"I Was in Prison for Reckless Homicide and Now My Sister Needs to Give My Kids Back"

May 2, 2018
60 min
Season 16 - Episode 147: "I Was in Prison for Reckless Homicide and Now My Sister Needs to Give My Kids Back"

Season 16 - Episode 147: "I Was in Prison for Reckless Homicide and Now My Sister Needs to Give My Kids Back"

Dr. Phil - Backdrop

Overview

On March 5, 2014, Tricia was arrested for selling heroin to someone who subsequently died of an overdose. For her part in his death, Tricia was convicted of reckless homicide and sentenced to three years in prison. While in prison, Tricia’s sister, Christy, was given legal custody of Tricia’s two daughters. After being released from prison, Tricia says she is clean, sober, and ready to get her daughters back. But Christy flat out refuses, saying her sister is not stable enough and never will be. Tricia claims Christy is only keeping her children out of spite. Can Dr. Phil get these two sisters on the same page for the sake of the children? Find out!

Episode Information

TV Show

Dr. Phil

Season

Season 16

Episode Number

147

Air Date

May 2, 2018

Runtime

60 minutes