Strictly Stalking

When Eric Carter-Landin was a child, his 9-month-old brother, Jacob, was murdered — and decades later, the case remains unsolved. But the tragedy didn't end with Jacob's death. Eric and his mother became targets of stalking, harassment, and intimidation that followed their family for years.

Eric shares his family's fight for answers, the fear they endured, and how his search for justice became a mission to support other victims and their families through Angels' Voices Silenced No More and now AdvocacyCon—a crime conference bringing together experts, nonprofits, families of the missing and murdered, and advocates for justice. Join...

For nearly a decade, Sandra endured a relentless cycle of abuse, control, and stalking. Every time she tried to leave, the behavior escalated—relentless calls and messages, unexpected appearances, online harassment, and the terrifying feeling that somehow, he always knew where she was and what she was doing. Even after she turned to police and the courts for protection, the stalking continued, leaving Sandra fighting to escape a cycle that seemed impossible to end.

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Tracey's life began unraveling when intimate photos appeared online, fake accounts surfaced in her name, and someone seemed to know things about her they shouldn't. As the stalking escalated, she leaned on the person closest to her for support. But nothing was quite what it seemed. Today, Tracey shares how a terrifying campaign of stalking and deception shattered her sense of trust—and ultimately forced her to flee across Australia with her daughter.

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We've recently shared the stories of Jennifer and Johanna, two nannies who described being stalked and harassed by the same woman after crossing paths with a nanny agency. They believed they were isolated cases, until they found each other. Today we're speaking with Jeny, another nanny who says she became a target of the same woman — except Jeny never worked with the agency or even met her stalker. She simply asked around about the agency, heard concerning information, and decided not to pursue it. But somehow, that was enough. What followed was the same disturbing pattern of relentless messages, ac...

For over six years and 300 episodes, Strictly Stalking has been powered by brave voices, willing to speak the truth. If you have a story, we want to hear it. With over 25 million downloads and a global audience, our platform gives survivors a place to be heard often for the very first time. By sharing your experiences, we work to break the silence and support organizations fighting for real change, including Sparc, Standup Resources, Action Against Stalking, and Stop Stalking Us. Your story matters, and your voice could change everything. Sharing your experience can break the silence, expose the reality...

Rob says a relationship that began in the early days of the internet never truly ended. For nearly thirty years, he says his ex has continued finding new ways into his life—through phone numbers, email addresses, social media, and eventually, even his son. Today, Rob shares what it's like to be stalked for decades, why he believes the behavior is escalating, and how it's changed the lives of everyone around him.

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On a recent episode of Strictly Stalking, we shared Jennifer's story—a nanny who became the target of stalking and harassment connected to a nanny agency. Since then, more women have come forward, describing eerily similar experiences involving the same person. Today, we're speaking with Johanna, another nanny who says she became caught in the same disturbing pattern of harassment and stalking.

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More than twelve years ago, Sierra's life changed when she became the target of hacking, harassment, and stalking. What began as digital intrusions soon escalated into something far more devastating, impacting her relationships, career, and sense of safety. As she struggled to understand who was behind it, her repeated attempts to get help left her feeling dismissed and unheard. Today, Sierra shares why she believes she's been targeted for more than a decade, the toll it's taken on every aspect of her life, and why she's determined to finally speak out.

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Suzie Dickard was stalked by a Police Constable after she refused his advances. After she divorced her husband, Suzie moved into a new town to start her life over. Late one night she was confronted at her home by an officer claiming to have a warrant for her arrest. Suzie demanded a letter of apology from the Sheriff's office and the Police Constable began to stakeout her house and linger outside her places of business. He made an advance towards her and when she refused, he used his position to have her arrested.

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Suzie Dickard was stalked by a gang of local bullies that she confronted on the Dr. Phil show. After battling an obsessed Police Constable, Suzie was stalked in person and online by a group of local bullies determined to destroy her life. She reached out to Dr. Phil and appeared on his show to confront her attackers but then was forced to defend herself when they accused Suzie of stalking them. Part One of Small Town Nightmare: Stalking Suzie is available now.

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In October 2020, we shared Suzie Dickard's story in our two-part series, Small Town Nightmare, where she shared her experience with stalking, harassment, and the fight to be heard. Years later, Suzie says the fallout continues. After speaking publicly about her story, she faced online scrutiny, judgment from strangers, and challenges that impacted both her reputation and career. Most recently, she says she was physically assaulted by women who appeared to know personal details about her life. Today, Suzie returns to Strictly Stalking to share what's happened since we last spoke, how she's navigated life in the aftermath of stalking...

Melissa is a federal employee and veteran whose relationship turned into a nightmare when her partner became obsessed with monitoring and controlling her life. What started as love escalated into surveillance, intimidation, and years of coercive control. Today, Melissa shares how she escaped, rebuilt her life, and why stalking doesn't always begin with a stranger.

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Lameka Fox is an international fashion model whose career has taken her around the world. But in 2018, she became the target of a stalker. What began as unwanted contact escalated into years of harassment, surveillance, threats, and repeated invasions of her privacy. Despite reporting the behavior, she struggled to get the protection she needed. Today, Lameka shares her story of surviving stalking, how it changed her life, and how she helped advocate for New York's CREEP Act to strengthen protections for stalking victims.

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Ryan is a musician and founding member of the metalcore band Until I Wake. What began as a fan purchasing merchandise soon crossed a dangerous line. The fan became fixated on Ryan, flooding him with messages, changing their last name to match his, claiming they were married, and threatening to travel across the country to wait outside his home. Today, Ryan shares what happens when fandom turns into obsession, how stalking can impact musicians and public figures, and what it's like to continue performing and living his life while facing an active and ongoing stalking threat.

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In this episode of lovelustlaw, family law attorney and host Michele Locke sits down with cybersecurity and reputation-management expert Alan W. Silberberg of DigiJaks to explore the growing intersection of technology, privacy, and modern relationships. From digital stalking and spyware to online harassment and reputation attacks, Alan explains how everyday devices, including AirPods, smartphones, smart cars, and connected home technology, can be used to monitor, track, or gather information about unsuspecting individuals. The conversation examines common surveillance tactics, including malicious links, shared account access, Bluetooth and NFC-based threats, and...

Dr. Jessica Taylor has spent years helping survivors understand abuse, coercive control, and stalking. Then she found herself living it. What started as online harassment grew into a relentless campaign of stalking and surveillance. People she had never met seemed to know intimate details about her life, her family, and her movements. As the harassment escalated, a whistleblower came forward with evidence that exposed just how closely she had been watched. Today, Jessica shares her experience surviving online stalking, the impact it had on her life, and how it led her to write Click. Stalk. Destroy.

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Dr. Christine Cocchiola is a social worker, professor, researcher, and internationally recognized advocate on coercive control and abuse. But even Christine didn't realize she was being stalked. Her ex always seemed to know where she was, who she was with, and even details about her finances. Whenever she questioned it, she was told she was imagining things. After leaving the relationship, Christine discovered her phone had been hacked, her car had been tracked, and she had been monitored for years. Today, Christine shares how stalking and surveillance were hidden behind years of gaslighting—and how she finally uncovered the tr...

SK never imagined that a former co-worker's interest in her would spiral into years of stalking and harassment. What started as unwanted attention grew into thousands of messages, videos, and online posts, leaving her constantly on edge and afraid of what might happen next. Now, after an arrest was finally made, SK is sharing the emotional toll of prolonged stalking, the fear of never knowing when it will end, and what it's like trying to get help while feeling like the system moves too slowly.

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In Chapter One, Jennifer revealed the terrifying reality of being stalked and harassed by a nanny placement agency she once trusted. What began as a personal nightmare soon unraveled into something far more disturbing. Now, determined to expose the truth, Jennifer launches her own investigation into the agency and the person behind it, uncovering a trail of intimidation, manipulation, and fear. But the deeper she digs, the clearer it becomes: she was never the only target. As Jennifer connects with women across the country, a chilling pattern emerges. Victims who once suffered in silence begin finding each other, sharing...

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In this powerful and insightful episode, Vanessa Reiser sits down with Dr. Ramani Durvasula, one of the world's leading experts on narcissistic abuse and coercive control. They explore how public understanding of narcissistic abuse has evolved, particularly among younger generations who now have expanded language around gaslighting, love bombing, and coercive control. Dr. Ramani and Vanessa discuss the dangers of over-labeling, the limitations of "just leave" advice in complex situations, and how culture continues to reflect these toxic dynamics. Using the Epstein files as a lens, they examine grooming, enablers, epistemic power, and how unchecked p...

Jennifer is a career nanny who says an ordinary job search became something far more disturbing after she declined a position through a nanny agency. What began as routine professional communication soon escalated into hostile messages, fake identities, relentless phone calls, and harassment that followed Jennifer for more than a year — even reaching her on her wedding day. As she tried to figure out who was behind it, Jennifer began discovering other women with eerily similar stories. For Jennifer, what should have been a simple job opportunity spiraled into a campaign of stalking, intimidation, and obsession.

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Vanessa Reiser is a therapist whose life became the focus of a relentless campaign of surveillance and intimidation. After her relationship ended, the harassment didn't stop — it escalated. A private investigator was allegedly hired to follow her, and someone posing as a patient infiltrated her therapy practice. As Vanessa fought to protect herself, she turned to the courts for help. But when her request for a restraining order was denied, the fear and harassment only intensified. Now, Vanessa is speaking publicly about what happened behind the headlines — and what it feels like when the system meant to protect you leav...

Rachel thought leaving would be the end—but it was only the beginning. After years in a relationship that turned from controlling to violent, she finally got out. But he didn't let go. He kept showing up. Watching. Waiting. Until one day at work, the stalking turned into a brutal attack. Rachel survived—but the aftermath would alter the course of her life forever.

**The following episode of Strictly Stalking contains graphics depictions of physical violence and suicide. Please listen with caution.**

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Kelly thought it was just another shift—until a customer she had never met asked for her by name. He wouldn't take no for an answer, pushing for her number and warning he'd just keep coming back. But it wasn't random. Kelly later learned he had been watching her online for weeks—studying her videos and tracking details until he found where she worked. She reported it. She took action. But the experience didn't end there—and it's changed how she lives her life.

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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.

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Alissa was first stalked by a woman obsessed with her boyfriend — until the fixation turned on Alissa herself. What followed was relentless: fake accounts, rumors, and harassment that bled into every part of her life — from her relationships to her school and work. She did everything she was told to do. Documented it. Went to court. Got a harassment order. It still didn't stop. Now, in this update, Alissa shares what's happened since — and why, even with the system on your side, justice can still feel out of reach

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Linda is a county prosecutor who became the target of relentless stalking—by someone inside law enforcement. Even with a protection order in place, she says the intrusion never stopped. She's been followed, her home entered, her privacy shattered—until even her own phone calls no longer feel safe. Now, as an investigation unfolds, Linda is forced to navigate a chilling reality: she's not just prosecuting the system—she's fighting to survive it. Hers is a story of power, betrayal, and what happens when the people sworn to protect you become the ones you fear most.

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On this episode of The Last Trip, we're speaking with Carrie McGinnis and Dale Morrison, whose family vacation to the Dominican Republic ended in tragedy. In 2011, they planned a trip to Punta Cana — a rare chance for their whole family to travel together. They booked ten days at a beachfront resort.  Sun, warm weather, and time together as a family. At first, everything was exactly what they hoped for. Days by the pool, exploring the resort, and meeting other travelers.  Their 19 year old son, Jordan, quickly made friends — he was outgoing, well liked, and enjoying the trip. But late one ni...

Cody met her stalker through her small business—just another friendly customer, until it wasn't. The messages didn't stop. The visits got too close, too frequent, too intentional. What felt like a connection quickly turned into something obsessive… and controlling. And when Cody tried to walk away, it didn't end—it escalated. Because the truth about who this woman really was—and how far she was willing to go—made it clear this was never just a customer.

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Kathy thought it was just a property dispute with a neighbor—until it turned into years of stalking that forced her to flee nearly 300 miles away. But three months later, her stalker found her again… standing outside her new home, smiling. And despite years of evidence, the nightmare still hasn't ended.

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Megan Mitchell is an attorney who specializes in Title IX cases on college campuses, including stalking. While many people think of Title IX as addressing sexual misconduct, it also covers stalking—often in ways that are uniquely complicated. On close-knit campuses, shared classes, dorms, and social circles can make it nearly impossible for victims to avoid someone who refuses to respect boundaries. Today, Megan helps us understand how stalking shows up in the Title IX system—and why these cases can be especially challenging for students trying to feel safe at school.

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Jordan thought her divorce would bring freedom — but instead, the abuse followed her online.

What began as a whirlwind romance turned into control and fear. After leaving the marriage, she was met with texts, emails, fake accounts, and disturbing messages from her ex — who even impersonated others to reach her and sent wedding photos years later. For over a decade, he resurfaced at her most vulnerable moments, blurring the line between digital harassment and real-world danger — until she finally took legal action to stop him.

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More than 45 years ago, Terri was stalked for nearly five years by a man who followed and watched her relentlessly. Decades later, while watching a documentary about the unsolved murder of Dorothy Jane Scott, she realized the stalking behavior and timeline were chillingly similar to what she experienced.

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Kelly was stalked by the man she escaped.

She thought leaving would end the violence. Instead, it escalated. The relationship was over—but the monitoring, intimidation, and constant fear of being watched had only just begun. As she navigated restraining orders and safety plans, Kelly was forced to rebuild her life in a world that no longer felt safe. Years later, she would finally speak publicly about what happened—and turn that trauma into something powerful: training personal protection dogs for survivors still living in fear.

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Victoria was just 13 when a boy from her church became her stalker. It started with him showing up at her house. Then he was watching her sleep. Soon came the carved name in his skin, the bloody razor blades in the mail, and the promises to kill her — and anyone she loved. She went to police. But in her small town, his family was the police. More than twenty years later, he still comes back looking for her.

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Lori Morrison is a retired private investigator, former host of The Unlovely Truth, and founder of She Shepherds, where she works to expose physical, emotional, and spiritual safety failures within churches.

She's also the author of multiple books on personal and institutional safety and is preparing to launch a new podcast, Shielded, through the National Police Network.

Today, Lori joins us to unpack the unique and often hidden dangers of stalking by a religious authority — the added layer of coercive control, the importance of trusting your instincts even when the person targeting you holds spiritual po...

Josie was stalked by a man who first showed up in her life as a regular customer.

After he found her personal email and began sending explicit photos, Josie set a firm boundary — and the harassment began. He used his wealth and resources to terrorize her by car, online, and through the mail, sending disturbing cut-out images of Josie and her friends. 

He created fake accounts, even using a photo of her father's home — where he had died in a fire. Then it escalated to the sky. He flew over her house, circling it repeatedly and e...

Pam was stalked by a fellow stand-up comedian who wouldn't accept rejection. What started as persistent, unwanted romantic attention escalated the moment Pam drew a clear line. She blocked him. She left shows early. She involved her husband. She asked venues to intervene. But none of it stopped the contact. Instead, it evolved. The harassment seeped into group chats, traveled through mutual friends, and spread in quiet conversations behind her back. Rumors replaced reality. Lies became louder than the truth. And slowly, Pam didn't just lose gigs — she lost friendships, opportunities, and eventually her place within the comedy community sh...

Michelle was sixteen when she started dating the man who would later become her stalker. At that age, she didn't yet recognize the warning signs—his criminal record, his extreme beliefs, the way control already threaded through their relationship. After one argument, he told Michelle he was going back to jail "because of her." That same night, he violently carjacked a man. He was arrested and sentenced to eight years in prison. It should have ended there. Instead, it became a countdown. From behind bars, he wrote her letters, promising he would find her when he got out. For ye...

Zade thought she was walking into a job interview. Instead, she walked into a trap.She took a position at a beauty supply store owned by a man who quickly began blurring the line between employer and predator—overpaying her, buying her a new phone, tracking her movements under the guise of "looking out for her." When she tried to leave one night after refusing his invitation to dinner, he locked the store, shut off the lights, and tried to assault her. Zade fought him off and got away. She went straight to the police. But the nightmare didn't en...