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Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil

Dr. Phil McGraw

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

true crime

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46:56

Into Thin Air: The Mysterious Disappearance of Maura...

Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil ·

2025/11/06

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. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://bioptimizers.com/drphil Promo Code: DrPhil for 15% off and 25% off during black Friday. Stronger, longer, better life. This episode is brought to you by Sambrosa Night Syrup: Visit https://sambrosa.com/

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54:20

Into Thin Air: The Mysterious Disappearance of Maura...

Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil ·

2025/10/30

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. In Part Two of Into Thin Air: The Mysterious Disappearance of Maura Murray, Dr. Phil continues his deep dive into the disappearance of Maura Murray, the 21-year-old nursing student who vanished after a crash on a desolate New Hampshire road. As the investigation unfolds, Dr. Phil analyzes the critical mistakes and psychological blind spots

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57:28

Into Thin Air: The Mysterious Disappearance of Maura...

Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil ·

2025/10/23

A gifted college student vanishes on a snowy New Hampshire road. Dr. Phil unravels the haunting mystery of what happened to Maura Murray. In this part 1 of Into Thin Air: The Mysterious Disappearance of Maura Murray | Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil, Dr. Phil investigates one of America’s most baffling disappearances the 2004 case of Maura Murray, a 21-year-old nursing student who vanished after a late-night crash on a snowy New Hampshire road. Rather than retelling the mystery, Dr. Phil

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49:33

Murdaugh Murders: Inside A Deadly Dynasty

Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil ·

2025/10/16

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. In the final episode of The Murdaugh Murders: Inside a Deadly Dynasty, Dr. Phil unpacks the high-stakes trial that ended a century-old reign of influence in South Carolina’s Lowcountry. From the haunting autopsy testimony that exposed the horror of Maggie and Paul’s final moments to Alec Murdaugh’s desperate courtroom performance and

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43:40

Murdaugh Murders: Inside A Deadly Dynasty

Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil ·

2025/10/09

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. In Part 2 of The Murdaugh Murders: Inside a Deadly Dynasty, Dr. Phil unpacks the shocking twists that shattered the Murdaugh legacy. After the brutal murders of Maggie and Paul, Alec Murdaugh became both victim and suspect, orchestrating a failed suicide-for-hire scheme, stealing millions from clients, and watching a century of privilege

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53:17

Murdaugh Murders: Inside A Deadly Dynasty

Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil ·

2025/10/02

The rise of the powerful Murdaugh family dynasty and the cracks beneath the surface that would lead to scandal, suspicion, and murder. For over a century, the Murdaugh family ruled South Carolina’s Lowcountry, wielding power in the courts and influence in the community. But behind the polished facade were whispers of privilege, protection, and patterns of tragedy. In this opening episode, Dr. Phil traces the dynasty’s history, the fatal 2019 boat crash that killed Mallory Beach, and the events that

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45:11

S20EP3: Secrets in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read

Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil ·

2025/09/25

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. In the final episode of "Secrets in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read," Dr. Phil unpacks the dramatic end to one of the most polarizing trials in recent memory. Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe’s death in the snow sparked two competing narratives: prosecutors claimed his girlfriend, Karen Read, ran him over with her SUV, while the defense argued

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40:18

S20EP2: Secrets in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read

Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil ·

2025/09/18

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. The drama continues in part two of Secrets in the Snow. Prosecutors presented DNA, taillight fragments, and voicemails to argue that Karen Read fatally struck her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe. But the defense countered with an alternate story: John was attacked inside the house, bitten by a dog, and dumped outside

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51:51

S20EP1: Secrets in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read

Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil ·

2025/09/12

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. In this episode of Mystery & Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil, we go back to the night Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe was found lifeless in the snow outside a friend’s home. Was it a tragic accident, or a deliberate crime? Karen Read, his girlfriend, stood accused of running him over with her SUV. Dr. Phil breaks down the evidence,

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42:46

S19EP3: Inside The Gilgo Beach Murders | Mystery and...

Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil ·

2025/09/04

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. A decades-old cold case. Graphic crime scene notes. A daughter’s dark art. A mother murdered by her own child. This isn’t fiction it’s what’s surfaced since Rex

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41:48

S19EP2: Inside The Gilgo Beach Murders | Mystery and...

Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil ·

2025/08/28

A pizza crust, burner phones, and a double life exposed. Dr. Phil unpacks how investigators tracked the alleged Gilgo Beach killer hiding in plain sight. For over a decade, the Gilgo Beach murders haunted Long Island. Then, one discarded pizza box and a string of burner phones cracked the case wide open. 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

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45:22

S19EP1: Inside The Gilgo Beach Murders | Mystery and...

Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil ·

2025/08/22

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

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S18E3: Inside the Idaho College Murders | Mystery and...

Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil ·

2025/08/14

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

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41:09

S18E2: Inside the Idaho College Murders | Mystery and...

Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil ·

2025/08/07

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

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40:56

S18E1: Inside the Idaho College Murders | Mystery and...

Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil ·

2025/08/01

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

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38:53

S17EP4: Inside the Cleveland Kidnapping Case

Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil ·

2025/07/24

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

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36:41

S17EP3: Inside the Cleveland Kidnapping

Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil ·

2025/07/17

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

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46:44

S17EP2: Inside the Cleveland Kidnapping Case

Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil ·

2025/07/10

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

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41:10

S17EP1: Inside the Cleveland Kidnapping Case

Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil ·

2025/07/04

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

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43:22

S16EP3: Suicide or Murder? The Mysterious Death of...

Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil ·

2025/06/27

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

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