Meagan McCarthy / Ari Young: “Captured on Video” | MURDERISH Ep. 151

In this episode of Murderish, I interview John Meehan’s (AKA Dirty John) oldest daughter, Emily Meehan. For those who are unfamiliar, Dirty John is a wildly popular podcast that covers a crazy, true crime that occurred in Orange County California. Please listen to the Dirty John podcast before listening to this episode of Murderish. Emily was just five years old when her parents divorced. In true Dirty John fashion, John Meehan left his family and drained their bank account, leaving Tonia Bales (his wife at the time, and Emily’s mother) with only $23 to support herself and their two daughters. In this interview, Emily opens up about her life with, and without, John Meehan. She also gives great insight into how John was as a father. Emily and I talked about the half sister she has as a result of one of John Meehan’s affairs. She also spoke about the medical condition John had, which caused his organs to be ineligible to donate after he died. Emily is a lot like her mom. She’s strong, smart and driven. Emily will soon graduate from Augusta University with a degree in nursing. I’m especially excited about interviewing Emily because she and her sister, Abby, were not emphasized much in the Dirty John podcast or the Dateline episode featuring this story. We haven’t yet heard Emily’s perspective on this story, until now. Please visit Emily’s YouTube channel by searching Em&Dex. MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support the Podcast, and get special perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderish  Follow MURDERISH on social media:Facebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/     Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPodSend comments and inquiries to: MurderishJami@gmail.comMURDERISH merch now available at two online stores (t-shirts, mugs & other cool stuff):Threadless online store https://murderishpodcast.threadless.com/TeePublic online store http://tee.pub/lic/-c0zMWCpN-IPodcast Promos: Eye for an Eye & Strictly Homicide podcasts (subscribe, rate & review!)Episode Sponsors:Lawn Kings | Synthetic Grass: www.lawnkingsinc.com (tell them Jami from Murderish sent you!)Freshly | Go to freshly.com/Podcast for $25 off your first order!This episode was Edited, Mixed and Mastered by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions www.audioeditingsolutions.com. Need a great audio editor? John B. is your guy!Intro/Outro music in this episode: Paul Fitzgerald “jenuflec.” Contact Paul at weydebway@hotmail.co.uk if you’re interested in working with him to create music for your podcast …or any project! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Huhti 20181h 12min

Rod Demery spent many years working as a homicide detective for the Shreveport (Louisiana) Police Department, and he retired in 2016. Rod now works as a special homicide investigator for the district attorney’s office. He is also a United States Navy veteran and served in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield. As if all of that wasn’t enough, Rod is also the star of hit tv show, Murder Chose Me, on Investigation Discovery. Murder Chose Me features Rod telling murder stories in his own words, as well as reenactments provided by a very well-chosen cast who deliver these scenes in a gripping way that really pulls you into the story.MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support the Podcast and get special perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderish  Follow MURDERISH on social media:Facebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/     Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPodInstagram: MurderishPodcastSend comments and inquiries to: MurderishJami@gmail.comMURDERISH merch now available at two online stores (t-shirts, mugs & other cool stuff):Threadless online store https://murderishpodcast.threadless.com/TeePublic online store http://tee.pub/lic/-c0zMWCpN-I**Featured, mid-roll Podcast Promo**: Murder on the Mind (subscribe, rate & review!)End-roll Podcast Promos: All Crime Not Cattle & Dark Histories (subscribe, rate & review!)Episode Sponsors:Lawn Kings | Synthetic Grass: www.lawnkingsinc.com (tell them Jami from Murderish sent you!)This episode was Edited, Mixed and Mastered by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions www.audioeditingsolutions.com. Need a great audio editor? John B. is your guy!Intro/Outro music in this episode: Paul Fitzgerald “jenuflec.” Contact Paul at weydebway@hotmail.co.uk if you’re interested in working with him to create music for your podcast …or any project! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Huhti 20181h 1min

In this episode of Murderish, I interview John Meehan’s (AKA Dirty John) first wife, Tonia Bales. You might remember Tonia from the wildly popular Dirty John podcast, where listeners got to hear recorded phone calls between John and Tonia. John’s threats to Tonia during those calls made the hair on my arms stick up. During the interview, Tonia talks about those phone calls and her motivation behind staying on the phone with John even after he threatened her.   MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support the Podcast, and get special perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderish  Follow MURDERISH on social media:Facebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/     Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPodSend comments and inquiries to: MurderishJami@gmail.comMURDERISH merch now available at two online stores (t-shirts, mugs & other cool stuff):Threadless online store https://murderishpodcast.threadless.com/TeePublic online store http://tee.pub/lic/-c0zMWCpN-IPodcast Promos: Ignorance Was Bliss & Murder Was the Case (listen & subscribe!)Episode Sponsors:Freshly | Go to freshly.com/Podcast for $25 off your first order!Sudio Sweden | Go to sudio.com and use promo code MURDERISH for 15% off!This episode was Edited, Mixed and Mastered by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions www.audioeditingsolutions.com. Need a great audio editor? John B. is your guy!Intro/Outro music in this episode: Paul Fitzgerald “jenuflec.” Contact Paul at weydebway@hotmail.co.uk if you’re interested in working with him to create music for your podcast …or any project!Remember, listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer …it just means you’re murder-ish! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Maalis 20181h 17min

In December of 1992, Justin Hopper, was making plans to move and get a fresh start. He was a high school senior at the time when he found himself in a dangerous situation. Justin had been selling drugs, and his instincts told him he needed to get out of that lifestyle before something bad happened. Justin was much more than a drug dealer, though. He was a kind-hearted, caring guy with a sentimental side. He was a football player who maintained good grades in school. Justin shared his plans to escape the lifestyle he was living with his close friend, Suzi. Sadly, Justin had no idea that he only had a few more weeks to live after sharing his plans with Suzi. Justin would never get the fresh start he desired because two gun-loving classmates had other plans for him.MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support the Podcast and get special perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderishFacebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPodSend comments and inquiries to: MurderishJami@gmail.comThreadless online store https://murderishpodcast.threadless.com/TeePublic online store http://tee.pub/lic/-c0zMWCpN-IFreshly | Go to freshly.com/Podcast for $25 off your first order!Sudio Sweden | Go to sudio.com and use promo code MURDERISH for 15% off!This episode was Edited, Mixed and Mastered by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions www.audioeditingsolutions.com. Need a great audio editor? John B. is your guy!A BIG “thank you” to Michelle Kolacinski, for her help researching this story. Sources for this story: Court documents from Riverside Superior Court, Suzi Hammond (friend of Justin Hopper), Redlands Daily Facts, newspapers.com, The San Bernardino County Sun Newspaper, dadi.org, The Redlands Travel Guide. https://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/2015/12/31/family-of-justin-hopper-case-prosecutor-react-to-aaron-mercados-release/ https://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/2015/12/31/convicted-murderer-aaron-mercado-released-from-prison-in-october/https://www.newspapers.com/image/81309136/?terms=justin+hopperhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/81309187/?terms=justin+hopperhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/81316777/?terms=justin+hopperhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/184509222/?terms=justin+hoppehttps://www.newspapers.com/image/96127634/?terms=justin+hopperhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/81316736/?terms=justin+hopper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Maalis 201858min

If you enjoyed listening to the Dirty John podcast (who didn’t??) then you’re in for a treat. In this episode of Murderish, I interview Terra Newell. Terra was brutally attacked by John Meehan, AKA “Dirty John” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Helmi 20181h 2min

In April of 2002, the body of a young female was found floating in an abandoned well. Christy McKendall had been reported missing days earlier after leaving her apartment with three boys, whom she considered friends. Those “friends” would betray Christy in the most tragic way imaginable. The details surrounding this murder are especially heinous. Listener discretion is advised. MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support the Podcast, and get special perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderish  Follow MURDERISH on social media: Facebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/     Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPod Send comments and inquiries to: MurderishJami@gmail.com Interested in advertising your company, or podcast, on MURDERISH? Shoot me an email, or click here for more info: https://www.advertisecast.com/MURDERISH MURDERISH merch now available at two online stores: Threadless online store https://murderishpodcast.threadless.com/ | TeePublic online store http://tee.pub/lic/-c0zMWCpN-I Intro to this episode provided by: Blood on the Rocks podcast (listen & subscribe!) Episode sponsors: True Crime Magazine | Go to www.TheCrimeMag.com/Murderish for an exclusive offer for Murderish podcast listeners! Sudio Sweden | Go to https://goo.gl/HtsHNS and use the code MURDERISH for 15% off! Research assistance for this story provided by: Heidi Bremer (thank you!) Sources for this story: L.A. Times, San Diego Daily Transcript, Highland Community News, San Diego Source, Web Sleuths, Google Groups (author Chris T. Nguyen) and Tara M. (phone interview). This episode was Edited, Mixed and Mastered by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions www.audioeditingsolutions.com. Need a great audio editor? John B. is your guy! Intro/Outro music in this episode: Paul Fitzgerald “jenuflec.” Contact me at MurderishJami@gmail.com if you’re interested in working with Paul to create music for your podcast …or any project! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Helmi 201835min

I was 18 years old, about the graduate from high school, when an innocent trip to the grocery store turned into a night I would never forget. I came home to find a stranger in my bedroom. Timing was everything that night. This story will make the hair on your arms stand up. Facebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/ Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPod Send comments and inquiries to: MurderishJami@gmail.com Interested in advertising your company or podcast on MURDERISH? Click here for more info: https://www.advertisecast.com/MURDERISH MURDERISH merch now available at: Threadless online store https://murderishpodcast.threadless.com/ and TeePublic online store http://tee.pub/lic/-c0zMWCpN-I Podcast promos: The Movie Makers and The Fiercely Altered Perspective Podcast (launching 3/2/18). This episode was Edited, Mixed and Mastered by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions www.audioeditingsolutions.com Intro music in this episode: Blue Dot Sessions | Bodytonic by Partly Sage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Tammi 201834min

In January of 2015, a beautiful young woman met a guy, fell in love and got married. Just two months after her wedding day, Courtney Arvizu’s lifeless body was found in the apartment she shared with her husband. With her overnight bag packed, and her dog on a leash and attached to her dead body, Courtney seemed to be headed out the door. Unfortunately, someone would interfere with Courtney’s plans to leave and brutally murder the 25 year old. You get to be a fly on the wall for this story as I was a juror on the trial that resulted after Courtney’s murder. I bring you inside the courtroom from a juror’s perspective. Please visit the MURDERISH Podcast group Facebook page to discuss this episode, leave feedback and chat about all things murderish. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=540494462961219&ref=br_rs Episode Edited, Mixed and Mastered by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions www.audioeditingsolutions.com. Music in this episode: Blue Dot Sessions - Bodytonic by Partly Sage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Marras 20171h 3min