Dirty John

Dirty John is a riveting true crime podcast and Los Angeles Times investigation by reporter Christopher Goffard that tells the terrifying true story of John Meehan, a charming con man who infiltrated the life of successful businesswoman Debra Newell and her family. The six-episode series masterfully chronicles how Meehan used manipulation, lies, and psychological abuse to control Debra while systematically isolating her from her increasingly alarmed daughters. Through extensive interviews with family members, law enforcement, and people from Meehan's past, the podcast reveals a decades-long pattern of predatory behavior that crossed multiple states and left a trail of traumatized victims.