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.

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The Girl In The Closet

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Former teacher Tanya Ramirez pled guilty for crossing a forbidden line, having sex with a 17-year-old student. She’s suing him claiming, for one, the teen showed a sex tape at school for bragging rights. Teacher and student face off on Dr. Phil’s stage. For more info: https://drphil.com
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Teacher Guilty Of Sleeping With Student Is Now Suing Him

Tom and Karen say Madison, 15, is out of control. Tom has served seven tours of duty in the Middle East commanding troops but says he's faced his scariest and most dangerous enemy in his own home. Fearing for their lives, they need Dr. Phil’s help. Part 1. More info: https://drphil.com 
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Police Called 100 Times On Our Car Stealing, Drug Taking, Dad Beating, Beautiful 15-Year-Old Daughter, Who Is Now Corrupting Her Younger Sister Pt. 1

Dr. Phil continues dialogue with Amanda who says she was sexually abused by her father, Earl Nix. Hear what Earl said to Amanda during a police-recorded phone call, which the jury heard. Amanda agrees to take a polygraph. Will the results convince? Part 2 
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Amanda's Secret: Lie Detector Results Revealed Pt. 2

Amanda, 25, says she was molested over 795 times by her father, Earl Nix, a secret when revealed to family was rejected despite Nix being convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. The family comes face-to-face in an emotional attempt for truth. Part 1
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Amanda's Secret: Forbidden Love Pt. 1

Gina asked Dr. Phil for help with daughter Alexis saying she was kidnapped by her survivalist boyfriend David. As the story unfolds, another layer surfaces, allegations of molestation by a family member. Find out who, and will a polygraph tell all? Part 2. More info: https://drphil.com

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The Girl In The Closet

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