The Steve Wilkos Show Season 9 Episode 3 I Think I Saw Him Molest Our Daughter
- September 23, 2015
In episode 3 of season 9 titled "I Think I Saw Him Molest Our Daughter" on The Steve Wilkos Show, a couple comes on the show to discuss their concerns about their daughter possibly being molested. The couple believes that their daughter may have been molested by her stepfather, who denies the allegations. The mother of the child believes that she saw the stepfather touching their daughter inappropriately, but the stepfather claims that he was only helping the child go to the bathroom.
Steve Wilkos, the host of the show, brings the stepfather onto the stage to question him about the allegations. The stepfather maintains his innocence and insists that he was only trying to help the child. However, Steve brings out the mother of the child, who testifies that she saw the stepfather touching their daughter inappropriately. The stepfather continues to deny the allegations and argues that he is being wrongly accused.
Steve also brings out the child in question to testify about what happened. The child is young and appears nervous, but Steve is gentle and patient with her. The child describes what happened and appears to corroborate her mother's story. However, the stepfather still maintains his innocence and argues that he has done nothing wrong.
In an effort to get to the truth, Steve brings out a lie detector test and asks the stepfather if he molested the child. The stepfather agrees to take the test, and it is revealed that he failed the test. The results of the test are shocking, and the stepfather is visibly shaken and upset by the results.
After the test, Steve and the couple discuss the next steps that they should take to protect their daughter. Steve emphasizes the importance of reporting the alleged molestation to the authorities and seeking professional help for the child. The couple thanks Steve for his help and advice, and the episode ends with the couple leaving the stage to take action to protect their daughter.
Overall, the episode is emotionally charged and raises important questions about how to handle allegations of child molestation. Steve Wilkos provides a sympathetic ear for the couple and offers practical advice for how to move forward. The Lie detector test adds an element of drama and suspense to the episode while also providing valuable information for the couple to use when deciding how to proceed.