Law and Order Special Victims Unit
Rhetorical Situation
Recognize This Case?
Many of Law and Order SVU's episodes are based on real cases that have taken place in America.
"Selfish"
This episode was originally based on the well known Casey Anthony trial. Where the women was accused of killing her daughter.
"RDK"
The "BTK" killer was the basis of this episode. RDK stands for "Rape, Dismember, Kill". Similar to BTK meaning "Bind, Torture, Kill"
"Funny Valentine"
The well known story of how Rihanna was attacked by Chris Brown inspired this episode of SVU.
"Babes"
When teenage girls are found to have planned to get pregnant and raise their babies together. Was a real situation that happened in a Rhode Island school.
"Sick"
Where a millionaire is accused of molesting children. The idea originally came from the accusations against Michael Jackson.
"Scorched Earth"
Based on the Dominique Strauss scandal. In this episode the maid accuses a high power diplomat of rape.