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S15EP2: Playing God: Amy Carlson and the Love Has Won Cult

Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil

Release Date: 05/29/2025

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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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Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil

Amy 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...

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Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil

New Season Trailer: Amy 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...

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Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil

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...

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Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil

Part 2: Last week, all signs pointed to Rhonda dying on that picnic table in a secluded Utah canyon. After his brutal attack, Ted Bundy was certain she was either dead or too weak to run. But he was about to learn the hard way—he should never have looked away. This week on Murder and Mystery: Analysis by Dr. Phil, Rhonda Stapley reveals the moment she knew she had to run—and how she survived one of history’s most notorious serial killers. Why did she bury this terrifying secret for decades? And what finally made her change her mind? Through her firsthand testimony, we get a rare glimpse...

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Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil

In the premiere episode of "Escaping Ted Bundy: A Survivor Unlocks the Mind of a Monster" Dr. Phil delves into the harrowing story of Rhonda Stapley, who came face-to-face with one of history's most infamous serial killers—Ted Bundy. Through firsthand accounts and expert insights, listeners gain a rare glimpse into the psyche of a true sociopath. Rhonda recounts the terrifying moments when Bundy alternated between strangling her and jolting her awake, exposing his lack of empathy and monstrous nature. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and All Podcast Players. Subscribe and follow...

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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 the alarming stories of child mistreatment and psychological control, this episode uncovers how breaking free from her grasp was a matter of life and death.

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