Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil

By Dr. Phil McGraw

Dr. Phil McGraw takes an in-depth look at true crime cases, mysteries and provides his in-depth analysis.

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00:42:37

The Girl in the Box

Part 2: Dr. Phil analyzes how control, ego, and emotional detachment fueled a serial killer’s decade-long spree—and how one survivor outmaneuvered him.

00:52:00

The Girl in the Box

Dr. Phil analyzes how a fake job ad, rural isolation, and psychological control turned the Kayla Brown case into a nightmare.

01:01:47

The Staircase Mystery

Dr. Phil confronts Michael Peterson face-to-face, analyzing his story, contradictions, credibility, and the psychological red flags at the center of The Staircase.

00:47:09

The Staircase Mystery

Dr. Phil analyzes the eerie parallels between the deaths of Kathleen Peterson and Elizabeth Ratliff, breaking down the behavioral patterns, motive questions, hidden relationships, and the disturbing coincidence that turned The Staircase from a single

00:43:51

The Staircase Mystery

Dr. Phil analyzes the shocking death of Kathleen Peterson, the blood-soaked staircase scene, Michael Peterson’s evolving story, and the secrets, motives, and credibility questions at the center of The Staircase murder case.

00:51:53

Vanished in Panama

Vanished in Panama Part 3: Dr. Phil analyzes the witnesses who warned them, the dog that returned alone, the search teams who swear they should’ve been found, and the evidence chain that raises new red flags.

00:47:33

Vanished in Panama

Vanished in Panama Part 2: emergency calls, a backpack found deep in the jungle, chilling “night photos,” and the missing image that keeps this case alive.

00:41:24

Vanished in Panama

Vanished in Panama Part 1: Dr. Phil reconstructs the last known hours on El Pianista, then reveals the early “digital distress” that proves trouble started fast and didn’t end that day.

00:42:44

The Disappearance of Stacy Ann Peterson

Part 4: Drew Peterson’s former defense attorney breaks down the media circus, the “bonehead” trial move that flipped jurors, and why Stacy’s family may never get answers.

00:54:10

The Disappearance of Stacy Ann Peterson

Part 3: Inside Drew Peterson’s trial: “Drew’s Law,” chilling hearsay, and a jury verdict in Kathleen Savio’s death… while the question that matters most still hangs: Where is Stacy?

00:52:33

The Disappearance of Stacy Ann Peterson

Part 2: Kathleen Savio feared her cop husband. After 18 domestic calls, she’s found dead in a dry tub—then exhumed, reclassified homicide, and the pattern clicks.

00:51:22

The Disappearance of Stacy Ann Peterson

Stacy Peterson vanishes and her cop husband says she ran off. Dr. Phil breaks down the 24-hour delay, the control, and the past that won’t stay buried.

00:46:09

Amy Bradley: Vanished at Sea

Contradictions. False timelines. And people who knew Amy was missing before anyone should have known. In Episode 4, Dr. Phil and Amy Bradley’s brother expose statements that don’t add up and why the truth may have been hidden in plain sight.

00:45:07

Amy Bradley: Vanished At Sea

In Part Three of Amy Bradley: Vanished at Sea, Dr. Phil sits down with Amy’s younger brother, Brad Bradley, the last person to see her alive, for a deeply personal examination of what really happened in the final hours before she disappeared.

00:48:49

Amy Bradley: Vanished At Sea

New witnesses. New clues. And a chilling revelation: Amy Bradley may have walked off the ship alive.

00:52:54

Amy Bradley: Vanished At Sea

In part 1 of "Amy Bradley: Vanished At Sea | Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil," a 23-year-old NCAA athlete vanishes from a cruise ship at dawn without her shoes, ID, or a single reason to disappear. Dr. Phil reopens the haunting case of Amy B

00:43:10

Suicide or Murder? The Mysterious Death of Ellen Greenberg

Dr. Phil breaks down the Philadelphia Medical Examiner's new 32-page report that again rules Ellen Greenberg's death a suicide—despite 23 stab wounds, including several to the back of her head and neck.

01:07:44

Into Thin Air: The Mysterious Disappearance of Maura Murray

Dr. Phil and NYPD Chief John Chell dissect the final clues, missteps, and forensic red flags that could finally reveal what happened to Maura Murray.

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00:44:37

Into Thin Air: The Mysterious Disappearance of Maura Murray

Two decades after Maura Murray vanished, Dr. Phil uncovers the secrets, silence, and shattered leads that have kept this case frozen in mystery and exposes why accountability may be the key to finding the truth.

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00:49:02

Murdaugh Murders: Inside A Deadly Dynasty

The shocking courtroom finale: Dr. Phil dissects Alec Murdaugh's trial, lies, and life sentence, the collapse of a dynasty built on power, privilege, and deception.

00:42:30

Murdaugh Murders: Inside A Deadly Dynasty

A staged suicide, stolen millions, and a trail of lies, Dr. Phil uncovers how Alec Murdaugh's empire collapsed under the weight of deception and greed.

00:52:16

Murdaugh Murders: Inside A Deadly Dynasty

The rise of the powerful Murdaugh family dynasty and the cracks beneath the surface that would lead to scandal, suspicion, and murder.

00:44:09

Secrets in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read

After two trials, weeks of testimony, and a nation divided, Karen Read's fate is decided. Dr. Phil breaks down the verdict that shook Boston and beyond.

00:38:09

Secrets in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read

The prosecution says Karen Read ran over John O'Keefe. The defense says she was framed. Dr. Phil analyzes the explosive retrial and the theories that divided a jury.

00:50:49

Secrets in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read

A Boston police officer is found dead in the snow, and suspicion falls on his girlfriend Karen Read sparking a trial that divides a community and captivates the nation.

00:36:47

S17EP4: Inside the Cleveland Kidnapping Case

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

00:35:39

S17EP3: Inside the Cleveland Kidnapping

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, an

00:44:38

S17EP2: Inside the Cleveland Kidnapping

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 sta

00:40:08

S17EP1: Inside the Cleveland Kidnapping

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

00:41:19

S16EP3: Suicide or Murder? The Mysterious Death of Ellen Greenberg

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 t

00:38:42

S16EP2: Suicide or Murder? The Mysterious Death of Ellen Greenberg

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

00:48:33

S15EP3: Playing God: Amy Carlson and the Love Has Won Cult

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 fo

00:42:58

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

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 mani

00:49:52

S15EP1: Playing God: Amy Carlson and the Love Has Won Cult

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 Je

00:42:24

S14EP3 Escaping Ted Bundy: A Survivor Unlocks the Mind of a Monster

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

00:35:43

S14E2: Escaping Ted Bundy: A Survivor Unlocks the Mind of a Monster

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 lo

00:37:07

S14EP1: Escaping Ted Bundy: A Survivor Unlocks the Mind of a Monster

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 firsthan

00:47:10

S13EP2: The Life, Death and Legacy of Gabby Petito

Dr. Phil dives deep into the chilling case of Gabby Petito in this gripping three-part series. From bodycam footage to exclusive interviews with Gabby's family, the show unravels the tragic events leading to her death and the missed signs of abuse th

00:20:17

S12EP6: Supermom Missing: Bonus Episode

On "Murder and Mystery, Analysis by Dr. Phil," we've been covering the Sherri Papini kidnapping hoax. Today we are dropping you a bonus episode of "Supermom Missing". Dr. Phil speaks with Retired Captain Pat Kropholler of the Shasta County Sheriff's

01:06:11

S12EP5: Supermom Missing-Mystery and Murder:Analysis by Dr. Phil

After disappearing for three weeks, Sherri Papini, a mother of two from Redding, California returned home battered, beaten, and chained, claiming she had been tortured by two mysterious female kidnappers.

On the conclusion of the Supermom Missing: M

00:46:09

S12EP4: Supermom Missing- Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil

Sherri Papini Caught in lies? 'Supermom Missing: Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil', Part 4: Sherri Papini, a mother of two from Redding, California, disappeared on November 2, 2016 while out jogging about a mile from her home. After missing f

00:39:30

S12EP3: Supermom Missing- Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil

Redding, California mother of two, Sherri Papini, disappeared on November 2, 2016, while out jogging about a mile from her home. Showing up three weeks later, Papini claimed she'd been abducted and threatened with human trafficking. Did investigators

00:35:55

S12EP2: Supermom Missing- Mystery and Murder: Analysis By Dr. Phil

Sherri Papini, a mother of two from Redding, California, disappeared on November 2, 2016, while out jogging about a mile from her home. Was she taken against her will?

In part two of Dr. Phil's true crime podcast, Supermom Missing: Mystery and Murde

00:30:42

S12: EP1: Supermom Missing - Mystery and Murder: Analysis By Dr. Phil

How does someone go missing in broad daylight, without a trace? On the season premiere of his true crime podcast, Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil, Dr. Phil examines the sudden disappearance of Sherri Papini, a mother of two from Redding Cali

00:33:25

S11E4: Little Girl Lost: The Case of Erica Parsons

Just when it seemed like the disappearance of Erica Parsons would become another cold case, there was a major break. Someone was about to tell detectives the truth about where Erica was -- and pay the price for what they had done. See omnystudio.com/

00:34:57

S11E3: Little Girl Lost: The Case of Erica Parsons

EP3: Hear the shocking results of Erica's adoptive parents' polygraph tests. And, the truth is exposed about what life was like for Erica in the Parsons' household – next "Little Girl Lost: The Case of Erica Parsons," 'Mystery and Murder: Analysis By

00:32:46

S11E2: Little Girl Lost: The Case of Erica Parsons

More of Casey and Sandy's shocking deeds come to light. And, a woman is about to come forward with an allegation of a stolen child. Will Erica Parsons ever be found? Next, Little Girl Lost: The Case of Erica Parsons. See omnystudio.com/policies/liste

00:34:26

S11E1: Little Girl Lost: The Case of Erica Parsons

On Little Girl Lost: The Case of Erica Parsons, "Murder and Mystery: Analysis by Dr. Phil," Dr. Phil explores the story of a child the world had forgotten. Her aunt and uncle claimed she was living with her grandmother -- but that woman didn't exist.

00:40:48

S10E4: Devious Doctor: The Life And Lies Of Dr. Martin Macneill

Dr. Martin McNeill was in prison for attempting to steal his own daughter's identity for his mistress, Gypsy, when the investigation into his wife, Michele's, 2007 death by drowning was reopened by authorities in Utah. In the conclusion of the podcas

00:40:07

S10E3: Devious Doctor: The Life and Lies of Dr. Martin MacNeill

In episode three, we're diving deeper into our analysis on Martin MacNeill. We're looking at Martin's manipulation tactics, fraudulent documents, and the trauma caused by his abandonment. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

00:41:35

S10E2: Devious Doctor: The Life and Lies of Dr. Martin MacNeill

In episode 2 of "Devious Doctor: The Life and Lies of Dr. Martin MacNeill," "Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil," the mistress, Gypsy Willis, speaks out. Hear what she has to say about MacNeill – and their affair. See omnystudio.com/policies/li

00:37:39

S10E1: Devious Doctor: The Life and Lies of Dr. Martin MacNeill

When Gypsy Willis met Dr. Martin MacNeill, she never dreamed their affair would turn into a nightmare filled with lies and murder. "Devious Doctor: The Life and Lies of Dr. Martin MacNeill," is a new series from "Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. P

00:46:56

S9E4: A Mother's Secret: The Lori Vallow Story

In the final episode of 'A Mother's Secret: The Lori Vallow Story,' Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil, hear about what happened during Lori's monumental court hearing – and what the Dr. Phil team witnessed that shocked them. See omnystudio.com

00:37:20

S9E3: A Mother's Secret: The Lori Vallow Story

The third episode: Months after their mother's arrest, Tylee Ryan, 17, and her 7-year-old brother, Joshua "JJ" Vallow, are still missing. Dr. Phil explores unanswered questions surrounding the children's disappearance in part three of his podcast, "A

00:48:38

S9E2: A Mother's Secret – The Lori Vallow Story

In episode two of A Mother's Secret – The Lori Vallow Story, Dr. Phil hears from the grandparents of the missing children and analyzes the signs of pathological liars, parents who allegedly kill, and the importance of autopsies. See omnystudio.com/po

00:56:03

S9E1: A Mother's Secret: The Lori Vallow Story

Dr. Phil looks into the September 2019 disappearance of Tylee Ryan, 17, and 7-year-old brother, Joshua "JJ" Vallow, and what their mother, Lori Vallow and her new husband, Chad Daybell, might know in part one of his podcast: "A Mother's Secret: The L

00:44:55

S7E5: Twisted Love: Bringing A Murderer To Justice

Houston police say without Mark Castellano's full confession, they had nothing to keep him in custody and may never have found the body of his ex-girlfriend, Michelle Warner. This is the final episode of Dr. Phil's true crime podcast, "Twisted Love:

00:39:35

S7E4: Twisted Love: Bringing A Murderer To Justice EP4

Episode 4 of the podcast "Twisted Love: Bringing A Murderer To Justice," Mystery And Murder: Analysis By Dr. Phil, Mark Castellano's trial begins after he confesses to killing his ex, Michelle Warner. Michelle's family honors her memory. See omnystud

00:37:58

S7E3: Twisted Love: Bringing A Murderer To Justice

Michelle Warner, a mother of two, disappeared without a trace in 2012 after arguing with her live-in ex-boyfriend, Mark Castellano. When Dr. Phil interviewed Castellano, he denied knowing what happened to his ex. On this week's "Twisted Love: Bringin

00:57:55

S7E2: Twisted Love: Bringing A Murderer To Justice

In 2012, mother of two, Michelle Warner, vanished without a trace after arguing with her live-in ex-boyfriend, Mark Castellano. Authorities say that Castellano exhibited bizarre behavior just after Michelle's disappearance, claiming that Warner had a

00:43:41

S5E3: The Devil Beside Me: The Chris Watts Story

In episode 3 of "The Devil Beside Me: The Chris Watts Story: Husband, Father, Killer" – Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil, Chris makes a second shocking confession. Will he finally reveal what he did to his family? Behind the cheery family pho

00:49:16

S5E2: The Devil Beside Me: The Chris Watts Story

Chris Watts confesses to killing his wife after SHE allegedly killed their kids. Chris's mistress is revealed, and I talk to Shan'ann's family. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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00:42:27

Murder in America - Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil

"It's time to talk about murder in America," says Dr. Phil. Why do people resort to murder? What causes someone to kill? Learn what a new FBI study says about the "Pre-attack behaviors of active shooters in the United States." Hear about the traits a

01:21:28

S1E5: The Killer Thorn of Gypsy Rose: Analysis of Murder by Dr Phil

Dr. Phil continues his exclusive interview with Gypsy Rose Blanchard from prison. She tells him about how her bumbling mistakes led to the swift capture of her and her boyfriend. Dr. Phil analyzes her psyche; what led her to murder her mother, and ho

01:05:46

S1E4: The Killer Thorn of Gypsy Rose: Analysis of Murder by Dr. Phil

In more from her first exclusive interview from prison, Gypsy Rose Blancharde tells Dr. Phil how she heard the sounds of her boyfriend stabbing her mother to death; payback she says, for a lifetime of physical abuse and cruelty. Dr. Phil analyzes her

01:14:55

S1E3: The Killer Thorn of Gypsy Rose: Analysis of Murder by Dr. Phil

Dr. Phil speaks to Gypsy Rose Blancharde in her very first exclusive interview from prison. She admits to planning her mother's brutal murder and tells Dr. Phil she asked her boyfriend, who thinks he is a 500 year old vampire, to kill her mother. She

01:09:48

S1E2: The Killer Thorn of Gypsy Rose: Analysis of Murder by Dr. Phil

Police issue a nationwide, all-points bulletin for the safe return of Gypsy Rose Blancharde, believed to be kidnapped by her mother's killer. Police use advanced technology to trace her whereabouts and find her hiding in a closet 700 miles from her h

01:05:24

S1E1: The Killer Thorn of Gypsy Rose: Analysis of Murder by Dr. Phil

Dr. Phil psychoanalyzes one of the most bizarre murder mysteries in modern times. In this episode, it's 2015, Dee Dee Blancharde has been stabbed to death in a vampire-like attack. Her thought to be seriously ill and disabled daughter Gypsy Rose is m