S15EP1: Playing God: Amy Carlson and the Love Has Won Cult
Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil
Release Date: 05/22/2025
S19EP1: Inside The Gilgo Beach Murders | Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil
Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil
A missing woman, a chilling 911 call, and four bodies buried in burlap. Dr. Phil investigates how the Gilgo Beach murders began and why no one listened until it was too late. Gilgo Beach was supposed to be a summer escape but it hid a nightmare. When 23-year-old Shannan Gilbert vanished after a frantic 911 call, her disappearance led police to a shocking discovery: four women buried in burlap along a desolate stretch of Long Island highway. In this chilling first installment, Dr. Phil unpacks the first wave of victims, dubbed the “Gilgo Four” and the mounting failures that let a killer...
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S18E3: Inside the Idaho College Murders | Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil
Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil
As the trial date shifts again, Dr. Phil breaks down the psychology of the suspect and the defense’s strategy in one of the most chilling murder cases in recent memory. What’s taking so long? In Episode 3, Dr. Phil examines why Bryan Kohberger’s trial is delayed until 2025 and what it reveals about the defense's strategy. With exclusive insight into the mental health claims, courtroom motions, and mounting legal complexities, Dr. Phil breaks down how diagnoses like autism and OCD are being weaponized in court. He also revisits his chilling criminal profile from the early days of the...
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S18E2: Inside the Idaho College Murders | Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil
Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil
Dr. Phil breaks down the evidence, psychology, and behavioral red flags that led to Bryan Kohberger’s arrest in the brutal murders of four Idaho students. What kind of mind tries to outsmart a murder investigation while studying criminology? In Episode 2, Dr. Phil dissects the turning point in the Idaho murders case: the forensic trail, surveillance video, digital clues, and psychological profile that led to Bryan Kohberger’s arrest. From the touch DNA on a knife sheath to cell phone pings and bodycam analysis, Dr. Phil and expert guests expose the subtle behaviors investigators used to...
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S18E1: Inside the Idaho College Murders | Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil
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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S17EP4: Inside the Cleveland Kidnapping Case
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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S17EP3: Inside the Cleveland Kidnapping
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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S17EP2: Inside the Cleveland Kidnapping
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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S17EP1: Inside the Cleveland Kidnapping
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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S16EP3: Suicide or Murder? The Mysterious Death of Ellen Greenberg
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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S16EP2: Suicide or Murder? The Mysterious Death of Ellen Greenberg
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...
info_outlineAmy Carlson, better known as "Mother God," started as a spiritually curious mom but became the leader of a notorious cult built on sleep deprivation, forced labor, and financial exploitation. She claimed to be Marilyn Monroe, Joan of Arc, and even Jesus—remembering, in vivid detail, being crucified.
But how does someone go from a seemingly ordinary life to believing they are God? And how did it all spiral into one of the most bizarre and tragic cult stories ever told?
Join Dr. Phil as he unpacks Amy Carlson’s rise to power, her shocking beliefs, and the eerie final days leading up to her grotesque and tragic end. With firsthand accounts from cult members and expert analysis, this episode is a deep dive into the psychology behind cult leadership and blind devotion.
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