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Look Into My Eyes Part 2

September 9, 2025·57 min·5 clips

A principal hypnotized students for one year, and three kids died—two found in the same position as during sessions.

Hosts Jillian Buzzavalle and Patrick Hines of True Crime Obsessed are deep into their coverage of the HBO documentary series Look Into My Eyes, a multi-episode examination of hypnosis and the people who practice and experience it. This episode covers the third and fourth installments of the documentary, which the hosts describe as episode three in their coverage on the regular feed. The conversation opens with the hosts discussing their Patreon book club, which has grown to over 700 members moderated by a coordinator named Sasha, and the availability of over 500 ad-free bonus episodes including coverage of The Staircase, The Jinx, and Heaven's Gate. The hosts then pivot to the documentary material, which in these episodes focuses on what the series calls activating the unconscious, exploring how hypnotists claim to access parts of the mind that are not accessible through ordinary conversation. The documentary examines specific cases where hypnosis was used to recover memories of trauma, and the contested scientific status of recovered memory therapy, which many researchers argue produces false memories rather than accurate ones. Hines and Buzzavalle analyze the practitioners featured in the documentary, discussing their techniques, their claims, and the vulnerability of the subjects who sought their help. The episode touches on high-profile legal cases in which hypnotically recovered memories played a role as evidence, and the ongoing debate among psychologists about whether hypnosis can reliably access accurate memories or primarily generates plausible-sounding narratives. The hosts also discuss the current Amy Bradley missing person case on their Patreon feed and the true crime series Mr. and Mrs. Murder on Hulu. The tone is a mix of genuine investigative interest and sharp comedy. The audience is true crime fans and documentary enthusiasts who enjoy hosts who are willing to be both substantive and funny.

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