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Stalked

Rebecca Hetherington podcasters.spotify.com
A true crime podcast with a difference: created and hosted by a psychology and criminology PhD researcher, specialising in stalking. Each week I will cover a different case of stalking, while offering insight into the psychology behind it, what types of stalkers there are and what motivates them. I also recommend movies and TV shows that give the best portrayals of stalkers and other personality disorders.
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Episodes

Episode 12 - Profiling Predatory Stalkers

This week I look at the psychology and profile behind predatory stalking and look at a recent case of a predatory stalker and convicted serial rapist.

May 06, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Episode 11 - Incels and Incompetent Suitors

This week I look at the potential relationship between incompetent suitor stalkers and Incels or involuntary celabates, an ongoing sexist and potentially dangerous online movement. I go over the psychology of both and then key cases of incels who have escalated to violence.

Apr 01, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 11

PATREON - EPISODE 1 (free for everyone)

In the first ever patreon episode, which as a one off is free for all listeners, I look at narcissism in the DSM-IV. Looking at the key characteristics and checklist for diagnosis for narcissistic personality disorder.

Mar 27, 202041 min

Episode 10 - Cyberstalking Part 2 of 2

This week in the 2nd part of the cyberstalking series I look at 2 cases, the first of trolls that target grieving parents and the second a case of a rejected cyberstalker. I also offer my favourite TV shows, podcasts and YouTube channels for entertainment during lockdown

Mar 25, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode 9 - Cyberstalking Part 1 of 2

In this week's episode of a two part series on cyberstalking I look at the psychology and profiles behind the different types of cyberstalking and how this new crime is moving in terms of research. I offer recommendations on movies with portrayals of cyberstalkers and a great book.

Mar 20, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode 8 - Intimacy Seeking Stalkers

This week I have an anonymous but very real case of a long term stalker that ended in a shocking way. I go over the psychology of the Intimacy Seeking stalker and recommend a great portrayal of one in a movie.

Mar 11, 202055 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Episode 7 - Profiling The Watcher

This week I look at the infamous house at 657 Boulevard which has been allegedly stalked by The Watcher since 2014. I offer a potential profile based on stalking characteristics and psychological theories. I also recommend a film that has a great example of a resentful stalker who like The Watcher pursues a family.

Mar 04, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode 6 - Female Stalkers

THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SOME DISTURBING THEMES, LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. This week I give a brief overview on the psychology of female stalkers and their main characteristics. I look at two cases of different types of stalkers and finally offer some recommendations on good portrayals in film and TV.

Feb 21, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Episode 5 - Stalking Celebrities

This week I look into those obsessed with celebrities, including erotomaniacs, celebrity worship syndrome and autograph hunters. I then look at the unusual case of obsession in the now infamous Michelle Carter texting suicide case.

Feb 12, 202038 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Episode 4 - Psychopaths

This week is a little different as I cover the highly requested topic of psychopaths. I offer advice on how to spot and deal with a suspected psychopath, where to find the best professional information , the best portrayals in films and TV, and finally talk about psychopath, predatory stalker and serial murderer Ted Bundy.

Jan 29, 20201 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Episode 3 - Night Stalkers

This week I cover two cases of predatory stalking, one very well known case in which the stalker escalated to serial killing and one lesser known case who was apprehended after over a decade of attacks.

Jan 19, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Episode 2 - The Countdown Stalker

This week I cover a brilliant TV portrayal of a major life stressor leading to sudden stalking behaviours, examples of the Florence nightingale effect in film and the case of the Countdown winning multiple stalker Richard Brittain.

Jan 12, 202047 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Episode 1 - Laura Black's Stalker

Welcome to the first episode of Stalked. This week I cover the 5 types of stalkers, I give my movie and TV recommendations of the best portrayals of each type and I cover the infamous case of Laura Black's 4 year ordeal at the hands of stalker and subsequent mass murderer Richard Farley. For any of the links or things mentioned in this episode please follow my Instagram account @stalkedpodcast

Jan 05, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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