Maureen Stabler

**Maureen Stabler** is the daughter of Detective Elliot Stabler and Kathy Stabler and the older sister of Kathleen Stabler, Dickie Stabler, Elizabeth Stabler and Elliot Stabler, Jr.

## History

Maureen was born when her parents were 17-years-old; they married after finding out that Kathy was pregnant with Maureen. Stabler wanted to be a pilot and astronaut like his idol, Dick Finley, but chose Kathy. He then went into the United States Marines Corps to take care of his family and become a police officer. Stabler was present when Maureen was born, and her parents took turns taking care of her while working shifts to support themselves with Kathy working days and Stabler working nights. While Kathy was working days, Stabler used to take Maureen to the park and to the grocery store, although he was very tired while Maureen wanted to cry.

Stabler had difficulty adjusting to Maureen growing up and getting older and was very protective towards her, especially after she attempted to sneak out of the house quite a few times to see her friends. One night, while Stabler and Maureen were driving home, Stabler stopped at a crime scene where a man was burnt to death. However, Maureen stood there and saw the deceased man on fire which concerned Stabler.

## On OC

### Season 1

Following Kathy's unfortunate death, Maureen, her siblings, Stabler and Captain Olivia Benson attended Kathy's funeral. When they were leaving, Maureen noticed Eli was still standing in front of the coffin and called him over but Eli burst into tears. (OC: "What Happens in Puglia")

After Eli witnessed Stabler's beating outside their apartment, Kathleen payed Eli a visit where she and Stabler encouraged him to move in with Maureen and Carl until it's safe. Eli told Kathleen that he is not moving in with Maureen and Carl because he doesn't want to leave Stabler alone. (OC: "Say Hello To My Little Friends")

Kathleen and Maureen held an intervention at the Stabler's residence in which the rest of their siblings and Benson attended. Kathleen begged and pleaded for Stabler to get help and Benson stated that the whole family was worried about him. He refused to get help and told them that he loved them all for trying. After the car crash, Eli ended up moving in with Maureen and Carl until it was safe to come back home to Stabler. (OC: "The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of")

Maureen, Stabler and the rest of her siblings attended the sentencing hearing of Richard Wheatley, hoping to get justice for Kathy after he was charged with her murder. Outside the courthouse, Maureen, Stabler and the rest of her siblings get surrounded by press questioning Stabler. (OC: "Forget It Jake; It's Chinatown")

### Season 2

It was revealed that Maureen and Carl are married and had Maureen gave birth to two boys, Kieran and Seamus. All four of them showed up at the Stabler family Christmas get together along with the rest of her siblings, Bernadette and Stabler. However, the gathering was interrupted when Bell knocked on Stabler's door, telling him that she has bad news for him, which was that Wheatley was released from prison. (OC: "The Christmas Episode")

After Bell revealed to Stabler that he will be awarded the Combat Cross for his effort on taking down Donnelly for his crimes, Stabler's award ceremony was attended by Maureen, Cragen and the rest of Stabler's family. Maureen gave Stabler a celebratory hug after he was handed his award. (OC: "Friend Or Foe")

## Appearances

* Law & Order: Special Victims Unit:
	+ Season 1: "A Single Life" • "...Or Just Look Like One" • "Hysteria" • "Wanderlust" • "Sophomore Jinx" • “Uncivilized” • “Chat Room"
	+ Season 2: • "Wrong Is Right" • "Pixies"
	+ Season 3: "Monogamy"
	+ Season 6: "Contagious"
	+ Season 8: "Scheherazade" • "Pretend"
* Law & Order: Organized Crime:
	+ Season 1: "What Happens in Puglia" • "The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of" • "Forget It Jake; It's Chinatown"
	+ Season 2: "The Christmas Episode" • "Friend Or Foe"