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.