Dr. Phil - S16E145: Inside the Church of Wells: One Family's Struggle to Save Their Daughter
In 2013, Catherine Grove, a pretty, young nursing student with a bright future, vanished without a trace. It wasn’t long before her parents, who feared the worst, discovered that she was alive and living in Wells, TX within the controversial Church of Wells. Catherine’s parents say they believe their daughter is being held against her will and claim she has made at least four attempts to escape, claims the church and Catherine deny. Today, they share their story and a desperate plea for Catherine to return home. Plus, a local pastor who lives next door to the church’s property and claims to have witnessed strange practices for years.
Cast: Phil McGraw
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Dr. Phil S16E145 Synopsis
Stream Dr. Phil "Inside the Church of Wells: One Family's Struggle to Save Their Daughter" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2018-04-30, this episode is part of Season 16 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 2013, Catherine Grove, a pretty, young nursing student with a bright future, vanished without a trace. It wasn’t long before her parents, who feared the worst, discovered that she was alive and living in Wells, TX within the controversial Church...
