Dirty John

[JackieOnLine]

Dirty John is the name of a six part series from the LA times. it's the story of a woman who meets a man on a dating site and - well, he's not what he said he was. very intense and don't start if you don't want to finish it. there is also a link to it as a 42 minutes podcast if you'd prefer to listen. reading is faster, so that's what I did. trigger warnings, for sure.

my cousin just frantically contacted me to find out where the rest of the parts are - the link is to part one The Real Thing and under the top photo of him are the links to the other parts: Newlyweds, Filthy, Forgiveness, Escape, and Terra.

I found the link on facebook and I think I will share it there as well. there is more to say but I'd have to spoiler it - so let's see if anyone else reads it.

Halloween is the season to read scary stories! just makes it worse that the story is true.

 

[bearmom]

I saw that on FB and read it, then was like "oh bummer, it's just one part!". Definitely see how this was a true story, since (so far) I feel like it's one I've been part of over and over.

Read more. Just had two family member get restraining orders in the last few weeks (totally separate things), and there are so many "ah-ha" things in here. Sigh.

 

[JackieOnLine]

yes, terrible red flags. she had one date and knew, at that point, that he was a jerk. she should have trusted that feeling!

as in The Gift of Fear - where you learn why you should trust that feeling.


wait, do you mean YOU have had two family members need/get restraining orders?!

 

[bearmom]

Yes, two of my relatives the in the past 3 weeks, and so many familiar things in this. I had an abusive first husband, and even then see some familiar things. This story is terrifying, but there are many good lessons in it, besides it being a riveting read.

 

[JackieOnLine]

wow *dislike*
yes, by part 2 I was wishing I hadn't started it - but that's why, because you know it's completely believable.

 

[Susan in Tennessee]

I devoured these installments! I am a DateLine, 20/20 and 48 Hours fan from way back so this captured my attention in a flash.

 

[hilary1617]

I'm sorry for the history of abuse @JackieOnLine . You are an amazing person and deserve to be very well-treated. The articles were a compelling, yet scary read. Thanks for sharing. I'll hug my husband a bit more closely tonight!

 

[Jbandmmomma]

The author did a podcast. I devoured it in a single day. Riveting. And then, a true crime podcast did a few episodes with the author where he gave even more information. I will look for the links. SO GOOD. Better than a 'thriller' audiobook.
https://www.facebook.com/realdirtyjohn/

https://wondery.com/wondery/shows/dirtyjohn/

Real Crime Profile: listen to Episodes 91, 92, 93, 94 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wondery/real-crime-profile/e/51705984

I had to search for the itunes links, but they do exist. Worth the time.