Dirty John

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Debra Newell is a successful interior designer. She meets John Meehan, a handsome man who seems to check all the boxes: attentive, available, just back from a year in Iraq with Doctors Without Borders. But her family doesn’t like John, and they get entangled in an increasingly complex web of love, deception, forgiveness, denial, and ultimately, survival. Reported and hosted by Christopher Goffard from the L.A. Times.

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Introducing Dirty John

A true story about seduction, deception, forgiveness, denial, and ultimately, survival. Reported and hosted by Christopher Goffard from the L.A. Times. Premieres October 2nd.Subscribe today so you are the first to hear Dirty John when it comes out: https://smarturl.it/dirtyjohn

Introducing Dirty John

2017-09-1100:06:00314

The Real Thing | 1

Debra Newell, an interior designer in Southern California, meets John Meehan on an over-50 dating site. His profile looks exciting: Anesthesiologist, divorced, Christian. She falls in love fast. But her children dislike him and warn her that his stories don’t add up. A psychologist advises Debra to set firmer boundaries with her kids, saying she has a right to be happy.Subscribe today so you don't miss an episode: https://smarturl.it/dirtyjohnDo you like the music from Dirty John? To find out more, as well as find other podcasts to listen to, go to Wondery.com

The Real Thing | 1

2017-10-0200:44:17526

Newlyweds | 2

After an intruder appears in John and Debra’s livingroom, John insists that they install security cameras. Debra begins to wonder whether he is spying on her. Her nephew, Shad, looks into John’s background and confronts him with what he finds. Debra’s vision of an idyllic marriage is shattered when she discovers a stash of paperwork in John’s home office.Subscribe today so you don't miss an episode: https://smarturl.it/dirtyjohnDo you like the music from Dirty John? To find out more, as well as find other podcasts to listen to, go to Wondery.com

Newlyweds | 2

2017-10-0200:40:40358

Filthy | 3

Debra grapples with the question, “Who did I marry?” The story of John’s mysterious past unfolds through the eyes of his sisters, his law-school housemate, his ex-wife, and an Ohio cop who hunted him. The origins of John’s nickname are revealed. Bed-ridden in an Orange County hospital, he pleads with Debra to take him back.Subscribe today so you don't miss an episode: https://smarturl.it/dirtyjohnDo you like the music from Dirty John? To find out more, as well as find other podcasts to listen to, go to Wondery.com

Filthy | 3

2017-10-0400:51:32372

Forgiveness | 4

Debra is in hiding, living out of hotels and disguising herself with a wig. Debra fears she will meet the fate of her sister Cindi, who was killed by her husband as she tried to escape a bad marriage. John has explanations for the accusations against him. He weeps and apologizes. Three decades earlier, that had helped Cindi’s killer walk out of prison. Subscribe today so you don't miss an episode: https://smarturl.it/dirtyjohnDo you like the music from Dirty John? To find out more, as well as find other podcasts to listen to, go to Wondery.com

Forgiveness | 4

2017-10-0500:46:44301

Escape | 5

John finds a lawyer and plots to unleash a blizzard of lawsuits against his enemies, with the aim of proving to Debra that he is the victim, in case after case. The lawyer believes her life is in danger. As her painful isolation from her family deepens, she secretly plans her escape from the marriage. Subscribe today so you don't miss an episode: https://smarturl.it/dirtyjohnDo you like the music from Dirty John? To find out more, as well as find other podcasts to listen to, go to Wondery.com

Escape | 5

2017-10-0700:52:02274

Terra | 6

Jacquelyn and Terra Newell suspect that John has been watching them. When Jacquelyn tells her mother that he is in town, her mother believes she is mistaken. Jacquelyn warns Terra to carry her pocket knife. But Terra is preoccupied by a country-music concert, and she is watching for the wrong car. Subscribe today so you don't miss an episode: https://smarturl.it/dirtyjohnDo you like the music from Dirty John? To find out more, as well as find other podcasts to listen to, go to Wondery.com

Terra | 6

2017-10-0800:45:26304

Dirty John: Live at The Theatre at Ace Hotel | 7

In the months since “Dirty John” was released, more of John Meehan’s victims have told their stories. Carolina Miranda from the LA Times interviews Christopher Goffard, Debra and Terra Newell, and John Meehan’s first wife. Plus, a panel on coercive control and a special live performance by Tracy Bonham. Recorded live at the Ace Theatre.Thank you to our sponsors:Hunt A Killer - Get 10% your subscription when you use the code DIRTY JOHN at checkout when you visit www.huntakiller.com/dirtyjohn Quip - Get free shipping and your first refill pack free when you buy a toothbrush at www.getquip.com/dirtyjohn

Dirty John: Live at The Theatre at Ace Hotel | 7

2018-01-1601:23:33155

Introducing Dr. Death | 1

A year ago a listener of Dirty John emailed Wondery which produced Dirty John with the LA Times, with a tip about a surgeon. He said the surgeon appeared to have a lot in common with John Meehan. This is a story not just about a surgeon and the 33 patients he hurt, but about a system that failed to protect those patients at every possible turn. And It's the same system that supposed to protect you and me today. I hope you help us spread the word because it’s a story that everyone should listen to.Subscribe to Dr. Death on Apple Podcasts or visit www.wondery.com/drdeath

Introducing Dr. Death | 1

2018-09-0400:12:2429

Bonus Episode: Inside the TV Series "Dirty John" | 1

In the first of three special episodes about the making of the Bravo limited series, Christopher Goffard talks with actor Eric Bana about his portrayal of John Meehan, and the parallels between actors and con-men. “Dirty John” premieres on Bravo at 10 p.m. on Sunday, November 25. LA Times Studios is participating as a producer on the Bravo series. You can also find the original LA Times series, plus 14 other pieces of narrative journalism, in a new collection called “Dirty John and Other True Stories of Outlaws and Outsiders,” by Christopher Goffard, published by Simon & Schuster.Support us by supporting our sponsors!Squarespace - Need a professional looking website? Get started today at squarespace.com/dirtyjohn and use the offer code DirtyJohn at checkout for 10% off.

Bonus Episode: Inside the TV Series "Dirty John" | 1

2018-11-1400:18:0020

Comments (399)

Brooke Venning

Deborah is absolutely pathetic. not to mention a horrible mom and aunt. She chose this scumbag over her kids and nephew. She should be embarrassed.

Apr 23rd

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jessica Robertson

I just CAN'T with this woman!

Apr 18th

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Kat Nathan

For someone who runs a multimillion dollar business, this woman sure appears to lack any common sense. And, how annoying is Jaclyn's voice and diction?

Apr 18th

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Cassie

Terra is a badass omg!!!

Apr 11th

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Cassie

HER FORGIVENESS IS NOT BEAUTIFUL. SHE HAS A DOMESTIC ABUSER AND MURDERER OUT ON THE STREET. UNBELIEVABLE.

Apr 11th

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Cassie

SERIOUSLY HE ONLY SERVED 2 YEARS FOR MURDERING HIS WIFE IN COLD BLOOD. IM. DONE.

Apr 11th

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Cassie

lol im sorry but she is not a very smart woman. its not her fault at all but so many not-smart decisions got her in this situation

Apr 11th

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Sarah Grabner

one of the best podcasts I've listened to so far

Apr 9th

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CJ McCoy

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Apr 6th

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j nut. I don't think Terra was a actor. That's her. Narcissism is what he has, IMHO.

Apr 5th

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Spencer Corning

I wish we could have heard more about the Apple products these people used

Apr 4th

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Jules Arkangel

I just can't handle these commercials. it really sounded good - when it was actually on.

Mar 22nd

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Amber Miller

Almost all comments here show there is a lack of understanding of how domestic violence works.

Mar 20th

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Spottswoode

"Toxic masculinity".... Give me a break

Mar 19th

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AshSkylar

Very interesting and set up well. Will sacre you and entertain you simultaneously!

Mar 18th

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kandigma F

I'm only on part 3 & I'm addicted 😁

Mar 11th

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Kristie Morgan

I still can't wrap my head around how fucking STUPID these women are. This is so infuriating! is this what religion does to people? makes them stupid beyond reason? ugh. ugh. triple ugh. and the fucking giggling, psychotic.

Mar 10th

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Shane Stockton Brooks

She was a victim until the police reports came out. After that, she was a volunteer.

Mar 6th

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Rachel Vaughan

wow victim blaming and women hating is alive and real in these comments. I for one am amazed and overjoyed to hear a story about a woman defending herself and coming out on top. anyone who walks away feeling more disdain for the women in this story than the monster that ruined their lives is honestly a trash human.

Mar 5th

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Kim Steinke

enjoyed

Mar 4th

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