Episode 38: Rotten: Surviving Dirty John

Join Dawn and guests Debra and Terra Newell as we discuss the infamous case of "Dirty John". It’s the story of how John Meehan conned his way into the hearts of trusting women, how he wasn't at all who he said he was. This is how he used manipulation tactics and coercive control to get what he wanted. The methods he used; well, it was like he wrote the manual on manipulation. And his victims didn’t even see it coming. It’s also the story of how a survivor- was villainized. Blamed for what came down to being a victim. And how a killing in broad daylight wasn’t the ending she imagined in a million years.

A huge thank you to Debra and Terra for sharing your stories with me.


Researched, written, hosted, and produced by Dawn Cate

Sound Editing by moInspo

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Sources:

“Surviving Dirty John” by Debra Newell with M. William Phelps

https://www.laurarichards.co.uk/

Dirty John Part 3: Filthy - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)

Dirty John True Story Complete Timeline - John Meehan's Real Life Explained (harpersbazaar.com)

John Meehan's Dirty Past: Why 'Dirty John' Went To Jail | True Crime Buzz (oxygen.com)

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