Strictly Stalking

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Strictly Stalking is a weekly true crime podcast exploring true stalking stories from survivors — in their own words. Every Tuesday, hosts Jaimie Beebe and Jake Deptula cover a unique stalking case by interviewing stalking survivors, advocates, and experts.

219. Custody & Chaos: Stalking Sasha
Last Tuesday at 8:00 AM

 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 her. In an effort to shed light on the tactics stalkers use through the legal system, Sasha...


218. Spiraling Danger: Escaping Her Stalker
03/19/2024

 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 only fueled his obsession. He relentlessly pursued her with incessant phone calls and text messages, leaving threatening notes on her...


217. Destroying Her Life: Stalking Lady J
03/12/2024

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 abandon her business and go into hiding. Lady J lives in constant fe...


Case Update: A Classmate’s Obsession: Stalking Sarah
03/08/2024

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. We’ll play the original episode after the intro, if you know this story well, you...


216. Support Group Scare: Stalking Libby
03/05/2024

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 troubling behaviors, from sending inappropriate emails to reaching out to Libby's acquaintances and spreading falsehoods online; the situation quickly escalated...


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03/01/2024

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215. A Dangerous Divorce: Stalking Mimi
02/27/2024

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 attempted to move forward and explore new relationships, he relentlessly tracked her...


214. Blackmailed & Stalked
02/20/2024

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 when he fabricated details to obtain her flight information, intending to confront her in...


213. Single Mom Stalked
02/13/2024

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 became violent during a road rage incident, and law enforcement urged Charlotte to see...


EPISODE ENCORE: DAVE KROUPA (FEATURED IN LOVER, STALKER, KILLER ON NETFLIX)
02/09/2024

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 strictlystalkingpod@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram at strictlystalkingpod.


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