S17EP2: Inside the Cleveland Kidnapping Case

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 strength—but with strategy, clarity, and an unstoppable will to live. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, you can reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). This hotline is operated by RAINN and connects you with local sexual assault service providers who can offer free, confidential support and resources. Subscribe | Rate | Share: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3H3lJ8n/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3W76ihW/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44IhdWV/ Website: https://www.drphilpodcasts.com/podcast/ This episode is brought to you by Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/DRPHIL and use code DRPHIL to get an exclusive discount of up to 40% off! This episode is brought to you by: Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/  Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today. #michelleknight #drphil #ArielCastro #ClevelandKidnapping #truecrimepodcast #mysteryandmurder #mysteryandmurder #trueCrime #truecrimeaddict #CrimePodcast #abuseawareness #justiceforsurvivors  

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 | Share: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3H3lJ8n/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3W76ihW/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44IhdWV/ Website: https://www.drphilpodcasts.com/podcast/  This episode is brought to you by Preserve Gold, visit https://drphilgold.com to claim your free guide. They have hundreds of 5-star reviews and millions of dollars in trusted transactions. As a bonus, you can get up to $15,000 with a qualified purchase from Preserve Gold. With price assurance, you can ensure you receive the best value.So don't wait. Visit htps://drphilgold.com  today!  #ClevelandKidnapping #MichelleKnight #ArielCastro #TrueCrimePodcast #MysteryAndMurder  #DrPhilPodcast #TrueCrimeStories #SurvivorStories If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, you can reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). This hotline is operated by RAINN and connects you with local sexual assault service providers who can offer free, confidential support and resources.

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 forensic red flags that demand a second look. He questions the mental health narrative used to explain Ellen’s death and exposes how institutional barriers stalled the pursuit of truth. With the original cause of death now reversed and the case officially reopened, Dr. Phil asks the one question no one in power seems to have answered: if this wasn’t suicide… who’s responsible? Subscribe | Rate | Share: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3H3lJ8n/  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3W76ihW/  Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44IhdWV/  Website: https://www.drphilpodcasts.com/podcast/ Thank you to our sponsors: Home Title Lock: Go to https://hometitlelock.com/drphil/  and use promo code PHIL to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/DRPHIL/  and use code DRPHIL to get an exclusive discount of up to 40% off!

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 darker at play. Ellen’s parents refuse to accept the suicide ruling. They’ve hired private investigators, pushed for independent reviews, and demanded answers that authorities have yet to provide. Dr. Phil pieces together expert analysis, witness accounts, and forensic details to reveal the truth: Was Ellen’s death a tragic suicide, or is someone hiding a crime in plain sight? #EllenGreenberg #TrueCrimePodcast #DrPhil #MysteryAndMurder #CrimeSceneInvestigation #ForensicAnalysis #UnsolvedMystery #JusticeForEllen #CrimePodcast #ColdCase New episodes drop every Thursday. Follow, subscribe, review and share: YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3H3lJ8n/ | Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3W76ihW/ | Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44IhdWV/  | Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/4jTlCe6/ | Website: https://www.drphilpodcasts.com/podcast/ Thank you to our sponsors: Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/ Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today. Balance of Nature: Visit: https://balanceofnature.com/ or call 1.800.246.8751 and get this special offer by using Discount Code: “DRPHIL”. Get a FREE Fiber & Spice supplement, plus 35% OFF your first preferred set as a new Preferred Customer, with free shipping and our money-back guarantee. Start your journey with Balance of Nature.    Sambrosa: go to https://Sambrosa.com/  and use code MERIT for 25% off your first order.  

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 of her injuries, Dr. Phil challenges the official narrative—inviting listeners to reconsider everything they thought they knew about the case.   Brace yourself for a thought-provoking deep dive into one of the most baffling cases in recent memory.   Subscribe: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3H3lJ8n/ | Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3W76ihW/ | Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44IhdWV/ | Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/4jTlCe6/ | Website: https://www.drphilpodcasts.com/podcast/   Special thanks to our sponsors! Support the brands that support us! Visit them and let them know we sent you:   Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/  Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.   Jase Medical: Get emergency antibiotics at https://Jase.com/  & use code PHIL for a discount 

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 exposes the cult’s manipulative control, dangerous devotion, and the shocking reality of what happened when their leader needed help the most. Special thanks to our sponsors! Support the brands that support us! Visit them and let them know we sent you: Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/  Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.   MASA Chips: Visit: https://MASAChips.com/MERIT/ and use code MERIT for 25% off your first order.   Balance of Nature: Visit: https://balanceofnature.com/  or call 1.800.246.8751 and get this special offer by using Discount Code: “DRPHIL”. Get a FREE Fiber & Spice supplement, plus 35% OFF your first preferred set as a new Preferred Customer, with free shipping and our money-back guarantee. Start your journey with Balance of Nature.   Sambrosa Night Syrup: Go to: https://sambrosa.com/ and use code "MERIT: For 25% off your first order. Wake up rested and invigorated!

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. Special thanks to our sponsors! Support the brands that support us! Visit them and let them know we sent you: Preserve Gold: Go to: https://drphilgold.com/   Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.   Go to https://hometitlelock.com/drphil/  and use promo code PHIL to get a FREE title history report so you can find out if you’re already a victim AND 14 days of protection for FREE! And make sure to check out the Million Dollar TripleLock protection details when you get there! Exclusions apply. For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty    Jase Medical: Get emergency antibiotics at https://Jase.com/  & use code PHIL for a discount.   Ready to give MASA a try? Go to: https://MASAChips.com/MERIT/ and use code "MERIT" for 25% off your first order.     Balance of Nature: Go to https://balanceofnature.com/  or call 1.800.246.8751 and get this special offer by using Discount Code: “DRPHIL”. Get a FREE Fiber & Spice supplement, plus 35% OFF your first preferred set as a new Preferred Customer, with free shipping and our money-back guarantee. Start your journey with Balance of Nature.

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 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. New episodes drop every Thursday. Follow, subscribe, review and share: YouTube | Apple Podcasts |  Spotify |  Amazon Music  | Website Special thanks to our sponsors! Support the brands that support us! Visit them and let them know we sent you: Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/  Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.   Jase Medical: Get emergency antibiotics at https://Jase.com/  & use code PHIL for a discount   Balance of Nature: Go to https://balanceofnature.com/  or call 1.800.246.8751 and get this special offer by using Discount Code: “DRPHIL”. Get a FREE Fiber & Spice supplement, plus 35% OFF your first preferred set as a new Preferred Customer, with free shipping and our money-back guarantee. Start your journey with Balance of Nature.

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 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. New episodes drop every Thursday. Follow, subscribe, review and share: YouTube | Apple Podcasts |  Spotify |  Amazon Music  | Website Special thanks to our sponsors! Support the brands that support us! Visit them and let them know we sent you: Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/  Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.   Jase Medical: Get emergency antibiotics at https://Jase.com/  & use code PHIL for a discount   Balance of Nature: Go to https://balanceofnature.com/  or call 1.800.246.8751 and get this special offer by using Discount Code: “DRPHIL”. Get a FREE Fiber & Spice supplement, plus 35% OFF your first preferred set as a new Preferred Customer, with free shipping and our money-back guarantee. Start your journey with Balance of Nature.

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 question remains: How many others never had the chance to escape?   Warning: This episode contains details of sexual assault and violence that may be triggering to listeners. @RAINN provides free, 24/7 support for survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones at 800.656.HOPE and https://online.rainn.org    New episodes drop every Thursday. Follow, subscribe, review and share: YouTube | Apple Podcasts |  Spotify |  Amazon Music  | Website Thank you to our sponsors: Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/   Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today. Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/DRPHIL/  and use code DRPHIL to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. Echo Water: Find your flow state. Visit https://echowater.com/PHIL/  and Use code PHIL for 10% off. Balance of Nature: Go to https://balanceofnature.com/  or call 1.800.246.8751 and get this special offer by using Discount Code: “DRPHIL”. Get a FREE Fiber & Spice supplement, plus 35% OFF your first preferred set as a new Preferred Customer, with free shipping and our money-back guarantee. Start your journey with Balance of Nature.