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When Shamila Beslow fell in love, she never imagined that someone from her partner's past would turn her life upside down. What began as an unexpected intrusion spiraled into a decade of obsession, manipulation, and escalating turmoil that threatened her entire family. Today, Shamila reveals the disturbing true story behind When Fatal Attraction Hits Home—and the terrifying consequences of an obsession that refuses to end.

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When Paige and Jonathan moved into a new home in Florida, strange and unsettling things began happening almost immediately. Mysterious noises outside their windows, footsteps on the roof, and unexplained flashing lights were only the beginning. Soon, their electronic devices began behaving strangely, security cameras appeared to be tampered with, and familiar faces and vehicles seemed to appear wherever they went. Desperate for answers, they changed devices, moved locations, and eventually fled Florida altogether. But whatever they believed was targeting them seemed to follow. Now, Paige and Jonathan share their suspicions about who was behind it all, and how a s...

Kaylene's stalker isn't a stranger, an ex, or someone she met online. It's the one person who was supposed to protect her — her own mother. What began behind closed doors during childhood spiraled into decades of manipulation, threats, and a disturbing campaign to destroy Kaylene's relationships, career, and independence. Even moving across state lines, cutting off contact, and obtaining a restraining order weren't enough to make it stop. Now, Kaylene reveals the terrifying lengths she says her mother has gone to maintain control — and why she fears this nightmare is far from over.

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After decades of marriage, Annette discovered that the man she trusted most had been secretly watching her. When she decided to leave, his behavior escalated into relentless stalking, terrifying threats, and disturbing discoveries inside their family home. Despite restraining orders and criminal charges, Annette struggled to break free from his control. And just when she thought the nightmare was finally over, he found another way to terrorize her.

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After rebuilding her life following the end of a 17-year marriage, Amanda had found independence again, raising her three children, building her career, and creating a life of her own. Then a chance encounter with someone from her past led to an unexpected relationship. The relationship itself was brief, but when Amanda tried to end it, he refused to let go. What followed was nearly two years of relentless stalking and harassment that consumed every part of Amanda's life. And despite police involvement and an arrest, the stalking continues today.

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Actor and director Noah Blake grew up in the shadow of one of Hollywood's most infamous murder cases. In 2001, his father, Robert Blake, was accused of killing his wife, Bonnie Lee Bakley, outside Vitello's restaurant—and later acquitted. But behind the headlines was another story: relentless paparazzi attention that often crossed the line into stalking. Now, more than 25 years later, Noah returns to Vitello's to direct A Killer Night in Studio City, an entirely fictional murder mystery, while sharing what his family endured behind the headlines and what it's like returning to a place forever tied to their past.

What began as a relationship slowly turned into a nightmare of control, abuse, and fear. After a year and a half, Beth finally found the courage to walk away—but her nightmare was far from over.

Today, Beth reveals the warning signs she missed, the terrifying escalation from abuse to stalking, and what happened when ending the relationship wasn't enough to escape her abuser.

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In 2002, thirteen-year-old Kacie Woody thought she was talking to a teenage boy online. But the person behind the screen wasn't who he claimed to be—and by the time the truth emerged, it was too late.

More than twenty years later, Kacie's childhood friend Samantha Davis shares who Kacie was before the headlines, what happened when an online friendship turned terrifyingly real, and why her story feels even more frightening today.

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Fox Emerson's brief affair became the beginning of a two-year campaign of manipulation, coercive control, and stalking across multiple countries.

What began with subtle warning signs escalated into hidden surveillance, impersonation, intimate images shared without his consent, theft, harassment, and allegations that ultimately led to his arrest in Milan. Today, Fox shares how the danger unfolded so gradually that he didn't recognize the pattern until it had already consumed his life - and what it took to finally understand who he was dealing with.

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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 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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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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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.

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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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