This episode is directed by Milena Govich, who played Detective Nina Cassidy (for just one season) in Season 17. Her aunt, actress Milica Govich, guest stars as Judge Dreben.
This episode appears to be based on several cases/incidents:
- The 2016 murder of Seth Rich and the related conspiracy theories.
- The 2020 Roy Den Hollander case and the related shootings of the son and husband of Judge Esther Salas.
- The 2022 Jane's Revenge abortion movement.
A victim is said to be a student at Barton Creek High School, a suburb outside of Austin, Texas. In reality, there is a well known water source in Austin named Barton Creek, and a Barton Creek Mall.