Meet The Real Life Victim Of The 'Dirty John' Con Artist

Debra Newell and her daughter Terra join Kelly on the show to share more about their terrifying story, which became the subject of the true-crime podcast and television show "Dirty John." Debra relives the scary tale of how she married a manipulative con-artist named John, whose intentions took a very dark turn and led to his death.
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[@M_D_Y0]

I’d rather live my life alone than ever go through this. Dirty John was a great show. This world is crazy.

[@Kyshalise]

Well nobody wants to go through things like this, unfortunately it just happens sometimes :/

[@kylabella05]

Tara and Kelly could be sisters, they look so much alike!

[@Jennifr1966]

They're gorgeous, aren't they!

[@clovis9881]

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[@mandaree347]

I thought the same thing

[@ms.miwitdatbul520]

Absolutely

[@nomsantsoane3984]

True

[@renata08888]

I don't know if Netflix show is accurate on this, but if it is, it all starts with the grandmother being very kind to the man who killed her own daughter, even saying she loved and forgave him on court, because "she knew he loved her daughter so much". So this denial of the evil was passed on. The result was a gullible daughter that could not recognize a dangerous man.

[@whenrainbowsend]

Apparently, that bit is true which is absolutely awful

[@sujatabose7983]

You see the same strain a little in the youngest daughter where - after fighting him off - she seems to feel more guilty that she killed him vs. relieved that she saved her own life.

[@jencita8509]

The Netflix show is actually very close to what actually happened. There are a few things that are different, but they did a pretty good job sticking to the facts. & you’re right about the grandmother’s Christian forgiveness causing a lot of this. Religion kills more people than anything else ever has. I believe in forgiving people, but there were just too many red flags & bullshit in his stories, so it was like blind forgiveness that he didn’t deserve.

[@patriciahackl4285]

Yes I am going to admit I wanted to slap Debbie a few times

[@rhijoe25]

Yes!

[@elenafetter9690]

She kicked a knife out of his hand, and took it and stabbed back?!? Wow! Good on her!!! Great survival story!!

[@johnle1535]

13x then 2 more on the head, is a bit crazy... Something doesn’t add up to me lol..

[@elenafetter9690]

@@johnle1535 I am a survivor of rape and attempted murder. Started at age 3 going forward to my 20s, then again in my 40s. Always men. I never fought back. (Has to do with disassociation with ptsd) Statistically, women die more from domestic violence than any other cause, be it cancer, accidents whatever. It is the MOST common way to die for a woman. The fact this girl beat the odds and made it out alive it amazing.

[@ripabigfatoneforme]

Elena Fetter you are so strong. I am so happy you’re alive today, and I am so happy you’re comfortable enough to stress your message. I want to say sorry but you are so damn strong wow, please know that 💖

[@elenafetter9690]

@@ripabigfatoneforme aw, thank you for your kind words...💖

[@elenafetter9690]

@@OfficialMyDo please let her know I think the world of her for surviving, and thank you for the kind words...

[@dylanvellu421]

i literally did not know selena was sitting there until she spoke HAHA. but such a tragedy what happened. so glad she made it out alive

[@maryjohnson2190]

What a dim cluck Debra Meehan is, desperate for sex, love, attention. I would have gone out of my way to find out about John Meehan before i got involved! Selfish and so stupid, he could have easily killed her daughter, and her as well, take warning ladies, using internet dating sites, and use your brain and common sense.

[@JodiLeaSnakeQueen]

@@maryjohnson2190 wow you're sure victim blaming. I agree with using common sense and she should've checked him out and not moved so quickly but shit man it's not HER fault he turned out to be a con artist and almost killed her daughter. Chill.

[@VettaBoop]

@@maryjohnson2190 leave this Earth.

[@colibri4676]

OMG!!! That scene was terrifying!!! I loved how her dog helped by grabbing his ankle !!! Dog deserves the credit too! Men like these shouldn’t be alive!!! She was brave!!!!

[@gemmab8626]

😂 he definitely did try to help. I was terrified watching that scene !! I am so glad that young woman survived because oh my word was that horrifying 😮

[@StellaAdler_]

Yup! 🐶❤

[@christmastiger]

I'm so immensely glad that Terra took him off of this planet because I absolutely believe it would have ended in her or her mother or another family member's death if she hadn't done that. John was legitimately a psychopath and signs pointed to him kidnapping Terra and holding her hostage or murdering her.

[@aubran.3326]

Thank GOD Tara Sister decided to TRACK HIS ASS.

[@MarnieGolde7]

Deb needs to work on being okay without a man. She clearly can’t be trusted to judge for herself.

[@carolbenson6524]

I remember this story. Thank God mother and daughter are okay now.

[@awfahr]

If there’s ever an zombie apocalypse I want her on my team 😂

[@schokoladendonut]

I am so glad they made it out of it! I listened to the podcast and watched the netflix show ... I can’t believe they had to go through something like that

[@allisonrogers1409]

What a weak and vapid woman. And she's real skilled at pretending that putting her family at risk wasn't something in which she played a role. Surprised Terra turned out to be a badass.

[@aubran.3326]

She took that Maniac back. DAMN, I LEARNED TO PUT GOD FIRST, then ME. She ALLOWED THAT NARCISSIST to SEPARATE HER from Her DAUGHTERS over LOVE, THAT'S NOT LOVE. I'm SPANKING YOU BECAUSE I LUV U, WTFKEVA

[@kimberlyibarra182]

This mom wouldn't believe her daughters and almost got that one killed! She makes me sick....

[@channelthree9424]

The mom is terrible

[@sujatabose7983]

Well this was her fifth marriage so it sounds like something wasn't right with her to begin with.

[@EiyaTV]

She was an abused woman. You're really going to blame her?

[@parapiobuin9037]

@@EiyaTV she is an abused woman but she is also an abuser herself. She put her children at risk. She is a terrible mother.

[@EiyaTV]

@@parapiobuin9037 the abuser put the mother and her kids at risk.

[@Aprilchelsea]

6:01 "the giggle though"

[@saniahprater897]

April Mosley lmaoooo😭😂😂😭

[@SharlenesJourney]

Loool

[@JodiLeaSnakeQueen]

Right

[@annalucy89]

The series obviously got a lot of things like spot on! I just finished watching it and wow!

[@evalopez1175]

“my dog was biting his ankle” 🤣 love this show though.

[@clovis9881]

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[@jtmsm3577]

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[@honeysuckleesq.3757]

Fascinating story. I love how honest Selena is lol. Like yes, I know all the details! I listened to podcast and watched the show. Amazing women.

[@sarahschwartz6657]

I hope all the people in the comments who are showing little to no empathy for Debra and her story never have to deal with an abuser like John. I’m not saying that she is innocent but acting like just because you’re a parent it means you’re not susceptible to being manipulated and abused is ridiculous. Once again NOT saying she’s innocent but acting like she’s not a victim is ridiculous

[@Hurleyj09]

She is a victim, but just because she is, it doesn’t absolve her of all wrongdoing. Obviously in the end, all of the blame goes towards the abuser. But at the same time, what kind of mother chooses a man she just met over her own daughters? Especially when all of these warning signs kept coming? Who the fuck wears their medical gear to a party? She had many chances to break it off with this guy, but she kept buying his bs and forgiving him through all of his MAJOR lies and questionable actions. To me she is clearly an insecure woman and those insecurities were preyed upon. That’s all very unfortunate. Thankfully me nor any of my loved ones have been in an abusive relationship, so I admittedly can’t fully understand how she was feeling or thinking. But she had so many chances to use better judgement.

[@jillijane9793]

Oh please, how many times can you be a victim? This was her 5th marriage, and she once again, chose a man over her family just so she wouldn't be alone without a man... Everything was all about her.

[@zzzbbbooo]

How could you EVER be with a man who made it plain he hated your daughter and kept you away from her? She was weak and utterly stupid.

[@wikid1992]

Ever interview I see with these two, they always seem extremely gleeful and play down several things when retelling the stories. Like they enjoy this attention. Just an observation.

[@KelleyBroussardMackaig]

Well, your not exactly wrong... That said, Terra has worked very hard through the recovery process of surviving such a horrifying incident. Understandably she has been through more than most could even imagine, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. She is an exceptionally sweet and sensitive soul, and she has to work very hard to remain as positive as possible. The interviews that you have seen - are a way for her to channel the progression of positive healing and security within herself, so while she might come off as gleeful in them - trust me when I tell you that she relives that gruesomely terrifying experience the most when she's alone with her thoughts, and has to battle them on her own. I do understand what you mean though - as I have wondered the same thing myself. (By the way, I am married to Terra's cousin.)

[@STONEDKURLS]

Kelley Broussard I look at Terra with so much respect. Both Debra and Terra are such strong souls and God protected them all through-out the way. He only gives the toughest battles to his STRONGEST (soldiers) and Terra sure was that. I am so happy she’s happy & healthy now. May God keep on protecting them. ❤️

[@channelthree9424]

To me the mother shouldn't get the attention because she could have ended the relationship on day one but she gotta have a man. She brought all the drama in their family by keeping that unemployed drug addict.

[@beverlywatson3314]

@@KelleyBroussardMackaig thank you for defending Terra. Nobody has the right to judge anyone who has been traumatized.

[@jessicasinmas]

@@KelleyBroussardMackaig well in my opinion they are totally entitled to enjoy all the attention in the world quite frankly, this Terra young lady, what she did is absolutely brave and just amazing....I mean look at her? She is not exactly Kill Bill and she fought for her life like a champion, so yes, let them enjoy a well deserve attention for real life heroes instead of celebrities good for nothing that sign some petition and society makes them superstars....this family is all in all superstars in my eyes...

[@MoonmaidMama]

This is an epidemic. I was "catfished" (which is essentially what this is) by someone saying he was a doctor and whatnot. He wasn't even the person he posted pics of. The person is aware of his photos and info being used and is very vocal about it on his instagram. So scary!

[@bluestarmom8097]

Unfortunately I get catfished often on dating sites mostly guys saying they are military. I know enough about the military that I can call them out on it but it sucks it happens. But I'm sure it's not just women it happens to.

[@AntiMasonic93]

Why didn't you verify whether or not he was a doctor

[@anthonyellison4737]

I'm assuming being "catfished" is essentially someone pretending to be something they aren't?

[@mariazaide5456]

How such desperation leads to tragedy. If a man says " You are pretty!", tell him "I know!"

[@channelthree9424]

Yes Deborah was desperate to have a man no matter how horrible he was.

[@Hollins23]

I love how Kelly is so real. She admits to things that she doesn't know - without any sort of pretense or shame - just very matter-of-factly. I love her empathy, compassion, kindness, and how well-mannered she is here. She says just the right thing to these women,

[@AlexAndra-iy5zu]

I love the empathy Kelly shows for the guest. Kelly’s putting herself in the victims shoes.

[@saramn272]

wow american TV is wild, this is so uncomfortable to watch, casually making small talk and laughing about that traumatic experience

[@Blobsterisation]

It really really made me uncomfortable and irritated. Wtf is wrong with Kelly Clarkson... Zero empathy, just jokes. Terra was nervous laughing, either trying to appease the producers/Kelly by keeping it "light", or cos she was genuinely nervous about discussing it, and Kelly treats it as an opportunity to make actual jokes. Ugh *shudder*

[@PungiFungi]

People "laughing" at traumatic events is often a just way to deal with the trauma.

[@st3458]

Same but she seems like she gotten past the trauma and just want to share her story to help other people who date online and what to look for

[@jillijane9793]

@@Blobsterisation then don't watch it...

[@denisemadigan1038]

That was a crazy but great show to watch!! I was completely on the edge of my seat wanting her to figure it out and rooting for the daughter..omg!!!!

[@gospel3067]

Wait, I'm lost. When did she marry this man? Also how do you marry someone and not meet the kids, family, stop by their place of employment. So lost

[@gospel3067]

@Lynn Walker thanks. This right here "After two months of dating, the couple got married." Smh, I'm glad everyone is doing okay but I think Ms. Newell should just stay single.

[@greenbox12]

if you listen to the podcast, it’s very detailed about the events of their relationship. as much as she is the victim and had her love and feelings manipulated and was gaslighted, it was very frustrating to hear about how she completely ignored so many obvious red flags especially with her family. i know she feels all the guilt today. but i’m glad they’re okay and no one deserves to go through this, what her daughter went through is horrible and her instincts were great and saved her.

[@aranielleb7718]

Desperation is what you call it..

[@lauraindira8421]

Watch dirty John which I think is on Netflix now. You will understand more

[@Alexandra_Hill]

Gospel why “smh” ? That woman want company and love, poor woman. I know one or two men that have been manipulated by women, albeit, it didn’t end with new gf/wife trying to kill one his kids, but it happens all the same and it’s not the victims fault, Debbie Newell didn’t deserve what he did, no one does. Love or what you might think is love, it can blind a person.

[@JayXDagger]

5:55 Kelly's laugh tho lmfao so funny. But Im glad these two ladies are alive. Brave souls.

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

How odd for this to show up in my feed. Weirdly yesterday Tara came across my mind as I had watched show about dirty John maybe a month ago. And I started praying for her. For her to heal and to be loved to find peace and healing

[@zzzroxyzzz]

ok shes more than earned a spot on the show, AMC, make it happen

[@chanparislynn9631]

“The giggle tho” 😂😂😂😂😂 right

[@mitchc5538]

To me there were so many red flags Debra was willfully blind too. This whole story outlines what toxic relationships lead too

[@onyxphoenix7485]

Her needs always come first. Her family’s safety comes later.

[@thelemonvr8747]

I just got done binge watching this there are eight episodes you can catch it on Netflix it is so worth watching. Once I got into the first episode I could not stop watching it.

[@jillijane9793]

I watched the first two episodes and had to stop watching it because it was so frustrating to watch this 8gnorantvwoman do these stupid things over and over again. Come on....

[@yf8350]

“The giggle though” 😂

[@callmejazzok]

This is so sad and I’m so happy she’s alive

[@debbieparks3482]

Good for the girl, she survived. But the mom seems to be the classic dumb blonde. So sad that she put her girls thru that.

[@chey_mz]

The laughing in between is so confusing to me.

[@darcy3478]

You were both really lucky to get out of that situation & you are survivers not victims always remember that ❤️. I was attacked & sexually assaulted when I was 16 but I thankfully managed to get away before he could do anything further. I didn't know any self defence either but you literally get the strength to save yourself when you are in danger, sadly sometimes it doesn't always work & a lot of innocent people have lost their lives to vile, deprived people who need to be locked up for the rest of their lives. My attacker didn't even go to court as the Police said there wasn't enough evidence 🙄 the way I was treated was horrific & it's not surprising why a lot of people don't report it, the system needs to change & take people seriously as they will not stop until someone stops them! Thankfully no other woman will ever suffer at his hands, you saved yourself hunnie so be proud of that ❤️

[@s9738919e]

You're absolutely brilliant, and I know how the justice system fails women like us repeatedly but survival is a feat in itself. Sending love x

[@DiandraStarShine]

so many people are confused, repeating pop-psychology sayings..there's *no shame* in being a victim..it *is* what it is and they were *both,* victims who suffered *and* they were survivors, too...they were also heroes in their *own* true Life story..no need to hide from any of it, no need to deny *any* part of what they experienced, period..a lot of us have been victims of horrific things and so sorry you went through your own horrible experience..and each person has to deal with it in the way that's best for *them.* i think all of us deserve that freedom..and, *yes,* the system needs a huge overhaul..but *no one* should wait for that..everyone, ideally, should be prepared to defend themselves and to deal with a perpetrator appropriately - but that's only imho.

[@Alexandra_Hill]

Rach 87 that’s fking awful, are you ok, or have you developed PTSD? Life can throw some serious crap, I sincerely wish you all the best - and never give up 🇮🇪💜 take care 😀

[@darcy3478]

@@Alexandra_Hill I'm doing okay thanks still get flashbacks when I'm feeling low but thankfully it isn't regularly, sadly we seem to remember the worst memories we experience more often than we remember the good ones 🙄. I will get through it though thankfully I'm a stubborn, determined person lol it just takes time but don't worry I'll never give up 💛. I appreciate your kind words ❤️ I hope you're doing okay during this current screwed up situation, life definitely loves giving us challenges 🤦‍♀️ stay safe wishing you & your family well, take care 😊

[@Alexandra_Hill]

@@darcy3478 Thanks for the reply - take care Rachel x

[@soupreem27]

As I was watching this on Evil Lives Here I kept saying she looks like Kelly Clarkson

[@AntiMasonic93]

What is funny is that this lady gave this man another chance after finding out some bad things about him. I think after he got out of the hospital she gave him another chance. What a naive, desperate lady. As soon as she found out some false things about him, she should have bolted.

[@channelthree9424]

She could have bolted after the first date. I can't remember what he told her but most women would not have given him a second chance but she did and it nearly cost Tara her life.

[@pennypike4664]

In the podcast he was living with her when the ovaltine woman was in her penthouse. She should have stuck to her guns when. She kicked him out for being on her bed. Her daughter Jackie was spot on about him. Why would you belive basically a stranger over your family who you have known and trusted your whole life. A life lesson for us all, trust your family not someone you have only known for 4 weeks or 2 months that isn't straight on either forum in regards to this story.

[@mbot565]

Oh I remember this story!! Watching it on Dateline was soooo scary!

[@DeeSade]

This lady was extremely naive and choose to turn a blind eye. I don’t know how Tara is laughing at this because I would cry about it everytime.

[@Hurleyj09]

Agreed 100%. She’s lucky her daughter still talks to her.

[@kimsmith819]

I know the love bombing term for sure. The daughter is absolutely amazing and a very strong woman.

[@shaughnterry]

real life survivor

[@PrincessKarrah]

In the begin when Deborah didn’t know about John history she was the victim when she learned about his past and stayed with him she became an enabler. She was so desperate to for male companionship that she was willing to ignore that he was a danger to her children and she herself said that she was still holding onto the fantasy that she could save the marriage that one day John would love her kids and they would accept him.

[@BrillGirl82]

She was never a victim; John was her 5th marriage and she married him after knowing him for only two months. That’s just stupidity and mental illness, not being a victim.

[@Robert_N]

They're talking about stabbing and killing someone and they're laughing, joking and giggling about it. WTF !!!

[@marinanasi3888]

I know right?

[@Alexandra_Hill]

@Robert N have you ever been in that position where you’ve had to fight for your life? Believe it or not, the psychological response when talking about something like this is to laugh, it’s a coping mechanism. You realise that John had dug a grave for Terra, he wasn’t approaching her to have coffee, he was going to kill her. If you were her, and just because you’re male it doesn’t mean that this couldn’t happen to you , do you think that you wouldn’t have the typical emotional response like Terra, you would. It’s completely absurd to wrap your head around - having to kill someone because you know that if they get the advantage, they will kill you.

[@Alexandra_Hill]

@@_TOD33 I think you missed the point, lol at that.

[@joeterp5615]

Terra did a great job defending her life from this psycho. Who gives a **** about nervous laughter on a TV talk show. She’s been in therapy since the event. Her first words to her Mom on the phone immediately after were saying that she thought she had killed her Mom’s husband. She didn’t say “I was attacked” which many - probably most - of us would have said, focusing on ourselves. She didn’t trivialize her actions, even though they were ENTIRELY justified. She realized she may have killed a man, which was obviously traumatizing and disturbing.

[@joeterp5615]

Miles Away. Meh. Calm as calm can be dude. You find her nervous laugh bizarre. I think if that’s your takeaway from the interview, well, I find that to be - quite ironically - pretty disconnected and bizarre. Just different opinions.

[@NayTEVE]

public relations 101, never offer a serious story to a peogram of charlatans, your story can be misrepresented and nasie will respect you.

[@RebecsKah]

why does this sound like the plot for Tyler Perry's recent movie "Fall from grace"?

[@bibleguy1207]

Tyler Party is an emasculated man. Dirty John is real history!

[@RebecsKah]

@@bibleguy1207 Was just pointing out the resemblance

[@bibleguy1207]

@@RebecsKah Are you saying that her story is fake?

[@RebecsKah]

@@bibleguy1207 nope. Rather that Tyler Perry's looks like it was based on this real life story

[@bibleguy1207]

@@RebecsKah Oh. Okay.

[@omelette429]

Damnn I've seen Dirty John before. Creepy af

[@lauraindira8421]

I love Deborah and Terra! They have done so much to bring awareness to narcissistic abuse.

[@channelthree9424]

Deborah is a bit of a narcissist herself. John lavished her with attention so she was willing to put up with his lies and unemployment. Tara was a victim. Deborah was a willing participant in the con.

[@norrinradd2665]

They set him up

[@BrillGirl82]

@@norrinradd2665I believe this too after everything I’ve learned about them. Can you tell me what you know? I’d love to hear more.

[@roses4me451]

This is why women should always run a BACKGROUND CHECK on these men BEFORE they get emotionally involved and sleep with them!!!! This lets you find out who he really is, and don't allow him to waste your time! There are a lot of con artists out there who want to take you for everything you got. Be careful!!! Make sure you watch "Dirty John" part 1 and 2 on Netflix.

[@StellaAdler_]

After only 2 months she marries him. 2 months of MEETING HIM. Hid it from her family because she knew it was insane. She had 2 daughters, a huge business & she didn’t even bother to check anything about him, ran off & married him after just 2 months. Ignoring her children’s concerns, ignoring everything they told her they found on him. I just don’t get it. I don’t. How could she be so irresponsible? Terra, u’re my hero!

[@noranora8279]

How are they laughing through this? She’s saying how she almost lost her life and kelly is like wow WHAT A STORY HAHA..?

[@lilinaderi1420]

The series made upon this story is also great .it s called dirty John ..

[@channelthree9424]

Yep. Fascinating. www.latimes.com/projects/la-me-dirty-john/

[@Sbw1976]

The daughters are cast in such a bad light in the Netflix show in my opinion and I wonder if that bothers them....

[@channelthree9424]

The mother and John were the bad guys. She chose to believe his lies instead of listening to her daughters. She was a willing participant in his con.

[@Sbw1976]

@@channelthree9424 that wasn’t my point at all- when it came to the daughter’s spoiled -privileged lives and the disrespect the daughter treated her mother with.... this was like a damn year ago when I made this comment so ur a little late to the game.

[@AlexAndra-iy5zu]

I don’t like the way mom interrupts daughter 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@byLokie]

Kelly Clarkson looks like she could be Daughter and sister to these ladies.

[@jillijane9793]

I am only on the second episode of the Netflix documentary and I am having a hard time finishing it because I find Debra so frustratingly clingy, needy and downright stup>d, esp after marrying for the 5th time. Some people will do anything to not be alone, and it is hard to feel sorry for them when 5hey repeat it over and over again.

[@jenniferlucio8603]

Her daughter looks very similar kelly clarkson 💯🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@rosie6]

Damn the walking dead works lmao

[@juliac191]

Who does dirty John remind you of? Let me control you for your safety. The government! 2021

[@paulinemakepeace4582]

Never heard this story before, but in UK she would have been arrested and possibly imprisoned for killing the guy with the knife. There are cases of people here who have killed burglars in defence of family and property who have gone to far (in the law's opinion) and not used reasonably force. I give 100 per cent credit to this girl.

[@user-ss6wq5ly1c]

I’ve heard of certain stories in the US, I don’t remember which states it had happened in; but people have gone to jail for the same thing. A burglary happens and in self defense the owner had gone to jail for manslaughter. There is also stories of a burglar suing the owners of the house they were trying to steal from. They got attacked by the owner’s dogs. Then another the burglar got cut on the glass that THEY shattered while braking in!! They sued and won! I have no idea how this outcome could even happen, they don’t deserve shit except jail time. Google the stories and you’ll get more details. I researched them after hearing about it them on the news. But these took place years ago though. Not recently.

[@tm6078]

I can't believe that they are talking about murder like if it's a bloopers from some show, even if it is self defense. It is really serious subject, please do not make it like it is a joke.

[@joeterp5615]

This was NOT murder. I think you meant to say “killing”. But that is nervous laughter. There is no way I will judge this young woman. I think it’s great that she is not a total basket-case. She has been in therapy for PTSD, but I greatly admire her for being able to go on a show like this to talk about it, and to show that she us not letting this event hold her back in life.

[@jeanduranko4157]

Kelly, are you seriously laughing about this? SHAME ON YOU!

[@DelveInn]

What an awkward set up for such a serious topic.

[@anthonybolognese3310]

First off please slow down!! I love you , I love your show so much and your now on my wish list since I just beat cancer! But sometimes you start talking so fast I can’t understand what you said and I don’t want to miss anything you say! , Plus , I think you should name your band, since we are in the world of being online, “The Wi Five Band” or “Kelly’s Wi Five Band” !, Hope to see you soon! love you!!

[@CRebecca1944]

I watched this poor ladies story on dateline.She had a horrible time as well as her daughter.👍

[@channelthree9424]

Deborah was a willing participant in the con. The daughter was the victim. When John and Tara were in the hospital, who did Deborah go see first? The man who tried to kill her daughter. Tara seems fine now but she felt rejected by her mother when she went to see John (was in a different hospital) first instead of her.

[@Kyshalise]

@@channelthree9424 STOP VICITM BLAMING!!!

[@Hurleyj09]

@@KyshaliseNothing they said was false. She is a victim, but only because she let herself be.

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

5:42 same demeanor as "Mean girls" Gretchen Weiner talking about the boy trying to date her who is "tots" not a thing, lmao amazing how it didn't get to her and she just went for her one opportunity to escape without even getting stabbed once and yet stabbing the bitch 13 times like damn!

[@user-ms3jz7ub7n]

Debra was married and divorced 4 times before she met John Meehan and yet she stupidly married him after two months without a background check nor a prenup. Even after she found out about his rap sheet, drug addiction and pathological lying---she took him back! Her ignorance and idiocy almost cost her daughter's life. I'm pretty sure if he had lived after the attack, she would be married to him while he was in prison.

[@t.j.7789]

She said he wore scrubs at this event because he didn’t have time to change!! It takes 1 second to take a shirt, whip it off and put it on. The daughter is a flAke for apologizing for killing him when he tried to kill her. Her mother is a nut!! They are now just using this story for money.

[@alenbeatriz1386]

Qué lastima que no entiendo lo que dicen. Pero me angustia la risa de una señora y de su hija. Resulta escalofriante

[@salut510]

Ponga los subtitulos o vea la serie Dirty John en Netflix, es muyy buena.

[@jessicasinmas]

por que ?

[@phoenix-xu9xj]

Only in America !!

[@luciasilvaas4028]

I see yesterday this history on Netflix....it's scared....

[@Mesh642003]

I didn’t sleep at all I watched it the whole night

[@mikeymclean8538]

Where’s Ronnie??

[@robotboy370]

The Mom has no shame. She put a stranger before her children and expects sympathy? Sad, desperate lady.

[@lizzyu1281]

Before watching this video i watched another video with Terry about telling her podcast,celebs to know or something, i was wandering if Selena Gomez know this story and i was so shocked to see her now😂

[@lizzyu1281]

Opps it’s Tarra*

[@goosefarm3602]

I read the book and it seems like the mom always prioritized the weirdo over the kids

[@Spacex007-yup]

What a brave gal ! To be able to fight off her attacker!! I believe her watching the walking dead on how they kill the walkers!! Saved her life 🙏🙏🙏👏👏 I luv the walking dead!!! One of my favorite tv shows !!! The walking dead rocks !!

[@chichiaburrida]

Scare history..why laugh?😰

[@aranielleb7718]

Alot of desperate women out here

[@lauraindira8421]

Actually John was able to do this to many women. Extremely smart intelligent and powerful women. They are master con artists.it's easy in hindsight to see it but when you were in the middle of it and these people are masters it's very difficult.

[@channelthree9424]

Deborah was probably the most desperate of his victims.

[@chanparislynn9631]

They all look related

[@sarahs5340]

This was handled in tremendously superficial and lighthearted manner for the subject matter. Not handled respectfully in my opinion. It trivializes the topic and it’s a topic that shouldn’t be trivialized.

[@channelthree9424]

If you want meaningful and respectful, you don't watch this type of show. You watch Dateline (which I love).

[@Kennedy4OurCountry]

Strong Chick!!!

[@Fedeleness]

You know I'm not buying this, I think they are all making it up, the duping smiles, when the woman is talking about stabbing the guy in the head, along with a big laugh, kind of makes me say, what was so funny?

[@channelthree9424]

Did you google it? It actually happened. The mother was desperate for a man so she put with an unemployed con man despite catching him in several lies. She supported him 100% financially and apparently liked doing it. www.latimes.com/projects/la-me-dirty-john/

[@christabel4921]

@@channelthree9424 very insecure lady, despite having been a supposed success in her business life . extremely stupid to have a guy like this around, AFTER knowing his lies and deceit ! no sympathy for her, sorry ! no one needs to have a man that desperately ! she needs to learn to love and respect HERSELF first .

[@Angiebangie699]

I don’t find Kelly jumping in with humor regarding back ground checks and love bombing. These are serious things that destroy every part of your life

[@PaulaJoW]

I watched the series and Debra, her mother and Terra do not come out looking too bright. Debra, after finding all the evidence on John, still continues to remain in denial, her mother has her head so buried in the Bible that she chooses to explain away everything as just "mistakes" rather than criminal behaviour, and Terra is definitely a product of her upbringing. It's the sister Veronica's diligence that is the catalyst behind zeroing in on the problem. This is such a weird interview. Terra is recounting the day she stabbed someone 13 times like she's sharing a funny thing that happened on the way to a concert. Odd, odd, odd.

[@saltycat662]

The daughter looks like she could be related to Kelly.

[@mackenzieb2218]

"I thought it was a homeless person, whatever' smh

[@Jennifr1966]

Ok so where do women find the great guys who happen not to be married? I have heard men say the same, so maybe I'm looking from really skewed glasses, but it just seems so hard to find a good one.

[@KelleyBroussardMackaig]

You're not looking through skewed glasses, Jennifer - Debrah was the one who was looking through skewed glasses. The reason why it's hard to find a good man these days is because they are sadly rare and far few in between. BUT - with that being said, there still ARE good men out there. Sadly, Debrah willingly ignored all the blatant warning signs about John, ​she also had been married and divorced four times before she met him online, then after only TWO MONTHS of dating him - she brilliantly married him. Sadly, it was Debrah's denial and desperation that caused her to not be able to recognize this dangerous man for who he was. Keep your standards, morals and requirements high - don't settle out of loneliness. And finally - If your gut is telling you that something is off, listen to it because it probably is. Love and light to you, dear.

[@bellaynolynsmomma]

The daughter giggling after telling of how she killed a man (bad or not) freaked me out a bit...

[@susanwang266]

It's a nervous laugh, you can tell. Copeing mechanism

[@Hollins23]

@@susanwang266 : I was just going to say that - it was a nervous tic.

[@meep5080]

yea if you notice the giggle is like the exact same every single time and that's usually a sign that it's a nervous tic. I also giggle at the wrong times as a way to get through stories without having panic attacks. I had to tell the story of someone breaking into our home and us having to pull guns several times and every time I would have a panic attack, but when I let myself giggle, I can get past them. It's weird, but it works for me. I see a lot my reaction in her. It doesn't look "normal", but it's more common than you'd think.

[@dylanvellu421]

I don’t think it was a happy laugh. it was definitely a nervous laugh. i can tell she is traumatized from it and the way she can not get so anxious about it, is through laughing and being happy in the moment

[@ass.idc0ffee]

side note but they’re so beautiful

[@ciriladewilanch6335]

selena gomez was in there

[@veronica33s45]

I love kelly but its a damn shame that she went on this show, this story is just not for this show, kelly kept interrupting her it was so annoying

[@anthonyellison4737]

Whilst there is no defence for this John character a little introspection might do this woman some good. With 5 failed marriages you have the worst taste in men lacking the common sense to make decisions about relationships or be an absolutely terrible wife, or indeed both. As for the daughter, stabbing someone 13 times goes a little bit past self defense.

[@JagoffCitizen]

If I were underneath him, but by some miracle had managed to get hold of the knife, I don't think I'd be counting.

[@joeterp5615]

No. She had to make sure that this man - who was much bigger than her and was trying to kill her - was no longer a threat. And the DA disagrees with you... as she was not charged. And like Square Peg says, she was underneath him. Who knows what would have happened if not for that last stab to the eye? If she had quit just prior to that, could he have had enough adrenaline to get the knife back and kill her? The other wounds I believe were all to his shoulder and back area. None to the chest. It is really quite miraculous how this turned out.

[@taalizi]

Wow self righteous, why dont you get yourself into any of those situations then come give us a lecture on the right number of times to stab someone who plans to kill your ass..

[@Brown27Bear]

WTF is Selena doing there? I'm leaving. 😒

[@AnnaKhait7]

This is why people need Jesus and discernment. The guy was the most obvious case of demon possessed.

[@pika1612]

Please have you looked in the mirror beforehand, which guy would like such an old connected woman? 😂😂😂

[@sisterulicia9492]

She got one stab wound in her arm and he was riddled with them. Highly suspicious given that she claimed to be attacked first. She claimed to think he was "punching her". Where the stab wounds at? I honestly think they'd had enough of him and she killed him and got one stab wound in the process. lol And got away with it because of text messages. Pathetic.

[@jillijane9793]

Oh well

[@marianelamartinez8109]

Selena works there?