'Dirty John': Debra Newell is anything but a damsel in distress

To go from a wide-eyed woman infatuated with John to a fierce mother on the edge, Debra is no longer someone who needs help
PUBLISHED DEC 31, 2018

Keep all your assumptions about Debra Newell aside — this woman is nothing like you ever imagined in the latest episode of 'Dirty John'. 

From the time we've been introduced to Debra Newell in this cautionary tale of lies and deceit, we've seen her as a victim. In many ways, she was. An extremely successful 59-year-old interior designer, Debra had a booming career, a beautiful family and a wonderful life. However, she gambled it all away when she met charming John Meehan. Debra thought he would fill the gaping hole where love should be in her life and little did she know that it would be the worst decision she's ever made.



 

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