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John Meehan created a trap of seduction, deceit, and betrayal for countless victims. The revelations into his backstory reveal a series of events that contributed to the development of his psychopathic tendencies. Goffard details John's troubled background, which laid the foundation for his fantasy world of lies and manipulation. In addition to the Newell family's account, John's first wife Tonia Bales and her daughters Emily and Abigail Meehan speak out, along with other women from his past who were affected by his web of lies.
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Edited by Jose PulidoShot by Michael Marius Pessah
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15 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Debra Newell
as Self
Christopher Goffard
as Self - LA Times Reporter
Terra Newell
as Self - Debra's Daughter
Joe Loeffler
as Self - John's best friend
Angela Constant
as Self - John's ex- girlfriend
Laura Richards
as Self - Criminal Behavioral Analyst
Tonia Bales
as Self - John's first wife
Emily Meehan
as Self - John's daughter
Abigail Meehan
as Self - John's daughter
Dennis Luken
as Self - Detective
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