Podcast appearances and mentions of tonia bales

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. Sponsor: RoBody: Visit ro.co/MURDERISH to get your first month for $99, and $145/month after that Let's get social: Follow MURDERISH on Instagram & TikTok @MurderishPodcast. We're also on Facebook. Visit murderish.com to learn more about Jami and the podcast. You can also buy merch & sign up to become a MURDERISH | Behind the Mic Patreon member and get access to exclusive perks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura continues her conversation with Tonia Bales, John Meehan's first wife of 10 years. In part 2, Tonia details the night her world was shattered forever, when she accessed John's hard drive and read all his emails he had sent to other women - and men. John had feelings for another man, and whilst Tonia was desperately trying to fix her marriage, John was proactively pursuing him and others. We also discuss how John manipulated many people who were taken in by his charm and how they enabled John's behaviour. Tonia's case highlights how important it is to challenge the notion that an abuser's parental right is more important than a child's right to safety.  Tonia walks us back to her 23-year-old self and we unravel how Tonia was the perfect target for John, the red flags and what to look for to avoid a psychopath like Dirty John. You won't want to miss this. Trigger warning: Listener discretion is advised. This episode may be upsetting and/or triggering and it will be angry making.  Listen to Tonia and Laura's in-depth re-investigation ‘The First Wife: John Meehan's Reign of Terror' available only on Audible. https://www.audible.com/pd/The-First-Wife-John-Meehans-Reign-of-Terror-Podcast/B099BYMH4G #ToniaBales #TheFirstWife #Survivor #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #DirtyJohn #MaleViolence #Femicide #CoerciveControl #DomesticAbuse #SerialPerpetrator #FamilyCourt Clips  https://extratv.com/videos/mmkj0lpuy4/ Thank you to my sponsor A.J.Rivers: If you are looking for a new book, listen to or read The Girl in Cabin 13 by A.J. Rivers, on Amazon, Audible or iTunes right now. Sign the Petition to Criminalize Coercive Control in America and Complete the Victim's Voice Survey: https://www.laurarichards.co.uk/dv-law-reform/ Crime Analyst Merch  https://crime-analyst.myshopify.com/ Leave a Review If you want to support my work and Crime Analyst and if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review here: https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/

Laura interviews Tonia Bales, John Meehan's first wife of 10 years about her life with John. Tonia had two daughter's, Emily and Abigail, with John. Having listened to the podcast ‘Dirty John' and watched scripted Bravo show of the same name and the documentary ‘Dirty John the Dirty Truth' Tonia realized there was so much she did not know – and she and Laura wanted to go back and re-investigate John.  The re-investigation was documented in the eight-part investigative podcast, ‘The First Wife: John Meehan's Reign of Terror' (available only on Audible) and in this two-part series, Laura and Tonia go behind the scenes of the re-investigation and candidly debrief some of the astonishing revelations including one bombshell that has changed Tonia and her daughter's lives forever. Laura and Tonia also discuss how John tried to further control her using the Family Justice System, a system that seemed to back up and enable John at every turn, despite criminal investigations into John's behaviour and him going to prison.  You won't want to miss this. Trigger warning: Listener discretion is advised. This episode may be upsetting and/or triggering and it will be angry making.  You can follow Laura and her work on: Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Twitter @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 #ToniaBales #TheFirstWife #Survivor #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #DirtyJohn #MaleViolence #Femicide #CoerciveControl #DomesticAbuse Clips https://variety.com/2021/tv/podcasts/dirty-john-podcast-the-first-wife-1235022802/ Sources https://www.audible.com/pd/The-First-Wife-John-Meehans-Reign-of-Terror-Podcast/B099BYMH4G Sign the Petition to Criminalize Coercive Control in America and Complete the Victim's Voice Survey: https://www.laurarichards.co.uk/dv-law-reform/ Crime Analyst Merch  https://crime-analyst.myshopify.com/ Leave a Review If you want to support my work and Crime Analyst and if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review here: https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/

In today's world, we are constantly surrounded by the influence of a perfect life. We snap pictures of ourselves and post them on social media to show just how happy we are. Yet the dark side of life is seldom addressed. People you know and work with may seem to be happy while in reality they are struggling with depression, mental illness, or even abuse at home.  It's hard to recognize the signs or red flags but when you get that gut feeling, do you act on it?  Do you reach out and tell someone?  Or even just ask the person if they are ok?  Today's episode is a cautionary tale for everyone.  Tonia Bales thought she had a perfect life, but learned after 10 years of marriage that it was all a lie. Tune in to today's episode to hear her side of the story and how she embraced a positive outlook that kept her moving forward.  Tonia now travels around the country speaking on Substance Use Disorder and Diversion. She's also produced a podcast detailing her personal story, titled “The First Wife: John Meehan's Reign of Terror”, available on Audible.You can reach out to Tonia onFB: Tonia Sells BalesIG: @ToniaSells or @Blush_Boss_InjectorIf you need help for yourself or another, please reach out:https://www.aana.com/practice/health-and-wellness-peer-assistanceAANA Helpline: 1-800-654-5167To find out more about investing in multifamily real estate and alternative investments, schedule a call at https://www.oncallinvestments.com/

Investigative reporter and co-author of the book “Victim F”, Nicole Weisensee Egan deep dives into the tactics used against Aaron when he was interrogated by police. Jim and Laura are shocked that the detective who handled this case so badly actually received the “Law Enforcement Officer of the Year” Award that year. Jim weighs in with what he thinks was going on with the initial police investigation. Laura reads a reprehensible quote that Detective Matt Mustard said to Denise's mother and also points out that the misogynistic attitudes evidenced by some in the Vallejo police should disqualify them from dealing with vulnerable victims.LINK TO VICTIM F BOOKhttps://amzn.to/3fPBbo2You can hear the links used in this episode in their entirety here:https://abc7news.com/gone-girl-kidnapping-case-vallejo-kidnap-hoax-matthew-muller/1335950/https://abcnews.go.com/2020/video/police-cast-doubt-aaron-quinns-story-denise-huskins-78095427We are so thankful for our sponsors. Please do take a look at what special offers they have for our listeners.WILD ALASKAN COMPANY - delivers high quality, sustainably-sourced Wild-Caught Seafood right to your door. Each shipment contains premium wild-caught, individually wrapped portions of delicious seafood that's ready to prepare and easy to cook. Wild Alaskan Company seafood is how nature intended it to be. Always wild, never farmed or modified, and it contains no antibiotics. And right now you can get $15 off your 1st box of premium seafood when you visit www.wildalaskancompany.com/REALCRIME. Make sure to use our URL to let them know that we sent you!BEST FIENDS - Need a mental coffee break? Love keeping your mind sharp? Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends today on the App Store or Google Play. That's FRIENDS without the R - Best Fiends!SUPPORT OUR OTHER SHOWS! CRIME ANALYST - This week Laura interviews Amanda Knox. This is an episode that you will not want to miss. Drops Friday 20 August. www.crime-analyst.comTHE FIRST WIFE: John Meehan's Reign of Terror. Check out Laura's new podcast about Tonia Bales who was married to John Meehan long before the world came to know him as “Dirty John”. Available exclusively on Audible: https://adbl.co/3BjteRcKILLER CASTING PODCAST - Coming up, Lisa takes on “The Cosby Show” with brilliant actress/director/producer Aisha Tyler. They talk about “The Cosby Show's” influence on our culture, the depiction of the female characters…and how it was a mass grooming tool for Cosby to get away with his offenses for so long. Tune into https://www.killercastingpod.com/podcast or SUBSCRIBE to wherever you listen to your podcasts including Apple Podcasts, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/killer-casting/id1537283659Spotify and Stitcher. AMERICA'S MOST WANTED - America's Most Wanted is BACK, with Elizabeth Vargas hosting and Jim Clemente as an Executive Producer. You can stream it right now on Fox. . https://www.fox.com/americas-most-wanted/BEST CASE WORST CASEBe sure and check out Jim's podcast Best Case/Worst Case that he does along with former Federal Prosecutor Francey Hakes. Join them as they go behind police lines with unparalleled access to law enforcement officers, looking back at their most memorable cases – for better or for worse. Subscribe now!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-case-worst-case/id1240002929See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on the podcast, the ladies sit down and reflect on the election, the CRNA conference in Nashville, and Halloween. The ladies weigh in on the never-ending election cycle, the country's climate during election time, and how difficult it is to discuss your political views with others. Do you think it is inappropriate to ask someone whom they voted for? Crystal discusses her take on marijuana use in cancer patients. Find out what Ellen, Laci, and Crystal think about this and so much more! Crystal traveled to Nashville for the CRNA conference. She tells about her stay at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and finding herself "lost and pissed." She got to finally meet Tonia Bales, ex-wife of John Meehan, who is portrayed on the Netflix & Bravo mini-series called "Dirty John." The ladies had a chance to interview Tonia in Ep. 6 of the podcast. Check out the link below if you haven't listened yet! Did anyone have a "normal" Halloween this year? Was trick or treating canceled? Laci tells about her Halloween experience in Minnesota, and yes, it involves plenty of snow! We are working on upcoming show ideas, and we want to hear from you! Please reach out to us with your ideas!  Let's connect!Follow the girls on Instagram -@mslacilynch @ellenlauletta @cmalberEmail: scrubcapsandsippycups@gmail.comOr you can leave us an audio message that could air on a future podcast episode!https://www.speakpipe.com/ScrubcapsandsippycupsFacebook: Scrub Caps and Sippy CupsInstagram: @heysmartmommasTwitter: @heysmartmommas Interview with Tonia Bales, Ep 6 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smart-mommas-interview-tonia-bales-dirty-john-netflix/id1482999433?i=1000459901338 

Eps 6 - We cannot say it enough about this episode! We are all super excited to interview Tonia Bales, ex-wife of John Meehan, who is portrayed on the Netflix & Bravo mini-series called "Dirty John" and documented on the podcast of the same name.John Meehan was a sociopath, convicted stalker, and spent his life manipulating women for selfish, personal gain, that eventually led to a horrific and tragic end. Tonia is a survivor, who was able to escape his grasp and move on, as a CRNA, a parent, and a woman of strength. We had the opportunity to ask her questions about her relationship with her ex-husband, coping with lies and deceit in what was thought to be a stable marriage, and important signs to look for so that what happened to Tonia, Debra Meehan, and so many other woman does not happen again. Tonia Bales is an active member of our CRNA Mom FB group and we are blessed to have her and her story as part of our amazing community. If you are a CRNA Mom and have yet to join our CRNA Mom Facebook group, check out this link to learn more. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1633304636922285/LISTEN to the podcast, that shared the truth of Tonia's story and launched the popular mini-series, on Apple Podcast or wherever you get your latest podcast episodes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-john/id1272970334Show Links:Laura Richards, Psychologist and Criminal Behavior Analyst https://www.laurarichards.co.ukLife 360 (Tonia’s mom hack) https://www.life360.comAANA Peer Assistance https://www.aana.com/practice/health-and-wellness-peer-assistance  

Laura Richards and Lisa Zambetti continue their conversation with Tonia Bales, John Meehan's first wife of 10 years. We discuss John Meehan's controlling behaviour and threats and what it was like in the aftermath of escaping from #DirtyJohn.#HerNameISToniaBales#Survivor#CoerciveControl#DirtyJohnSerial stalkers like John Meehan should be on a register and be proactively identified and managed by the police. if you agree please sign and share this petitionhttps://www.change.org/p/rt-hon-theresa-may-mp-create-a-stalker-s-registerLaura Richards: DEEP DIVING COERCIVE CONTROLhttps://www.laurarichards.co.uk/deep-diving-coercive-control/This Episode is sponsored by ManCratesJust for Valentine's Day, get 14% off when you spend $100 or more at ManCrates.com/REALCRIMEAlso sponsored by QuipQuip starts at just $25 and if you go to GetQuip.com/REALCRIME now, you will get your first refill pack for FREE

Laura Richards and Lisa Zambetti interview Tonia Bales, John Meehan's first wife of 10 years. Tonia holds up the mirror up and provides illuminating insights in to the real John Meehan.#HerNameISToniaBales#Survivor#CoerciveControl#DirtyJohnThis Episode is Sponsored By CARE/OFGo to TakeCareOf.com and enter promo code REAL CRIME 50 for 50% off on your first monthAnd by SimpliSafeVisit SimpliSafe.com/REALCRIME

In this bonus episode of Murderish, Jami interviews a friend of John Meehan’s, AKA Dirty John.  Kathy met John Meehan in the early 1990’s and developed a close friendship with him over the years.  Kathy talks about John’s reputation at work, his drug use and lies he told her in order to hide his engagement and eventual marriage to Tonia Bales.  Kathy exchanged emails with John the day before he attacked Terra Newell and ultimately died, and explains what she thinks his frame of mind was at the time.  Fans of the Dirty John podcast will enjoy this interview as it provides listeners with more insight into John Meehan, AKA Dirty John. 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: MurderishPodcast 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 (t-shirts, mugs & other cool stuff): Threadless online store https://murderishpodcast.threadless.com/ TeePublic online store http://tee.pub/lic/-c0zMWCpN-I Podcast promos: The Murder in my Family and The True Crime Enthusiast (subscribe, rate & review)!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 created by: Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams.  Contact Nico at nico@wetalkofdreams.com or www.wetalkofdreams.com 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!

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!

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!

In today's episode we exclusively sit down and talk with Tonia Bales, "Dirty John" Meehan's first wife. John died in 2016, when Terra Newell, his second wife's daughter, stabbed him in self-defense during an attempt abduction. We talk about his early life, their marriage and his relationships during their marriage...Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/housewives-of-true-crime/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy