Stalking has only recently been recognized for what it is – a profound form of psychological abuse where the victim’s life is “infected” by the stalker, as one survivor put it. Stalking can go on for years, and in some cases may be the prelude to murder.
# Stuff You Should Know: Stalking
Josh and Chuck dive deep into the disturbing world of stalking, exploring how this old behavior finally got a name and legal recognition in the 1990s after celebrity victims like Rebecca Schaeffer and Teresa Saldana brought it to national attention. The episode breaks down stalking laws, the psychological profiles of different stalker types, and the very real impact on victims' lives, while also dispelling common myths that somehow blame the people being stalked. It's a comprehensive look at a crime that's far more common than most people realize and affects far more everyday people than just famous faces.
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