John Meehan — dubbed “Dirty John” by those who knew him most intimately — was one of the first “rom-conmen” to grip the nation. People were captivated and horrified by the twisted true story of how a seemingly perfect bachelor manipulated a woman and her children out of their money, leading to relentless harassment, psychological abuse, and, ultimately, a violent and shocking end. But the full story is more alarming than anyone ever knew.

From Bunim/Murray Productions, a Banijay Americas company, and Empress Films, director Emma Cooper and executive producers Julie Pizzi, Jesse Daniels, and Melissa G. Moore, comes the definitive documentary of the man behind the myth.This forthcoming doc will weave together never-before-seen archival materials, chilling evidence, and powerful testimony from the women who lived through it all, and the investigators who worked to piece together what actually happened. What emerges is a chilling portrait of a predator hiding in plain sight.

Check back here for more information about the upcoming documentary series, including information about its release date.

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