Dirty John: The Dirty Truth (2019)
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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.
- Released: 2019-01-14
- Genres: Documentary, Crime
- Runtime: 2h 0m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 5.8/10 from 50 votes
Directed by Sara Mast.
Top cast
- Jordan Block as Jacquelyn Newell
- Keri Bunkers as Debra Newell
- Johnson Cooley as John Meehan
- Paige McGarvin as Terra Newell
- Debra Newell as Herself
- Terra Newell as Herself
Where to watch Dirty John: The Dirty Truth
- United States: buy on Fandango At Home
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