After Daphne ended a high school relationship, her ex-boyfriend began stalking her both in person and online. He even followed her to college, leaving notes on her car and tracking her movements. The harassment continued for nearly a decade, with him defaming her online and using mutual friends to find ways to contact her. When Daphne sought help from friends and family, many downplayed his behavior as a “heartbroken guy” acting out, which left her feeling isolated and unsupported. HAVE YOU...

Lexi survived a brutal attack as a teenager at the hands of people she once trusted. She later bravely shared her story on TikTok, becoming an advocate for victims of violence. However, her journey took a disturbing turn when a stalker forced their way into her life. This person persistently harassed Lexi, her family, and friends—monitoring their social media, creating fake profiles, impersonating people close to Lexi, and even reaching out to her attackers, interfering with her ongoing...

After ending her six-year relationship with an abusive ex-boyfriend, Amber was stalked by him. He initially appearing charming, but gradually revealed a darker side marked by gaslighting, physical abuse, and emotional manipulation. Once she decided to leave, his behavior intensified; he began stalking her, making threats, and damaging her property. Despite her efforts to seek legal protection, the police response was limited, allowing him to continue violating protective orders. In the end,...

Alyssa was stalked by her ex-boyfriend, facing a terrifying campaign of harassment after their breakup. Following the end of their relationship, she was overwhelmed with a barrage of chaotic messages, calls, voicemails, videos, and emails, often from fake accounts used to threaten and intimidate her. Her stalker even resorted to impersonating police officers, a cyber investigative agency, and the FBI in his obsessive efforts to reach out to her. Even after his arrest, the harassment...

Kourtney never expected to become the target of a stalker—especially not by someone so unexpected. It all started with what seemed like innocent wrong-number calls, but soon escalated when the caller began revealing unsettling knowledge about her life, including intimate details about her friends, sorority, and daily routine. Desperate for a reprieve, Kourtney transferred to a new school, hoping to leave the harassment behind. But when the calls continued, she turned to the police, only to...

Amelia was being harassed by a stranger online. She asked him to stop and blocked him, hoping that would be the end of it. But as soon as she thought he was gone, he returned, this time targeting her followers and boyfriend with his harassment. Determined to put a stop to it, Amelia took matters into her own hands. With just one photo of him she found online, she managed to uncover his identity and turn the tables on her stalker. After exposing him to his employer, the harassment continued,...

Leya has been the victim of relentless and damaging cyberbullying from her ex-partner and his new girlfriend. For nearly four years, she has been subjected to stalking, defamation, and smear campaigns, taking a toll on her mental and emotional health. Now, she’s ready to share her story and raise awareness about her ordeal. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW: [email protected] PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS! QUINCE Go to https://www.quince.com/strictly for free shipping on...

Channelle endured years of harassment from her ex-boyfriend after their breakup 13 years ago. He impersonated her, spread false rumors, hacked her online accounts, and even broke into her home. Due to his drug addiction and erratic behavior, the state of New York eventually issued an extreme risk protection order against him. Despite this legal action, the harassment has persisted, and today, Channelle bravely shares her story. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US...

Holly was pursued by a musician who falsely accused her of being the stalker. After she exposed on social media that he was cheating on his fiancée, he began to threaten her and bombard her with messages. He made outrageous claims, accusing her of worshipping the devil, breaking into his apartment, and threatening him, attempting to twist the situation to portray her as the one stalking him. These allegations escalated into a lengthy court battle, and during that time, Holly discovered that...

In the 1980s, Heather was stalked by an ex-boyfriend. At just 18 years old, she began finding notes and gifts left in her car, followed by threatening messages. The stalking soon escalated to dangerous levels. He blew up her car, broke into her apartment, and even attempted to kidnap her. At the time, stalking laws were far less developed, and restraining orders weren’t an option. Despite the continuous threats to her safety, Heather received no support or resources. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED...

Sandie Campanella, a retired detective with 21 years of law enforcement experience, spent 14 of those years specializing in domestic violence cases. Through investigating hundreds of stalking incidents, she developed a profound understanding of stalker behaviors and the impact on their victims. Since retiring, Sandie has founded a domestic violence consulting firm, offering expert training and testimony. She also works to educate law enforcement on the complexities and serious implications...

Hello Strictly Stalking Listeners! First I just want to thank you all so much for listening through the years, for your support and messages of encouragement, and everyone that has come forward to make this podcast happen. As some of you know, I’ve started a second podcast combining true crime and travel called “The Last Trip”, a blended True Crime & Travel podcast diving into the chilling investigations of missing and murdered individuals who were living their best lives - while on...

Robin was stalked by a woman who was fixated on one of Robin's male friends. This stranger bombarded Robin with harassing calls, texts, and social media messages. The situation escalated when the woman vandalized Robin’s car and began following her in person. Despite involving the police and multiple arrests of the stalker, the harassment persisted. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW: [email protected] PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS! June’s Journey Discover your inner...

Veronica was stalked by a former friend. After their friendship ended, the stalker began posting disturbing stories, claiming Veronica's mom had murdered her dad, accusing Veronica of animal abuse, and labeling her a narcissist. When Veronica confronted her stalker, the situation only worsened. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW: [email protected] OUR SPONSORS: Progressive Insurance Press play on comparing auto rates. Get your auto quote at Progressive.com to join...

Alissa is being stalked by a woman whose obsession shifted from Alissa’s boyfriend to Alissa herself after they spent time together. The stalker has created fake online accounts, spread false rumors about Alissa, and even contacted her school. Despite obtaining a harassment order, the stalker has persisted in her actions, continuing to target Alissa and her loved ones. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW: [email protected] OUR SPONSORS: IQBAR And now, our special...

After appearing on a Reality TV show, Rae and her partner began receiving unsettling and sometimes threatening messages from an unknown person. Despite blocking the accounts, the situation worsened when the stalker appeared at Rae’s workplace, leading to their arrest. However, it was later revealed that the stalker had also broken into Rae’s apartment building. Even after the arrest and being fitted with an ankle monitor, the harassment has persisted. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US...

Dresden was stalked by her in-laws. During the birth of her child, her husband's family appeared at the hospital uninvited and intensified their harassment afterward. They attempted to harm her dog, made threats via phone and social media, and even engaged in physical confrontations. When her daughter became the target of their stalking, Dresden felt she had no other choice but to involve law enforcement. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW: [email protected] OUR...

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Gina is being stalked by a former friend. They met in 2013 after an article Gina wrote went viral, and they became roommates in 2021. Gina soon realized her friend had mental health issues that made her feel unsafe, prompting Gina to break her lease and move out. This only escalated the obsessive behavior. The stalker has made countless death threats, harasses her online, and accuses her of being in a cult, even causing Gina to lose a book deal. Although Gina was finally granted a protective...

We’re speaking with a former detective specializing in domestic violence and stalking cases, who was stalked by a former partner herself. Despite her background in law enforcement, the system failed to protect her until her stalker escalated to other crimes and was finally arrested. However, he resumed stalking her just eight days after his release. Our guest is here to shed light on the challenges victims face and the importance of self-advocacy. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US...

Kaitlyn is currently being stalked by a man she briefly dated. After Kaitlyn ended the relationship, the man broke into her house multiple times, followed her, harassed her at work, and even had her falsely arrested. When she reported these incidents to the police, they did not take her seriously, and she suspects this is because they know him. Fearing for her life, Kaitlyn left the country for several months to escape him. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW:...

Melissa was stalked by a man she dated. Shortly after their relationship began, his behavior changed drastically. During their time together and even after they broke up, he persistently followed her, called her from unknown numbers, created fake social media profiles, and his actions eventually became violent. Despite reporting him to the police, Melissa received no help, and his behavior only escalated. Now, she shares her story to support and help others going through similar...

Angel was stalked by someone closer to her than she thought. Angel was stalked for over four years before she discovered the identity of her stalker, who was also stalking the father of her child and his wife. Throughout the years, she was harassed on social media through emails, phone calls, and texts that were all coming from an anonymous source. Angel thought her ex was the one stalking her, but only after contacting authorities and obtaining a subpoenaed record did the truth finally come...

Lauren's ex-boyfriend became increasingly controlling as their relationship progressed, especially after she moved away for university. He even started showing up unannounced at her workplace. When Lauren ended the relationship, his behavior escalated into stalking. He began following her to and from work every day and would bang on her car windows in an attempt to frighten her. OUR SPONSORS: Love2Play Promocode: STALKING Link: https://bit.ly/joinwithSTALKING 50 Free spins with $50 minimum...