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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 of Anastasia Solovieva, which is far more accurate of a representation of who is ACTUALLY in danger in these international relationships.  Support the show

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?  Support the show

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? Support the show

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? Support the show

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. Support the show

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! Support the show

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. Support the show

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? Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/EnnAndMatt)

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? Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/EnnAndMatt)

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. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/EnnAndMatt)

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. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/EnnAndMatt)

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 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/EnnAndMatt)