255. Something’s Not Right: Part One

Essie has been relentlessly stalked for over seven years by a woman who briefly dated her child’s father. After learning about Essie and the child, the woman immediately reached out to Essie, hurling insults and behaving aggressively. When Essie informed her ex about the incident, he ended the relationship with the woman. However, this only escalated the harassment. Since then, the stalker has continued to target Essie, forcing her to block dozens of social media accounts and phone numbers. The woman has even mimicked Essie’s tattoos, piercings, and hairstyle, posted racist content online, and secretly photographed Essie’s new boyfriend while he was at work. Despite filing reports with law enforcement, Essie’s efforts to stop the stalker have been unsuccessful, leaving her trapped in a years-long cycle of harassment. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW: [email protected] PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS! Shopify Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at www.shopify,com/strictlystalking to take your retail business to the next level. That’s SHOPIFY.COM/STRICTLYSTALKING RO Go to https://www.ro.co/stalking Memberships start at just $99 for your first month. Medication costs are separate. 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. GUEST LINKS - PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS lovelustfear | hosted by Jake Deptula Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283?uo=4 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec Amazon Music | https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b06d0ea8-cb29-4c3a-98e6-0249d84df748 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ Submissions | https://lovelustfear.aidaform.com/lovelustfear The Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie Beebe Listen & Subscribe to The Last Trip - https://audioboom.com/channels/5119581-the-last-trip Follow The Last Trip on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And Subscribe for all the updates on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast CHECK OUT OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/strictlystalking Instagram: @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000

Cristina is being stalked by her landlord's son, who has been relentlessly targeting her with disturbing and malicious behavior. He fabricated bizarre accusations, claiming Cristina runs a criminal empire, hires hitmen, and abuses his family. Over time, he has filed more than 150 false police reports against her and her husband, attempted to evict her, threatened to involve child protective services, and persistently harassed anyone connected to her. This stalker is the same individual from last week's episode who is also stalking Emily. Together, Cristina and Emily have joined forces in their fight for justice. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW: [email protected] PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS! MasterClass MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off! Head over to masterclass.com/stalking Delete Me Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/STALKING and use promo code STALKING at checkout. ZocDoc Go to Zocdoc.com/STALKING to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Quince Go to https://www.quince.com/strictly for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 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. GUEST LINKS - Emily https://www.instagram.com/em.olson/ PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS lovelustfear | hosted by Jake Deptula Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283?uo=4 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec Amazon Music | https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b06d0ea8-cb29-4c3a-98e6-0249d84df748 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ Submissions | https://lovelustfear.aidaform.com/lovelustfear The Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie Beebe Listen & Subscribe to The Last Trip - https://audioboom.com/channels/5119581-the-last-trip Follow The Last Trip on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And Subscribe for all the updates on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast CHECK OUT OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/strictlystalking Instagram: @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000

Emily was stalked by a man after going on just one date. During the date, she became alarmed for her safety and that of another woman he seemed fixated on. Fearing the worst, Emily discreetly recorded him as he talked about harming the woman and her family. Following the date, the man began stalking both Emily and her family. Deeply concerned about what he might do, Emily decided to contact the other woman and shared the recording she had made. Now, the two women are joining forces to stand up against their mutual stalker. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW: [email protected] PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS! Uncommon Goods To get 15% off your next gift, go to www.uncommongoods.com/stalking Don’t miss out on this limited time offer! Uncommon Goods. We’re all out of the ordinary. RO Go to https://www.ro.co/stalking Memberships start at just $99 for your first month. Medication costs are separate. 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. GUEST LINKS - Emily https://www.instagram.com/em.olson/ PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS lovelustfear | hosted by Jake Deptula Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283?uo=4 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec Amazon Music | https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b06d0ea8-cb29-4c3a-98e6-0249d84df748 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ Submissions | https://lovelustfear.aidaform.com/lovelustfear The Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie Beebe Listen & Subscribe to The Last Trip - https://audioboom.com/channels/5119581-the-last-trip Follow The Last Trip on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And Subscribe for all the updates on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast CHECK OUT OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/strictlystalking Instagram: @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000

Laura has been stalked by her ex-boyfriend for more than a decade. Initially, she believed he had accepted their breakup, but it soon became clear otherwise. He began stalking her, frequently threatening her by claiming he knew her whereabouts and was planning to confront her. Over the years, Laura repeatedly asked him to stop contacting her and blocked his emails, only for him to create new accounts to continue reaching out. Despite reporting his behavior to the police in both the UK and the US, she has never received any response. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW: [email protected] PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS! Shopify Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at www.shopify,com/strictlystalking to take your retail business to the next level. That’s SHOPIFY.COM/STRICTLYSTALKING Uncommon Goods To get 15% off your next gift, go to www.uncommongoods.com/stalking Don’t miss out on this limited time offer! Uncommon Goods. We’re all out of the ordinary. RO Go to https://www.ro.co/stalking Memberships start at just $99 for your first month. Medication costs are separate. 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. GUEST LINKS - Laura Ghilacy https://www.instagram.com/laura_ghiacy/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraghiacy https://www.lauraghiacy.com/ PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS lovelustfear | hosted by Jake Deptula Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283?uo=4 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec Amazon Music | https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b06d0ea8-cb29-4c3a-98e6-0249d84df748 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ Submissions | https://lovelustfear.aidaform.com/lovelustfear The Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie Beebe Listen & Subscribe to The Last Trip - https://audioboom.com/channels/5119581-the-last-trip Follow The Last Trip on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And Subscribe for all the updates on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast CHECK OUT OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/strictlystalking Instagram: @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000

After Daphne ended a high school relationship, her ex-boyfriend began stalking her both in person and online. He even followed her to college, leaving notes on her car and tracking her movements. The harassment continued for nearly a decade, with him defaming her online and using mutual friends to find ways to contact her. When Daphne sought help from friends and family, many downplayed his behavior as a “heartbroken guy” acting out, which left her feeling isolated and unsupported. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW: [email protected] PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS! Pretty Litter Go to www.PrettyLitter.com/strictlystalking to save 20% on your FIRST order and get a free cat toy. That’s www.PrettyLitter.com/strictlystalking, to save twenty percent on your FIRST order and get a free cat toy. Uncommon Goods To get 15% off your next gift, go to www.uncommongoods.com/stalking Don’t miss out on this limited time offer! Uncommon Goods. We’re all out of the ordinary. RO Go to https://www.ro.co/stalking Memberships start at just $99 for your first month. Medication costs are separate. 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. GUEST LINKS - Lexi https://www.instagram.com/alexaweinbaum/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lexiweinbaum PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS lovelustfear | hosted by Jake Deptula Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283?uo=4 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec Amazon Music | https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b06d0ea8-cb29-4c3a-98e6-0249d84df748 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ Submissions | https://lovelustfear.aidaform.com/lovelustfear The Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie Beebe Listen & Subscribe to The Last Trip - https://audioboom.com/channels/5119581-the-last-trip Follow The Last Trip on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And Subscribe for all the updates on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast CHECK OUT OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/strictlystalking Instagram: @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000

Lexi survived a brutal attack as a teenager at the hands of people she once trusted. She later bravely shared her story on TikTok, becoming an advocate for victims of violence. However, her journey took a disturbing turn when a stalker forced their way into her life. This person persistently harassed Lexi, her family, and friends—monitoring their social media, creating fake profiles, impersonating people close to Lexi, and even reaching out to her attackers, interfering with her ongoing legal case. Lexi sought help from the police and obtained a protective order. Yet, despite violations of the order, justice remains elusive, leaving Lexi fighting for her safety. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW: [email protected] PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS! Delete Me Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/STALKING and use promo code STALKING at checkout. Quince Go to https://www.quince.com/strictly for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 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. GUEST LINKS - Lexi https://www.instagram.com/alexaweinbaum/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lexiweinbaum PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS The Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie Beebe Listen & Subscribe to The Last Trip - https://audioboom.com/channels/5119581-the-last-trip Follow The Last Trip on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And Subscribe for all the updates on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast lovelustfear | hosted by Jake Deptula Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283?uo=4 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec Amazon Music | https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b06d0ea8-cb29-4c3a-98e6-0249d84df748 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ Submissions | https://lovelustfear.aidaform.com/lovelustfear CHECK OUT OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/strictlystalking Instagram: @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000

After ending her six-year relationship with an abusive ex-boyfriend, Amber was stalked by him. He initially appearing charming, but gradually revealed a darker side marked by gaslighting, physical abuse, and emotional manipulation. Once she decided to leave, his behavior intensified; he began stalking her, making threats, and damaging her property. Despite her efforts to seek legal protection, the police response was limited, allowing him to continue violating protective orders. In the end, Amber moved away to escape his harassment and to try to rebuild a sense of safety and stability in her life. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW: [email protected] PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS! Uncommon Goods To get 15% off your next gift, go to www.uncommongoods.com/stalking Don’t miss out on this limited time offer! Uncommon Goods. We’re all out of the ordinary. RO Go to https://www.ro.co/stalking Memberships start at just $99 for your first month. Medication costs are separate. 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. PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS lovelustfear | hosted by Jake Deptula Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283?uo=4 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec Amazon Music | https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b06d0ea8-cb29-4c3a-98e6-0249d84df748 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ Submissions | https://lovelustfear.aidaform.com/lovelustfear The Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie Beebe Listen & Subscribe to The Last Trip - https://audioboom.com/channels/5119581-the-last-trip Follow The Last Trip on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And Subscribe for all the updates on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast CHECK OUT OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/strictlystalking Instagram: @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000

Alyssa was stalked by her ex-boyfriend, facing a terrifying campaign of harassment after their breakup. Following the end of their relationship, she was overwhelmed with a barrage of chaotic messages, calls, voicemails, videos, and emails, often from fake accounts used to threaten and intimidate her. Her stalker even resorted to impersonating police officers, a cyber investigative agency, and the FBI in his obsessive efforts to reach out to her. Even after his arrest, the harassment continued. From behind bars, he coerced other inmates to target Alyssa, her family, employer, and friends. Now that her stalker has been released, Alyssa is sharing her story, the lessons she's learned, and what it means to live as a survivor. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW: [email protected] PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS! Uncommon Goods To get 15% off your next gift, go to www.uncommongoods.com/stalking Don’t miss out on this limited time offer! Uncommon Goods. We’re all out of the ordinary. PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS The Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie Beebe Listen & Subscribe to The Last Trip - https://audioboom.com/channels/5119581-the-last-trip Follow The Last Trip on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And Subscribe for all the updates on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast lovelustfear | hosted by Jake Deptula Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283?uo=4 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec Amazon Music | https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b06d0ea8-cb29-4c3a-98e6-0249d84df748 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ Submissions | https://lovelustfear.aidaform.com/lovelustfear CHECK OUT OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/strictlystalking Instagram: @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000

Kourtney never expected to become the target of a stalker—especially not by someone so unexpected. It all started with what seemed like innocent wrong-number calls, but soon escalated when the caller began revealing unsettling knowledge about her life, including intimate details about her friends, sorority, and daily routine. Desperate for a reprieve, Kourtney transferred to a new school, hoping to leave the harassment behind. But when the calls continued, she turned to the police, only to uncover the shocking truth about her stalker’s identity. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW: [email protected] PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS! Pretty Litter Go to www.PrettyLitter.com/strictlystalking to save 20% on your FIRST order and get a free cat toy. That’s www.PrettyLitter.com/strictlystalking, to save twenty percent on your FIRST order and get a free cat toy. Shopify Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at www.shopify,com/strictlystalking to take your retail business to the next level. That’s SHOPIFY.COM/STRICTLYSTALKING RO Go to https://www.ro.co/stalking Memberships start at just $99 for your first month. Medication costs are separate. GUEST LINKS - Kourtney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kourtneywithak21/ PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS lovelustfear | hosted by Jake Deptula Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283?uo=4 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec Amazon Music | https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b06d0ea8-cb29-4c3a-98e6-0249d84df748 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ Submissions | https://lovelustfear.aidaform.com/lovelustfear The Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie Beebe Listen & Subscribe to The Last Trip - https://audioboom.com/channels/5119581-the-last-trip Follow The Last Trip on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And Subscribe for all the updates on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast CHECK OUT OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/strictlystalking Instagram: @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000

Amelia was being harassed by a stranger online. She asked him to stop and blocked him, hoping that would be the end of it. But as soon as she thought he was gone, he returned, this time targeting her followers and boyfriend with his harassment. Determined to put a stop to it, Amelia took matters into her own hands. With just one photo of him she found online, she managed to uncover his identity and turn the tables on her stalker. After exposing him to his employer, the harassment continued, escalating to death threats. Fearing for her safety, Amelia was ultimately forced to move. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW: [email protected] PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS! Delete Me Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/STALKING and use promo code STALKING at checkout. 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. GUEST LINKS - Amelia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliasamson TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ameliasamson Podcast: The Hoely Hour https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hoely-hour/id1527492925 https://open.spotify.com/show/7dpWxmQptP87QB1gdS0JxI?si=a311ab24ecb14244 https://www.instagram.com/thehoelyhour/ PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS The Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie Beebe Listen & Subscribe to The Last Trip - https://audioboom.com/channels/5119581-the-last-trip Follow The Last Trip on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And Subscribe for all the updates on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast lovelustfear | hosted by Jake Deptula Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283?uo=4 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec Amazon Music | https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b06d0ea8-cb29-4c3a-98e6-0249d84df748 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ Submissions | https://lovelustfear.aidaform.com/lovelustfear CHECK OUT OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/strictlystalking Instagram: @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000