SVU"Patrimonial Burden" (Season 17, Episode 7).

SVU"Devil’s Dissections" (Season 17, Episode 1).

I think I killed that woman and cut her up."

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SVU"American Disgrace" (Season 16, Episode 2).

SVU"American Tragedy" (Season 15, Episode 3).

SVU"Funny Valentine" (Season 14, Episode 16).

SVU Season 17, Episode 7 “Patrimonial Burden” (Nov. 4, 2015) Inspired by: Josh Duggar’s molestation scandal

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SVU"Selfish" (Season 10, Episode 19).

Criminal Intent"Bombshell" (Season 6, Episode 20).

The bombshell in the episode is a blonde woman who marries an older billionaire.

SVU Season 17, Episode 1 “Devil’s Dissections” (Sept. 23, 2015) Inspired by: Robert Durst’s murder allegations

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Law & Order"In Vino Veritas" (Season 17, Episode 7).

Criminal Intent"Masquerade" (Season 6, Episode 6).

SVU"Sick" (Season 5, Episode 19).

SVU Season 16, Episode 2 “American Disgrace” (Oct. 1, 2014) Inspired by: Jay Z and Solange’s elevator fight

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Law & Order"True Crime" (Season 13, Episode 3).

In the show’s version of events, the character inspired by Lopez was responsible for the violence.

SVU Season 15, Episode 3 “American Tragedy” (Oct. 2, 2013) Inspired by: Paula Deen’s downfall

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SVU Season 14, Episode 16 “Funny Valentine” (Feb. 27, 2013) Inspired by: Chris Brown domestic violence incident with Rihanna

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SVU Season 10, Episode 19 “Selfish” (April 28, 2009) Inspired by: The trial of Casey Anthony

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Criminal Intent Season 6, Episode 20 “Bombshell” (May 8, 2007) Inspired by: The life and death of Anna Nicole Smith

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Law & Order Season 17, Episode 7 “In Vino Veritas” (Nov. 3, 2006) Inspired by: Mel Gibson’s mid-2000s breakdown

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Criminal Intent Season 6, Episode 6 “Masquerade" (Oct. 31, 2006) Inspired by: The death of JonBenét Ramsey

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SVU Season 5, Episode 19 “Sick” (March 30, 2004) Inspired by: Michael Jackson’s child abuse allegations

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Law & Order Season 13, Episode 3 “True Crime” (Oct. 16, 2002) Inspired by: The death of Kurt Cobain

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Law & Order Season 12, Episode 9 “3 Dawg Night” (Nov. 28, 2001) Inspired by: P. Diddy’s involvement in an investigation relating to a shooting

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