagate conspiracy theory
Wikipedia - Jack Posobiec
Southern Poverty Law Center
Esquire
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
‘How Americans can help stop fake news’ by Emily Gersema
https://news.usc.edu/179176/how-to-help-stop-fake-news-misinformation-usc-experts/
Next week’s episode will be “Shaken” (Season 5, Episode 10).

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