Michelle Hadley thought she was being cyberstalked—until police accused her. Part 1 of this 4-part series unravels the shocking Who Dunnit that nearly destroyed an innocent woman's life.
In 2016, Michelle Hadley's life turned into a nightmare. What began as a promising new relationship spiraled into one of the most shocking cyberstalking cases in U.S. history. Threatening emails, violent fantasies, a web of deceit—and an innocent woman branded a stalker.
In Part 1 of this 4-part Crime Stands Still Deep Cuts series, host Kerrie Droban unravels the chilling beginnings of the Michelle Hadley case. Who was really behind the digital harassment? Why did police and prosecutors rush to judgment? And how did an elaborate "Who Dunnit" cyberstalking plot nearly destroy an innocent life?
This episode dives into the origins of the case, the early warning signs of coercive control, and the digital breadcrumbs that framed Michelle for crimes she didn't commit.
👉 Tune in to uncover how a perfect storm of technology, obsession, and deception turned a woman's life upside down.
CREDITS:
Music/Scoring: https://www.4qproductions.com
Sound Design/Audio Production: Sergei K. Droban Productions
Creative Direction: Sergei K. Droban Productions
Narration--Kerrie Droban
RESOURCES
United States of United States of American v. Ian R Diaz – Government's trial memorandum
U.S. Marshal framed ex-gf as rape predator, had her jailed for months – The Daily Beast
Woman falsely accused of impersonating ex-boyfriend's pregnant wife with rape ads, cops say – The Daily Beast
Woman framed in rape fantasy plot speaks out after conviction of ex-U.S. Marshal – NBC News
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