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Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil
Hosted by Dr. Phil McGraw · EN
Dr. Phil McGraw takes an in-depth look at true crime cases, mysteries and provides his in-depth analysis.
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The Disappearance of Stacy Ann Peterson
Feb 1200:42:44Tap to summarizePart 4: The Stacy Peterson mystery collides head-on with the courtroom battle over Kathleen Savio’s death. In Part 4, Dr. Phil sits down with Steve Greenberg, Drew Peterson’s former criminal defense attorney, for an inside look at what happened behind the scenes of one of the most scrutinized cases in America. Greenberg explains why he believes Drew’s relentless media blitz (“Win a Date with Drew” and more) helped turn up the heat that ultimately led to indictment and how reckless publicity can poison a jury pool, disrespect a grieving family, and box a defense into a corner.Dr. Phil and Greenberg also unpack the moment Greenberg says changed everything: a defense decision to put attorney Harry Smith on the stand, delivering testimony that jurors allegedly couldn’t shake.From Drew’s current prison status to the added murder-for-hire conviction that ensures he’ll never walk free, this episode pulls back the curtain on strategy, ego, and consequences while the most haunting question remains unanswered: what happened to Stacy Peterson, and will anyone ever reveal where she is? Thank you to our sponsor: NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-841-1319, for details about credit costs and terms. Or https://americanfinancing.net/PhilSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Feb 500:54:10Tap to summarizeThis is the courtroom showdown years in the making: the 2012 trial of former Bolingbrook police sergeant Drew Peterson for the murder of his third wife, Kathleen Savio against the backdrop of his fourth wife, Stacy Peterson, still missing.Prosecutors build a case without a single “smoking gun,” leaning on forensic testimony, a re-examined autopsy, and the statements Kathleen and Stacy allegedly made about fear, threats, and what Drew was capable of, evidence allowed under the statute that became publicly known as “Drew’s Law.” After days of deliberation, the jury finds Peterson guilty of first-degree murder in September 2012, and he’s later sentenced to 38 years. Appeals follow, but the conviction stands—including after the Illinois Supreme Court upholds it in 2017. Then comes another twist: a 2016 conviction for soliciting a murder-for-hire from prison—an alleged plot targeting prosecutor James Glasgow, adding 40 more years. And still, Stacy’s case remains open.We appreciate our sponsors that made this episode possible!NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-841-1319, for details about credit costs and terms. Or https://americanfinancing.net/PhilChapter: Don’t wait! If you’re on Medicare or will be soon, reach out to Chapter. Call: (352)-845-0659 or go to https://askchapter.org/ to learn about your Medicare options and get help finding ways to save money. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jan 3000:52:33Tap to summarizeStacy Peterson’s disappearance doesn’t stand alone—because three years earlier, Drew Peterson’s third wife, Kathleen Savio, was already sounding the alarm. In Part 2, Dr. Phil traces the relationship timeline: Stacy meets Drew at 17 while he’s still married to Kathleen, and Kathleen’s divorce filing alleges he was “having an affair with a minor,” followed by a temporary order of protection as she fears for her life. Then the calls start stacking up—eighteen domestic disturbance responses between 2002 and 2004—each one a missed opportunity to recognize escalation inside a home where the husband also knows the system.On March 1, 2004, Kathleen is found nude, face-down in an empty bathtub with visible injuries—yet her death is ruled an accidental drowning. When Stacy vanishes, investigators exhume Kathleen’s body and a second autopsy changes everything: blunt-force trauma, signs consistent with drowning after injury, and a case that now looks like murder.Dr. Phil breaks down what this pattern suggests about control, narrative manipulation, and why some cases don’t break until a second victim forces the system to look back.Thank you to our sponsors:Diabetes doesn’t wait. And the cost of waiting can be devastating. But there is another option you need to know about. Learn more: https://drphildiabetes.comNMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-841-1319, for details about credit costs and terms. Or https://americanfinancing.net/PhilSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Disappearance of Stacy Ann Peterson
Jan 1700:51:22Tap to summarizeOn October 28, 2007, 23-year-old mother of two Stacy Ann Peterson disappears from her home in Bolingbrook, Illinois, no struggle, no note, no sightings. Her husband, veteran officer Drew Peterson (her fourth marriage), claims she left for another man, yet he says he found her car at a nearby airport, drove it home without alerting police, and didn’t report her missing until roughly 24 hours later. Dr. Phil examines why a young mother wouldn’t vanish without her children, and the warning signs of coercive control behind closed doors including Stacy’s growing fear, divorce talk, and preparations that suggest she believed she was in danger. As Drew leans into the spotlight, investigators begin looking backward to the suspicious death of Drew’s third wife, Kathleen Savio—setting up what comes next. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 2600:46:09Tap to summarizeIn Episode 4 of Amy Bradley: Vanished at Sea, Dr. Phil and Amy’s younger brother, Brad Bradley, confront the most troubling inconsistencies in the case, statements made before Amy was reported missing, timelines that shift under scrutiny, and behavior that defies logic.Brad walks through the moments after Amy vanished, detailing encounters with crew members who referenced her disappearance before any announcement was made, and why those contradictions matter from a forensic and psychological standpoint. Dr. Phil explains how people who volunteer information they were never asked for often reveal deception—and why the “overboard” theory collapses under both psychological and physical analysis.Together, they examine eyewitness testimony, crew access points, security failures, and conflicts of interest that may have shaped the investigation from the start. This episode moves beyond speculation, focusing on verifiable facts that point to one conclusion: Amy did not disappear by accident—and someone on that ship knew far more than they admitted.https://www.drphilpodcasts.com/amy-bradley-vanished-at-seaSUBMIT A TIP Call 804-789-4269 (4AMY)VISIT: https://x.com/BradRad5Bradleyhttps://amybradleyismissing.com/https://www.missingamybradley.com/https://www.gofundme.com/f/amy-bradley-is-missinghttps://www.change.org/p/mandate-amy-alert-on-all-cruise-linesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 1800:45:07Tap to summarizeIn 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.Brad revisits the night on board the Rhapsody of the Seas, clarifying long-misreported details about Amy’s state of mind, her fear of the ocean, and the precise 30-minute window in which she vanished. He challenges the long-standing “overboard” theory with ship-speed calculations, docking procedures, and firsthand observations that place the vessel at Curaçao, not open sea, when Amy went missing.From missing photographs and unexplained crew behavior to critical details about the cabin scene that were altered before investigators arrived, this episode reframes the case through the eyes of someone who lived it and raises unsettling questions about what was known, when it was known, and who may have known more than they admitted.https://www.drphilpodcasts.com/amy-bradley-vanished-at-seaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 700:48:49Tap to summarizeNew witnesses. New clues. And a chilling revelation: Amy Bradley may have walked off the ship alive. In part 2 of Amy Bradley: Vanished at Sea, Mystery ans Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil, Dr. Phil investigates the disturbing sightings across Curaçao pointing to a terrifying possibility of trafficking, movement, and a cover-up that began the moment Amy vanished.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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Amy Bradley: Vanished At Sea
Nov 2700:52:54Tap to summarizeIn 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. Was Amy targeted? Taken off the ship alive? Or the victim of a crime quickly covered by chaos? Dr. Phil unpacks the contradictions, psychology, missed opportunities, and the chilling detail that shifted the investigation forever. 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/ and use code DRPHIL for 25% off your first order. With a 90 day guarantee, there's no reason for you not to get the help you need.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Suicide or Murder? The Mysterious Death of Ellen Greenberg
Nov 21Tap to summarizeIn this episode, 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.Ellen's parents, Josh and Sandy, join Dr. Phil and crime expert Nancy Grace to challenge the ruling and expose contradictions they say investigators continue to overlook. Dr. Phil explains why Ellen showed none of the behavioral red flags typically associated with suicide, while Nancy Grace raises questions about "wrong-way" blood evidence, unexplained bruising, and concerns about the same office re-reviewing its own work.The conversation dives into disputed psychological findings, the fiancé's 911 call, and why Ellen's family believes an independent federal investigation is the only path to justice.Ellen's parents make one thing clear: they're not giving up.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/ and use code DRPHIL for 25% off your first order. With a 90 day guarantee, there's no reason for you not to get the help you need.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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