Mother Knows Best: A Story of Munchausen By Proxy and Murder
Dr. Phil · Season 17 · Episode 138
In a bizarre case of abuse, Gypsy Rose Blanchard's mother forced her to pretend she was sick, made her undergo countless surgeries, shaved her head, had a feeding tube inserted and even made her daughter use a wheelchair. The web of deceit and torture eventually bred a contempt that led to murder. In an exclusive interview with Dr. Phil, Gypsy Rose tells her story.
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Season
17
Episode
138
Air Date
04/Apr/2019
Air Time
—
Runtime
60 min
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In a bizarre case of abuse, Gypsy Rose Blanchard's mother forced her to pretend she was sick, made her undergo countless surgeries, shaved her head, had a feeding tube inserted and even made her daughter use a wheelchair. The web of deceit and torture eventually bred a contempt that led to murder. In an exclusive interview with Dr. Phil, Gypsy Rose tells her story.
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