Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil

Dr. Phil McGraw

Dr. Phil McGraw takes an in-depth look at true crime cases, mysteries and provides his in-depth analysis.

  1. Into Thin Air: The Mysterious Disappearance of Maura Murray

    EPISODE 1

    Into Thin Air: The Mysterious Disappearance of Maura Murray

    A gifted college student vanishes on a snowy New Hampshire road. Dr. Phil unravels the haunting mystery of what happened to Maura Murray.   In this part 1 of Into Thin Air: The Mysterious Disappearance of Maura Murray | Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil, Dr. Phil investigates one of America's most baffling disappearances the 2004 case of Maura Murray, a 21-year-old nursing student who vanished after a late-night crash on a snowy New Hampshire road. Rather than retelling the mystery, Dr. Phil dissects Maura's state of mind: the emotional collapse after a troubling phone call, the lies about a "death in the family," and the sudden trip north that ended in silence. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, he explains how perfectionism, fear, and shame can drive impulsive flight behavior and how stress can make even rational people act in ways that defy logic. Dr. Phil analyzes the psychology behind her choices, the investigative blind spots, and the unreliable witness memories that clouded the case. Was Maura trying to escape her life, or did she encounter someone who didn't want her found? Two decades later, her story still haunts investigators—and reveals how human behavior can hold the key to truth. 👉 Watch and subscribe to Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil on YouTube, or listen wherever you get your podcasts.   #MauraMurray #TrueCrime #MissingPerson #ColdCase #UnsolvedMystery #Disappearance #PsychologicalAnalysis #DrPhil #Investigation #TrueCrimePodcast #CrimeStory #ForensicPsychology #CriminalBehavior #EngageWithEmpathy

    57 min
  2. Into Thin Air: The Mysterious Disappearance of Maura Murray

    EPISODE 2

    Into Thin Air: The Mysterious Disappearance of Maura Murray

    Dr. Phil unpacks new theories, forensic clues, and human behavior behind one of America's most haunting cold cases, the mystery of Maura Murray's disappearance.   In Part Two of Into Thin Air: The Mysterious Disappearance of Maura Murray, Dr. Phil continues his deep dive into the disappearance of Maura Murray, the 21-year-old nursing student who vanished after a crash on a desolate New Hampshire road. As the investigation unfolds, Dr. Phil analyzes the critical mistakes and psychological blind spots that defined the case, from the K-9 scent trail that stopped in the middle of the road to the chilling "tandem driver" theory that suggests Maura may not have been alone. Dr. Phil explores how fear, guilt, and denial can shape both police decisions and public perception and why families, investigators, and online sleuths often rewrite reality to escape the discomfort of not knowing. Twenty years later, the evidence may be cold, but human behavior still tells a story. 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.   #MauraMurray #coldcase #psychologicalprofiling #EngageWithEmpathy

    54 min

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