Strictly Stalking

Strictly Stalking

Strictly Stalking is a weekly true crime podcast exploring true stalking stories from survivors - in their own words. Every Tuesday, hosts Jaimie Beebe and Jake Deptula cover a unique stalking case by interviewing stalking survivors, advocates, and experts.

Episodes

October 21, 2025 43 mins

Ro is a mother, educator, and survivor whose world was shattered by not one, but two terrifying stalking ordeals. First, a stranger from her son’s football club began sending threats — and eventually tried to run her child down with a car. Then came a neighbor, leaving sinister notes, watching her daughters, and trespassing onto her property. When the system failed to protect her, Ro was left to do it herself — fightin...

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Molly is a licensed clinical social worker whose job turned into a nightmare when a client began stalking and terrorizing her. Despite early warning signs and escalating aggression, her pleas for help were dismissed by supervisors and law enforcement. The stalking intensified, leading to a violent workplace attack and a court-issued protection order. Years later, just as she thought it was behind her, Molly’s stalker r...

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Anne is a survivor of relentless stalking and harassment at the hands of her ex-partner. She reached out for help—police, social services, even family court—but every system meant to protect her failed. Dismissed as “not high-risk enough,” Anne was left in limbo, while the threats and control continued, even after she left the relationship. Now, she is speaking out—to warn others, to reveal how quickly abuse can escalate to femicid...

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September 30, 2025 102 mins

Rebecca endured 33 terrifying weeks of stalking at the hands of a fellow student in her college acting class. Red flags were everywhere, threats escalated—but instead of protection, she was silenced. Title IX officials dismissed her, and her search for justice left her isolated, bullied, and retraumatized. Even after the stalking ended, the trauma lingered. Living with PTSD, Rebecca was repeatedly denied support simply because her ...

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September 23, 2025 46 mins

Ted thought he had built a peaceful life in Oklahoma. A Navy veteran, father, and small business owner, he had spent decades serving others with integrity. But in 2025, everything changed. A local family targeted him with stalking, racial abuse, and intimidation. False accusations spread. Threats followed him in broad daylight. And the police—tied personally to his tormentors—looked the other way. This is the story of how one man’s...

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September 16, 2025 50 mins

For six years, Ally was hunted by a faceless predator—someone who stole her photos, her identity, even images of her friends and family, to lure victims into a web of deceit. No matter how hard she fought, the lies only spread deeper. But when Ally finally dared to send a single message, it set off a chilling exchange that exposed the stalker’s true identity—and revealed just how far the obsession had gone.


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Bryan thought he was starting fresh when he moved to Hawaii during the pandemic and met someone on a dating app. Instead, his brief romance spiraled into a years-long nightmare. Her soon-to-be ex-husband wasn’t just lurking in the background—he was stalking them, bugging her phone, planting hidden cameras, and, according to the FBI, plotting to frame Bryan himself. As a cybersecurity expert, Bryan was ironically the one law enforce...

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Madison was just 23 when she moved across the country, chasing a fresh start in Florida. She thought a new job at a grocery store would be the beginning of something good. Instead, it became the start of a nightmare. A co-worker’s flirtation turned into obsession—hundreds of calls in a single night, constant stalking, and finally, a violent break-in where he claimed she belonged to him. When Madison went to the police for help, her...

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Tabetha Harrison is one of the nation’s foremost experts on stalking—and she’s changing the way we understand it. A former law enforcement officer and investigator, Tabetha has dedicated her career to proving that stalking isn’t just a nuisance crime. It’s a dangerous form of coercive control—and one of the clearest warning signs before domestic violence turns deadly. Her work helped shape Texas Senate Bill 1717, reforming the stat...

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Hyde’s childhood was torn apart when her mother became involved with a violent neighbor.  What followed was years of terror—stalking, threats, and even an attempted abduction from school.  Eventually, a vicious assault led to his arrest and a 12-year prison sentence. But the nightmare didn’t end there.  Even from behind bars, he found ways to torment them with threats—and chilling confessions that he was a serial killer. The weight...

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August 12, 2025 54 mins

Bryce had a stalker—someone who knew her every move. But she didn’t even know his name. They never met in person. At least, not that she’s aware of. But he’s seen her. He’s watched her family. He’s studied her friends. She only knows what he wants her to know—starting with the one image he chose to send. What began as a harmless friendship in the world of online gaming soon spiraled into something much darker: a calculated obsessio...

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Former judge and veteran divorce attorney Michele Locke pulls back the curtain on the world of family law. From messy divorces to high-stakes custody battles and domestic violence cases, Michele brings her courtroom experience to the mic—sharing personal stories, legal insights, and real-world advice along with victim advocate and Executive Producer, Jake Deptula. Whether you’re facing family court or just curious about how it all ...

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August 5, 2025 44 mins

On today’s episode, we’re speaking with Whitney — a woman who found love while living life on the road, embracing the freedom of van life and a fresh start. But her new beginning took a dark turn when her partner’s ex tracked her down through social media — and began stalking her. Since then, Whitney has been impersonated online, had private photos shared without consent, and faced false police reports — all while the harassment co...

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In early June 2024, Taylor Casey left her home in Chicago to attend a month-long yoga retreat on Paradise Island, Bahamas. With over 15 years of yoga practice, she was eager to earn her teaching certification and bring back her newfound skills to share with her community. However, on the evening of June 19th, after leaving a class, Taylor vanished. This is not a cold case. Taylor has been missing for just three months, and her fami...

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July 29, 2025 53 mins

Alexis grew up in the shadows of neglect and abuse, with a stepmother whose control didn’t end when she left home at 17. Even from a distance, the stalking and manipulation continued — a relentless effort to keep Alexis under her thumb. But Alexis fought back in the quietest, most powerful way: by healing. Through somatic therapy and EMDR, she’s learning to calm her nervous system, reclaim her sense of safety, and rebuild trust in ...

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Kimberly thought she was meeting a charming real estate manager. She had no idea he’d already been stalking her for a month—or that his entire identity was a lie. He was actually a U.S. Department of State special agent with a 30-year history of using his badge and gun to terrorize women across the country. What began as quiet digital surveillance spiraled into a brutal campaign of threats, harassment, rape, and attempted murder. K...

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Jennifer didn’t just have one stalker—she had two. For over two years, she was haunted by anonymous phone calls that kept coming, no matter how many times she changed her number. Then, the calls spread to her friends and coworkers. Just when it seemed to stop… it started all over again. This time, it was a coworker’s ex—furious, obsessed, and blaming Jennifer for the breakup. The harassment began online, but quickly turned into som...

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July 8, 2025 80 mins

Laura’s life was turned upside down by a relentless stalker — and now, she’s fighting back.

He tried to photograph her inside a bathroom stall, then broke into her car… her home… even physically attacked her. He stole photos of her children and obsessively watched videos of her young son. Over and over, he snuck into her office, locked her out, and accessed her personal devices. But despite the clear evidence, Laura was the one lab...

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Amy B. Chesler is an award-winning author, actress, and advocate whose life took a devastating turn in 2007 when her brother murdered their mother. After surviving years of abuse and a prolonged legal battle, Amy continues to face ongoing stalking and threats from her brother — even from behind bars. Although his parole has been extended to 2030, gaps in victim notification and systemic failures still leave Amy living with uncertai...

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Andrew’s life was shattered by someone he barely even knew—a person who turned a simple business partnership into a 15-year nightmare of obsession, harassment, and relentless stalking. When the partnership fell apart, his stalker didn’t walk away—instead, they weaponized the legal system. They secured a default judgment, not based on facts, but because Andrew simply didn’t have the resources to fight back. That judgment became thei...

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