Read about the incredible real-life cases behind TV’s longest-running crime drama!
Each week, millions of fans tune into Law & Order and Law & Order: SVU. The monumentally popular shows have included many episodes inspired by actual cases ripped from the headlines—true crimes that are often stranger and more chilling than fiction.
True Stories of Law & […]
When a TV show has been on the air as long as Law & Order has, the producers need to stir things up a bit to keep fans on their toes. And no one stirs things up quite like a New York City criminal defense lawyer. L&O has featured some colorful defense attorneys to say […]
No Noth? Now that’s a big deal
Yes, it’s true: Chris Noth is leaving Law & Order: CI. Fan favorite Noth is bowing out after three seasons.
The wacky, wonderful, and talented Jeff Goldblum will hit the streets (and the small screen) next season. He’ll split his shift with Vincent D’Onofrio.
“Jeff’s presence will add a […]
Jack McCoy has a habit of playing fast and loose with the rules. He also isn’t very fond of disclosure. Back when old Jack was Executive ADA his assistants often had to convince him to disclose favorable evidence to the defense. The lovely ladies weren’t soft-hearted; they were being pragmatic—and practicing safe law.
According […]
This morning (June 23) the Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC did a fascinating piece about Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Daniel Bibb who recently admitted to purposely losing a hearing to defend the 1990 murder convictions of two men, Olmedo Hidalgo and David Lemus.
Hildago and Lemus were convicted to 25 years for murdering a bouncer […]
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Cartoon courtesy of Bob Eckstein, author of The History of the Snowman.
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Administrator @ July 24, 2008
Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo on their wedding day.
You can call him a rapist, a murderer, even a psychopath, but don’t call him a liar—that’s where Paul Bernardo draws the line. Bernardo—whose horrific crimes we covered in True Stories of Law & Order: SVU—is apparently offended that Toronto police suspect he is lying to them about his involvement in other uncharged crimes.
As a bachelor, “Scarborough Rapist” Bernardo savagely assaulted a dozen women. His crimes escalated after he married Karla Homolka. Assisted by his darling and willing wife, Bernardo brutally raped and murdered at least three young women including Karla’s younger sister. Some believe he may be responsible for the 1990 disappearance of a woman named Elizabeth Bain.
Bain’s boyfriend Robert Baltovich served eight years for her murder before having his sentence set aside by an Ontario appeals court. Tried a second time, he was found not guilty this past April. Baltovich and his attorneys believe Paul Bernardo murdered Bain.
It wouldn’t be the first time Bernardo let another man go to prison for his crimes. In 2006, Bernardo confessed to the sexual assault charge that Anthony Hanemaayer was serving prison time for. Hanemaayer was finally exonerated this year.
There is evidence that Bernardo may have known Elizabeth Bain, whose body has never been discovered. Bernardo says he had nothing to do with that. He insists he’s not lying. If you believe that, then you might be interested in a bridge we’re selling….
Last month, a Canadian court allowed a 2007 interview between Bernardo and Toronto investigators to be released to the media. In the interview, Bernardo admits that he “made mistakes 17 years ago.” (Talk about an understatement.) You can view the news report here.
Fio @ July 22, 2008
