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Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil

Release Date: 05/16/2025

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Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil

A quiet college town shattered by horror. Dr. Phil unpacks the first hours, first clues, and first cracks in the case that gripped the nation. Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin were brutally murdered in their off-campus home near the University of Idaho. The small college town of Moscow was gripped by fear—and a mystery. In this opening episode, Dr. Phil reconstructs the chilling timeline of November 13, 2022. Who were the victims? What did police know in those first crucial hours? And how did investigators ultimately zero in on a suspect hiding in plain sight:...

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Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil

Freedom came with a price. In the final episode, Dr. Phil explores what happened after the escape—how Michelle Knight emerged from the shadows with no home, no family, and serious health issues. With support, she fought to reclaim her future—writing a bestselling book, finding love, and building a life of resilience. Meanwhile, Ariel Castro stood before a courtroom, denying the abuse, blaming his victims, and calling himself “not a monster.” But justice had its day. This episode breaks down the long-term trauma of captivity, the strength required to heal, and why Castro’s delusions...

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Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil

In part 3, Ariel Castro tightens his grip on control after bringing a third victim into his home. As the dynamic between the captives shifts, so does the level of psychological warfare. Michelle Knight describes how Castro used manipulation, fear, and false promises to dominate their every move. Dr. Phil analyzes the mindset of a sociopath—why predators escalate, how they exploit power, and what drives their need to crush autonomy. Behind locked doors, hope flickers. Then, one mistake cracks the illusion of control—and nothing stays hidden forever. If you or someone you know has been...

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Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil

In Part 2 of Inside the Cleveland Kidnapping, Dr. Phil walks you through how Ariel Castro tortured Michelle Knight with chains, threats, and psychological warfare. Michelle describes how she read his moods, played along, and used her instincts to stay alive. Castro didn’t just beat and rape her—he isolated her, starved her, and manipulated her with lies about her son and her fate. Dr. Phil breaks down how Castro played God in his house, demanded total obedience, and escalated his abuse when he felt his power slipping. This episode shows how survivors like Michelle fight not just with...

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Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil

Dr. Phil pulls you straight into the Cleveland kidnapping case. Michelle Knight recounts the day she vanished—when a familiar face and the promise of puppies turned into 11 years of torment. Dr. Phil dissects Ariel Castro’s twisted mind, showing how he blended fatherhood with cruelty and used charm to cover his violence. You’ll learn why predators crave power more than sex, how they manipulate trust, and why abuse never excuses evil. This episode exposes the tactics predators use to blend in—and shows how Michelle’s strength proves survival can outshine horror. Subscribe | Rate |...

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Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil

In the final episode of this haunting series, Dr. Phil breaks down the pieces of a case that just won't rest: the 2011 death of Ellen Greenberg. Though it was ruled a suicide, Ellen’s parents have spent over a decade challenging that conclusion—and they're not alone. With new forensic evidence, expert testimony, and questions surrounding the crime scene, this episode pushes past the headlines and into the shadows of what might’ve really happened. Dr. Phil takes us inside expert Cyril Wecht’s findings—multiple stab wounds to hard-to-reach areas, injuries that don’t add up, and...

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Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil

Ellen Greenberg’s fiancé found her dead in their apartment with multiple stab wounds, yet investigators called it suicide. Dr. Phil uncovers troubling inconsistencies—the broken lock, missing evidence, and a sudden reversal in the medical examiner’s ruling—that challenge the official narrative. He examines the actions of Sam Goldberg’s relatives, who cleaned the crime scene and removed personal items just hours after Ellen’s death. He also scrutinizes Ellen’s mental health records, questioning whether her anxiety could explain her final moments—or if there’s something much...

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Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil

Ellen Greenberg’s death was ruled a suicide—but does the evidence tell a different story? In this episode, Dr. Phil takes a hard look at the timeline leading up to Ellen’s final moments, revealing details that raise serious questions.   Through expert analysis, Dr. Phil dissects the events of that day: Ellen’s seemingly routine activities, the sudden silence, and the chilling discovery behind a locked door. Was this truly a suicide, or is there more beneath the surface? With unsettling contradictions in the forensic evidence, psychological insights, and the eerie nature...

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Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil

Amy Carlson, the self-proclaimed “Mother God,” spent years convincing followers that she was a divine being preparing for ascension. But when her health deteriorated—suffering from anorexia, alcohol abuse, and alarming physical decline—her devoted followers didn’t step in to save her. Instead, they believed her body was transitioning, waiting for galactic beings to claim her. Dr. Phil unpacks the cult’s disturbing final chapter, from Amy’s frail condition to the bizarre beliefs that ultimately led to her tragic end. With exclusive analysis and expert insights, this episode...

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Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil

Amy Carlson—better known as “Mother God”—appeared on "Dr. Phil" in 2020, about a year before her shocking and tragic end. She claimed to be a 19-billion-year-old divine being with the power to cure diseases. In reality, she was a cult leader who manipulated followers through bizarre beliefs, financial scams, and toxic control. Dr. Phil analyzes "Love Has Won", exposing the group’s disturbing rituals, their leader’s extreme behavior—including consuming alcohol all day—and the astonishing sums they charged for fake miracle cures. From Amy’s delusional claims of reincarnation to...

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Ted Bundy fooled the world. He wasn’t just a predator—he was an illusion, slipping seamlessly between his public charm and private horrors. In this gripping final chapter of the three-part series, Escaping Ted Bundy: A Survivor Unlocks the Mind of a Monster, Dr. Phil unpacks the twisted psychology that allowed Bundy to lead a seemingly normal life while committing acts of pure evil. Survivor Rhonda Stapley revisits her terrifying encounter, sharing the raw truth of what it felt like to look into the eyes of a killer. As Dr. Phil pieces together Bundy’s disturbing duality, one question remains: How many others never had the chance to escape?
 
Warning: This episode contains details of sexual assault and violence that may be triggering to listeners. @RAINN provides free, 24/7 support for survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones at 800.656.HOPE and https://online.rainn.org 
 
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