RIPPED FROM THE EPISODES
Thoughts, Citations, and Episode Extras!
S04 E01: Grandma Yetta Sunglasses
Law and Order S04 E01, Sweeps
Inspired by the abduction and sexual assault of Jody Plauché, and the revenge killing of Jeff Doucet.
S04 E02: Cookies and Crime
Law and Order S04 E02, Volunteers
Inspired by the story of Larry Hogue, aka The Wildman of 96th Street.
S04 E03: Cobb Salads & Club Sodas
Law and Order S04 E03, Discord
Inspired by the story of Desiree Washington (and Robin Givens) and their assaults by Mike Tyson.
S04 E04: The Great Soda Debate of 1997
Law and Order S04 E04, Profile
Inspired by the story of Serial Killer Joseph Christopher aka The .22 Calibur Killer/The Midtown Slasher.
S04 E05: Ballistic with a Frying Pan
Law and Order S04 E05, Black Tie
Inspired by the story of Sunny von Bülow.
S04 E06: He's Dead, She's Deadpan
Law and Order S04 E06, Pride & Joy
Not Ripped! The murder of Aaron Maldonado and the story of the Maldonado family is covered.
S04 E07: Horse Girl Stuff
Law and Order S04 E07, Apocrypha
Inspired by the story of Charles Manson.
S04 E08: Button Aficionado; A Buttonhead if you Will...
Law and Order S04 E08, American Dream
Inspired by the story of the Billionaire Boys Club, the disappearance/murder of Ron Levin, and the murder of Hedayat Eslaminia.
S04 E09: Judge Blah-blah-blah
Law and Order S04 E09, Born Bad
Not Ripped! The story of Elizabeth Báthory aka The Blood Countess is covered
