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For the first time, Dr. Oz goes behind prison walls to learn why a suburban mom and grandmother would do the unthinkable and what went through her mind when she got caught.

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A Woman Who Was Pushed to the Edge
Originally aired on 11/20/2018

Melisa Schonfield, a grandmother who was sentenced to prison for trying to hire a hitman to kill her daughter’s boyfriend, reveals the non-stop harassment that her daughter endured. Then, she reveals the fears that drove her to make a huge mistake.

Guests: Mara Schiavocampo , Melisa Schonfield , Melissa Moore , Dr. Laura Pettler

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