Trapped in Treatment
Trapped in Treatment is a documentary-style podcast series from Paris Hilton, London Audio, iHeartMedia, and Warner Bros. that investigates the troubled teen industry. Each season focuses on a specific youth treatment facility, starting with Provo Canyon School, and features survivor stories, historical context, and expert analysis. Hosted by Caroline Cole and Rebecca Mellinger, the series exposes the abuse and trauma inflicted on teens in these behavior modification centers.
Episodes
Episode 10: Cat Eyes
Detectives are confronted with a shocking tragedy involving someone who was instrumental in solving Daisy’s murder. Plus, a source in Mexico helps solve the remaining mysteries about how social media ultimately cracked this case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 8 - Cycle of Violence
At the trial, the prosecution scores a win from a surprising witness: the defendant’s mother. She’s been asked to help convict her son, but it’s unclear whether it will be enough to put Daisy’s killer behind bars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 7 - Karma
Daisy’s friends and family receive a shocking tip in an Instagram DM about the suspect’s whereabouts. It completely upends their understanding about where he’s been hiding all these months. They send the tip to detectives, and a day later, they finally see their dogged efforts pay off: The suspect is caught. But his long-awaited arrest marks the start of yet another nightmare. &n
Episode 6 - Armed and Dangerous
Once the social media posts go viral, the detectives on the case start feeling the pressure to solve it. They get calls from TikTok tipsters at all hours of the day and night reporting sightings of the suspect all over California and the Western United States. After continuously striking out, the detectives decide to take a cue from Daisy’s community: They post their own fliers on social med
Episode 5 - Are You Hiding Him?
After Daisy’s friends and family make TikToks and Instagram posts revealing the name and photos of her suspected killer, their community bands together to start looking for him — and becomes terrified by potential sightings. Some see the manhunt as a personal mission: a crucial opportunity to avenge Daisy’s killing and bring her murderer to justice. See omnystudio.com/listen
Episode 4 - Another Death in Compton
Daisy’s friends, relatives, and neighbors are stunned by her senseless murder. Detectives look for answers, but their investigation stalls when they realize there are no witnesses and no reliable surveillance footage. As the months go by, Daisy’s community grows impatient and decides to take matters into their own hands. If the police won’t identify a suspect, then they’ll
Episode 3 - Smile Now, Cry Later
Daisy’s friends remember her as a tough but caring, big-hearted teenager who overcame significant obstacles from a young age. She always put on a smile no matter what, was quick to lend a hand to those in need, and often prioritized her friends and loved ones’ problems before her own. But her life began to change in high school, and before anyone realized the extent of it, she’d
Episode 1 - Sitting Ducks
In February 2021, 19-year-old Daisy De La O had a lot to be excited about: She’d recently started a new job, she’d saved up enough money to buy a car, and was on the verge of earning her associate’s degree. She dreamed of opening a makeup and tattoo business someday. But those dreams were shattered when she got a text message while watching T.V. with her family one night. She tol
Episode 2 - Jane Doe
After getting an early morning call about a body at an apartment complex, police officers canvass the area and interview the neighbors for clues. Detectives suspect it’s a so-called “body dump,” especially since nobody at the apartment complex seems to have heard anything the night before, and nobody recognizes the victim. That is, until a 13-year-old boy is called upon to identi
Introducing: My Friend Daisy
After 19-year-old Daisy De La O was murdered outside her Compton apartment, her friends and family looked to authorities to make an arrest. When that didn’t happen, they took matters into their own hands. Their secret weapon? TikTok. The online videos spawned an international manhunt, rallying amateur detectives to do something radical: Help catch a killer. From London Audio, iHeart Radio, a
S02 - Ep. 12: It Takes Every Voice
Caroline and Rebecca sit down with survivors Chelsea Filer, Chelsea Maldonando, and Katherine Kubler for a conversation about this season, the work they have been doing individually and their hopes for the future. The season closes out with a word from Paris Hilton as we look towards the work still left to do. To learn more and get involved, head to TrappedInTreatment.com See omnystudio.com/listen
S02 - Ep. 11: We Will Not Stop
Social media opened the doors to hundreds of survivor stories. We hear from survivor activists about why they spoke out and their hopes for the future. To learn more and get involved, head to TrappedInTreatment.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S02 - Ep. 10: Justice At Any Cost
The largest lawsuits in the history of WWASP reveal the struggle for justice in an industry filled with allegations. Narvin Lichfield shares his perspective on his career in the troubled teen industry and a riot at his program that landed him in jail. Plus, WWASP takes on a competitor in court. Who will win? To learn more and get involved, head to TrappedInTreatment.com See omnystudio.com/listener
S02 - Ep. 9: Abuse At Midwest Academy
Midwest Academy opens in 2003 in the city of Keokuk, Iowa. Survivor Jack shares their story as a student, detailing troubling allegations of emotional abuse at the hands of former program director Ben Trane. To learn more and get involved, head to TrappedInTreatment.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S02 - Ep. 8: Like Prison For Teens at Tranquility
The seminars were part of WWASP’s unique treatment model. Elaborate, psychological processes created by two facilitators that left a trail of trauma in their wake. We will hear from both survivors and parents what it was like to endure these often days-long experiences. To learn more and get involved, head to TrappedInTreatment.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S02 - Ep. 7: A Problem, A Solution (Part 2)
The seminars were part of WWASP’s unique treatment model. Elaborate, psychological processes created by two facilitators that left a trail of trauma in their wake. We will hear from both survivors and parents what it was like to endure these often days-long experiences. To learn more and get involved, head to TrappedInTreatment.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S02 - Ep. 6: A Problem, A Solution (Part 1)
The pain of sending your child away cannot be underestimated. Our host Caroline Cole speaks with her own mother about what led to her being sent away and the lingering repercussions on their relationship. Academy at Ivy Ridge in upstate New York is highlighted. To learn more and get involved, head to TrappedInTreatment.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S02 - Ep. 5: Casa By The Sea + High Impact
Two schools in Northern Mexico put kids through hell, with stories of kids in dog cages and brutal restraints in all sorts of weather. We hear personal testimonies of Marina and Chelsea, two women who spent months at Casa By The Sea and High Impact.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S02 - Ep. 4: Overseas, Out Of Mind
Robert Lichfield works with his brother Narvin to create a marketing funnel for WWASP programs. As the demand grows, they begin to open schools around the world. Bill is a young man who would be sent overseas to Paradise Cove in Western Samoa. To learn more and get involved, head to TrappedInTreatment.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S02 - Ep. 3: Cross Creek Manor For Girls
Kirby recounts the four years she spent at Cross Creek Manor, Robert Lichfield's first program in La Verkin, Utah. The details of the treatment model begin to take shape and enrollment explodes as Robert’s brother - Narvin Litchfield - gets involved. To learn more and get involved, head to TrappedInTreatment.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S02 - Ep. 2: All In The Family at Majestic Ranch
Robert Lichfield turns to his brother-in-law to help test out his burgeoning treatment method. A young boy named Tony is one of the first recruits to experience Majestic Ranch in Randolph, Utah. To learn more and get involved, head to TrappedInTreatment.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S02 – Ep. 1: Then There Was WWASP
In the late 1970s, a man named Robert Lichfield showed up on the doorsteps of Provo Canyon School, looking to get his start in the troubled teen industry. He would go on to create WWASP, or the Worldwide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools - the largest network of teen treatment programs in the history of the industry. To learn more and get involved, head to TrappedInTreatment.com See om
INTRODUCING SEASON 2: Trapped In Treatment
Paris Hilton’s “Trapped in Treatment” is back for a second season with hosts Caroline Cole and Rebecca Mellinger Grone as they investigate the Worldwide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools (WWASP) - the largest global network of programs in the history of the troubled teen industry. Our first season's story continues with a look into how one man — a man who got his start at Provo Canyon
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EXCLUSIVE: Tune in for a special behind-the-scenes conversation as hosts Rebecca and Caroline sit down with Paris Hilton to talk about her new memoir.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 12: A National Trend
The fight has just begun. This final episode shares the work that Paris, the hosts, and her organization have accomplished in Utah alongside state Senator Mike McKell as they plan to expand this movement to states nationwide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 11: The Power of Paris
Breaking Code Silence, the national advocacy organization for survivors, is discussed, featuring interviews with its director and offering options for advocacy and action. Kat Von D speaks with Paris Hilton about their mutual experience and using their platforms for change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 10: Wreckage
The long-term effects of treatment. Survivors share the struggles they experience even years later.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 9: My Little Secret
Getting out and going home. Survivors recount what it was like to go home and whether getting "back to normal" will be possible.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 8: A Letter Home
Provo Canyon School’s tactics of using manipulation and isolation are highlighted through jarring survivor accounts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 7: They Tried to Break Me
Survivors share their deepest and darkest memories from their time at Provo Canyon School. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 6: Within the Law
The ACLU launches a million-dollar lawsuit against Provo Canyon School after two boys escape. The legal battle reveals truths about life behind the school’s doors and poses the question: What will it take to shut PCS down? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 5: Enter Dr. Thorne
Dr. Eugene Thorne is profiled as the leading psychologist at PCS with an affinity for behavior modification and control. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 4: Big Business in Little Provo
Big business abounds with founders Robert Crist and Jack Williams recognizing a lucrative opportunity in congregate care. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 3: It’s Not a School
Arriving at Provo Canyon School, survivors are subjected to an invasive intake procedure as they begin to question if this is even a school at all. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 2: Taken in the Middle of the Night
The beginning of every survivor's journey — the transport. Survivors detail being kidnapped in the middle of the night, and the tumultuous and traumatic trip to Provo Canyon School. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 1: Behaving Badly
Paris Hilton reveals the truth about her abuse at Provo Canyon School alongside a mix of experts as they discuss the origins of the Troubled Teen Industry. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introducing Trapped in Treatment
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