Dr. Phil - S11E185: A Dr. Phil Exclusive: Runaway Mom Speaks Out
In a Dr. Phil exclusive, runaway Pennsylvania mom Brenda Heist, 54, speaks out for the first time since abandoning her family 11 years ago — leaving them to believe she had been kidnapped or murdered. Why does she say she walked away from her life after dropping off her two young children, then ages 8 and 12, at school? And, where has she been living all these years? Brenda, who is now behind bars on a probation violation, was declared legally dead three years ago — so, how was she recently found? Plus, hear Brenda’s tearful message to the children she left behind. Did she try to contact them over the years? And, don’t miss the surprise reunion that brings Brenda to tears.
Cast: Phil McGraw
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Dr. Phil S11E185 Synopsis
Stream Dr. Phil "A Dr. Phil Exclusive: Runaway Mom Speaks Out" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2013-05-20, this episode is part of Season 11 of Dr. Phil. Featuring performances from Phil McGraw among the cast. With a runtime of 1h, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Talk series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. In a Dr. Phil exclusive, runaway Pennsylvania mom Brenda Heist, 54, speaks out for the first time since abandoning her family 11 years ago — leaving them to believe she had been kidnapped or murdered. Why does she say she walked away from her life af...
