The Steve Wilkos Show Season 7 Episode 85 Burned And Beaten By Dad?

A young girl appears on The Steve Wilkos Show season 7 episode 85, titled "Burned and Beaten by Dad." She tells Steve and the audience that her father physically abused her and burned her with a cigarette. The girl's mother is also on the show and says that she was unaware of the abuse until the girl told her.

Steve brings out the father in question, who denies the allegations. He claims that the girl is lying and that she often makes up stories. Steve asks the father what would happen if he found out his daughter was telling the truth, and the father says he would feel terrible. However, he still maintains that he never hurt his daughter.

The audience is clearly unsettled by the father's demeanor and conflicting statements. Steve brings out a child abuse expert who explains the signs and effects of physical abuse on children. The expert says that it is not uncommon for abusers to deny their actions and try to shift the blame onto the victim.

Steve also shows the audience photos of the girl's injuries, which include burns and bruises. The father seems unmoved by the images, which only adds to the belief that he is guilty.

Throughout the show, the girl is clearly distressed and emotional. At one point, she breaks down in tears and says she just wants her father to admit what he did. Steve is empathetic to her pain and continues to push for the truth.

The father's story begins to unravel during a lie detector test. He fails the test on several crucial questions, including whether he has ever burned or hit his daughter. Steve confronts the father with the results, but he still maintains his innocence.

Eventually, the mother speaks up and reveals that she saw the father burning the girl with a cigarette. The father tries to blame her for not stopping him, but Steve intervenes and points out that the responsibility lies solely with the abuser.

The show ends with the father being taken into custody by the authorities. Steve offers the girl and her mother support and resources for their recovery. It's a difficult and emotional episode, but Steve's dedication to justice and protection for victims is clear.