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>> he scared a lot of people. he swindled a lot of people. >> the story of his "dirty deeds" riveted the nation in a hit podcast. >> announcer: this is dirty john. >> but dirty was about to turn dark. >> he's got duct tape, he's got all the tools ready to kidnap her. >> would this mom and her daughters learn the truth in time? >> she was in a panic. she said, "i saw john." "outside in a car." >> a story ending in savagery that would stun even police. >> there's no way he gets away with this unless he kills her. >> i'm lester holt, and this is "dateline." here's keith morrison with "the women & dirty john." ♪ >> reporter: in the beginning was desire, natural human desire for connection, for love. and so she aimed her arrow at that online ocean of intimate
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