A Father Accused of a Deadly Family Attack
March 9, 2026
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Episode 696 · March 9, 2026
A Father Accused of a Deadly Family Attack
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<p>Dr. Phil speaks with Mariah Gardner, who claims on the evening of April 13th, 2023, her ex-husband entered her home, and carried out a deadly violent attack against her, and the 2 young daughters they shared together. Mariah claims her ex-husband, Stephen, not only shot her multiple times, including guns shot wounds to her face and neck, but also claims he stabbed their daughters (2 years old and 11 months old) during the alleged attack. Tragically, 11 month old, Willow Grace, would be pronounced dead from her injuries just 2 days shy of her 1st birthday. Now, nearly 3 years later, Stephen sits behind bars, facing the death penalty, as he awaits a trial scheduled to begin in April.</p><p>Thank you to our sponsor: NMLS 182334, <a href="https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org</a> APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-841-1319, for details about credit costs and terms. Or https://americanfinancing.net/Phil</p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you to our sponsor: Don’t wait! If you’re on Medicare or will be soon, reach out to Chapter: Call: (352)-845-0659 or go to <a href="https://askchapter.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://askchapter.org/</a> to learn about your Medicare options and get help finding ways to save money.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you to our sponsor: ArKay Zero Proof is made so you can celebrate fully, feel your best, and never compromise. Try the zero-proof revolution at <a href="https://arkaybeverages.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://arkaybeverages.com</a> Use code PHIL for 15% off your first beverage. ArKay gives you great flavor without the alcohol.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you to our sponsor: Diabetes doesn’t wait. And the cost of waiting can be devastating. But there is another option you need to know about. Learn more: <a href="https://drphildiabetes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://drphildiabetes.com</a></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>
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