Online Dating Nightmare: The Dirty John Story

Summary by Krater

An overview of the true story of Debra Newell and John Meehan, exploring John's manipulative history, his relationship with Debra, and the ultimately fatal confrontation with Debra's daughter, Terra.

From the video

Answers: What is the true story behind Dirty John and Debra Newell?

• true crime
• online dating safety
• toxic relationships
• domestic abuse
• coercive control

What it concludes

• John Meehan was a manipulative con man with a history of deception, drug abuse, and harassment.
• Debra Newell entered into a swift and tumultuous marriage with John after meeting him on an over-50 dating site.
• John deceived Debra about his background, posing as a doctor and manipulating her financially and emotionally.
• John's dangerous behavior escalated to stalking and threatening Debra, culminating in an attack on her daughter Terra.
• Terra successfully defended herself and killed John in self-defense after he attacked her with a knife in August 2016.
• Subsequent investigations revealed John's extensive criminal history of conning and restraining multiple women.