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Laura’s life was turned upside down by a relentless stalker — and now, she’s fighting back.

He tried to photograph her inside a bathroom stall, then broke into her car… her home… even physically attacked her. He stole photos of her children and obsessively watched videos of her young son. Over and over, he snuck into her office, locked her out, and accessed her personal devices. But despite the clear evidence, Laura was the one labeled unstable. She lost her job — while her stalker still works there. Now, Laura’s not just fighting for herself. She’s standing up fo...

Amy B. Chesler is an award-winning author, actress, and advocate whose life took a devastating turn in 2007 when her brother murdered their mother. After surviving years of abuse and a prolonged legal battle, Amy continues to face ongoing stalking and threats from her brother — even from behind bars. Although his parole has been extended to 2030, gaps in victim notification and systemic failures still leave Amy living with uncertainty. Determined to turn her trauma into purpose, Amy now uses her voice to drive change. As the host of What Came Next and Familicide, she amplifies survivor stories and advocates for me...

Andrew’s life was shattered by someone he barely even knew—a person who turned a simple business partnership into a 15-year nightmare of obsession, harassment, and relentless stalking. When the partnership fell apart, his stalker didn’t walk away—instead, they weaponized the legal system. They secured a default judgment, not based on facts, but because Andrew simply didn’t have the resources to fight back. That judgment became their tool of control, slowly dismantling Andrew’s life piece by piece. Years of torment left him homeless, isolated, and battling multiple suicide attempts. But Andrew refused to let that be the...

Dr. Natalie Jones is a licensed professional clinical counselor with more than 16 years of experience helping survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. She specializes in working with both those who’ve experienced narcissistic abuse — and those who struggle with narcissistic traits themselves. As a trusted voice in both the media and legal communities, Dr. Jones frequently consults on high-profile cases. Today, she’s joining us to break down the psychological dynamics of stalking, explore its long-term impact on victims, and share what survivors need to know to protect themselves and begin the healing process.

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Just out of college, Justine landed a full-time job at a community health clinic. But everything changed when the clinic brought in a temporary physician - someone we’ll refer to as Dr. T. What started as frequent visits to her desk and too many phone calls, quickly crossed the line into harassment… and then into stalking. Justine followed eery protocol. She reported the incidents to HR, spoke to security, and asked for help. But instead of support, she was met with disbelief, blame, and questions about her own conduct. The system that was supposed to protect her… didn’t. Feari...

Meghan’s nightmare began just weeks after graduating high school, when she became the target of a stalker impersonating her online — posting fake messages that claimed she was suicidal. Years later, after she defended a friend from cyberbullying on a fan site, it happened again. This time, the harassment escalated. Someone sent fake welfare checks to her home and impersonated her online, even going so far as to send threatening messages to a celebrity while posing as Meghan online. She has contacted local police, but with the stalker operating across state lines and hiding behind layers of digital anonymity, lega...

Kate met a man on Facebook just before the COVID lockdown—and what began as a pandemic relationship soon turned into a nightmare. After discovering his obsessive behavior toward other women, Kate ended things. But the breakup didn’t stop him. For over a year, Kate was relentlessly harassed. She received a flood of messages, phone calls, and emails from multiple numbers. Disturbing packages began arriving at her home. Even after she moved to a nearby city, he found her and followed. Desperate, Kate filed cyberstalking charges—but that only escalated the situation. He started appearing in person, even confro...

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Danielle Leukam is a survivor of a horrifying home invasion. While she and her three-year-old son slept, a masked and armed intruder broke in during the night. For the next five hours, Danielle was zip-tied and brutally assaulted before the attacker finally fled. For months, his identity remained a mystery—until DNA from another assault, committed hours away, matched her rape kit. That’s when Danielle discovered the unthinkable: her attacker was someone from her past who had been stalking her. He had never been to her home, never had her address—yet somehow, he found her. Today, Danielle bravel...

Since September 2020, Jennifer’s life has been overshadowed by fear. She’s been followed. Harassed. Watched. And no matter how many times she’s called the police—or even rushed into a station, terrified and pleading—help has felt just out of reach. When she finally filed for a restraining order, she hoped the system would protect her. But instead, the judge said there wasn’t enough evidence. That what her stalker was doing wasn’t technically “illegal.” Now, feeling cornered and unheard, Jennifer is speaking out. To raise awareness. To reclaim her voice. And to find the support she’s long been de...

After remarrying and moving into what she hoped would be a peaceful new home, Amie was ready for a fresh start with her six-year-old son. But the promise of a new beginning quickly turned into a nightmare. Her next-door neighbors—two brothers—soon began to exhibit unsettling behavior. What started as odd glances and lingering stares escalated into full-blown stalking. They followed her, loitered in her yard, stared through her windows, and at one terrifying point, trapped her in her own car. Amie shares how she survived the relentless harassment—and how she turned her experience into her new book...

Melissa, a single mom and social media influencer, became the target of a dangerous stalker after he found her online. What started with anonymous calls and obsessive messages quickly escalated. He tracked down her address, flew across the country, tried to break into her home, left disturbing items in her mailbox, and stayed at a hotel just a mile away—all while posting his actions in real time on TikTok. Even with mounting evidence, law enforcement failed to intervene. Left to protect herself, Melissa took matters into her own hands. She filed for a restraining order and, without police su...

For the past two years, Jani has been relentlessly stalked by her partner’s ex-wife. What started as quiet manipulation escalated into anonymous threats, endless court hearings, and desperate pleas for help—only to be met with silence from a system that refused to intervene. Despite repeatedly violating an intervention order, her stalker has faced virtually no consequences, leaving Jani to navigate the fight for justice alone. Today, Jani is breaking that silence. She’s here to share her story, shed light on the institutional gaslighting and gender bias that allow stalkers to slip through the cracks, and reclaim the po...

Lauren thought she’d found a connection during lockdown. Instead, she met a predator. What began as an online romance through Facebook Messenger quickly turned into a stalking nightmare. After assaulting another woman, he manipulated his way into Lauren’s life—then the threats began. He stalked her relentlessly: leaving items on her car, sending photos of her home, and accusing her of cheating. Even from behind bars, he continued to terrorize her through cyberstalking and threats. After a third, violent assault, Lauren pressed charges for sexual assault, unlawful confinement, choking, and death threats. Now, as he remains on the ru...

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Ava’s life turned into a nightmare when a friendly classmate became a relentless stalker. After she cut ties, he memorized her license plate, flooded her with messages, and showed up at her job. He twisted the truth to play the victim, spreading lies about her to others. As his obsession grew, so did her fear—cryptic messages, constant surveillance, and nowhere to feel safe. Despite changing her routine and taking precautions, Ava was trapped in a terrifying cycle she couldn’t escape.

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​​Robyn, an attorney, was harassed, blackmailed, and stalked by a senior partner at her law firm.

For three years, he manipulated her into a relationship, threatening to ruin her career and reputation if she refused. When she finally broke free, he escalated—stalking her, threatening her loved ones, and attempting to distribute intimate photos he had secretly taken. Robyn later discovered she wasn’t his only victim. He had targeted other female attorneys, while the firm looked the other way.

Now, she’s speaking out.

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In the midst of addiction and heartbreak, Claire turned to therapy for support. But when her therapist crossed the line, she ended the sessions—only to find that was just the beginning.

What started as professional boundaries being blurred quickly spiraled into obsessive behavior, leading to disciplinary action by the state board. Now, Claire is speaking out to prove that stalking isn’t always about romance. Sometimes, it’s about power, control, and the ultimate betrayal by someone you’re supposed to trust.

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Lauren thought she had found freedom after escaping a toxic living situation—until her new neighbor became her worst nightmare.

At first, he watched from a distance. Then, he followed her. When she confronted him, his behavior turned violent, his threats undeniable. Even with a protection order in place, the police refused to take action. He vanished, escaping justice without consequence. But now, years later, the past is catching up with him—and Lauren may finally get the justice she’s been waiting for.

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Lauren thought she had found freedom after escaping a toxic living situation—until her new neighbor became her worst nightmare.

At first, he watched from a distance. Then, he followed her. When she confronted him, his behavior turned violent, his threats undeniable. Even with a protection order in place, the police refused to take action. He vanished, escaping justice without consequence. But now, years later, the past is catching up with him—and Lauren may finally get the justice she’s been waiting for.

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For the past eight years, Lasonta has been relentlessly stalked by three different men—each more persistent than the last. One bombarded her with apologies, another launched a vicious online smear campaign, and one even showed up outside her home after she rejected him. Despite blocking, ignoring, and pleading for help, the harassment hasn’t stopped. With little support from law enforcement and limited legal options, Lasonta refused to stay silent. Instead, she took matters into her own hands—creating an online stalking log to document every threat, every message, and every disturbing encounter. Now, she’s speaking out. In this epi...

Daphne endured relentless stalking and terror at the hands of her own mother for over 35 years—even surviving an attempt on her life through poisoning meant to silence her. But Daphne refused to be a victim. She reclaimed her life, fought back, and now uses her story to teach others about resilience, self-protection, and the transformative power of setting unshakable boundaries. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW: strictlystalkingpod@gmail.com PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS! Progressive Insurance Press play on comparing auto rates. Get your auto quote at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive. GUEST LI...

Dr. Kathi N. Miner endured stalking, adultery, and emotional abuse in her marriage, ultimately leading to her hospitalization in a psychiatric facility. As a former Professor of Psychology and Women's and Gender Studies at Texas A&M University, she was a dedicated feminist and expert in gender issues—yet found herself trapped in an abusive relationship. Throughout her journey to recovery, she documented her experiences in her memoir, The Committed Professor: My Fall from the Lectern to the Psych Ward. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW: strictlystalkingpod@gmail.com PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS! Beam If you want to try Be...

Teresa became the target of a relentless stalker—one of the very men featured in her documentary. After the release of Breaking the Fourth Wall, he grew angry over his portrayal in the film. Despite Teresa’s efforts to address his concerns, he lashed out, spreading rumors and showing up uninvited to her comedy gigs. She blocked him online and kept her distance, but the situation took a terrifying turn when he confronted her at a show and physically attacked her. Though there were witnesses, he has yet to be arrested. Now, Teresa lives with the fear and trauma of the...

Stephanie has been stalked her neighbor for over two and a half years. It all started when he began making unsettling comments about things she was doing around her house. Then, his behavior escalated: he started throwing rocks at her property and even falsely called the police, claiming Stephanie was in distress. Despite filing multiple police reports, the nightmare continues, and Stephanie still faces his troubling actions to this day. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW: strictlystalkingpod@gmail.com PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS! Delete Me Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/STALKING and...

For over two years, Aaron was stalked, unaware of the true identity behind it. What began as a seemingly harmless encounter spiraled into a web of manipulation and control, affecting every aspect of his life. Believing he was helping a friend escape a dangerous predator under FBI investigation, Aaron found himself entangled in deception. His relationships were sabotaged, his trust was exploited, and he was lured by the false promise of a Hollywood movie deal that never existed. After enduring years of psychological torment, Aaron finally uncovered the shocking truth—the real stalker was someone he never expected. HAVE YOU EX...

Jules was harassed by a former classmate who became obsessed after they reconnected and began dating. Their relationship lasted just two months before she ended it due to his controlling and jealous behavior. Despite telling him not to contact her again, he bombarded her with hundreds of emails and voicemails, impersonated her and her partner online, and issued numerous threats. Even after his arrest and a restraining order, the harassment persisted for years. Finally, Jules enlisted the help of attorney Carrie Goldberg, who successfully had him arrested and sentenced to 50 months in federal prison for cyberstalking and making interstate threats. ...

Justine was stalked by her ex-husband. During their marriage, his behavior grew increasingly controlling—he monitored her finances, scrutinized her social media, and frequently invaded her privacy by checking her phone. After she left him, his actions escalated. He began following her, bombarding her with calls, texts, and emails, and appearing uninvited wherever she went. In an effort to protect herself, Justine changed her email and phone number, blocked him on social media, moved to a new location, and even switched jobs to escape his harassment. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW: strictlystalkingpod@gmail.com GUEST LINK — JUSTINE Helped Just...

Haley was stalked by her ex-boyfriend. After the breakup, she began noticing unsettling signs, such as feathers and blood left on her car. The situation worsened when her home was broken into while she was away, though nothing was taken. Even after contacting the police, the harassment persisted, culminating in a horrifying encounter when her ex-boyfriend targeted her while she was at home. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW: strictlystalkingpod@gmail.com GUEST LINK — HALEY GRAY www.HaleyGrayResearch.com PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS! IQBAR And now, our special podcast listeners get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FR...

Elizabeth's first apartment as a new single mom started out as a fresh chapter. She quickly befriended the elderly couple next door, enjoying their company and support. However, everything changed when the couple’s adult son, who had recently moved in, began acting strangely after his parents left for the summer. What started as friendly behavior shifted into something more menacing. When Elizabeth confronted him, he became aggressive, and the situation spiraled into three years of relentless stalking and harassment. Despite moving, changing jobs, and even buying a new car, the man continued to track her and make threats. Elizabeth re...

Fred's experience with his dog walker took a disturbing turn. Like many busy professionals, Fred had hired a dog walker to care for his pet during long work hours. However, when the arrangement didn’t work out, Fred decided to let him go. Instead of moving on, the man began stalking Fred in person and plastered harassing flyers around the neighborhood. The situation escalated to the point where Fred felt compelled to move in order to escape the relentless harassment. Eventually, the former dog walker was arrested on drug-related charges, but not before turning Fred's life into a nightmare. HAVE YO...

Amy's experience with a man she met on the Plenty of Fish dating app quickly turned into a nightmare. At first, he seemed like the perfect match, earning her trust and gaining access to her personal information and explicit photos. But once he had what he wanted, his behavior took a sinister turn. He began stalking Amy, targeting not just her but also her family, friends, and colleagues. His harassment escalated to leaving disturbing emails, impersonating her online, and using her private information and photos to issue threats. Through her own investigation, Amy discovered she was one of at least...

Essie has been relentlessly stalked for over seven years by a woman who briefly dated her child’s father. After learning about Essie and the child, the woman immediately reached out to Essie, hurling insults and behaving aggressively. When Essie informed her ex about the incident, he ended the relationship with the woman. However, this only escalated the harassment. Since then, the stalker has continued to target Essie, forcing her to block dozens of social media accounts and phone numbers. The woman has even mimicked Essie’s tattoos, piercings, and hairstyle, posted racist content online, and secretly photographed Essie’s new bo...

Cristina is being stalked by her landlord's son, who has been relentlessly targeting her with disturbing and malicious behavior. He fabricated bizarre accusations, claiming Cristina runs a criminal empire, hires hitmen, and abuses his family. Over time, he has filed more than 150 false police reports against her and her husband, attempted to evict her, threatened to involve child protective services, and persistently harassed anyone connected to her. This stalker is the same individual from last week's episode who is also stalking Emily. Together, Cristina and Emily have joined forces in their fight for justice. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US...

Emily was stalked by a man after going on just one date. During the date, she became alarmed for her safety and that of another woman he seemed fixated on. Fearing the worst, Emily discreetly recorded him as he talked about harming the woman and her family. Following the date, the man began stalking both Emily and her family. Deeply concerned about what he might do, Emily decided to contact the other woman and shared the recording she had made. Now, the two women are joining forces to stand up against their mutual stalker. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US...

Laura has been stalked by her ex-boyfriend for more than a decade. Initially, she believed he had accepted their breakup, but it soon became clear otherwise. He began stalking her, frequently threatening her by claiming he knew her whereabouts and was planning to confront her. Over the years, Laura repeatedly asked him to stop contacting her and blocked his emails, only for him to create new accounts to continue reaching out. Despite reporting his behavior to the police in both the UK and the US, she has never received any response. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW: strictlystalkingpod@gmail...

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 EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW: strictlystalkingpod@gmail.com PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS! Pretty Litter Go to www.PrettyLitter.com/stri...

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 legal case. Lexi sought help from the police and obtained a protective order. Yet, despite violations of the order, justice remains el...

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, Amber moved away to escape his harassment and to try to rebuild a sense of safety and stability in her life. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW: ...

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 continued. From behind bars, he coerced other inmates to target Alyssa, her family, employer, and friends. Now that her stalker has been released, Alyssa is...