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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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 Revolutionizes Prevention

Next week’s episode will be “Pursuit” (Season 12, Episode 17). 

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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 “Let Me Bring Pardon” (Season 26, Episode 16).

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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 PEG DO:
Stand With Minnesota
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid

Next week’s episode will be “Let Me Bring Pardon” (Season 26, Episode 16).

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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 Sarah Stillman

Next week’s episode will be “Dance, Lies and Videotape" (Season 21, Episode 17). 

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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). 

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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 “Ripped” (Season 7, Episode 4).

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