It's Dr. Phil here. Welcome back to mystery and murder where we unearth the chilling

truths lurking behind headline-making cases, venturing deep into the lives of victims and

suspects that have captivated the public.

On today's episode, we'll delve into the infamous Cleveland kidnapping case,

where three young women, Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina de Jesus,

were abducted and held captive by a man named Ariel Castro for over a decade.

Their ordeal, marked by their unimaginable abuse and resilience, lasted from 2002 until their

courageous escape in 2013.

We'll explore the depths of their suffering, the strength that sustained them, and the eventual

downfall of their twisted captor.

In 2013, I had the profound honor of interviewing Michelle Knight, where she courageously

chose to share her harrowing experience for the first time ever.

Her story was pivotal, not only because it showcased Michelle's remarkable bravery, but also

because we were able to raise awareness and offer hope to other victims of sexual and domestic

violence.

Now, on that note, I have to warn you that these next episodes will contain highly sensitive

topics, including sexual assault and violence and otherwise truly inhumane behavior.

However, at its heart, this is a story about having the will to survive against all odds.

So I hope you'll join me as we take you through this case, much of it through Michelle's perspective.

In our first episode, we'll discuss Michelle's backstory and abduction, as well as an analysis

of Ariel Castro, and what I believe led him down this dark path.

And when I talk about people like this, my goal is to truly take you inside their head, inside their thinking,

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