The Steve Wilkos Show Season 16 Episode 24 My Son Is Not A Victim, Grandma Coached Him

In this episode of The Steve Wilkos Show, titled "My Son Is Not A Victim, Grandma Coached Him," Steve tackles a controversial case involving a mother and her son. The mother believes that her son has been coached by his grandmother to make false accusations of sexual abuse against his own father.

The episode begins with Steve reading a letter from the mother explaining her predicament. She explains that her son, who is only nine years old, has been saying some disturbing things about his father. He claims that his dad has been touching him inappropriately, and even suggests that he has seen his father engage in sexual acts with the grandmother.

However, the mother is not convinced that these allegations are true. She suspects that her mother-in-law, who has a history of mental illness, might have influenced her grandson into making these allegations. The mother is desperate to clear her husband's name and put an end to this nightmare.

Steve welcomes the mother and grandmother to the show, along with a team of experts who will help shed light on the situation. The two women sit on opposite sides of the stage, each with their own version of events.

The mother tells Steve that her son has always had a close relationship with his grandmother, but that she has also noticed some concerning behavior. For example, the grandmother once told the boy that if anyone ever tried to hurt him, she would "make them pay." The mother suspects that this kind of talk might have planted seeds of doubt in her son's mind, leading him to make false accusations.

The grandmother, however, vehemently denies any wrongdoing. She insists that her grandson came to her with these accusations on his own, and that she has always acted in his best interest. She claims that her son-in-law has a history of abusive behavior, and that her grandson's claims are not to be taken lightly.

Steve listens to both sides of the argument before bringing in the experts to shed some light on the situation. He first calls in a child therapist who specializes in cases like this. The therapist explains that it's not uncommon for children to make false accusations of sexual abuse, especially if they have been coached or influenced in any way.

Steve then calls in a certified forensic interviewer, who specializes in interviewing children who have been victims of abuse. The interviewer sits down with the young boy and asks him a series of questions to assess the validity of his claims. The boy seems confused and reluctant to answer at first, but eventually opens up and shares his story.

After speaking with the boy, the forensic interviewer is convinced that the allegations are not true. She explains to Steve that the boy's story was inconsistent and that certain details didn't add up. She also notes that the boy seemed nervous and uncomfortable throughout the interview, which is a sign that he might have been coached.

With this information in hand, Steve brings the mother and grandmother back on stage and delivers his verdict. He tells them that he believes, based on the evidence, that the grandmother did indeed coach her grandson into making these false accusations. He urges the grandmother to seek help for her mental health issues and warns her to never again put her grandson in a position where he might be influenced in this way.

In the end, the mother is relieved that her husband's name has been cleared, and the grandmother is left to grapple with the consequences of her actions. The episode serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of coaching children to make false accusations, and highlights the importance of getting to the truth in cases like this.