'Dirty John': She Married a Psychopath and Chose Him Over Her Kids
'Dirty John': She Married a Psychopath and Chose Him Over Her Kids  
Podcast: The Casual Criminalist
Published On: Thu Sep 17 2026
Description: 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