Ripped From The Headlines: Recent Episodes
Enn and Matt
Ripped from the Headlines is a "fact and fiction" podcast that recaps an episode of Law & Order and discusses the true crimes "ripped from the headlines" that inspired the show. Enn and Matt discuss the difficult realities of crime with care and humor while talking about media representation in one of television's longest-running and most successful crime series.
Hi Ripped from the Headlines Friends!! We have been a way for a WHILE but it's because we've been hard at work on a Brand New Show!! Consider Ripped From the Headlines a Cold Case for now - Can be reopened at some point, but for now, we're moving onto something else...
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Rebooty & The Beast Premieres today with 6 episodes and will have new episodes weekly - Every week tune in to hear us first review and possibly debate an original piece of media, and then the following week as we take y'all through the Reboot! Help us decide if it was a Rebooty or a BEAST! Check out episode 1 here, and head over to Rebooty and the Beast's Podcast feed for episodes 2-6! <3
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Hey y'all! One more Winter Holiday Break and we will be back on Jan 5th to continue our season into 2023 with you folks! <3This Week on Law and Order Season 5, E08Virtue,we get powerful performances but a dangerous narrative. Enn takes us through the red herrings and navigates the multiple plot jumps with grace, and then prepare for the true story that this episode was based on. Anita Hill made sexual harassment allegations against Clarence Thomas in the early 90s, and was made a target for public harassment and jest by the media. Thomas would join the Supreme Court, and Anita has since been a voice, advocate and keep player in social change and support for survivors and victims - do you remember this landmark trial?
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This week we dive into S05 E07 of Law and Order, Precious. Matt recaps the episode which features a couple of horse cops, a red herring and a few strange character choices- but the acting by the lead suspect, was compelling to say the least. Then, Enn tells us one of the horrific true stories that this episode was based on - take a deep breath folks it's not an easy one. Marybeth Tinning is known for having multiple children pass away from variety of ailments, but was there more to the story then originally met the eye?
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So Happy to be back with you all, and we are more thankful than ever for all of your support! This week Enn recaps....what could be the most offensive episode yet? S05 E06, Competence- buckle up. This episode was inspired by the murder of Edmund Perry by Police Officer Lee Van Houten, which we covered in Season 1 Episode 8 Marshmallow Tolerance Level.Since we've covered this case Matt tells one of the cases that got him interested in true crime; The story of Elizabeth Diane Downs, the murder of Cheryl Downs and the story of Becky Babcock.
*we did not record a content warning; In this episode the topics of racial violence and child death are discussed.*
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Hey Listeners! We will be taking a short Autumn Holiday Break returning in 3 weeks on December 8th! In this season of gratitude, we are sincerely grateful to all of you. This show is completely independent and self-funded and we remain motivated and passionate largely because of all of your support and engagement! THANK YOU!This week be prepared to go down the rabbit hole with us as Matt recaps S05 E05 of Law and Order: White Rabbit! It was a pretty insane episode between hidden identities, tearful monologues, and an Animorph?! The listen as Enn tells us the true story that this episode Ripped from the Headlines - the story of Sara Jane Olson is a former member of the Symbionese Liberation Army. Had you ever heard of this story, and how do you think justice should have been served?
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This week is another big one folks! Enn takes us through the insanely dramatic Family Values (S05 E04 of Law & Order) guest starring a teenage Sarah Paulson! While this episode had multiple sources it drew from, most prominent was the story of Mary Jo Buttafuoco who was shot by Amy Fisher on her doorstep and survived! The press dubbed her the “Long Island Lolita” and while Amy and Joey are often the focus of this saga (just how they like it,) the real victims/survivors are the ones left behind to pick up the pieces - Mary Jo and her children.
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This week Matt recaps the very racially insensitive Episode 3 of Law and Order's 5th season titled: Blue Bamboo...OK? The shining bright light of this mess is guest star Laura Linney!! This episode was based on who would be referred to as "Japanese Comfort Women," a terribly oppressive, abusive and inhumane practice that is unfortunately widely unknown to so many of us. Enn also tells us the story of one such woman, Kim Hak-Sun, whose testimony illuminated this dark world to folks, like us, who never knew these of these horrors faced by thousands.
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This week we dive right into Coma, Episode 2 of our fifth Law and Order Season. Enn takes us through this sort of snooze of an episode but don't worry this episode has everything from gourmet ducks to Harriet the Spy! Afterwards Matt tells us about the tragic deaths within the Karlsen family. Levi and Katherine Karlsen both have tragic stories to tell, but could their deaths be connected? Listen to the end to find out the shocking conclusion!
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Weeeee're Baaaaaa-aaaaack! Can you believe it's season 5 already? We sincerely cannot and we'd love to take our show to the next level, and bring you even more content (we have ideas folks!) so if you haven't already, please rate, subscribe and leave us a review. I know everyone asks for it, and it's almost background noise, but it will help us immensely and it costs you nothing ;) Thanks for continuing to hang out with us every week! <3
Season Five's premiere episode Second Opinion introduces Jack McCoy (I will miss Stone!) and Matt has all sorts of feelings about this wild ride of an episode! Afterwards Enn explains the mysterious death of Gloria Ramirez under the most unusual of circumstances. It's important to remember that while the "case" may be full of intrigue, Gloria was a woman who lived and walked on this earth and who loved & was loved by many - What do you think happened to this warm spirit?
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It's our Season Finale!! Because we took a long mid-season break, we are simply taking 2 weeks off recording and will return with the Season 5 Premiere on The Aug 20th!
This week Enn recaps the tepid Season 4 finale of Law and Order: Old Friends.Hey at least we get Allison Janney in a starring role! Since this episode had no Inso, Matt tells the story of Michael and Dalia Dippolito. Much of this case is caught on video or audio recording, and be prepared for twists and turns that you will never see coming. What are your thoughts about the unique circumstances of this story?
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Prepare to hit the courts this week (is that tennis lingo? no?) as we watch S04 E21 of Law and Order: Doubles. We get an invisible tennis match, Detecives Bebop and Rocksteady and a wound that defies all explanation. After Matt recaps the episode, we take to the ice with Enn who tell us the true story this episode was ripped from: Tonya Harding & the attack against Nancy Kerrigan. This was a time in the country when the media had even less grace for it's villains and heroes; with what we know now, have your thoughts changed at all on this one?
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This week we got cursed with technical difficulties and lost the entire episode recording! Argh! So we've decided to give you all one of our Patreon episodes, a review of Enn's favorite movie... Clue! We'll be back with Law & Order next week. Enjoy!
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This week's episode is star studded! Camryn Manheim, Christine Baranski, Adina Porter and Danny Tamberelli all appear in S04 E20 of Law and Order, Nurture, and Enn will take us through the bizarre twists and turns in this emotional episode. Afterwards stay with us while Matt tells the unbelievable true story ripped from the headlines for this episode; the story if Katie Beers. Katie was just 9 years old when she disappeared from a local arcade, and when authorities get involved they discover she has very few people on her side at home. What do you think about the outcome of this week's case?
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In episode 19 of Season 4, Sanctuary, Law and Order pulls from multiple sources to concoct an episode that does NO favors to marginalized communities but Kincaid actually provides some valuable insight that aged quite well; We love to see growth! The episode is very reminiscent of The Crown Heights Riots, which we covered in a previous season, but is also based on the story of Rodney King. He may have become a lightning rod for controversy, discourse and social change, but this was never his intent - Enn takes behind the headlines and shines a light on many of the facts of the case that were eclipsed by the narrative at the time, and we discuss the ramifications of how this man's brutal beating was portrayed and "settled."
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Batter Up! That's a sports thing right? This week's episode (S04 E18) is titled Wager and Enn takes us through this baseball-themed episode where we find that there is more to the story than originally meets the eye; Baseball was the name of the game for the show, but the true crime inspo actually involves basketball. Matt covers the murder of James Jordan Sr, whose son Michael Jordan is a legend and has been a household name for decades. Did you know about what happened to James Sr, and is he the only victim in this senseless crime?
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Next week we will be taking Thursday off and returning Aug 11; Thanks for understanding! <3This week's episode is a BIG one, so we took some extra time on it; First Enn recaps S04 E16 of Law and Order titled: Big Bang or as they have retitled it "Battle of the Nerds." Get ready for some Bubble Bobble noises and mushroom cosplay in this zany episode. Afterwards Matt covers the huge case this episode was ripped from; The Unabomber. Ted Kaczynski sent over 12 bombs over the course of almost 20 years and not only damaged property and forever disfigured his survivors but he left them with emotional trauma forever. He also murdered Hugh Scrutton, Thomas J. Mosser, and Gilbert Brent Murray; three men who have become an afterthought too often in this tragic tale.
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Season 4 Ep 15 of Law and Order really takes a dip in the 90s WB writing pond for this week's edition titled, Kids. Honestly it's one of our favorites in a while! Since this week's episode was not ripped from the headlines Enn tells us the mysterious, hotly debated story of the Sodder Family and the fire that ultimately claimed the lives of 5 of their children...Do you believe that version, or are you one of those holding out hope that they may still be alive out there?
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Episode 14 of S04 Law and Order is titled Censure, and is very closely related to last week's case covered by Enn - check it out if you haven't already! This week after they recap the episode, Matt chose a case that has always stuck with him - the story of Sam Herr & Juri "Julie" Kibuishi. These students of Orange Coast College, found themselves involved with incredibly dangerous folks hiding in plain sight in 2010. How did you feel when you heard about this case?
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Note: I promise, at 5:15 Matt’s sound returns to normal (Sorry!)
This week Matt recaps an episode that will keep you guessing: S04 E13, Breeder. This episode was not inspired by a true story and Enn had a little whoopsie and covered next week's case: the story of Joy Silverman and Sol Wachtler. Joy was largely demonized by the press despite being the subject of threats, stalking and abuse by her former colleague and employer. Let us know what you think about how this all went down!
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In this week's foray into the world of Law and Order Enn recaps Snatched(S04 E12) and we are treated to a series of red herrings, some majorly teased our hair and a plot so chaotic it's hard to believe it was actually ripped from the headlines! Matt then recaps an equally wild tale that this episode was based on; the alleged 1975 abduction of Samuel Bronfman II. Not only is he the brother of the infamous NXIVM Bronfman sisters, but there is a shocking update to this case that was revealed in 2020; tell us what you think!
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This week Matt recaps S04 E11, Golden Years, which deals with elder abuse and has a surprise twist ending (and a surprise appearance by Daniel Dae Kim!) Since this case was not ripped from any headlines, Enn selected a case that Reddit users have pointed out, has not gotten the coverage it deserves; the murder of Carly Martinez. This college freshman's life was ended far too soon and her name deserves to be heard; Who do you think has not gotten the proper media attention? Let us know and we may feature them in a future episode!
Nicole Albillar was killed in Oxnard, CA, 2 weeks ago today, and according to her friends she "had beautiful energy. Her vibe was unmatched and her silly personality just made you fall in love with her." Everyone should know her name and the name of the victim who was also killed that night; William Tenner. Our sincerest condolences to their loved ones: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/oxnard-ca/nicole-albillar-10804636
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We're back!!! We missed you so much <3 First we catch up with each other and all of the True Crime things we've been watching on our break, and the Enn recaps Episode 10 of Law and Order, S04; The Pursuit of Happiness. This episode perpetuates the negative stereotypes on "Mail Order Brides," so stay tuned as Matt tells the true story ofAnastasia Solovieva, which is far more accurate of a representation of who is ACTUALLY in danger in these international relationships.
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Hey Headliners! We will be taking a short break after this weeks episode and will return with a brand new episode on Thursday June 23rd! Chat with us on social media in the meantime - If you're looking for more content, check out our Patreon!
This week Matt recaps S04 E09 of Law and Order, Born Bad, which has some of his "favorite" things to watch: bad child actors! (Maybe that's where the title actually comes from?!) Since this one wasn't directly inspired by a true crime, Enn tells us the tale of Elizabeth Báthory, also known as The Blood Countess! Was this one of the most prolific female killers of all time or a massive conspiracy and frame job?
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This week Enn recaps S04 E08 of Law and Order, American Dream, which has Stone facing off with a particularly crafty defendant. This case was very closely inspired by the Billionaire Boys Club, which was adapted into multiple films including the controversial 2018 flop starring Kevin Spacey. Matt takes us through the complicated scheme and talks about how Joe Hunt ran the Ponzi Scheme and how he was (allegedly) related to the death of Hedayat Eslaminia and the disappearance/murder of Ron Levin. Do you believe Ron Levin was killed, or is he still out there somewhere living it up?
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This week's extended episode covers a pretty major case. After Matt recaps the very cult-y S04 E07 of Law and Order, Apocrypha, Enn is tasked with researching the episodes infamous inspiration: Charles Manson! Now we probably could do a whole podcast on this one, but Enn gives a full scope of this man's hatred and the murders he incited, including some victims and beliefs that are usually left on the cutting room floor. What are your feelings on "The Family," and the manipulative ways he managed to use others to do his bidding?
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We're Baaa-aack! Thanks for joining us as Enn recaps S04 E06 of Law and Order Pride & Joy. The acting in this episode could be best summed up by legendary drag performer Tatianna: "...Choices." (Check out guest star Lauren Ambrose though!) Since this episode involving patricide was not based on any specific event, Matt tells us the horrifying true story of the nightmare that the Maldonado family endured living with the patriarch Aaron until he was ultimately killed. Write in or comment on our social media to let us know how you feel about whether justice was served in this case.
Some of the descriptions of abuse in the episode are graphic, but are the reality for so many people out there: If you or someone you know is living with domestic violence call 1 800 799 SAFE to reach the National Domestic Violence Hotline available 24/7.
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Hey Headliners - Next week we will be taking a short break, but will return to our usual schedule on May 5th!
This week get's very fancy - Matt covers S04 E05 of Law and Order titled Black Tie, so we hope you're dressed for the occasion. We are talking about some serious money in this episode, and surprisingly the true story that inspired the show does more than triple the amount from the episode! Stay tuned as Enn tells us the story of heiress and socialite Sunny von Bülow - It's still debated whether the events that led to her highly publicized coma were intentional or not; Tell us what you think!
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In this week's Episode, Enn recaps S04 E04, Profile,which features guest star James Earl Jones! While the premise for this episode was ripped from several stories, including Anthony P. Griffin defending a Klan member in 1993, Matt takes us through the chilling accounts of The .22 Caliber Killer and The Midtown Slasher - These serial killings resulted in the loss of 12 lives and the near-killings of 7 others in under 4 months. Men of color were targeted in this 1980-1981 killing spree and left the community forever changed.
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Welcome back Headliners! This week's Law and Order (Season 4 Episode 3,) Discord tells the story of a young woman's sexual assault by a Rock Star named C-Squared. Nothing says heavy metal like Algebra, am I right folks? After Matt recaps the show, Enn tells us about what inspired it, the story of Desiree Washington. Mike Tyson, who also assaulted his ex-wife Robin Givens, raped Desiree when she was 18 years old and who did the press annihilate over it? Spoiler Alert, it wasn't the boxer...What are your thoughts on how this sensational case played out?
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In this week's Law and Order, (S04 E02) Volunteers, we get a story of a neighborhood and criminal justice system, that really doesn't cater to those experiencing homelessness. Enn takes us through the episode, which guest stars Dennis O'Hare, and then Matt recounts the story of Larry Hogue that was it's inspiration. Given the moniker The Wild Man of 96th Street by the press in the 90s, Larry is indicative of a much larger issue - Where do you land on these topics?
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It's a new Season and we are so excited to continue chatting with you all! In Law and Order's Season 4 premiere episode, Sweeps, the seedy world of tabloid talk shows is explored and Matt recaps the episode. We get new cast members S. Epatha Merkerson and Jill Hennessy and the opening theme song is shortened from it's usual 756 minutes run time. From Geraldo to Jenny Jones, this episode parallels multiple cases but Enn chose the one most closely related; the story of the sexual abuse and abduction of Jody Plauché and the "revenge killing" of Jeff Doucet.
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It's our Season 3 Finale, but don't fret! We're not taking a break before bringing you Season 4 next week! In the meantime we’re asking all of our listeners who haven’t yet to please rate and review us on whatever platform you listen to us on; it’s the best way you can support us and get the word out :]
In this week's episode we cover E22, Benevolence, the finale of Season 3 - We made it through another one folks! Enn recaps the episode which focuses on a fictionalized tale of a murder in the Deaf community. Since this was a work of imagination, Matt tells us of the very real Gallaudet University Murders, where 2 Deaf students (Eric Plunkett & Ben Varner) were killed in the early aughts.
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It's almost the end of our 3rd season!? This week Matt recaps Episode 21 of Law and Order's 3rd Season; Manhood- Don't even get me started... Since it had no direct inspiration, Enn takes great care in telling us the story of Jesse Valencia, and his tragic murder at the hands of someone unexpected at the time. As members of the Queer community, this episode definitely effected us and we had a lot to say about gender and masculinity; we'd love for you to get in the conversation so please reach out and tell us your thoughts <3
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This week Enn recaps Securitate,S03 E20 of Law and Order; Instead of the episode relating to the title, we meet some goth twenty-somethings and a guy named "Skank..." - need we say more? Since this was not based on any true crime, Matt takes us through the Kaufman County Murders and the killings of Nathan Leon and Tom Clements.
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Get ready to take a drive down the information superhighway folks; Law and Order is getting "High-tech!" It's the 90's and Matt's recalling the dial-up trauma as he recaps Episode 19 of Season 3; Virus. When you finish rolling your eyes, get ready for a non-ripped headline from Enn; Have you ever heard of the infamous Tromp Family Road Trip? What led up to the events of Aug 29, 2016 still remains shrouded in mystery - Tell us what you think!
From the Episode:Komputer Kindergarten: https://youtu.be/6hradnkP5bk
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Howdy folks! This week's episode recaps one of our favorites yet Animal Instinct (S03 E18 of Law and Order. Enn gets down to the nitty gritty as they take us through some pretty intense scenes, and afterwards since this episode didn't have any inspiration, Matt tells the astonishing story of Alison Botha - Listen before googling, you are never going to believe this one.
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Another week, another set of stories; Matt covers the Conduct Unbecoming, S03 E17 of Law and order with special guest Julianna Margulies! He was sure this really over to top episode had to be fictionalized, but unfortunately it's not. Enn reveals this was inspired by "The Tailhook Scandal" where Julia Rodgers, Lt Paula Coughlin and countless other women were assaulted.
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Enn recaps Jurisdiction, Law and Order S03 E16. Matt forgot to watch in time, and so join him as he listens along to this episode with maybe THE MOST ridiculous "evidence" ever. Matt tells us one of the crimes this episode was based on; How connected do you think the Career Girls Murderswere to this episode? Emily Hoffert, Janice Wylie and George Whitmore Jr each had world-altering events happen to them while Dr Martin Luther King Jr delivered his I Have a Dream... speech.
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This week Matt recaps S03 E15 of Law and Order, Mother Love, featuring the iconic Edie Falco! Don't worry, there is no true crime mirroring this disturbing episode, so Enn covers the 2012 disappearance (currently ruled a homicide,) of Sage Smith.
Anyone with information about McFadden's disappearance or Smith's homicide are asked to call Detective Ross Cundiff at (434) 970-3373 or the anonymous CrimeStoppers line at (434) 977-4000.
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Headliners! Check out our Updated website RippedHeadlinesPod.com where Matt has been hard at work adding tons of new content for you all! <3
We have another uninspired (by a crime...and let's be real, in plot and writing) episode of Law and Order recapped by Enn (S03 E14, Promises to Keep.) Keep your eyes peeled for a scrunch the size of the starship enterprise towards the end; Then Matt tells us about Dr Irina Puscariu and her relationship to Roscoe and Shannon Griffin and how it would alter the course of all of their lives forever.
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We’re back Headliners! (We are so making that a thing lol,) and we have got a doozie this week. Enn recaps the strangely accurate episode (S03 E13 L&O) Night and Fog.Matt talks about the story of John Demjanjuk; was this the craziest case of mistaken identity in decades, or was he actually Ivan the Terrible?
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Hey Listeners!
We are going to be taking our short Winter break and will return in January resuming our 3rd season! Check out our Patreon for content in the meantime ;]
Oh and what would we like for Christmas? A rating and review ;]
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This week we are righting our wrongs folks and Enn tells us the true crime we missed last time. Since last week's episode had no direct inspo, Enn chose to explain the still unsolved (or is it?) story of the Dardeen Family Homicides. In November of 1987, a perfectly ordinary family met their devastating end far too early and the mystery of who did it has been disputed for decades - what do you think happened to the Dardeens, and equally as important; Why?
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It's finally happened folks...This week Matt and Enn BOTH recapped episode 12 of Law and order Season 3: Right to Counsel. Your honor, we plead temporary insanity lol and so this week you get our hilarious focused recap led by Matt and next week Enn will be spending the whole episode on a juicy story for you all <3
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This week we have a special treat! We are covering S01 E07 of Law and Order SVU (Uncivilized.) This week Matt recaps the episodes where we meet the pizza roll bad Boyz Jimmy G and Mike D. Following that extreme trip to the 90s, Enn tells us about the story of Leopold and Loeb which inspired the show! If you like what you hear, on our Patreon we have full length episodes where we are covering the SVU episodes monthly :)
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Get ready to see a some major fashion choices, and hair that is in Enn's words "Inexplicable," as they recap S03 E11 of L&O: Extended Family. Then prepare to hear the extremely polarizing tale of a wildly polarizing woman named Faye Yager, and the network she created Children of the Underground. Matt gives us her history, and the accounts of those whose lives have been forever changed by her actions - Where do you stand?
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Tune in this week for Matt's breakdown of S03 E10, Consultation, which features an explosion of Culture - which in Law & Order's context means a trip to World Market and Pier 1 Imports. Hang around with us afterwards for Enn to tell us about Isabelle Lagace & Melina Roberge the "Cocaine Cuties," and find out how looking for Instafame led these girls down a pretty treacherous path.
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It's out with Ceretta and in with Briscoe in S03 E09 of Law and Order: Point of View. Guest star and icon Elaine Stritch delivers an Emmy-award winning performance and Enn provides an equally amazing play-by-play of this episode. Since there was no direct inspiration, Matt then tells the story of Ky Peterson, a trans black man who survived a rape and was punished with prison time.
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Halloween's over but the Prince of Darkness(S03 E08 of Law and Order) is here in this week's episode. It may be one of our highest rated ones yet, and after Matt recaps it, Enn tells one of the most amazing stories they've researched to date! Find out how human rights activist, Mother and overall badass Miriam Rodríguez Martínez fought for her daughter Karen Alejandra Salinas Rodríguez and formed the Colectivo de Desaparecidos (The Vanished Collective) organization.
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Enjoy this unlocked episode where Matt and Enn recap the VERY FIRST episode of Law & Order SVU. Enn covers the crimes that inspired the episode, war crimes that occurred during the Bosnian War.
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Law and Order S03 Episode 07, Self Defense, is based on the Bernie Goetz Case (which we covered in Season 01 Episode 2!) Enn trudges through this episode for us that deals with racial violence and gun control, and afterwards Matt tells the heartbreaking story of 15 year old Latasha Harlins. Her name has been overlooked for decades but her senseless murder and the subsequent trial/sentencing (along with Rodney King's) sparked outrage that led to the 1992 LA Riots, but do you know her story?
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This week's episode (S03 E06) Helpless,sums up how Matt felt watching it, quite well! This pre-SVU episode deals with the trauma of sexual assault but without a direct inspiration. Enn found a very relevant case to cover; the unfathomable story of George Tyndall who preyed upon women coming to him for healthcare needs, and instead found themselves survivors of assault.
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Hello friends! This week Enn recaps a particularly problematic episode (Wedded Bliss; S03 E04 of Law and Order,) that was inspired by the crackdown on illegal 'sweatshops' in the 90s. Matt then talks about the 2021 murder of Jeyasre Kathiravel that exposes the gender and caste based violence and discrimination occurring everyday to Dalit women in the garment industry.
If you'd like to help, please visit the Justice for Jeyasre campaign website, watch the Global Vigil on Facebook, and sign the petition:
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Prosecutor Ponytail returns in this week's episode (S03 E04 The Corporate Veil) and we get some top notch child acting along with the most bizarre haircut Matt's ever seen on a little girl. Since this episode had no direct inspo, Enn tells us the sinister and fascinating story of Giulia Tofana & the origins of Aqua Tofana. Is this the most prolific serial killer to date or was Giulia made an example to the women of Europe to keep the status quo? Let us know what you think!
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We're officially a bicoastal show! The audio on Matt's end is a little off, but next week we should be back to normal <3 Thanks for understanding!
In S03 E03 of Law and Order (Forgiveness) the Scrunchie Brigade is in full effect folks! Be prepared for the usual Law and Order inappropriateness but shockingly, the true case is even worse than the show; The episode is based on the tragic murder of Bonnie Garland and the horrific way the community and press handled basically everything afterwards.
Shout out to NerdyKnitty on IG for being a fellow Grape Nut with Enn :D
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In this special Extended episode, Matt takes us through E03 of Law and Order, Season 3, and much to our surprise, it's not so bad! Find out all of our predictions for the season, and then join us as Enn takes on the big task of telling the story of Malcolm X, and his assassination. This episode featured a major historical figure, and so we aimed to give it the treatment he deserves; let us know what you think!
From the Episode:Interview w/ Muhammad Ali: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-52988605
Have you listened to our last extended episode on Marilyn Monroe? Check out S02 E03: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1355275/8207317
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Welcome back friends! Season 3 is coming in hot, with guest star Claire Danes in Episode 1, Skin Deep. Listen along as Enn takes us through this episode one 90s aerobics leotard at a time, and then stay tuned for Matt's interpretation of the still ongoing case of Dr Thomas Burchard.
Should you have any supplemental information regarding this case contact Metro’s Homicide Section at 702-828-3521.
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It's the Season 2 Finale folks! If you haven't already, we're asking that you please rate and review our show on whatever platform you are listening to this episode on! As we wrap up our season with the finale of L&O S02, The Working Stiff, prepare for most of our primary cast to be verrrrry suspish throughout. After Matt lightly tears into the episode, Enn tells us the INSANE tale of Agha Hasan Abedi, and the BCCI. You will not believe how wild this one gets!
We can't wait to reconnect on September 9th for our premiere of Season 3!
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This week's episode features Enn spilling all the Tea about S02 Episode 21, Silence,which features the 90s treatment on Queer folk; I'd say use your imagination but Enn did it for us all (literally, Matt forgot to watch...) What Matt did instead was recount the story of Paul Broussard and the Woodlands 10. Listen along as Enn & Matt give some personal perspectives on the issues raised, and let us know your thoughts via social media or email!
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Hello, and welcome to another Ripped From the Headlines! This week Matt recaps S02 E20 of Law and Order, Intolerance. Find out which 2 famous sitcom moms guest star this time! Speaking of Moms, Enn tells the story of the "Pom Pom Mom," Wanda Holloway. When is a parent's ambition too far? -Definitely this case.
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This week's Law and Order Episode (S02 E19) The Fertile Fields had one redeeming quality; Jerry Stiller (Rest In Peace) guest stars! After Enn tells us all about this wild ride of a storyline, Matt explains all of the delicate ins and outs of the Crown Heights Riots of 1991 from which this episode borrowed its plot points.
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In this episode, Matt recaps takes us from Cradle to Grave, with S02 E18 of Law and Order; Ready for some really strange casting choices? This episode was loosely inspired by the miraculous story of Brittany Eichelberger - A beautiful tale, but quite short. Enn gives us the rundown regardless, and then takes us through the unsolved disappearance/murder of Kaysera Stops Pretty Places in 2019.
Documentary Enn Recommends: 'SAY HER NAME' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfU825Oaw-k&feature=youtu.be)
If you have information about the whereabouts of Kaysera Stops Pretty Places contact The Bighorn County Investigator: 406-665-9780
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This week's Law and Order (S02 E17), recapped with particular hilarity by Enn, is titled Sisters of Mercy and THE William H. Macy graces us with his presence, guest starring in another episode! Stick around afterwards as Matt recounts The Covenant House Scandal that inspired this episode; Was this a safe haven for homeless youth or a breeding ground for a dangerous predator?
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Hello friends; This week Matt recaps S02 Episode 16 of Law and Order titled Vengeance. This episode had no direct inspiration, so Enn ripped a case from more recent headlines and dives in the mysterious 2014 disappearance of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon. These girls went to Panama and were only ever seen again in photographs - What do you think happened to these students?
From the Episode:
The Gif we reference about 10 min in: https://gifer.com/en/5zCT
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This episode (15) of Law and Order S02 is called trust, and you can trust and believe that it's a good one. (We've got a kid actor that's actually good?!) After Enn gives us their hot takes on this episode, Matt talks about the killing of Shaun Ouillette that inspired this episode, a series of events that changed a Mother's life forever.
If you or a loved one is living with Trauma or Grief of any kind there are resources out there:
Griefnet.orghttps://griefnet.org/resources/parents.html
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In this week's edition of Ripped From the Headlines, Matt recaps the stellar performances in S02 episode 14 of L&O, Blood is Thicker... This case was not directly inspired by any true story so Enn has chosen a similar event. Listen along as they tell us about Janet March and the tragic events that led to her murder.
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In this week’s episode Enn recaps Law and Order S02 episode 13: shoulder pads…I mean Severance. Matt then tells us about the CBS Murders that claimed the lives of Margaret Barbera, Jenny Soo Chin, Leo Kuranuki, Robert Schulze and Edward Benford.
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Cue Soap Opera Music Join us this week for another riveting episode of Ripped from the Headlines as Matt recounts S02 Episode 12 of Law and Order - Star Struck...and prepare to be actually star struck when you find out which Oscar and Emmy award winning actress makes a cameo! Stay with us afterwards while Enn handles with great care, with the tragic event that inspired this episode; the senseless murder of Rebecca Schaeffer.
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In E11 of Season 2 His Hour Upon the Stage, we get pirate ruffles and so much more, and Enn takes us through every outrageous turn. Afterwards Matt dives into the life and untimely death of the controversial Roy Radin. Find out how 'The Cotton Club Murder' went cold for so many years.
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This week Matt recaps E10 of Season 2, Heaven - more like far from it. Afterwards Enn covers the episode's inspiration, The Happyland Social Club Fire; This is a tragedy that we hadn't known about, but neither of us will ever forget.
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Join us this week as Enn covers Episode 9, Renunciation, where we meet the woman with ever-changing hair. Afterwards, Matt takes us not the insanely publicized and controversial trial of Pamela Smart for conspiracy to murder her late husband Gregg Smart.
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Out of Control, Episode 8 of Law and Order S02 could not be more appropriately titled. Matt recaps the episode and then Enn talks about The St John’s Lacrosse case that inspired this episode. Listen for some special announcements coming for you folks this May!
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Tune in this week to hear Enn recap In Memory of..., Episode 7 - Season 2 of Law and Order featuring Detective So-and-So and Tommy Something-or-Other. Afterwards Matt breaks down the decade spanning events that inspired this episode; the murder of Susan Nason and the controversial trials involving her childhood friend Eileen Franklin-Lipkser.
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Episode 6, Misconception, is based on the assault of Maria Trinidad Flores by Robert Davis, and the death of her unborn child. First Matt takes us on a comedic journey through the episode and then Enn recounts the details of the tragic case. Listen along as they explain how this trial influenced legislation regarding when "life" begins in the womb.
Stay tuned after the episode for the Weekly Creep Podcast's Promo!
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On this week's episode, Enn recaps ep 5 of Law and Order titled God Bless the Child. Afterwards Matt tells the (short) account that this episode was based on; the death of Alex Dale Morris. Not much to tell so we do a deep dive into the world of faith healing and televangelism.
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It's our 4th episode of Season 2, and Matt has the "privilege" to recap the episode, Asylum (it's nothing like AHS.) Afterwards Enn explains how the murder of Theodore Genovese, and the case of Connecticut vs David Mooneyhelped reform the way in which the justice system regards the homeless community.
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In this extended episode Enn recaps the 3rd episode of Law & Order's 2nd Season Aria,which is (VERY) loosely based on the death of Marilyn Monroe! We had to do her justice, so stay tuned while Matt tells us who she was before she was Marilyn, ponders how she really met her end and dispels as many falsehoods as possible! Special thanks to Ernesto (@Marilynlover on Twitter) for your help!
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In this Episode Matt recounts the second episode of Season 2, The Wages of Love. Find out what this episode's connection to Eurovision is about, and then Enn sheds light on the polarizing case of Betty Broderick that inspired the episode. Linda Kolkena and Daniel Broderick are tragically killed, but who will the jury (and nation) believe?
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In this season 2 premiere Enn recaps Law & Order's Season 2 premiere Confessions (cue the Usher track!) Matt then explains how this episode is loosely inspired by the case of The State of Arizona vs Oreste Fulminante and the subsequent precedents set forth.
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In our season one finale, Matt and Enn cover Law & Order's 22nd episode, The Blue Wall. This episode was inspired by stories of police corruption including the double-crossing of Joe Sanchez.
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In this episode Matt and Enn recap episode 21 of Law & Order, Sonata for Solo Organ. This episode appears to be the GENESIS for the urban legend of kidney thieves, but is it really an urban legend? Listen to find out...
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In this episode Matt and Enn recap episode 20 of Law & Order, The Troubles, inspired by The Troubles of Northern Ireland and the case of Joe Doherty.
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In this episode Matt and Enn recap episode 19 of Law & Order, The Serpent's Tooth. This episode was REALLY ripped from the headlines, as it was inspired by the then-in-trial case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, and the murder of their parents, José and Kitty.
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In this episode Matt recaps Law & Order's 18th episode from season 1, The Secret Sharers. This episode appears to have been (according to very suspect sources) based (in practically no way) on the case of the Daingerfield Church Shooting, which Enn covers.
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In this episode Matt and Enn cover Law & Order's 17th episode of the first season, Mushrooms. This episode was inspired by the rise in bystander killings due to gun violence.
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In this special episode, Matt and Enn discuss the true crime that inspired Law & Order's Two-Part episode, The Torrents of Greed: The disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa!
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In this first of a two-part episode, Matt and Enn cover the 15th and 16th episodes of Law & Order's first season, the Torrents of Greed. Next week is the true crime that inspires this two-parter!
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In this episode Matt & Enn cover the true crime that inspired last week's episode of Law & Order, The Violence of Summer. This episode was inspired by the Central Park Jogger Case.
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In this two-part episode, we recap episode 14 of Law & Order's first season, The Violence of Summer. The case this episode is based off of is BIG, so we've decided to split it into two episodes, so we're recapping the crime NEXT WEEK!
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In this episode Matt & Enn cover the case of Larry Davis, which involved accusations of rampant police corruption, multiple murders, and a shootout with police. This case inspired the 13th episode of Law & Order's first season, A Death in the Family.
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In this episode Matt & Enn recap episode 12 of Law & Order's premiere season, Life Choice,the attempted bombing of a San Diego abortion clinic, and the assassination of Dr. George Tiller.
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In this episode Matt & Enn recap Season 1, Episode 11 of Law & Order's debut season, Out of The Half-Light, inspired by the Tawana Brawley sexual assault allegations.
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It's our 10th episode! In this episode Matt & Enn recap Episode 10 of Law & Order's first season, Prisoner of Love. They go in-depth on the case that inspired the episode, the "Death Mask Murder" of Norwegian fashion student Eigil Dag Vesti.
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In this episode Matt & Enn recap Episode 9 of Law & Order's first season, Indifference. *This episode was inspired by the murder of 6 year old Lisa Steinberg by her parents, Joel Steinberg and Hedda Nussbaum.
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Women's Law (WomensLaw.org): This site has state-by-state legal information and resources for victims, as well as advice on how to leave an abusive situation, gather evidence of abuse, and prepare for court.
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In this episode Matt & Enn recap Episode 8 of Law & Order's first season, Poison Ivy. We go in-depth on the case that inspired the episode, the tragic killing of Edmund Perry by police officer Lee Van Houten.
SPECIAL BONUS at the end of the episode from Erin Keif of Hey Riddle Riddle (@heyriddleriddle) and HRR fan @PotentiallyRob on Twitter.
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In this episode Matt & Enn recap Episode 7 of Law & Order's first season, By Hooker, by Crook.We also discuss the true crime that inspired this episode: the case of Sydney Biddle Barrows, "The Mayflower Madam."
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In this episode Matt and Enn conquer Episode 6 of season 1 of Law & Order, Everybody's Favorite Bagman. Originally filmed as the pilot episode, it was loosely based on the 1986 Parking Violations Bureau scandal that resulted in the death (by suicide) of Queens Borough President Donald Manes.
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Episode 3 of Law & Order, "The Reaper's Helper," tells the story of a gay man who completes suicide as a result of his HIV/AIDS diagnosis. He was assisted by a friend who was involved in the suicides of three other gay men. This episode was loosely inspired by the story of Dr. Jack Kervorkian and the 130 suicides he assisted in an 8-year period.
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In this episode Matt and Enn cover the 1990 debut episode of Law & Order, "Prescription for Death," and the tragic 1984 death of college freshman Libby Zion. Zion's death resulted in the Libby Zion Law, changing the practice of medicine forever.
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In this episode Matt & Enn recap Episode 5 of Law & Order's first season, Happily Ever After. They go in-depth on the case that inspired the episode, the highly publicized case of the murder of Carol Stuart.
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Episode 2 of Law & Order, "Subterranean Homeboy Blues," was inspired by the 1984 case of the "Subway Vigilante." This case involved a white man shooting four young Black teenagers on a crowded subway, igniting a nation-wide debate on racism and the Second Amendment.
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In this episode Matt & Enn recap Episode 4 of Law & Order's first season, Kiss The Girls and Make Them Die. They go in-depth on the case that inspired the episode, the tragic murder of Jennifer Levin in New York's Central Park by Robert Chambers, the "Preppy Killer."
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Ripped from the Headlines is a "fact and fiction" podcast that recaps an episode of Law & Order and discusses the true crimes "ripped from the headlines" that inspired the show. Enn and Matt discuss the difficult realities of crime with care and humor while talking about media representation in one of television's longest-running and most successful crime series.
Check out this teaser of the forthcoming season!
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