John Meehan, a nurse anesthetist, and conman. He was also well-known for his numerous affairs with women, many of whom were also his victims.
John Meehan’s Biography
John was born in the United States on February 3, 1959. The title Dirty John is one of the nicknames John Meehan’s classmates gave him during his time at the University of Dayton. At the time of his death, he was 57 years old.
Quick Facts
| Real Name | John Meehan |
| Nick Name | Dirty John |
| Famous As | Criminal |
| Age | 57-years old (Died) |
| Birthday | February 3, 1959 |
| Birthplace | United States |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Height | approx. 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Weight | approx. 55 Kg (121 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Shoe Size | 10 (US) |
| Children | Terra Newell |
| Siblings | Donna Meehan, Karen |
| Father | William Meehan |
| Spouse | 1. Tonia Sells 2. Debra Newell |
John Meehan’s Wife
Meehan was married to Tonia Sells at the time. John had lied about his age and had even kept his true identity hidden. He intended to divorce Tonia after ten years of marriage. Through a dating site in 2014, John Meehan met Debra Newell, an affluent interior designer. Among other things, he lied to her about his profession.
John Meehan’s Death
John Meehan’s stepdaughter murdered him. The altercation occurred in Terra’s apartment complex parking lot, where she stabbed him 13 times in self-defense. At the age of 57, John Meehan died four days later in a hospital.
Facts about John Meehan
- Meehan was stabbed 13 times by his daughter.
- On August 20, 2016, Meehan was killed by Newell’s younger daughter, Terra, who acted in self-defense after he attempted to kidnap her from her apartment building’s rooftop parking lot.
- On August 24, 2016, John passed away.
- The true-crime podcast Dirty John is based on the life of John Michael Meehan.
- Within six weeks of its publication, the podcast had been downloaded over 10 million times.
