The Dating Detectives
Join professional Private Investigator Mackenzie Fultz and Comedian Hanna Anderson each week as they delve deep into the stories of the liars, cheaters, and con-men who have left a trail of broken hearts and shattered trust in the dating world. We'll uncover the lies, scams and manipulations of these con artists, as we shine a light on the red flags to look out for in the wild west of the dating apps.
Our Editor's Take
On The Dating Detectives podcast, Mackenzie Fultz and Hanna Anderson offer wicked tales of nefarious gents. This is a true crime podcast that tells real-life stories. They investigate men who craft personas to fit their intentions. Sometimes, a date seems too good to be true. The man is charming, handsome, and witty. Unwitting victims become their prey. Listeners hear their stories in each episode.
As a private investigator, Mackenzie searches for truth within lies. Comedian Hanna brings a comic perspective to tragedy. Together on The Dating Detectives, they investigate how one wrong date can ruin someone's life.
In one podcast episode, they analyze a new dating app trend called "dogfishing." Making oneself appealing on a dating app can be difficult. Borrowing someone's cute pup and passing it off as one's own is an easy trick.
The term also applies to men who present themselves as "perfect." The ruse often works. For example, guest Terra Newell tells the story of her mother's husband. "Dirty John" Meehan, Terra insists, was the original "Dog Fish." She survived his violent attacks by following her intuition. When Terra's mother discovered her husband was a con artist, he became violent. They separated, but John didn't leave her alone. Soon, he came after Terra and her sister. Terra then killed John in self-defense. Stories like this one warn listeners to pay attention to strange behavior.
In another episode, a woman named Kat asks for help investigating her mom's new boyfriend. What they find astonishes them. Who is Tom, and why is his bird depressed? Is he taking advantage of Kat's mother, or is he a strange man? Lucky for Kat and her mom, The Dating Detectives are on his trail. Listeners will have to follow their story to find out more.
Hanna and Mackenzie know dating today is challenging. They want to help people avoid dating traps. The hosts help listeners to know whether someone is telling the truth or is another charlatan. This true crime podcast may unravel their schemes. Con artists, beware! New episodes of The Dating Detectives appear every week.
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