The Casual Criminalist

'Dirty John': She Married a Psychopath and Chose Him Over Her Kids

September 17, 2026·2h 16m
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Debra Newell was a successful interior designer who fell for charming doctor John Meehan online. Her daughters sensed something was wrong immediately. What they uncovered was terrifying: a convicted felon, drug addict, and serial con artist who stalked women. When Debra finally tried to escape, John came for her family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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