325. From Customer to Stalker

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, including Sparc, Standup Resources, Action Against Stalking, and Stop Stalking Us. Your story matters, and your voice could change everything. Sharing your experience can break the silence, expose the reality of stalking, and remind survivors they are not alone.  If you'd like to share your story and be a guest on Strictly Stalking, you can reach us [email protected] or on Instagram Strictly Stalking Thank you so much for listening and your support! SUPPORT  LINKS The Stalking Protection, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC) https://www.stalkingawareness.org/ Standup Resources https://www.anassetconsulting.com/ Action Against Stalking https://actionagainststalking.org/ Stop Stalking Us https://www.stopstalkingus.com/  

Cody met her stalker through her small business—just another friendly customer, until it wasn't. The messages didn't stop. The visits got too close, too frequent, too intentional. What felt like a connection quickly turned into something obsessive… and controlling. And when Cody tried to walk away, it didn't end—it escalated. Because the truth about who this woman really was—and how far she was willing to go—made it clear this was never just a customer. Share Your Story on the Show: [email protected] Our Sponsors Factor factormeals.com/strictly50off and use code strictly50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year. Grow Therapy GrowTherapy.com/strictly today to find your therapy session! REMI shopremi.com/strictly to get 50% off your new night guard with code STRICTLY Shopify shopify.com/strictlystalking for a one-dollar-per-month trial period! Progressive Insurance - Press play on comparing auto rates. Get your auto quote at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive. Related Podcasts lovelustfear | with Jake Deptula Listen & Subscribe Here: lovelustfear The Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie Beebe Listen & Subscribe Here: The Last Trip Instagram @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000  

Kathy thought it was just a property dispute with a neighbor—until it turned into years of stalking that forced her to flee nearly 300 miles away. But three months later, her stalker found her again… standing outside her new home, smiling. And despite years of evidence, the nightmare still hasn't ended. Share Your Story on the Show: [email protected] Our Sponsors Factor factormeals.com/strictly50off and use code strictly50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year. Grow Therapy GrowTherapy.com/strictly today to find your therapy session! REMI shopremi.com/strictly to get 50% off your new night guard with code STRICTLY Shopify shopify.com/strictlystalking for a one-dollar-per-month trial period! Related Podcasts The Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie Beebe Listen & Subscribe Here: The Last Trip lovelustfear | with Jake Deptula Listen & Subscribe Here: lovelustfear Instagram @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000  

Megan Mitchell is an attorney who specializes in Title IX cases on college campuses, including stalking. While many people think of Title IX as addressing sexual misconduct, it also covers stalking—often in ways that are uniquely complicated. On close-knit campuses, shared classes, dorms, and social circles can make it nearly impossible for victims to avoid someone who refuses to respect boundaries. Today, Megan helps us understand how stalking shows up in the Title IX system—and why these cases can be especially challenging for students trying to feel safe at school. Share Your Story on the Show: [email protected] Guest Links: Megan Mitchell https://www.ballardmitchell.com/ Our Sponsors Factor factormeals.com/strictly50off and use code strictly50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year. Grow Therapy GrowTherapy.com/strictly today to find your therapy session! REMI shopremi.com/strictly to get 50% off your new night guard with code STRICTLY Shopify shopify.com/strictlystalking for a one-dollar-per-month trial period!  Related Podcasts The Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie Beebe Listen & Subscribe Here: The Last Trip lovelustfear | with Jake Deptula Listen & Subscribe Here: lovelustfear Instagram @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000

Jordan thought her divorce would bring freedom — but instead, the abuse followed her online. What began as a whirlwind romance turned into control and fear. After leaving the marriage, she was met with texts, emails, fake accounts, and disturbing messages from her ex — who even impersonated others to reach her and sent wedding photos years later. For over a decade, he resurfaced at her most vulnerable moments, blurring the line between digital harassment and real-world danger — until she finally took legal action to stop him.  Share Your Story on the Show: [email protected]  Guest Links: Jordan TikTok  Our Sponsors Factor factormeals.com/strictly50off and use code strictly50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year. Grow Therapy GrowTherapy.com/strictly today to find your therapy session! REMI shopremi.com/strictly to get 50% off your new night guard with code STRICTLY Shopify shopify.com/strictlystalking for a one-dollar-per-month trial period! Related Podcasts lovelustfear | with Jake Deptula Listen & Subscribe Here: lovelustfear The Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie Beebe Listen & Subscribe Here: The Last Trip Instagram @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000

More than 45 years ago, Terri was stalked for nearly five years by a man who followed and watched her relentlessly. Decades later, while watching a documentary about the unsolved murder of Dorothy Jane Scott, she realized the stalking behavior and timeline were chillingly similar to what she experienced. Share Your Story on the Show: [email protected] Our Sponsors Grow Therapy GrowTherapy.com/strictly today to find your therapy session! REMI shopremi.com/strictly to get 50% off your new night guard with code STRICTLY Shopify shopify.com/strictlystalking for a one-dollar-per-month trial period! Related Podcasts The Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie Beebe Listen & Subscribe Here: The Last Trip lovelustfear | with Jake Deptula Listen & Subscribe Here: lovelustfear Instagram @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000

Kelly was stalked by the man she escaped. She thought leaving would end the violence. Instead, it escalated. The relationship was over—but the monitoring, intimidation, and constant fear of being watched had only just begun. As she navigated restraining orders and safety plans, Kelly was forced to rebuild her life in a world that no longer felt safe. Years later, she would finally speak publicly about what happened—and turn that trauma into something powerful: training personal protection dogs for survivors still living in fear. Share Your Story on the Show: [email protected] Guest Links www.kellysk9s.org Instagram TikTok Our Sponsors Grow Therapy GrowTherapy.com/strictly today to find your therapy session! REMI shopremi.com/strictly to get 50% off your new night guard with code STRICTLY Shopify shopify.com/strictlystalking for a one-dollar-per-month trial period! Related Podcasts lovelustfear | with Jake Deptula Listen & Subscribe Here: lovelustfear The Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie Beebe Listen & Subscribe Here: The Last Trip Instagram @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000  

Victoria was just 13 when a boy from her church became her stalker. It started with him showing up at her house. Then he was watching her sleep. Soon came the carved name in his skin, the bloody razor blades in the mail, and the promises to kill her — and anyone she loved. She went to police. But in her small town, his family was the police. More than twenty years later, he still comes back looking for her. Share Your Story on the Show: [email protected] Our Sponsors Progressive Insurance Press play on comparing auto rates. Get your auto quote at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive. Related Podcasts The Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie Beebe Listen & Subscribe Here: The Last Trip lovelustfear | with Jake Deptula Listen & Subscribe Here: lovelustfear Instagram @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000

Lori Morrison is a retired private investigator, former host of The Unlovely Truth, and founder of She Shepherds, where she works to expose physical, emotional, and spiritual safety failures within churches. She's also the author of multiple books on personal and institutional safety and is preparing to launch a new podcast, Shielded, through the National Police Network. Today, Lori joins us to unpack the unique and often hidden dangers of stalking by a religious authority — the added layer of coercive control, the importance of trusting your instincts even when the person targeting you holds spiritual power, and what churches must do to stop protecting perpetrators and start protecting survivors. Share Your Story on the Show: [email protected] Guest Links Lori Morrison She Shepards TikTok @sheshepherds_ Strictly Stalking Episode: Investigating Fear with Lori Morrison Instagram @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000  

Josie was stalked by a man who first showed up in her life as a regular customer. After he found her personal email and began sending explicit photos, Josie set a firm boundary — and the harassment began. He used his wealth and resources to terrorize her by car, online, and through the mail, sending disturbing cut-out images of Josie and her friends.  He created fake accounts, even using a photo of her father's home — where he had died in a fire. Then it escalated to the sky. He flew over her house, circling it repeatedly and even dropping tomatoes onto her home and car.  The breaking point came when he threatened her daughter's life. There were arrests, protective orders, and eventually the FBI tracked him across state lines — only for him to return and violate that order again. Share Your Story on the Show: [email protected] Our Sponsors shopify.com/strictlystalking for a one-dollar-per-month trial period! quince.com/strictly for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  factormeals.com/strictly50off and use code strictly50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year. Related Podcasts lovelustfear | Listen & Subscribe Here: lovelustfear The Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie Beebe | Listen & Subscribe Here: The Last Trip Instagram @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000