Meet The Women Drawn Into The Real-Life Mystery Of ‘Dirty John’ | Megyn Kelly TODAY

The podcast “Dirty John” has captivated millions with its revelations about John Meehan, a handsome and charming man who turned out to be dangerous and deceptive. Megyn Kelly is joined by Debra Newell, who met Meehan via Internet dating, and her daughter Terra, who had a terrifying encounter with “Dirty John,” as well as by Meehan’s ex-wife Tonia Bales.
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Meet The Women Drawn Into The Real-Life Mystery Of ‘Dirty John’ | Megyn Kelly TODAY

[@BlackPanther-vk5ew]

What a great dog, he was little, but he tried to help his owner. And I'm sure he did, he deserves credit too !!!

[@Brook_Nichelle]

Sadly, cash passed away. I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Terra Newell on my podcast. Her story is inspiring and she is so sweet. I still communicate with her.

[@annacostello5181]

I assume she named him for Johnny Cash. Good boy.

[@fredajordan5704]

@@Brook_Nichelle So sad to hear this, Cash was a beautiful little thing helping Terra in this dangerous life situation.

[@OzmaOfOzz]

​@@Brook_Nichellehey can you link us that podcast? I'd love to hear more from her side ! Thank you!

[@mmays7378]

A mother is supposed to be the wise one. It's sad that her daughters (over and over again) are the voices of reason.

[@sueblack5794]

She seems needy and ditzy IMO.

[@poet2772]

It’s called love is blind. Her love for him superseded all the warnings. Go listen to the 6 episode “Dirty John” podcast on Spotify episodes 1 thru 6.

[@KrisD007]

Exactly! What woman who started her own world renown business, 4 previous marriages, and 4 grown children has the self worth of a gnat to do anything like this? If you have money, you vet any guy you go out with. Especially after he wouldn’t get off her the first date! Any woman her age knows there isn’t a Prince Charming.

[@KDL861]

Kris D agreed! No if ands or buts!

[@31072gab]

I know. When I was watching the documentary, I was like... this woman loves to be blind

[@PhxSml]

The fact that this young woman was assaulted and almost killed but manage to fight for her life and is now telling her story with her mother and looks happy just makes me cry

[@Brook_Nichelle]

She's a Sweet person. Both her and her mother. I spoke with them both, but mostly Terra does interviews.

[@tassymccormick]

I just finished watching Dirty John on Netflix. It’s incredible.

[@Blackmixdwitblack]

Tassy McCormick same that’s why I’m here I needed to hear more

[@jenniferbullett7254]

I have two more episodes to watch.

[@mesofius]

me too and I'm not even a woman

[@nmmalc2971]

Tassy McCormick the documentary on oxygen I thought was. Great.

[@bagginshield8251]

Tassy McCormick I just came from there, i finished the last episode a few minutes ago. Absolutely insane

[@WWAHP]

I hope she don't feel bad about killing him, she only did to him, what he was going to do to her.

[@KDL861]

Christian Edwards they call self defense! 😬

[@mesofius]

me too, I'm proud of her

[@annalong6143]

It's super weird that everyone is laughing about it. I mean really. People were stabbed, killed, etc., and all the audience can do is laugh? Does anyone else find this odd?

[@judys5767]

That was the result of Meghan Kelley and the scope of the show is supposed to be upbeat and sweet, happy, bubbly, etc.

[@lewisariki6396]

Yes it’s not quite right hey? However I am happy all the women connected to this are actually ok. And maybe it is ok for them to be able to use humour to sort of skate over such awful details. People often laugh/ smile when they are nervous, so maybe that’s a factor too??? Just happy all the women’ are alive and well. Wishing a wonderful life for his children!

[@newbeginnings1543]

Anna Long yes absolutely strange. I was thinking the same!

[@redheadedfreckles2]

Anna Long people are becoming desensitized

[@juns597]

Totally agree. I guess the show is like that, upbeat, still, I felt very odd.

[@pri.sci.lla.]

Lol a doctor would never leave the hospital wearing scrubs...

[@mommyheada]

Priscilla no they wouldn’t

[@mommyheada]

Linda because they are covered in blood and germs etc

[@debadev2179]

Heather Kongira ah clever never thought of that

[@mommyheada]

Yes linda they do. But the hospital is still covered in germs and such. They do not leave in scrubs

[@sueblack5794]

It is unsanitary for the public and they're covered in germs/bacteria/even feces. Many hospitals forbid it and won't allow you to wear them out. @@lindastonebraker2512

[@ashleykarges2191]

Debra is clearly not smart. If someone is making claims like they were doing doctors without borders, have a bunch of property, but then don't have ANY proof, etc. How do you not look into it? or question it. it boggles my mind

[@aitcollins1]

The phrase "Love is blind" was created for a reason. Unfortunately people don't want to see the bad.

[@GlitterMix]

She was desperate for a man and unfortunately that makes you lose some critical thinking

[@Chicagocubbiegirl]

He must have been GREAT in bed.

[@KrisD007]

Chicagocubbiegirl I think it was the smoothies every morning! LOL

[@KrisD007]

Ai Collins Doing the same thing over and over the same way is the definition of insanity.

[@theresahoffman4611]

The mom doesn't seem to bothered when her daughter talking about her ordeal.. what's up with her mom?????? To bad the daughters had to go threw this. Mothers take a lesson.

[@julietteraines8256]

mother needs her head examined. mental health issues there for sure.

[@MamaTthaOG]

Exactly what I was thinking! I would be balling my eyes out, full of guilt that my daughter had to go through something like that because of ME!!!! She isn't quite right!

[@reneerussell5866]

@@MamaTthaOG AGREED

[@judys5767]

@@julietteraines8256 and how old are you? What have you experienced in your life? Do not judge unless you walk in another's shoes.

[@rosaleeharris9251]

You can bet she will be right back on the internet trying to find anothet man. If not on clubs to meet men, classes to meet men. Just an other desperate woman who has to have a man. Always putting themselves first and choosing the boyfriend over family.oy vey!#!!!

[@safireglo1]

Her daughter saved her moms and anyones elses life. Shes should have been honored with some kind of bravery metal.

[@teresaevans4840]

Exactly!

[@nadiiah8805]

Listening to Tara made me cry. She is a really strong woman. She not only saved her own life but other peoples lives as well.

[@carolinasilva7993]

The daughter looks like Kelly Clarkson!

[@mesofius]

no one knows who that is

[@mesofius]

@@CharityRivers if that's some you know personally that's fine, but don't some that your friends are known globally

[@jomama8984]

And the mom looks like Betty White

[@badddd]

Make a wish, take a chance, make a change....and BREEEAAKKK....A...WAYYY!!! 😂

[@maddiemarkee1086]

Omg I know the mom and daughter reminded me so much of Kelly Clarkson

[@larafox3246]

stories like these just make me appreciate my husband so much more, it's such a scary world out there.

[@justicepower1255]

Did you do a background check on him????

[@lilahnola6717]

@@justicepower1255 😅😭

[@courtdash362]

I feel so bad for her daughters! At the end when Megyn asks Debra, “what did you learn from all of this” all she said was take her time, do research but she should’ve said “ I SHOULD HAVE LISTEN TO MY KIDS! Kids are like dogs if they don’t like you there’s a reason. She should’ve put her hand on her daughters arm to comfort her when her daughter was talking about the attack. She barely showed emotion. It’s no wonder the daughter has had to go to therapy.

[@mariaf5726]

@Megan Cox So true Megan Cox that happens a lot. I know several women who have gotten divorced and even thought the man left the wife for another women and the kids live with the ex wife, the kids hate any new man that comes around. Even friends that are men. They will not give them a chance.

[@rigormortis6509]

Havent you seen Are We There Yet?

[@redheadedfreckles2]

Court Dash amen

[@millsykooksy4863]

She’s a narc and that’s why she liked all the attention on herself

[@Jamiejanes926]

Not all children Some are spoiled and need help themselves But these have done a good job

[@nickinurse6433]

When my daughter met & was swept away by a conman....I waited patiently for her to figure out his true character then swooped in to stay at her side as support system to help her get away. The conpeople always try to separate their prey from support system.

[@Freespiritedqueen]

Sometimes or more often than not, relatives and "fair weather friends" (weak support system) supposedly will feed the prey on a platter to the predator. Had it happen to me several times. Blood is not thicker than water.

[@amyashley3182]

When she said "I killed him" it was like, the sweetest thing and I wanted to hug her like she was 5.

[@motherteresa8418]

Amy Ashley why I be more worried about my son then my daughter

[@amyashley3182]

Angery_Mgtow huh?

[@angelacarleton9575]

I'm mad at that stupid mother - for going through those websites because it is dangerous and you don't know who you are talking with. Be careful women!

[@marciloni12]

@kaship98 - is that a California thing? They talk like the Kardashian sisters.

[@aleksandrac9335]

​@@motherteresa8418 are you raising an incel? Why didn't you aborted him?

[@janedoe7229]

This woman was so blind she put her daughters’ safety on the back burner. I hope she’s worked through the supposed guilt she must feel.

[@ttmmi]

Jane Doe speaks

[@GabriellaLascano]

I have mixed feelings but I'm very happy she fought him and killed him., I want more women to be strong like this and FIGHT BACK TO THE DEATH!!!!

[@slappy1234567]

If you listen to the podcasts, you see that Debra Newell had a looong history of picking bad men, which she would marry, then divorce. I just don't get the impression that she has taken responsibility for her bad choices and the danger she placed her family in. She seems aloof, detached, self-absorbed and ditzy. I get the feeling she would have taken John back if he had lived.

[@erinlee5936]

I agree. She kept repeating the words, “He swept me off my feet, he was so charming, he treated me right, etc.” That tells you a lot about why she picks bad men.

[@Mr24NOFX]

Exactly and always awkward laughing

[@Jewelznme]

I would be surprised if she didn't continue to date these type of guys.

[@done1675]

Agreed. She essentially gave up her daughters for a violent sociopath who was her FIFTH choice of a husband. So, not a lot of lessons learned it seems. There are no Rhodes scholars in this sad story.

[@drrcm81]

Agreed. She was being selfish. Compromising the welfare of her children so that she could have a juvenille relationship with a boy. I don't believe there's a "momma bear" in this woman.

[@Avasings]

Sad that her daughter had to pay the price for her mother's super bad decisions. The mother had all the evidence in front of her and he even burned her car and she still went back with him before finally leaving for good. Sad that her daughter had to go thru all that.

[@tam1729]

The sins of the mother fall upon the child.

[@aleksandrac9335]

Yeah [e-mail] the victim

[@OzmaOfOzz]

Please stop victim blaming. I'm sure she couldn't believe what was going on , I think there was a cognitive dissonance between the facts and how he treated her, she just couldn't make sense of it. I'm sure that if she knew, she wouldn't have put her kids to the risk of them being harmed. Stop victim blaming, it's very hurtful !

[@Brook_Nichelle]

unfortunately you're only hearing some of the story, but I have spoken to both Terra and her mother and it is way more to the story. Even on my podcast when I spoke to Terra before the podcast interview there is way more to the story. They are really good sweet people and he was the con of con artist.

[@BrillGirl82]

@@OzmaOfOzzit’s not “victim blaming.” It’s true that Debra made a terrible choice by hopping into her 5th marriage just two months after meeting John. That’s just stupidity. And dangerous! She should have been doing the inner work she obviously desperately needs and fixed her issues before even thinking about getting married again.

[@igotbandaids]

Folks, you don't have a detective to check someone to see if they are a doctor. If they have a medical license, its listed on the medical board site online. God bless you, Terra. I'm so proud you saved your own life.

[@ndoina_]

Her daughter looks like Kelly Clarkson

[@kammireser1320]

Doina Neculcea omg....I was thinking the same thing!!

[@JennasMusic76]

Kammi Reser LOL I totally saw that, and was like is it just me? LOL

[@donford4558]

Stop

[@projectkj7643]

I thought the same thing!

[@poohspaws8976]

Doina Neculcea I have been watching several videos and could not figure out who she resembles. Thank you very much for clearing that up. That is exactly who she looks like: Kelly Clarkson.

[@illbuyourniknak]

First of all, I completely agree Meehan got what he deserved. That being said, I'm sorry, but Debra strikes me as two things: 1. She's incredibly desperate for love. 2. She's just not very bright. That's a very bad combination when you're looking for a relationship online with random strangers........ Last thought, I'm very glad Terra's alright.

[@ashleykarges2191]

100%

[@googleuser3665]

Agreed!

[@julietteraines8256]

absolutely correct, her desperation is palpable and indeed she comes off very DUMB. she doesn't seem affected at all that she put her kids through this. she comes off very smug.

[@KDL861]

I’m pretty sure most would agree!

[@Icewing10]

Hi John, this is a tale of a narcissistic abusive relationship. The narc, John, brainwashes the victim and Debra is a codependent who yes is desperate for love because some where in her someone made her feel like she wasn't good enough. She doesn't know what real love is. Her father isn't really discussed in the series, but I am only on episode #5 on Bravo TV. John Meehan did this to many women, even one that was a psychologist. Narcissistic men AND women are very good at what they do. They deceive their victims with the cycle of abuse. First stage is love bombing, devaluing is second, and the discard is third. Depending on how effed up the narc is this cycle can go on for decades. The victim is usually a codependent. I was a victim of one and he was married...psychologically abusing his wife for over twenty years and they are still together with 4 kids. If you don't understand, don't judge. You have NO clue what entrapment is until you are there.

[@janesmith3287]

I had one of these once and he lasted 3 weeks. I did an on line search on the property he said he owned, I looked him up in all kinds of official records, I hired a PI to go to an address (this wife and child were there). I could just tell he was too perfect and then suddenly not available. I cut it off. Later 6 women got in touch, all misled by him.

[@KDL861]

Jane Smith You are a very smart, resourceful woman. Unfortunately, not all women are like you! Hats off!!!

[@krisisnkaos]

I’ve been watching the TV show. I thought the portrayal of the mom and daughters was bad acting, but boy... it’s spot on and captures their ditziness just perfectly. So many moments make me SMH.

[@courtdash362]

Stopped watching the series. Once she found out he disrespected her nephew and daughters AND lied about being in the military yet still gave him another chance I was out.

[@Chicagocubbiegirl]

He probably went after the daughter because he thought after he got rid of the threat to his gravy train he could talk the meal ticket mom into forgiving him. He was probably right, too. Good on that young lady for protecting herself.

[@sweetielady7710]

He probably went after Terra because Debra literally asked for protection for herself and other 3 kids in restraining order, but didn’t ask to protect Terra because she didn’t think John would go after her. It’s in the podcast and it amazes me how nobody acknowledges that. She straight up put Terra’s life in danger. Debra is disgusting and I hate that she’s getting treated like the victim when really it’s Terra who’s a victim.

[@teresaevans4840]

​@Sweetie Lady exactly, I am so proud of the daughter ❤️

[@Love-eg2vf]

@@sweetielady7710 That’s because Terra lived in another state, and John didn’t have a car. Also, you cannot just get a restraining order without there being a proven threat to that individual. It actually took a few failed attempts to finally get the restraining orders, and she was only able to get them for the children that he actually threatened. All of this info is in her book. Being so judgmental isn’t healthy, try having compassion. I would start with self-compassion.

[@Fifettey]

Love the loyalty of her dog, undoubtedly helped save her life xx

[@sylviafuller9341]

The advice Debra gives at the end of interview is the very advice her daughters gave her before and during her marriage to John.

[@ClayAsbury122]

This interview and the Dateline segment were extremely kind to the mother despite dozens of dangerous red flags she chose to ignore. The podcast details the many mind-boggling, selfish choices Debra made despite clear evidence this man was extremely dangerous and targeting her family. Sadly I think this story is actually about two sociopaths, not one: John Meehan AND Debra Newell.

[@sbg1911]

Agree and I feel she is enjoying this "press tour"

[@ashleykarges2191]

yea unfortunately i think debra is just a selfish person. John was her FIFTH marriage. it seemed her needs were more important than just being a strong woman raising daughters. she just couldn't be alone. I also have a huge problem when a new man/woman comes in and tries to act like a parent, and debra let that happen.

[@illbuyourniknak]

I don't know if Debra's a full-blown sociopath, like John. Sadly, I'm thinking Debra's just breathtakingly dense and that's bad enough......

[@KDL861]

Debra has not got common sense! I’m glad her daughter was on it, but she seems weird, too. Who thought about Vicki Gunvalson and her crooked, jerk of a boyfriend Brooks?

[@KrisD007]

Kathy Lucas who?

[@greenjeans7504]

Saddest of all, she still has that women for a mother.

[@KDL861]

Greenjeans at least she still has a mother. Like her or not. The girls need their mom!

[@KrisD007]

Kathy Lucas They’ll be better off when’s she dead and they can have her money since she’s so keen to give it to strangers.

[@KrisD007]

@@judys5767 The mother almost got her daughter killed because of her mental needs. My mother is already dead, so its a moot point. And if my mother wasn't dead, I do know she will die sometime. We all will. When your own mother won't protect her children by making smart choices in life, WHY would it be a good thing to still have her in your life? She'll do it again. She's done it 5 times now.

[@judys5767]

@@KrisD007 Michael Rubens 1 month ago (edited) It's easy to judge. And yes, Debra is a naive 63 year old woman. But some people are so desperate for companionship and love, that common sense falls by the wayside. Sure, Debra was an easy mark, but let's not forget, John was a predator. And let's not imbue him with mystical powers, or claim he was Satan's emissary. He was 'just' another violent, manipulative sociopath, unfortunately, like so many others.

[@KrisD007]

Judy Steffen why did you post this? She needs mental help. She almost killed her daughter and she doesn’t act one bit sorry for it. People who can’t function on their own, need help.

[@AFFTFOMSICHTS]

Imagine the level of PTSD Tara had after that....makes my skin crawl just thinking about it

[@PrincessKarrah]

It’s completely ridiculous that still to this day Debra tries to justify her actions when John was alive and still tries to play the victim because her kids were estranged from her . She wrote a book that makes her look worse then she already does. (Not yelling in caps pointing out) She wrote before she moved in with John SHE KNEW HER KIDS DISOWN HER if they knew she was living with John so early on yet she went right ahead and moved in with him. How does that make her the victim? She wants to whine and play the victim because her kids were not visiting her or speaking to her but yet right after the Thanksgiving disaster SHE THE ONE who basically told her kids if you want to come see me you have to get along with John and her attitude was like it it not John here to stay and your gonna have to learn to live with it or deal with the consequences. How does that make her the victim? She blames her kids for Christmas being a disaster but before that she told her kids if you are gonna have problems with John it be best if you didn’t come then at the Christmas Eve party yet she shocked because 1 daughter refused to come to the party one left right after she got there and she refused to stick to the boundaries she agreed to with Tara and says her kids were being childish. How does that make her the victim?

[@camelliam.4235]

she was obviously a bad mother and should take responsibilty.

[@wildchipmunk]

As a nurse, I can tell you that doctors don’t go on dates in the same scrubs in which they operate. If you see us at the grocery store in them, it’s just before or after a 12 hr shift. Most states have RN, physician, PA, and NP licensure available online and available to any anyone at any time. If you have a feeling something is wrong, there usually is.

[@nsgisallheart]

She's lucky to be blessed with smart daughters!❤

[@jadeheart911]

Sounds like another narcissist.....they are everywhere...destroying lives ...

[@ash12317]

Trump is a narcissist

[@mesofius]

sociopath

[@joekoski4074]

The girls have learned to be wary of mom's men.

[@1farahnaz]

Joe Koski sadd

[@KDL861]

GOOD!!! Hope they’ve learned from mom’s mistakes!

[@KDL861]

Isolation is the first sight of BAD news!

[@judys5767]

and of men in general -- especially those on internet dating sites.

[@CarmenZynger]

I think Debra should have been a secondary player in this story. I think it's a much more powerful narrative coming from Terra Newell. Terra faced down pure evil, a desperate man twice her size, wielding a knife and a crowbar, and she fought like a tigress, and survived! Her's is the story that should be put in the forefront. A strong, intelligent girl, who still loves her mother ... regardless. I hope I would be just as brave and courageous as Terra, if I ever have to fight for my life!

[@alexxie8243]

Get weird vibez frm the mother....sorta look likes to me she wishes he wasnt dead...she aint gotta lot 2 say

[@GraceIshaku1]

Alexxii soooooo true. I get that vibe from the mother

[@lovewhitey2027]

Alexxii Covert Narcissist all day long. She lets her daughter stab him it’s nauseating. I feel bad for daughters

[@badddd]

She miss that D 🤣😂

[@haleepetersen8151]

probably all the nerve pills she’s on honestly

[@Venusus17]

yes same feeling , i feel she still miss him or something . delusional and sick women too

[@jenniferhalf1650]

It's just kind of weird how they were laughing the whole time.

[@noellet62able]

jennifer half right ! I was thinking the same ! a man died by a knife to the head and the daughter is just laughing about doing it !she seems very vacant and strange

[@googleuser3665]

@@noellet62able they both seems very dumb and odd...

[@af7748]

As for the daughter, she *is* young. I think it has something to with the fact that she knew he was off the whole time. And she’s still protecting herself from the experience. Listen to everyone, including Megan Kelly trivializing/sensationalizing to some degree, and *then* asking how she can be so matter of fact. She states, “lots of therapy.” She’s been immersed in the circumstance and coached into thinking positive in order to go on after he attempted to murder her. I’m not saying she doesn’t have a quirky (kinda rich girl) personality. But it’s not fair to characterize her affect ( or her mom) as being anything deserving or attracting evil.

[@letmetellyoumyexperiencesi9775]

Lots of therapy, good 4 her!

[@judys5767]

I THINK THE NATURE OF THE SHOW MADE THEM LAUGH -- IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE AN UPBEAT KIND OF SHOW AND THE GUESTS ARE SHOWERED WITH POSITIVE ATTENTION, LOTS OF SMILES AND WELL WISHES. WE DO NOT KNOW HOW THE WOMEN OR THE FAMILY DEALS WITH THEIR FEELINGS DURING PRIVATE TIMES.

[@Dreamweaver777]

This is more the story of a lonely, desperate woman who didn't want to see. Incredible that she took all of the evidence to John. WOW. MK "none of which you knew." SHE DID KNOW and endangered her daughter by blowing it off.

[@maiciegirl7814]

I live in the same town as the Newell's and I'm just so shocked I never heard of this story. It's just insane, lots of people here would never even imagine that something like this would happen in our town. Just goes to show that no matter where you are, no matter how "safe", evil will lurk anywhere.

[@haileym299]

It’s extremely amazing at what Terra did when she was attacked I don’t think I would have been as brave as her if I was in her place

[@Confidentk9sCa]

Good for Terra for being soooo strong and having great instincts off the bat!

[@badgalbecka]

That woman should be ashamed of herself for putting her daughters in danger 😒

[@Herekittykitty01]

The daughter sitting there talking about her close call to being MURDERED. The mother just sits there like she talking about baking a cake. Unbelievable

[@emilybotte8357]

I AGREE 100 % .THAT GAME ME CHILLS. FOR SURE.

[@theobserver_224]

Terra’s vibe is just amazing she’s so dope 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jprevatt]

"Criminal Minds, Walking Dead" Yesssssss you go girl!!! 💖👏👏👏💪💪👊💥👊💥👊

[@life_withl]

Good, he would have kept hurting others. Nice little favor the hospital did to humanity pulling that plug. Brave girl... glad she attacked back

[@poet2772]

I just listened to the “Dirty John” podcast on Spotify. I binge listened today to all 6 episodes and it was a fabulous podcast. Go listen on Spotify. I can’t wait for the Connie Britton Bravo show in a couple of weeks!!

[@janied.3508]

Funny how the show staff member casually walks into the shot and then freaks out when he realizes he’s on camera 🤣 at 5:13.

[@22ilovenathan]

Just finished the podcast today and omg terra is so strong! She truly was in fight or flight and I’m so happy she came out alive. Most stories don’t end that way. Can’t believe what a sociopath he was and glad he can’t bother anyone else again!

[@michellep5387]

There was another woman who was duped by her husband (Clark Rockefeller), who said when she was on the stand in her own defense of how she could be tricked by his lies for so many years: "One can be brilliant and amazing in one area of one's life, and really stupid in another." It's true, emotions get in the way of good sense sometimes and people fail to see what is obvious or right in front of them. Some people want to believe the best in others, and Debra's upbringing had a lot to do with that if you listen to the podcast.

[@myyoutube129]

I know this comment is 4 years old but you’re absolutely right. I know from experience, though thank god it was this bad

[@kdawson8981]

I’m a single mom with adult aged kids. Similar to this mom. This scares me horribly. I’m sorry this happened but I’m thankful she’s telling her story. Good eye opener.

[@Nat524Ricci]

Love the daughters strength and trust in her own intuition. Stand up ladies!!

[@scapps8173]

This is one of the reasons I get so annoyed with the woman who always tell everyone to be kind all the time. Be realistic, be observant. Not everyone deserves kindness. That's how they get away with so much.

[@thatisjustdope4425]

Saw this on Netflix, mother seems VERY naive and WAYYYYY too trusting of someone she did not know well at all

[@swiftkarma4436]

My friend has a married neighbor who dresses up in scrubs and puts on a stethoscope just to go grocery shopping.

[@menaj2954]

Women listen to your children, her daughter's did not have a good feeling about him. This woman's daughter almost lost her life due to her mom's need to be in a relationship. Sometimes it's better to be alone until one can really find someone real. Our womanly intuitions are never wrong . My goodness

[@KKelly-ng1ni]

I had never seen Megyn Kelly in action. She's awful. I didn't sense any real compassion for this young lady, who went through something horrific. The whole thing just seems very exploitative.

[@Ninjaagentxx]

K. Kelly agreed, kind of condescending too

[@julievanderleest]

I just love how the daughter’s reaction to her self defense instincts. I have totally said the same thing about learning from TV. I happen to have watched a lot of Chuck Norris. I must say, she is incredible. I mean wow, what a beautiful warrior she is.

[@henning439]

If you are in a relationship and all the people close to you feel that there is something wrong with them, you should take a few steps back and reconsider

[@redheadedfreckles2]

The poor daughter!! Mom should be shamed!! Mom seems so emotionally absent...

[@michasosnowski5918]

I think it could end even worst for her children and her. I hope this would be a lesson to all the women to not put themselfes and their children in such danger. The mother acted naive and stupid.

[@myhappynest6125]

Debra was almost responsible for her daughter’s possible death! Good heavens.

[@kater.2411]

I feel like they should’ve gone on a different talkshow.

[@toastedblonde1492]

If you mesh Kelly Clarkson and Kesha together.... you have the daughter terra

[@jasminetullock9525]

Terra ain't playin 😂

[@leel1075]

Terra's voice sounds like a 7 year old girl!!

[@paulkaderli3526]

Every sentence ending sounds like a question

[@pri.sci.lla.]

Paul Kaderli it's called vocal fry it's super annoying

[@janetwunder3000]

Both women have nasally, scratchy, lip smacky voices which are so unbearable - almost crminal.

[@julietteraines8256]

i agree and you can tell that like her mother and grandmother she is dumb.

[@petitpois8813]

She put her daughter's life in danger!

[@theresarouse6808]

Absolutely amazing Woman🎉 I'm requesting prayers.. My mom has married a man who has now forbidden for me to see my mom. He has PTSD! And is misrepresenting the Military 🪖 By saying that being a Chaplain is just a TITLE for him! He is Verbally and Mentally Abusive to her. My mom has had 3 TIA's Mini Strokes & 2 major .. Her husband controls everything and she's afraid of him. Please Pray for me and my mom. I have REACHED out for help.. law , Church , I'm her only😢 with no help.. everyone that will please pray😊😊😊😊

[@terminallyelleofficial]

Im so glad that Tara is okay but I was so worried about the dog. Such a beautiful, Lovely family. Good for you girlie!!!

[@terranewellsurvivor]

Thank you!

[@mcgoogsmc]

I was with a sociopathic narcissist for 3 years, reading this story is identical to what I was with, All the things he did she did to me also. I managed to escape after 3 years when she found new supply. Count my blessings everyday

[@dianneD27]

Doctors don’t leave hospital in scrubs Desperate for love she didn’t want to listen

[@marciloni12]

She was so gullible, the daughter was right, he used the scrubs as a “costume”. Like Ted Bundy with a cast as a prop. These sick people are acting out a role.

[@mariatsipe2574]

How do you start dating someone and don’t even attempt to check out his “story”? His place of work, his friends and relatives, where he lived while dating? I get how a young girl can be so stupid, but a grown 50 something year old woman?

[@elyse854]

Omg I used to live in that apartment complex. Never knew this happened!!

[@margretsims1322]

An amazing book to read for women is called The Gift of Fear written by Gavin deBecker......when your antennae goes up, listen! God gave us fear as a gift.......

[@terminallyelleofficial]

Margret Sims I love your comment. My Dad is a pastor and its a good thing to understand. Its a good way to make something awful into something to think about.

[@basileusmegas7667]

God would have better done with reason instead of.childish fear...

[@prettyflyforawhitegirl]

Thank you for this..

[@paigew7]

basileus megas Thank God for fear! Children, who are not old enough to reason, can still have fear of strangers, which sometimes may save their lives. Why He needs no one to defend Him, God is perfect and so are His ways. To correct God is foolishness. A proper fear of God is to hate evil, pride, arrogancy, and sin.

[@projectkj7643]

That fear saved me from a man like this...he lives at home with mommy/daddy, at 55 years of age, and is looking for his next victim.

[@pagalmasala]

Omg Terra in the movie series looks just like the real person!

[@taniagorham7221]

What a brave young woman. I hope she is doing ok.

[@terranewellsurvivor]

Thank you! Doing okay! Have a new podcast now called The Survivor Squad Podcast

[@rukhsanakhan8857]

Pedal kicks ,purse above her heart. Wow she knew what she was doing. Self defence knowledge works

[@vanessagebatez123]

Terra, you are an inspiration. God bless you

[@teresaevans4840]

She is a hero!

[@GraceanneParks]

"So scissor kicks and pedal kicks was all just instinct and criminal minds ok." hahaha

[@laboheme125]

How about listening to those who love you and have your best interest at heart (like your entire family).

[@dancooper5714]

the most amazing part of this story is how closely it resembles a LifeTime movie. the lines of conflict are drawn early on and just keep growing and then (after the last commercials) there is an explosive, violent resolution and if its a woman being attacked by a guy (as it usually is) the woman at some point pulls off some unrealistic maneuver like wresting the gun from the guy or delivering a crippling blow to the crotch and of course emerging OK while the baddy gets what's coming. So now this story is going to be a Bravo movie but in a few years it will be on Lifetime I gaurantee you. Art imitates real life that imitated very formulaic art.

[@jackrobinson9403]

here after watching on netflix rofl

[@mytruecrimelibrary]

i just love keith morrison hes such a great story teller

[@janetatum8966]

Idk if he finished his education but nurse anesthetists get paid bank! Why wouldn't he do that?! Too lazy, fired for bad conduct?

[@astrid8433]

Jane Tatum he got fired because his ex wife reported his drug theft from the hospital.

[@mommyheada]

Jane Tatum if u listen to the pod cast he was addicted to the anesthetic drugs

[@tessarix]

There is evil afoot in this world today, something that lurks and feeds on trouble, sorrow and loss. It cannot stand happiness or joy. It cannot fathom love or protection or goodness. It only wants the "fix" of watching terrifying events. What will we do if it continues?

[@bflex89]

Terra is a straight up gangster

[@ASAMEY24]

Here after watching Dirty John finale

[@aprilmoon7680]

Surviving a sociopath is surviving emotional trauma. A true sociopath is beyond being a "bad person". It is utterly destruction, mentally and physically. Stop blaming the victim ! I see two strong women having survived !

[@aprilmoon7680]

@Lizzie Allen I'd think it's a bit more complex than that.

[@marciloni12]

The mom’s and daughter’s voices remind me of Tiny Tim’s song, “Tiptoeing through the tulips”.

[@avalonpark1574]

All a man has to say I am a doctor or a lawyer and the common sense goes out the window.

[@marciloni12]

Pfft! You can’t believe everything people spit out of their mouth, nor can you trust everything you see on social media to be real or unaltered.

[@Jewelznme]

5:13 🤣

[@mesofius]

I don't believe that she was looking for love. She wanted a very specific package: tall doctor who is in great physical shape, who talks confidently and is good in bed. This generic laundry list is enough evidence that she just wanted a trophy man standing next to her, not a real love connection. I bet she didn't give any fat, short, grocery store workers a chance, lol

[@teresaevans4840]

Exactly!

[@Brook_Nichelle]

I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Terra Newell on my podcast. Her story is inspiring and she is so sweet.

[@jamicamonroe]

I can get over the fact the her mother went to be by his side after the stabbing and so he wouldn't die alone she was by his side. Her daughter is the victim not her. She chose to be his wife to the end but neglected her role as a mother and that's protecting her daughter running to her aid not his shame on her. Her daughter is super woman!!!

[@teresaevans4840]

I agree!

[@XoDin0000]

don’t think Debra didn’t learn any lessons here she would do the exact same thing again

[@Stargirlbeck]

i really hope that when i’m around this age i’m not single. only the crazy ones are left at this point. my neighbor, i’m close to her, is about in her mid 60s. her hubby died when they were in their 40s and she’s told me multiple times how dating at these ages is pointless unless you want a psychotic man child as a pet.

[@squirrelboss7067]

Mom and daughter are beautiful and I’m so glad they’re alive to tell their story. I watched #DirtyJohn on Netflix.

[@terranewellsurvivor]

Thank you!

[@jillrogers5756]

Unreal...what a great and strong young woman!

[@laurenhicks6733]

Debra should not have let it get to the point to where lives were in danger