Holly was pursued by a musician who falsely accused her of being the stalker. After she exposed on social media that he was cheating on his fiancée, he began to threaten her and bombard her with messages. He made outrageous claims, accusing her of worshipping the devil, breaking into his apartment, and threatening him, attempting to twist the situation to portray her as the one stalking him. These allegations escalated into a lengthy court battle, and during that time, Holly discovered that she ...
Sep 24, 2024•56 min•Ep. 190
In the 1980s, Heather was stalked by an ex-boyfriend. At just 18 years old, she began finding notes and gifts left in her car, followed by threatening messages. The stalking soon escalated to dangerous levels. He blew up her car, broke into her apartment, and even attempted to kidnap her. At the time, stalking laws were far less developed, and restraining orders weren't an option. Despite the continuous threats to her safety, Heather received no support or resources. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKIN...
Sep 17, 2024•49 min•Ep. 205
Sandie Campanella, a retired detective with 21 years of law enforcement experience, spent 14 of those years specializing in domestic violence cases. Through investigating hundreds of stalking incidents, she developed a profound understanding of stalker behaviors and the impact on their victims. Since retiring, Sandie has founded a domestic violence consulting firm, offering expert training and testimony. She also works to educate law enforcement on the complexities and serious implications of st...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 214
Hello Strictly Stalking Listeners! First I just want to thank you all so much for listening through the years, for your support and messages of encouragement, and everyone that has come forward to make this podcast happen. As some of you know, I've started a second podcast combining true crime and travel called "The Last Trip", a blended True Crime & Travel podcast diving into the chilling investigations of missing and murdered individuals who were living their best lives - while on vacation...
Sep 06, 2024•32 min•Ep. 202
Robin was stalked by a woman who was fixated on one of Robin's male friends. This stranger bombarded Robin with harassing calls, texts, and social media messages. The situation escalated when the woman vandalized Robin's car and began following her in person. Despite involving the police and multiple arrests of the stalker, the harassment persisted. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW: strictlystalkingpod@gmail.com PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS! June's Journey Discover your inner detective wh...
Sep 03, 2024•53 min•Ep. 205
Veronica was stalked by a former friend. After their friendship ended, the stalker began posting disturbing stories, claiming Veronica's mom had murdered her dad, accusing Veronica of animal abuse, and labeling her a narcissist. When Veronica confronted her stalker, the situation only worsened. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW: strictlystalkingpod@gmail.com OUR SPONSORS: Progressive Insurance Press play on comparing auto rates. Get your auto quote at Progressive.com to join the over 28...
Aug 27, 2024•49 min•Ep. 230
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. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW: strictlystalkingpod@gmail.com OUR SPONSORS: IQBAR And now, our special podcast liste...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 196
After appearing on a Reality TV show, Rae and her partner began receiving unsettling and sometimes threatening messages from an unknown person. Despite blocking the accounts, the situation worsened when the stalker appeared at Rae's workplace, leading to their arrest. However, it was later revealed that the stalker had also broken into Rae's apartment building. Even after the arrest and being fitted with an ankle monitor, the harassment has persisted. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW: ...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Dresden was stalked by her in-laws. During the birth of her child, her husband's family appeared at the hospital uninvited and intensified their harassment afterward. They attempted to harm her dog, made threats via phone and social media, and even engaged in physical confrontations. When her daughter became the target of their stalking, Dresden felt she had no other choice but to involve law enforcement. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW: strictlystalkingpod@gmail.com OUR SPONSORS: IQB...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 221
lovelustfear is being developed as a streaming TV series! (Listen for more details.) L.A. Not So Confidential Live Video Q&A with Jake Deptula https://www.youtube.com/live/CMkObn9BTc0?si=VGaG0rDPZUGHuKe5 Story Submission (Podcast & Streaming TV Series) E-mail: lovelustfearpod@gmail.com Form Submission: https://lovelustfear.aidaform.com/lovelustfear DM: https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ For video previews, check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ Strictl...
Aug 01, 2024•37 min•Ep. 204
Gina is being stalked by a former friend. They met in 2013 after an article Gina wrote went viral, and they became roommates in 2021. Gina soon realized her friend had mental health issues that made her feel unsafe, prompting Gina to break her lease and move out. This only escalated the obsessive behavior. The stalker has made countless death threats, harasses her online, and accuses her of being in a cult, even causing Gina to lose a book deal. Although Gina was finally granted a protective ord...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 216
We're speaking with a former detective specializing in domestic violence and stalking cases, who was stalked by a former partner herself. Despite her background in law enforcement, the system failed to protect her until her stalker escalated to other crimes and was finally arrested. However, he resumed stalking her just eight days after his release. Our guest is here to shed light on the challenges victims face and the importance of self-advocacy. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW: stri...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 209
Kaitlyn is currently being stalked by a man she briefly dated. After Kaitlyn ended the relationship, the man broke into her house multiple times, followed her, harassed her at work, and even had her falsely arrested. When she reported these incidents to the police, they did not take her seriously, and she suspects this is because they know him. Fearing for her life, Kaitlyn left the country for several months to escape him. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW: strictlystalkingpod@gmail.co...
Jul 16, 2024•56 min•Ep. 224
Melissa was stalked by a man she dated. Shortly after their relationship began, his behavior changed drastically. During their time together and even after they broke up, he persistently followed her, called her from unknown numbers, created fake social media profiles, and his actions eventually became violent. Despite reporting him to the police, Melissa received no help, and his behavior only escalated. Now, she shares her story to support and help others going through similar experiences. HAV...
Jul 09, 2024•57 min•Ep. 195
Angel was stalked by someone closer to her than she thought. Angel was stalked for over four years before she discovered the identity of her stalker, who was also stalking the father of her child and his wife. Throughout the years, she was harassed on social media through emails, phone calls, and texts that were all coming from an anonymous source. Angel thought her ex was the one stalking her, but only after contacting authorities and obtaining a subpoenaed record did the truth finally come out...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 200
Lauren's ex-boyfriend became increasingly controlling as their relationship progressed, especially after she moved away for university. He even started showing up unannounced at her workplace. When Lauren ended the relationship, his behavior escalated into stalking. He began following her to and from work every day and would bang on her car windows in an attempt to frighten her. OUR SPONSORS: Love2Play Promocode: STALKING Link: https://bit.ly/joinwithSTALKING 50 Free spins with $50 minimum depos...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 231
Amanda has been stalked for almost ten years by a man who believes they are in a romantic relationship. Her stalker is a former client she encountered through her work as a licensed mental health counselor. Fearing for her safety, Amanda has had to relocate several times. Now, she has successfully brought her stalker to court and is here to share her story. lovelustfear | a new podcast about the dark side of dating and relationships Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelust...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 215
Kris is a writer and content creator who faced a relentless campaign by her stalker to ruin her career. This stalker reported her social media content, left negative reviews on her books on Amazon, sent suspicious emails, and even shared her photos and personal information on fetish sites and adult friend finder. Upon discovering the stalker's identity, Kris promptly alerted law enforcement and sought a protective order. However, the pursuit of justice is often a long and challenging process. Kr...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 197
When Ann-Marita was just 14 years old, she was stalked by a 27-year-old man, the son of her school principal, who had become infatuated with her. He began following her, making inappropriate comments, appearing at her house, and confronting her in public. Ann-Marita left town for a year, but upon her return, he attacked her, forcing her to fight for her life to escape. GUEST LINKS: Ann-Marita https://annmarita.com/ https://www.instagram.com/annmarita_music CHECK OUT OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/...
Jun 04, 2024•51 min•Ep. 217
Belinda is being stalked by her ex. Like many women, Belinda attempted to leave her abusive ex several times before finally succeeding. She faced stalking both during and after the relationship. She obtained a protective order, and when he violated it, he was arrested and pleaded guilty to aggravated stalking. After his release from jail, his first destination was Belinda's house. Since then, Belinda has learned that he has other felony domestic violence charges and has made terroristic threats ...
May 28, 2024•35 min•Ep. 210
The same woman who targeted Carly and Steve, as discussed in our previous episode (226. Stalking A Couple), also stalked our guests on today's episode with Krista and Tony. Krista and Tony are being relentlessly stalked by a woman whom Tony had previously dated. Despite the relationship ending, the woman's behavior has escalated into a campaign of harassment, involving incessant calls, visits, and messages. She even went as far as seeking relationship advice from Krista, indicating a troubling l...
May 21, 2024•46 min•Ep. 232
Carly and Steve are being relentlessly stalked by Steve's former girlfriend. Following the breakup, Steve's ex resorted to distributing explicit images of him to his entire network, persistently stalking and harassing him and his loved ones, bombarding them with countless calls and messages. When he started dating Carly, the stalker's fixation extended to include her, even going so far as to harass her at her workplace, ultimately leading to her termination. Despite their best efforts, which inv...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 221
Maggie, a beauty influencer, found herself in the clutches of a cyberstalker whose identity remained shrouded in mystery. Following the launch of her online beauty venture, Maggie was inundated with sexually explicit messages and manipulated images of her face inserted into lewd photographs. Despite the stalker's demands for nude photos in exchange for ceasing the harassment, Maggie steadfastly ignored him. The situation took a darker turn when the stalker created a fake Instagram profile mirror...
May 10, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 228
Lisa is currently being stalked by a woman who initially connected with her on social media. This woman, acquainted with Lisa's ex-husband, has resorted to disclosing personal information about Lisa, her life, and her family on online platforms. Despite Lisa blocking her on Instagram due to offensive comments, the stalker persists by creating new profiles to continue the harassment. Seeking legal protection, Lisa secured a temporary protective order against the stalker. However, due to the stalk...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 203
Michele Locke, once a Domestic Violence Court Judge, has dealt with numerous distressing stalking cases throughout her tenure in El Paso County. Transitioning into private practice, Michele remains dedicated to family law, offering valuable insights and guidance for those navigating court proceedings with their stalkers. She is here to share her thoughts and advice about the court system, what to expect, and how to navigate the process. CHECK OUT OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/strictlystalking OUR...
Apr 30, 2024•44 min•Ep. 221
lovelustfear is a podcast series that exposes the darker side of dating and relationships. Every episode explores true dating and relationship stories—from the awkward and uncomfortable to the shocking and bizarre to the disturbing and downright dangerous. Host Jake Deptula welcomes storytellers into candid conversations, revealing the decisions they made and dilemmas they faced when better judgment got lost in a haze of desire. lovelustfear is a compelling, terrifying, but always insightful exp...
Apr 26, 2024•3 min•Ep. 188
Annie Bowles is advocating for the release of April Wilkens, who was given a life sentence for killing her stalker in an act of self-defense. Annie is striving to bring attention to the issue of criminalized survivorship and is pushing for the passage of the Oklahoma Survivors Act. This legislation aims to help survivors of domestic violence by allowing evidence of abuse to be presented during trials to potentially reduce their sentences. During the second half of this episode, we will be sharin...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 225
Samantha was abducted and imprisoned by her stalker. After they met in college, Samantha realized a man had an unhealthy obsession with her when he started following her around and leaving her unwanted gifts. In 2014, when he pursued her across state lines, Samatha secured a six-year restraining order against him. Upon returning to her hometown six years later, she noticed his presence, but he kept his distance and remained silent. However, the eerie calm shattered one fateful night in October 2...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 197
Abby Furness made a recent appearance in the Netflix documentary titled "Can I Tell You A Secret?" The documentary sheds light on the victims of Matthew Hardy, who systematically harassed more than sixty women by fabricating falsehoods about them on social media through fake accounts. Abby joins us today to recount her experiences with Matthew and delve into aspects of her story that were not covered in the documentary. CHECK OUT OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/strictlystalking OUR SPONSORS: Delete...
Apr 09, 2024•38 min•Ep. 227
In 2022, Jaimie and I spoke with Abby Furness, who was stalked by an obsessed OnlyFans subscriber. After this ordeal, Abby became the target of another stalker, as detailed in the Netflix True Crime Documentary, "Can I Tell You A Secret?" We present an encore of OnlyFans Stalker, and on April 9th, 2024, we're releasing a new episode with Abby Furness to discuss her experience dealing with another stalker. If there's a guest whose story we've featured in a past episode that you'd like us to revis...
Apr 05, 2024•53 min•Ep. 226
