Ep. 24 Dirty John Meehan and the Omni Parker Hotel

Welcome to episode 24! Dirty John was the nickname for John Meehan, a conman and nurse anesthetist. He earned the nickname while briefly studying to become a lawyer. He was adept at seeming like a nice guy until his demons rose to the surface. His victims include vulnerable women who would wind up paying for John's many expenses. When they would eventually stop John would threaten these women as well as their families. When John met Debra Newell, he was planning another con, but this would end in a violent manner. Then Sandra talks about the Omni Parker House Hotel that is located in Boston, MA. Founded on October 8th, 1885, this hotel has become a Boston landmark and has been visited by not only local residents, but also famous people. From Charles Dickens to Ralph Waldo Emerson, it was also the home of the invention of the Boston Creme Pie. Although it is still a popular hotel today, there are a few people who have never checked out. These include the ghost of the original owner Harvey Parker who still appears to ask the guest how their stay is, as well as a few other restless spirits. Danielle's Sources: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a25372275/dirty-john-true-story-timeline/ https://www.vulture.com/article/true-story-of-dirty-john.html Sandra's Sources: https://nightlyspirits.com/haunted-omni-parker-house-in-boston/ https://www.omnihotels.com/blog/haunted-hotels-bostons-omni-parker-house/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omni_Parker_House