Maddie Clifton's Murder
When childhood fear turned into unthinkable violence
4.5 (30)
43 mins
Explore the tragic case of 14-year-old Joshua Phillips who murdered his 8-year-old neighbor Maddie Clifton in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1998. Discover the details of the crime, the extensive search, and the circumstances involving panic, trauma, and possible aggression in a troubled home.
Ep 1:
The Perfect Neighborhood's Dark Secret
In a peaceful Jacksonville suburb, eight-year-old Maddie Clifton vanishes during a game of golf, sparking a frantic search led by neighbors—including one hiding a horrifying secret.
Ep 2:
Under the Bed - A Killer Revealed
Seven days into the search, a mother's discovery under her son's waterbed unravels a nightmare, exposing Joshua Phillips' chilling confession riddled with holes and horror.
Ep 3:
Raised in Fear, Made a Monster
A look inside the fear-filled Phillips household reveals how abuse and trauma may have shaped a killer, as Joshua faces trial, conviction, and life behind bars.
Ep 4:
A Second Chance Nobody Asked For
A landmark Supreme Court ruling reopens Joshua Phillips' case decades later, forcing the Clifton family to relive their nightmare as his fate hangs in the balance again.
Ep 5:
The Verdict That Echoes Forever
As the ripple effects of Maddie's murder shatter two families forever, a judge delivers a final ruling that determines whether Joshua Phillips will ever walk free.
Discussions (11)
Tanya
Level 5 · 9 mo agoI don't accept the brain development argument. Hiding a body for a week while pretending to help search shows calculation, not just impulsivity. He knew exactly what he was doing and deserves to stay in prison.
Bentley
Level 4 · 9 mo agoBro no way they missed it
Herbert
Level 10 · 9 mo agoSleeping on that waterbed for a week is sick shit.
