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Lukas Peeters is the main antagonist of the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit episode “A Better Person”. He is a serial rapist who targets transgender women and ultimately murders one of them.
Biography[]
History[]
Lukas was a project manager for a building in Germany, having a hatred for transgenders since he thought they were attractive, he became a serial rapist. His M.O was to sodomize them with a wine bottle, beat them repeatedly with it, and bite them over their neck, back, stomach, chest, Nipple, genitals, and thighs. He raped 8 people in Germany before leaving to New York City with new profound skill, where he decided to murder his victims instead.
A Better Person[]
Peeters initiates his spree by attacking Aida McDaniels, brutalizing him before ultimately beating him to death. Later on, Peeters raped Cora Jones, but she escaped by spraying him with mace. While hiding in a bodega cellar, Muncy pursued Peeters after he attempted to attack her. Acting in self-defense, Muncy subdued and arrested him before he was taken into custody. As Peeters awaited medical attention, Benson asked Tutuola to examine his eyes, as Cora had used bear mace during her earlier assault. Using a light, Tutuola confirmed visible signs of irritation. Despite this, Peeters denied attacking Cora or being involved in Aidan’s murder.
During interrogation, Lukas claimed his encounter with Cora had been consensual. When Detective Mack entered, he began issuing new directives, insisting that the detectives revisit their entire investigation from the beginning.
Later, Rollins testified against Peeters. When Attorney Elaine Samuels objected to a question regarding Peeters’ motive being related to Cora’s identity, Rollins explained that transgender individuals are often misunderstood and asserted that Peeters had targeted members of that community.
Cora also testified, while Samuels attempted to discredit her account by suggesting the encounter was consensual and rough. However, Benson uncovered that Mack had tampered with the crime scene by removing Aidan’s clothing. Mack ultimately testified, admitting he had taken the clothes because he didn’t want fellow officers to see Aidan wearing feminine clothing. Following his admission, Lukas was formally indicted by the jury and received the outcome outlined in his agreement.