(Facebook) "There was an altercation in which I defended myself," she told Dr. Phil, adding that her husband flew into a rage after she called him a coward. I stayed with him for as long as I could. We upload new videos every day, so make sure you subscribe and ring the bell for all notifications, so you don't miss a single one. -Dr. Phil (November 14, 2016) Amber Hilberlings Mom Describes Her Daughters Behavior Before Suicide Watch on On the statements she made to her grandmother in a police interrogation room before her interview. However, an associate district judge recently ruled the initial lawsuit had been dismissed improperly and ordered it to be reinstated, nixing the second suit in the process. In a February appearance on Dr. Phil, Amber further detailed her side of the altercation, alleging, "He reached out and grabbed me. We spill the beans on what transpired after that infamous interview with McGraw in February 2016 that took us behind the scenes of the life and times of Amber and Josh Hilberling. For over a decade, Dr. McGraw has used the show's platform to make psychology accessible to the general public by addressing important personal and social issues. Lindsay Kimble is a Senior Digital News Editor and the Sports Editor for PEOPLE Digital. A Tulsa County jury convicted Hilberling in 2013 of second-degree murder for pushing her husband, Joshua Hilberling, out of a plate-glass window in the couples apartment on the 25th floor of the University Club Tower nearly two years earlier. 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Who could do that? "She finally did it." Phil episode that aired Thursday. Do you want to be on the show? This is the second Amber Hilberling was serving a 25-year prison sentence, convicted of second-degree murder in the death of her husband, Josh Hilberling, when she was found hanging in her prison cell on October 24, 2016. Hilberling is one of the three women featured in Women Who Kill, a two-part documentary from Channel 4 that investigates "what pushes ordinary women to kill people who they know and, sometimes, who they love.". You have permission to edit this collection. Hilberling was discovered by another inmate, Gerszewski said. What really happened that day? The show provides the most comprehensive forum on mental health issues in the history of television. And, I mean, theres always going to be a level of guilt because Im alive and hes not.. "She finally did it." Family Member, Friend or Colleague of a Guest. Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. Amber loved her father, Mike Fields, and her Missouri family. Dr. Phil makes regular appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and The Late Late Show with James Corden. Click here to read the story. Amber Hilberling was convictedMarch 18, 2013, of second-degree murder, whichdoes not require under law that the prosecution prove intent to kill. Two wrongful-death lawsuits have been filed against University Club Tower since 2012, the second resulting from the dismissal of the first for a deadline error. Staff attempted life-saving procedures, corrections officials said, but Hilberling was pronounced dead on the scene at 5:33 p.m. It is tragic for everyone.. The expectant mother remembers pushing her 6ft 6 husband away from her, and then looking at a broken window. She also appeared in several documentaries, with her last interview being Channel 4sWomen Who Kill,after which something tragic happened to the 25-year old mother of two. #DrPhil #PhilMcGraw #DrPhilShow, Amber Hilberling was charged with second-degree murder in the March 2013 death of her husband, Josh Hilberling, despite her insistence that she acted in self-defense when, during an argument, she pushed him and he fell to his death out a window of their high rise apartment in Tulsa, Oklahoma. On Thursdays broadcast, Hilberling discussed information she believes the jury should have heard centering primarily on allegations of domestic abuse as well as her attorneys lack of experience in criminal cases. Her cause of death has been ruled asphyxial hanging, according to the state Medical Examiners Office. We promise to never spam you. The State of Oklahoma arrested Amber Hilberling and charged the pregnant 19-year-old with second-degree murder, despite her insistence that she only pushed her husband in self-defense and never meant for him to fall out of the window to his death. Amber Hilberling filed a lawsuit Sept. 19, 2012, against University Club Tower(click here to read the story),alleging that Joshua Hilberling's wrongful death was a result of negligence on the part of the apartment and its owners. Simon Levievs Ex-Girlfriend Polina: Where She Is Now, The real-life, twisted story behind the movie Aftermath, Is The Lovely Bones based on a true story? News9.com is proud to provide Oklahomans with timely and relevant news and information, His father said Joshua wanted a divorce. We know how it feels to lose a child. (Click here to read the story.) The case got national attention when Hilberling was arrested and later convicted of pushing her husband Josh to his death through a 25th-floor window in downtown Tulsa. The newspaper reports that Amber's death was ruled a suicide after she was found hanging in her cell. All Rights Reserved. Amber Hilberling, now 24, was seven months pregnant when 23-year-old Josh Hilberling fell 17 stories from the University Club Tower on June 7, 2011. (Whitlock declined to comment to PEOPLE. Josh Hilberling, 23, fell through the window and plunged to his death from the 25th floor of their University Club Tower apartment building. We are praying for peace for everyone, including Joshs family and friends, Jeanne Hilberling said. Full episodes of the Dr. Phil Show premiere every weekday on CBS, with a new season premiering every fall in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. Our wish for Ambers family is to try to remember the good times you had with Amber. Phil during a TV interviewthat aired Feb. 4, 2016. They lived at the University Club Tower, where they got pregnant, and she gave birth to a baby boy, Levi. DID YOU PUSH HIM? DR. PHIL TO AMBER HILBERLING video created by Dr. Phil: 21K views, 82 likes, 0 loves, 37 So to intend to kill somebody that you love that much, it couldnt be plausible.. Our sincere condolences go out to everyone who loved Amber, Jeanne Hilberling said. I think youre here because your story didnt get told in an effective way, he said. Dr. Phil makes regular appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and The Late Late Show with James Corden. Phillip Phil McGraw traveled in December 2015 to Mabel Bassett Correctional Center in McLoud to interview Hilberling, who has spoken to national media outlets multiple times since being convicted of second-degree murder in the death of Josh Hilberling. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. Amber Hilberling was seven months pregnant at the time of her husband's death. EP4 Beautiful Victim or Killer Wife? Young love, high passion, opulence, and alleged drug abuse were the hallmarks of a tragedy that captivated Americans for weeks on end. Phil during a TV interview Joshua Hilberling's brother Zach Hilberling (third from left) is pictured with their parents, Patrick Hilberling and Jeanne Hilberling. This week on EP1: Beautiful Victim or Killer Wife? Are You Involved in a Story Making Headlines? Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. But in a shocking twist and in a move that would later come to haunt her, Amber refused the deal. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. According to prison officials, she used the beauty tool to take her own life. Visit Feeding America to find your local food bank. The show provides the most comprehensive forum on mental health issues in the history of television. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drphil She said that during her marriage "I was definitely scared sometimes." Stitt expresses 'strong disagreement' with Oklahoma AG over Catholic charter school, Bill Haisten: A massive event NCAA wrestling in downtown Tulsa. Joshua Hilberling's estate has a pending lawsuit(click here to read the story)against University Club Tower, Horizon Realty Management Inc. and Budget Glass Cleaning Inc. Amber Hilberling's police-room conversation with her grandmother(click here to see the video) was played in court. Amber Hilberling, who was 19 and pregnant at the time of her husband's death, was convicted of second degree murder despite her insistence that her husband, Josh's, fall was an accident. Amber spoke to the Dr. Phil show from behind bars and proclaimed her innocence. Residual health concerns for residents of East Palestine after train derailment, Garland gets grilled on DOJ's actions on Fentanyl. Twitter/Instagram: @DrPhilPodcast Thats my fault. Hope they are happy. WebAmber Hilberling's parents tell Dr. Phil their daughter might have been murdered Corey Jones Nov 15, 2016 Updated Jan 27, 2021 0 Related story Update: Suicide in prison Later, Hilberling said she didnt regret her decision and rejected the plea deal because an innocent person will take any risk necessary to prove it.. Her prison records show she had previously tested positive for meth and marijuana during her time in prison. Hilbering was in a medium-security housing unit at the Mabel Bassett Correctional Center in McLoud, Oklahoma. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drphilshow This program contains strong sexual content. Residual health concerns for residents of East Palestine after train derailment, Garland gets grilled on DOJ's actions on Fentanyl, Jan. 25, 2016 Fighting with another inmate, Jan. 25, 2016 Failed urine analysis: marijuana, May 25, 2015 Inmate was in unauthorized area, May 25, 2015 Failure to obey verbal orders, Nov. 21, 2014 Inmate was in unauthorized area, Oct. 26, 2014 Inmate was in unauthorized area, Sept. 13, 2014 Failure to obey verbal orders, Sept. 2, 2014 Failure to obey verbal orders, July 24, 2014 Inmate was in unauthorized area, July 22, 2014 Abusive/obscene language toward staff, April 11, 2014 Failed urine analysis: methamphetamine, Dec. 20, 2013 Possession of unauthorized identification. That firm sent the News On 6 a statement, that says in part, "While the circumstances surrounding Amber's death remain unclear, the prevalence of contraband inside correctional facilities is often associated with funding deficiencies imposed by the Legislature. She's worked at PEOPLE for over seven years as a writer, reporter and editor across our Entertainment, Lifestyle and News teams, covering everything from the Super Bowl to the Met Gala. On her defense attorney having no experience with criminal cases: I understood when my parents bailed me out initially that he had been a friend of theirs. When Amber was accused of pushing her husband to his death from their University Club apartment, the story spread from Tulsa across national boundaries. She wept as she described rushing to her husband's body and hoping he would "wake up." Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drphil The fight then escalated, and ultimately ended in Josh's death. Amber was convicted of pushing her husband to his death, but she always maintained her innocence, saying that it was an accident, and that she was acting in self defence. By Additionally, she had to pay $10,000 in fines and funeral expenses for her dead husband. It was breaking my heart just to have him leave. Dr. Phil tells compelling stories about real people. In addition to the $10,000 fine imposed by the jury, Amber Hilberling was ordered to reimburse the more than $6,000 in funeral expenses paid by her deceased husband's family. Phil 6.17M subscribers Amber Hilberling tells her side of the story in an interview with Dr. Phil in episode 4 Beautiful Victim or Killer Wife? In a jailhouse interview in 2015 with Dr. Phil McGraw, Amber Hilberling explained that she had pushed her 23-year-old husband through an apartment window in self-defence but insisted she didnt mean to kill him. Are You Involved in a Story Making Headlines? Joshua Hilberling's brother Zach Hilberling (third from left) is pictured with their parents, Patrick Hilberling and Jeanne Hilberling. According to the Daily Star, during Women Who Kill, Amber describes her husband as "charming and irritating and smart and annoying." Here on the Dr. Phil YouTube channel, you will find the best moments, highlights, and segments from the TV show. Please subscribe to keep reading. However, in October 2016, after filming had ended, Amber Hilberling died in prison while still serving her 25-year sentence, per the Washington Post. She went on to say that when he did so, I pushed him off me. The window wasnt supposed to happen.Phillip Phil McGraw traveled to Mabel Bassett Correctional Center in McLoud to interview Hilberling. In 2011, Amber was convicted and given a 25-year sentence for pushing her husband to death. https://bit.ly/BeOnDrPhilShow (Click here to read the story.). Amber Michelle Hilberling, 19,was seven months pregnant when she was jailed June 7, 2011(click here to read the story), after her husband fell from the 25th floor of the University Club tower to his death. Both families have lost a child. Seven months pregnant at the time, Amber said she didn't intend for the 23-year-old Josh to die. WebAmber Hilberling tells Dr. Phil she called husband a 'coward' before fight that ended with his 2011 death Convicted in her husbands death, she says she was abused. It was all gibberish to me. Plus learn what Dr. Phil says about the process of appealing a court decision. she had rejected a plea deal for a five-year sentence with an added 15 years of probation. Each full episode contains an interview or multiple interviews with doctors, teens, families, parents, kids, and more. Hilberling was convicted in 2013 of second-degree murder in the death of her husband, Josh Hilberling, and was serving a 25-year sentence, NBC News reports. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}. Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. Prosecutors showed video of those statements at her trial: I couldnt believe what had just happened. 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