The Girl In The Closet

Part 2: Dr. Phil continues discussion with exes Michael and Susan, as well as Susan’s new husband, Cory, about the care of 11-year-old Bodhi, who mom Susan insists is experiencing schizophrenia, just like Michael and Susan’s 16-year-old daughter. For more info: https://drphil.com ...  Show more

Part 1: Susan and Michael first appeared on Dr. Phil in 2012 to share their experience with their sweet daughter, Janni, diagnosed with schizophrenia at 6 years old. The parents have since divorced and are now at odds over their 11-year-old son Bodhi. More info: https://drphil.co ...  Show more

Original Air Date: 04/15/2011

At times he wasn’t given any food or water for days, all while being chained inside a tiny closet. At age 19, Clayton speaks out for the first time about the torture he endured at the hands of his father and stepmother when he was six. Plus, ...

A vulnerable girl, having already endured abuse from her schizophrenic mother, loses her freedom and innocence when a trusted adult lures her into an unthinkable decade of captivity. Today’s episode featured Tanya Kach. You can email Tanya at tnkach@gmail.com or find her on socia ...  Show more

From February 22, 2011: At age seven, Chelsea Vosters was rescued from living in a dog cage in a dark and cold basement. Thirteen years later, Chelsea shares her memories of being in the cage, recalls the day she was rescued and returns to her childhood home. She also opens up ab ...  Show more

She was held captive for 24 years in the secret basement of the house that she grew up in. During her captivity she gave birth to 7 children - all in the dark with nothing but a pack of diapers and a pair of scissors. 

For 24 years there were two fami ...