Nobody Should Believe Me - Alyssa's Story
Episode Date: June 8, 2023In Season 2, we head back to Tarrant County, Texas to explore the case of Brittany Phillips, a mother who medically abused her child in plain sight. For years, Brittany lied about her daughter Alyssa�...��s medical history and symptoms and subjected her to unnecessary medical procedures. Family members, healthcare providers, and even Child Protective Services knew something was wrong, but no one could figure out how to stop her. Detective Mike Weber, the lead investigator who helped put Hope Ybarra behind bars, is on the case once again; and we hear from more top experts in the field, family members, and survivors to help us understand the complexities of this abuse. Andrea will also reveal much more about her own family situation, unpacking the case against her sister that she touched on in Season 1. To support the show, go to https://apple.co/nobodyshouldbelieveme to listen on Apple Podcasts and just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the show page to listen to exclusive bonus content and access all episodes early and ad-free or go to Patreon.com/NobodyShouldBelieveMe. *** Click here to view our sponsors. Remember that using our codes helps advertisers know you’re listening and helps us keep making the show! Note: This episode contains sensitive content related to child abuse. Listener discretion is advised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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True Story Media. to her child. The first thing that I would ask that person is, one, do you believe that evil
can walk boldly among us? Health isn't something you can lie about to anyone. Let the evidence
lead you to a conclusion, because in Alyssa's case, we can take you down an evidentiary trail
that is overwhelming. Brittany, my biological mother, abused me for three years.
In my 37, almost 38 years as a police officer,
I've never come across this.
I doubt that very many police officers ever have.
A lot has happened since my sister has been out of my life.
Things that only pushed my fear one way,
and that's to make it worse.
In Texas in investigations, often we say this.
Where there's a little smoke, there might be some fire.
Why shouldn't we save people?
Why shouldn't we save kids?
I'm Andrea Dunlop.
Season 2 of Nobody Should Believe Me
drops Thursday, June 15th, wherever you get your podcasts.