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Dirty John: The Dirty Truth

John Meehan created a terrifying trap of seduction, deceit and betrayal for countless victims. The illuminating revelations into his backstory showcase a series of events that flipped switches to create a monster wired for psychopathy. Goffard exposes John’s troubled background that built the foundation for his ominous fantasy world of lies and manipulation. In addition to hearing the Newell family’s terrifying tale, John’s first wife Tonia Bales and her daughters Emily and Abigail Meehan speak out, along with other women from his past who were caught in his web of lies.

20192h 0mPGDocumentary, Crime

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About Dirty John: The Dirty Truth

Directors
Sara Mast
Cast
Jordan Block, Keri Bunkers, Johnson Cooley, Paige McGarvin, Debra Newell, Terra Newell
Genres
Documentary, Crime
Content rating
PG
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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