Strictly Stalking

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 restrai...

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...

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 r...

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...

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. Share Your Story on th...

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 fe...

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 s...

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...

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, lea...

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...

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...

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 every...

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. Sh...

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 shar...

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. Pa...

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...

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...

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. Share Your Story on the Show:  st...

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...

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 int...

Is your partner tracking you without your knowledge? 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...

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...

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...

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, Christi...

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...