Amanda has been stalked for almost ten years by a man who believes they are in a romantic relationship. Her stalker is a former client she encountered through her work as a licensed mental health counselor. Fearing for her safety, Amanda has had to relocate several times. Now, she has successfully brought her stalker to court and is here to share her story. lovelustfear | a new podcast about the dark side of dating and relationships Apple Podcasts |...

Kris is a writer and content creator who faced a relentless campaign by her stalker to ruin her career. This stalker reported her social media content, left negative reviews on her books on Amazon, sent suspicious emails, and even shared her photos and personal information on fetish sites and adult friend finder. Upon discovering the stalker's identity, Kris promptly alerted law enforcement and sought a protective order. However, the pursuit of justice is often a long and challenging process....

When Ann-Marita was just 14 years old, she was stalked by a 27-year-old man, the son of her school principal, who had become infatuated with her. He began following her, making inappropriate comments, appearing at her house, and confronting her in public. Ann-Marita left town for a year, but upon her return, he attacked her, forcing her to fight for her life to escape. GUEST LINKS: Ann-Marita https://annmarita.com/ https://www.instagram.com/annmarita_music CHECK OUT OUR...

Belinda is being stalked by her ex. Like many women, Belinda attempted to leave her abusive ex several times before finally succeeding. She faced stalking both during and after the relationship. She obtained a protective order, and when he violated it, he was arrested and pleaded guilty to aggravated stalking. After his release from jail, his first destination was Belinda’s house. Since then, Belinda has learned that he has other felony domestic violence charges and has made terroristic...

The same woman who targeted Carly and Steve, as discussed in our previous episode (226. Stalking A Couple), also stalked our guests on today’s episode with Krista and Tony. Krista and Tony are being relentlessly stalked by a woman whom Tony had previously dated. Despite the relationship ending, the woman’s behavior has escalated into a campaign of harassment, involving incessant calls, visits, and messages. She even went as far as seeking relationship advice from Krista, indicating a...

Carly and Steve are being relentlessly stalked by Steve's former girlfriend. Following the breakup, Steve's ex resorted to distributing explicit images of him to his entire network, persistently stalking and harassing him and his loved ones, bombarding them with countless calls and messages. When he started dating Carly, the stalker's fixation extended to include her, even going so far as to harass her at her workplace, ultimately leading to her termination. Despite their best efforts, which...

Maggie, a beauty influencer, found herself in the clutches of a cyberstalker whose identity remained shrouded in mystery. Following the launch of her online beauty venture, Maggie was inundated with sexually explicit messages and manipulated images of her face inserted into lewd photographs. Despite the stalker's demands for nude photos in exchange for ceasing the harassment, Maggie steadfastly ignored him. The situation took a darker turn when the stalker created a fake Instagram profile...

Lisa is currently being stalked by a woman who initially connected with her on social media. This woman, acquainted with Lisa's ex-husband, has resorted to disclosing personal information about Lisa, her life, and her family on online platforms. Despite Lisa blocking her on Instagram due to offensive comments, the stalker persists by creating new profiles to continue the harassment. Seeking legal protection, Lisa secured a temporary protective order against the stalker. However, due to the...

Michele Locke, once a Domestic Violence Court Judge, has dealt with numerous distressing stalking cases throughout her tenure in El Paso County. Transitioning into private practice, Michele remains dedicated to family law, offering valuable insights and guidance for those navigating court proceedings with their stalkers. She is here to share her thoughts and advice about the court system, what to expect, and how to navigate the process. CHECK OUT OUR...

lovelustfear is a podcast series that exposes the darker side of dating and relationships. Every episode explores true dating and relationship stories—from the awkward and uncomfortable to the shocking and bizarre to the disturbing and downright dangerous. Host Jake Deptula welcomes storytellers into candid conversations, revealing the decisions they made and dilemmas they faced when better judgment got lost in a haze of desire. lovelustfear is a compelling, terrifying, but always insightful...

Annie Bowles is advocating for the release of April Wilkens, who was given a life sentence for killing her stalker in an act of self-defense. Annie is striving to bring attention to the issue of criminalized survivorship and is pushing for the passage of the Oklahoma Survivors Act. This legislation aims to help survivors of domestic violence by allowing evidence of abuse to be presented during trials to potentially reduce their sentences. During the second half of this episode, we will be...

Samantha was abducted and imprisoned by her stalker. After they met in college, Samantha realized a man had an unhealthy obsession with her when he started following her around and leaving her unwanted gifts. In 2014, when he pursued her across state lines, Samatha secured a six-year restraining order against him. Upon returning to her hometown six years later, she noticed his presence, but he kept his distance and remained silent. However, the eerie calm shattered one fateful night in...

Abby Furness made a recent appearance in the Netflix documentary titled "Can I Tell You A Secret?" The documentary sheds light on the victims of Matthew Hardy, who systematically harassed more than sixty women by fabricating falsehoods about them on social media through fake accounts. Abby joins us today to recount her experiences with Matthew and delve into aspects of her story that were not covered in the documentary. CHECK OUT OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/strictlystalking OUR...

In 2022, Jaimie and I spoke with Abby Furness, who was stalked by an obsessed OnlyFans subscriber. After this ordeal, Abby became the target of another stalker, as detailed in the Netflix True Crime Documentary, “Can I Tell You A Secret?” We present an encore of OnlyFans Stalker, and on April 9th, 2024, we’re releasing a new episode with Abby Furness to discuss her experience dealing with another stalker. If there’s a guest whose story we’ve featured in a past episode that you’d like us to...

Katie was cyberstalked after accepting a Facebook friend request from a woman she had never met in person. Initially, their messages were amicable, but they soon dove into personal topics, including emotional and mental struggles. Tension escalated when Katie started receiving messages from the woman’s boyfriend, expressing concerns about their relationship. When Katie advised him to leave if he felt it was toxic, she triggered the woman’s retaliation. This included menacing social media...

 Sasha is being stalked by her child’s father.    After a life-altering accident altered his personality, Sasha severed ties with him. However, this decision only seemed to exacerbate is obsession with her. His stalking behavior escalate to the point where he brazenly trespassed onto her property, issuing threats directed not only at Sasha, but also at her new partner. Seeking legal protection, Sasha sought a restraining order, only to face a retaliatory move as her stalker filed one against...

 Kaitlynn was stalked by her abusive ex boyfriend.    What began as a college romance turned into a nightmare astheir relationship spiraled into toxicity. His possessiveness and controlling behavior was out of control, and he even moved into the apartment next door to maintain constant surveillance. The situation reached a terrifying climax when he physically assaulted Kaitlynn several months into their relationship. Despite her fear, she found the courage to leave him. However, her escape...

Lady J was stalked by her ex-boyfriend.  What started as a seemingly ordinary relationship turned toxic within six months; he was possessive, accused her of cheating, and was emotionally abusive. She attempted to break from the abusive cycle, but he resorted to manipulation tactics, including threats and even a suicide attempt, to coerce her into staying.  Despite her efforts to seek help from the police, she found little assistance. When he escalated into stalking, she had no choice but to...

UPDATE EPISODE: Sarah became the obsession of a man who confessed that he lacked self-control. Sarah’s stalker harassed her on Facebook, wrote her long delusional messages, and sent hand-drawn portraits of herself. When her stalker showed up at her job, Sarah was terrified. She told family and friends she feared he would hurt or kill her. She fought back and her stalker was sent to jail... but that was 4 years ago. Is Sarah still being stalked? Listen as Sarah updates us on her case....

Libby found herself in a distressing situation when she joined a neighborhood Facebook group, and one of the members began stalking her. After meeting this woman one evening for drinks, Libby sensed warning signs and attempted to maintain an online-only relationship. However, as their friendship progressed, it became evident that toxicity had infiltrated even their virtual exchanges. Taking measures to protect herself, Libby chose to block the individual. But this triggered a series of...

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Mimi's life took a significant turn in the 1970s when she crossed paths with the man who would become her stalker. Mimi met her ex husband while bartending at a club and they got married, but unfortunately, the relationship ended in divorce, unleashing a nightmare as her ex-husband struggled to accept the separation. What followed was a descent into darkness as he not only refused to acknowledge the divorce but also subjected Mimi to physical abuse and menacing threats. Even as she...

Gigi was stalked by a man she met on Tinder. Their relationship progressed, yet due to Gigi being transgender, he insisted on keeping it concealed. One fateful night, the situation turned violent, prompting Gigi to flee and end the relationship. He began a campaign of harassment, stalking her relentlessly, issuing threats, contacting her workplace, reaching out to her family, and resorting to blackmail by threatening to distribute intimate images. The intensity of the stalking escalated...

Charlotte is a single mom who was stalked by her child’s father.  Despite noticing warning signs in the relationship, the couple moved in together when she found out she was pregnant. The relationship was toxic and the abuse escalated to the point Charlotte knew the relationship was not salvageable. When she ended things, her ex started stalking her. He sent harassing messages to her friends and family and persistently followed her around town, all while she was still pregnant. Things...

In 2020, Jaimie and I spoke with Dave Kroupa, who was stalked for over four years by a woman who was impersonating his ex, Cari Farver, to cover up her murder. In light of Dave’s story featured in the new Netflix True Crime Documentary, "Lover, Stalker, Killer", we present an encore of Too Close To Home: Stalking Dave Kroupa. If there’s a guest whose story we’ve featured in a past episode that you’d like us to revisit, email [email protected] or DM us on Instagram at...