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S10 E41 Innocence Robbed: A Horrific Story Of Abuse

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39 minutes

Dec 11, 2011

It's a parent's worst nightmare to learn their child was sexually abused, especially in their own home. Patty says her world ended the day she learned her husband was sexually abusing her 3 daughters. What warning signs did she miss?Starring: Dr. Phillip C. McGraw, Robin McGraw

Season 10, 20 Episodes

Prophet Or Pedophile? Pt. 1,

Warren Jeffs, leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints & self-proclaimed prophet, was on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted Fugitives for unlawful flight & sexual conduct with a minor. Dr. Phil talks with FLDS member Willie Jessop.

Learning your spouse is a cheater is devastating, but how do you recover when his lover is also your best friend? This young couple was newlyweds when she found him in bed with her best friend and bridesmaid. He says he loves both--can Dr. Phil help?

Cut The Cord Pt. 1,

Rheta says she wants her husband, Mark, to cut the cord with his meddling mother, Deb, who has created an online dating profile for him, paid for divorce lawyers, and tried to set him up with his ex-girlfriend! Dr. Phil looks at this troubled union. Part 1

A Father Accused: Who's Telling The Truth?,

Horrific allegations are tearing a family apart. Todd, ex girlfriend Latia & mom Diana tell their versions of sexual misconduct. Todd says he will do anything to prove his innocence. Dr. Phil calls in a polygraph examiner, with shocking results.

Innocence Robbed: A Horrific Story Of Abuse,

It's a parent's worst nightmare to learn their child was sexually abused, especially in their own home. Patty says her world ended the day she learned her husband was sexually abusing her 3 daughters. What warning signs did she miss?

Parental Abuse?,

Dr. Phil's guests say they endure abuse from their grown children. Debbie says daughter, Amy, 31, is verbally & physically abusive. Amy admits she can be cruel to her mom, but Debbie makes her feel like a failure. As tempers flare see who storms off!

Katlynn, Zach & Amber say dad Todd prioritizes everything over them: job, wife & new family. They say their dad missed weekend visits, failed to pay child support & even wrote a letter denouncing his parental rights. Could Todd do more or just a bad rap?

Heaviest Woman On Record,

At 700 lbs., Pauline, 48, has a Guinness World Record title of Heaviest Living Woman. Pauline is also a mother, daughter & friend with hopes and dreams of a better life for herself & her 18-year-old son Dillon. Can Dr. Phil help get her life on track?

Teen Mama Drama,

Dr. Phil discusses teen pregnancy: In the U.S., one in six become teen moms with fathers often not held to the same accountability in child-rearing. Taten, 18, has an infant daughter with one teen girl, with another teen pregnant. Paternity test results.

Anger Intervention,

Quinn says his wife, Sara, smashed a glass door, putting several stitches in his head, and punched, slapped, and kicked him in the face. But why won't he leave her? Can Dr. Phil help mend this fractured family as he confronts Sara about the alleged abuse?

Imperfect Justice,

Many were stunned and outraged when Casey Anthony was acquitted of murder charges in her daughter Caylee's death. Lead prosecutor Jeff Ashton joins Dr. Phil to answer some hard-hitting questions about where his case went wrong.

Discipline Video: A Daughter's New Accusations Against The Judge,

This 2004 YouTube viral video sent shock waves, racked up millions of views, and stirred online outrage. Texas Judge William Adams is lashing his then 16-year-old daughter with a belt, despite her pleas to stop. Do you think Adam's actions are justified?

Most Outrageous Monster-In-Law Returns,

The Monster-In-Law is back! Khalood confessed to calling her son-in-law, Steve, a "loser" and "dumbass" and lacing his drink with a laxative! Does she still say Steve is incapable of supporting a family? Hear what Steve’s mom has to say about the feud!

Beauty Queen Hits Rock Bottom,

How did 21-year-old Jenna go from being a straight-A UC Berkeley student and former beauty queen to abusing heroin and meth and used as sexual currency in a drug house? Her mom is desperate to save her only child and turns to Dr. Phil for intervention.

On Facebook, unexpected things happen, like reuniting with a loved one or being fired after posting an inappropriate photograph. It can also be a lifesaver, offering a human connection when all seems lost. Dr. Phil delves into a story that made headlines.

The Girl In The Closet,

A Dr. Phil Exclusive: Lauren, 8, locked in a pitch-black closet, lice-infested, surrounded by human waste, held captive by her mother and step-father. Lauren was found naked, emaciated, weighed 25 pounds, and stood 3-feet tall. Lauren, now 18, speaks out.

A Most Unusual Love Triangle,

Tracey says her 23-year marriage is falling apart because husband Doug is having an affair with transgender female Essence. Tracey wants Doug to choose once and for all so that she can move on with her life. Why is she leaving the decision to him?

Held Hostage By My Father,

Ashley was sexually abused by her father from ages of 5 to 18, locked in a small camper, while giving birth to four of her father's children. In her first national interview since her father's arrest, the 22-year-old mom speaks about her horrible ordeal.

Falsely Accused Mothers?,

Stacy and her boyfriend are accused of burning her 3-year-old daughter with cigarettes. What will lie detector tests reveal? Plus, Christina's mother has called CPS on her four times for allegedly abusing her grandson. Are Christina's kids in danger?

Inside The Powell Family Tragedy,

Susan Powell, a beautiful mother of two, vanished in 2009. Her husband, Josh, was considered a person of interest & what began as an unsolved mystery tragically ended with the murder-suicide of Josh Powell & their two sons, Charles, 7, & Braden, 5.

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