Dirty John 1: No One Is Immune

 

This case was suggested to us through Facebook. Man, we had no idea how crazy the story of Debra and John would be! Dirty John is the story of a master manipulator and habitual drug user and criminal that said and did all the right things to seduce and hook a smart, intelligent business woman. No one is immune, and this story is the epitome of how to recognize the signs of coercive control!

Debra Newell ready for a date with John.

Debra Newell ready for a date with John.

Houstons, the restaurant of John and Debra’s first date. He showed up in shorts and t-shirt and looked “homeless.”

Houstons, the restaurant of John and Debra’s first date. He showed up in shorts and t-shirt and looked “homeless.”

He loved taking selfies in front of the mirror admiring his own body.

He loved taking selfies in front of the mirror admiring his own body.

Mariners Church where Debra and her family attended. John said that he “happened” to attend Mariners, too. Debra’s sister’s killer also attended at times.

Mariners Church where Debra and her family attended. John said that he “happened” to attend Mariners, too. Debra’s sister’s killer also attended at times.

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Debra and John’s impromptu wedding in Las Vegas on a business trip.

 
Season 1Sherri Wilson