Strictly Stalking

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...

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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 tri...

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 kep...

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 cove...

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...

Katie was cyberstalked after accepting a Facebook friend request from a woman she had never met in person. Initially, their messages were amicable, but they soon dove into personal topics, including emotional and mental struggles. Tension escalated when Katie started receiving messages from the woman's boyfriend, expressing concerns about their relationship. When Katie advised him to leave if he f...

 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, Sa...

 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...

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...

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 tha...

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 meas...

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...

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 blac...

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 f...

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...

Sam was stalked by her ex-boyfriend. Following high school, Sam started dating a soldier a few years older than her, but soon moved out of the area. Despite the geographical distance after her relocation, they maintained their relationship from afar. During their time together, he closely monitored her every move, demanded frequent video chats, incessantly texted her, and accused her of cheating....

**The following episode of Strictly Stalking contains graphics depictions of domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised.** Natalie is a survivor of domestic violence, attempted murder, and stalking perpetrated by her ex, a former Navy Seal. She is a resilient, single mother who now faces the challenge of sharing custody of her three children with the very person who stalked and almost kille...

Helena has become the target of a relentless stalker who obtained her social media handle.  Upon connecting online, he inundated her with disturbing messages. She told him to never contact her again and blocked him. Despite her warnings, he created fake accounts, subjecting Helena to harassment, terrorizing her, and issuing threats of violence, including threats to kill her and set her house ablaz...

Cara was targeted and stalked by a man she had encountered on the internet, with their interactions being solely online and over the phone.  After a few conversations, Cara told the man she was no longer interested and blocked him. Frustrated by his inability to reach Cara, the stalker impersonated law enforcement. Through this ruse, he obtained Cara's personal information from her wireless phone...

Robert Bigaouette faced relentless stalking from his ex-girlfriend, prompting him to obtain multiple restraining orders against her. Following their breakup, Robert's former girlfriend escalated her behavior by stalking him and leaving menacing messages on his answering machine. Determined to put an end to the harassment, he sought help from the police and successfully filed two distinct orders of...

Debbie Riddle is an Anti-Stalking Advocate whose sister Peggy Klinke was stalked and murdered by her ex-boyfriend. After Peggy's death, Debbie refused to remain silent about the extreme failures in our criminal justice system and set out on a mission to get the system fixed and began telling Peggy's story to anyone that would listen. She caught the attention of Tracy Bahm, the Director of the Stal...

Julia Cowley is a seasoned retired FBI agent and profiler with an impressive 22-year career. During her tenure with the FBI, Julia specialized in investigating a wide range of cases, including violent crime, white-collar crime, public corruption, civil rights, and stalking.  Her investigative work involved interviewing both victims and perpetrators, providing her with invaluable insights into crim...

Lana McAra faced persistent stalking from her former boyfriend following their breakup.  In a series of unsettling incidents, he repeatedly slashed her tires, attempted to break into her residence, and confronted her in public. Despite her efforts to seek justice through the legal system, it proved elusive. To facilitate her healing process, Lana decided to relocate to another state. Eventually, s...

Teresa L'Heureux, a dedicated powerlifter and bodybuilder, was stalked by her ex-partner. In a chilling incident, he followed her home one night, launching a violent attack and holding a knife to her throat when the police intervened to apprehend him. After breaking free from this traumatic relationship, Teresa channeled her strength into writing her book, "My Rock My Hard Place," narrating her su...