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Apr 2023
43m 27s

The Girl In The Closet

Dr. Phil McGraw
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A Dr. Phil Exclusive: Lauren, 8, locked in a pitch-black closet, lice-infested, surrounded by human waste, held captive by her mother and step-father. Lauren was found naked, emaciated, weighed 25 pounds and stood 3 feet tall. Lauren, now 18, speaks out. For more information: http://drphil.com Interested in advertising: https://www.advertisecast.com/BestOf ... Show More
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