Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil

Behind an ordinary Philadelphia home, Gary Heidnik held six women captive in a basement of unimaginable horror. Dr. Phil examines the killer’s twisted psychology, the warning signs, and the survivor who brought him down.

The mysterious death of Nolan Wells has become one of the tragic cases of the summer. Wells was an 18-year-old college football player who traveled by boat with friends to Horn Island, off the Mississippi Gulf Coast, for a Fourth of July celebration .

In this audience favorite from the Mystery & Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil archives, we revisit the chilling disappearance of a young Illinois mother who vanished without a trace on October 28, 2007. No signs of a struggle. No goodbye. No confirmed sightings. Just two young children left behind and a husband, former police officer Drew Peterson, whose suspicious behavior raises troubling questions.

Inside the Cornell 7 allegations. A former Cornell University student says she was drugged and sexually assaulted by 7 members of the Chi Phi fraternity. The case has sparked national outrage and a growing #IAmJaneDoe movement.

Dr. Phil revisits the chilling cases of Maura Murray, Ellen Greenberg, and Dylan Redwine, following the evidence, unanswered questions, and breakthroughs that continue to define these true crime mysteries.

A devoted mom. A pastor husband. A secret mistress. And a marriage unraveling behind closed doors. When Ashley Flynn was found shot to death inside her Ohio home, her husband Caleb told police a terrifying story: an intruder had broken in, attacked him and killed his wife.

Dr. Phil and Sara Carden examine new developments in the Lindsay Clancy case, including the holdout juror speaking out, Patrick Clancy’s first interview, and whether prosecutors will pursue a retrial or plea deal.

Dr. Phil and former federal prosecutor Alice LaCour break down the Lindsay Clancy mistrial, disputed juror misconduct claims, the renewed push for a not-guilty ruling, and whether this controversial case will ever face a second jury.

After a 21-day trial, jurors reportedly split 11–1, resulting in a mistrial and leaving the central question unresolved: Was Lindsay Clancy experiencing postpartum psychosis, or was she still legally responsible for killing her three children?

As the Lindsay Clancy trial reaches jury deliberations, Dr. Phil examines the prosecution and defense closing arguments, the evidence jurors are revisiting, and the central question: Was Clancy criminally responsible when she killed her three children?

The prosecution and defense rest in the Lindsay Clancy trial. Dr. Phil analyzes the conflicting psychiatric testimony, jury psychology and the evidence jurors must weigh to decide criminal responsibility.

Lindsay Clancy admits killing her three children. Was it calculated murder or postpartum psychosis? Dr. Phil analyzes the evidence, expert testimony and the question of criminal responsibility.

Pamela Smart says the jury got it wrong. In Part 2, Dr. Phil examines the teenage witnesses, plea deals, disputed recordings and psychological bias behind her conviction and her new-trial fight.

More than 35 years after Pamela Smart was convicted in her husband’s murder, Dr. Phil examines the grooming, manipulation and disputed evidence behind her fight for a new trial.

After 18 days on the witness stand, Jodi Arias faced the evidence, the jury and the former ally who ultimately concluded she had been manipulated.

Jodi Arias admitted killing Travis Alexander—but claimed trauma erased the most brutal moments. Dr. Phil examines “the fog,” her shifting courtroom persona and the jailhouse meeting that raised even more questions.

Before Jodi Arias became one of America’s most notorious killers, obsession, rejection and control turned a volatile romance into the brutal murder of Travis Alexander.

After Rex Heuermann is sentenced to life without parole for the murders of eight women, Dr. Phil returns to Gilgo Beach to examine how a seemingly ordinary Long Island man concealed a decades-long campaign of terror in plain sight.

Dr. Phil analyzes how investigators built a murder case against Mark Redwine—examining blood evidence, cadaver-dog alerts, shifting explanations, and the behavioral patterns that ultimately led a jury to convict Dylan Redwine’s father.

Dr. Phil analyzes the confrontation with Mark Redwine, the father of missing 13-year-old Dylan Redwine, exposing the inconsistencies, blame-shifting, polygraph refusal, and family conflict that pushed investigators closer to the truth.

Dr. Phil analyzes the disappearance of 13-year-old Dylan Redwine, a court-ordered visit with his father, a bitter custody battle, troubling warning signs, and the interview clues that raised serious questions from the start.

Dr. Phil reveals the truth behind Brittanee Drexel’s 13-year mystery, exposing how false leads, public suspicion, and a predator’s crime of opportunity hid the real killer in plain sight.

Dr. Phil investigates the chilling theory that Brittanee Drexel was abducted during spring break, exposing how jailhouse informants, false leads, and a rush to judgment nearly shaped the entire case.

Dr. Phil opens with the haunting disappearance of Brittanee Drexel, as Dr. Phil breaks down the teen psychology, missed warning signs, investigative assumptions, and predator opportunity behind one of true crime’s most disturbing cases.

A 17-year-old vanishes on spring break in Myrtle Beach. Dr. Phil analyzes the hidden risk factors, teen decision-making, and early investigative mistakes in Brittanee Drexel’s disappearance.

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.

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

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

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 death into a haunting theory of repetition.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 Bradley, exposing early red flags, botched investigative decisions, and the chilling possibility she was targeted from the moment she boarded.

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.

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.

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.#MauraMurray #DrPhilPodcast #MysteryAndMurder #TrueCrime #ColdCase #UnsolvedMystery See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Phil unpacks new theories, forensic clues, and human behavior behind one of America's most haunting cold cases, the mystery of Maura Murray's disappearance.

A gifted college student vanishes on a snowy New Hampshire road. Dr. Phil unravels the haunting mystery of what happened to Maura Murray.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

As new victims emerge and trial strategies clash, Dr. Phil explores the lasting trauma, evolving M.O., and dark psychology behind the Gilgo Beach murders. The bodies were just the beginning. In Part 3 of the Gilgo Beach investigation, Dr. Phil dives deeper into the mind of the alleged killer and the ripples of destruction still unfolding.

In this episode, Dr. Phil takes you inside the breakthrough moment that led to the arrest of Rex Heuermann, the Long Island architect accused of living two lives: family man by day, alleged serial predator by night. Using detailed evidence, Dr. Phil breaks down the psychological profile of a meticulous offender who allegedly studied investigations, collected "trophies," and planned his crimes like blueprints.

Dr. Phil examines the mind of the man accused in the Gilgo Beach murders—an alleged predator who kept detailed notes, avoided capture for decades, and shattered lives far beyond his victims.

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.

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.

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: criminology PhD student Bryan Kohberger. T

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 exposes the cult's manipulative control, dangerous devotion, and the shocking reality of what happened when their leader needed help the most.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Part 3: Dr. Phil details Gabby's disappearance, the discovery of her remains, and Brian Laundrie's fugitive status, ultimately revealing the chilling admissions in his notebook. Through Gabby's story, Dr. Phil talks about the pervasive nature of domestic violence and its societal impact.

Part 2: 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 that could have changed everything.

Dr. Phil exclusive interview with Park Ranger Ryan Kral. One of the officers present at the highly criticized Gabby Petito traffic stop breaks his silence to Dr. Phil.

Dr. Phil examines the heartbreaking case of Gabby Petito, whose life was tragically cut short by her boyfriend Brian Laundrie.

Dr. Phil speaks with Retired Captain Pat Kropholler of the Shasta County Sheriff's office. He was first on the scene when Sherri Papini showed up alive on the side of the road in 2016, and he led the investigation. He is going to give us ALL of the behind-the-scenes details about the investigation from his perspective.

On the conclusion of the Supermom Missing: Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil podcast, investigators say they finally get the answers they have been looking for – and it's Sherri who hands them the smoking gun. Plus, what investigators say they found proved Sherri was the real-life Gone Girl. And, find out where Papini is today.

After missing for three weeks, Papini showed up battered, beaten and chained, claiming she had been tortured by two mysterious female kidnappers.

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 believe her?

In part two of Dr. Phil's true crime podcast, Supermom Missing: Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil, Dr. Phil explores the clues left behind that made investigators believe Sherri could be a real-life "Gone Girl".

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 California who disappeared on November 2, 2016, reportedly, while out jogging about a mile from her home.

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.

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 Dr. Phil.'

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.

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.

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 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 abandonmen

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.

When Gypsy Willis met Dr. Martin MacNeill, she never dreamed their affair would turn into a nightmare filled with lies and murder.

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.

The third episode: Months after their mother's arrest, Tylee Ryan, 17, and her 7-year-old brother, Joshua "JJ" Vallow, are still missing.

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.

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:

In the series finale of "The Fall of a Hero: From Football to Murder, The Aaron Hernandez Story," "Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil," hear about Hernandez's tragic final days before his life came to a horrific end.

After being convicted of murder, Aaron Hernandez was about to be charged with another deadly crime that would reveal his alleged lifestyle -- Episode 3 of The Fall of a Hero: From Football to Murder, The Aaron Hernandez Story, "Analysis by Dr. Phil."

In a episode two of his podcast series The Fall of a Hero: From Football to Murder, The Aaron Hernandez Story, "Mystery And Murder: Analysis By Dr. Phil," Dr. Phil looks into the 2013 trial of Aaron Hernandez who was charged with killing the boyfriend of his fiancé's sister.

Episode 1: Aaron Hernandez seemed to have it all: a $40 million football contract, a mansion outside of Boston and a beautiful fiancée and daughter. Then, in 2013, the NFL superstar was arrested and accused of not one, but three murders.

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.