It may seem like it, but victims of stalking are not just celebrities and those in the public eye; the widely-misunderstood crime affects millions of people in the United States each year, people who are in perpetual fear for their lives; criminal psychologist Dr. Michelle Ward -- a stalking victim herself -- presents stories of the crimes and explores the twisted psychology of those who committed them; victims and their families also recount their personal experiences and provide firsthand insight into effective steps they took to protect themselves; Dr. Ward offers practical tips that viewers can use to keep themselves safe.
When Ron Ruse breaks up with his controlling girlfriend, Linda Ricchio, she vows to get him back at any cost. Soon demands turn to death threats and Ron goes on the run. But he'll quickly discover there's no escape from a fatal attraction.
Air Force Sergeant Rachel Wilson's marriage falls apart when husband Darrell starts hiring hookers. But he erupts in rage when he learns Rachel's met the perfect man, a smarter, better-looking athlete. Now, more than just Rachel's life is at stake.
Linda Smith is hoping for love when she meets wealthy and handsome Jim McDonald. But Jim's charm lasts only as long as he doesn't drink. Unable to stay sober, Jim becomes determined to keep Linda all to himself, even if it kills her.
When Jessica Lenahan takes out a restraining order against her dangerous ex-husband, Simon Gonzales, he vows to get her back. When police won't protect her, Jessica is left to face one night of unimaginable horror that will change her life forever.
Up-and-coming pop star Elle Richardson is bombarded with threatening emails from a stranger hell-bent on destroying her career and ruining her life. But Elle is determined to track down her faceless stalker first.
When Terri Mendez breaks up with Jose Moreno, he pretends to move on. Little does she know, he's watching every move she makes. When she discovers hidden cameras in her bedroom, she realizes there's nowhere to hide.
Kaia Anderson is kind to fellow student Robert Vinyard. She never imagines it will lead to a lifelong delusional obsession that won't be stopped by reason or the law. When his fantasies grow dark, Kaia has to take matters into her own hands.
Donna Eskew calls off her romance with Glen Johnson after he tries to take it to the next level but he won't give up. When he corners Donna in a casino parking lot with a chilling threat, she'll have to use all her wits to stay alive.
After Ann Moulds is bombarded with sadistic letters from an anonymous stalker, she tries to get help from police. But with no stalking laws in Scotland, she's at his mercy. When she learns the secret of his identity, it turns her world upside down.
Nurse Katie Socci stands by her tall, handsome fiancé David McNamara, even after he's charged with stealing narcotics. But once she finally throws him out for sleeping with other women, he unleashes the deadly fury of a stalker scorned.
Kathy Haley is thrilled when her handsome, much older husband David treats her like a prized possession – until he beats her down with insults and eventually physical abuse. Finally, Kathy escapes her prison of a marriage, but David's not about to let her go.
When Pam Dunn finally breaks free from her abusive relationship with Dave Asmussen, things go from bad to worse as Dave relentlessly stalks and threatens her. Too afraid to ask for help, Pam must fend for herself against her merciless ex.
After Angell Williams kicks her cheating husband Michael out of the house and divorces him, he returns for revenge. He's briefly jailed after assaulting her, so he turns to the web. His fake sex ads send other men right to her door to act out Michael's own sick fantasies.
Susan Zarriello thought her abusive ex-husband, David Richards, was nothing more than a bad memory. But when he unleashes a sadistic torrent of cyber attacks 15 years after their divorce, Susan realizes he's been watching her the whole time.
In 1981, Deborah Roberts is only 18 when she meets handsome bad-boy Steven Brown. They start dating and she soon finds out she's pregnant. At first it's a fairy tale romance, but after they marry, Deborah becomes a slave to his daily abuse. When she finally finds the courage to leave, he stops at nothing to get revenge.
Christy Martin is the toughest female boxer in the world. But outside the ring, she's blackmailed and abused by her possessive husband and coach, Jim Martin. When she leaves him for good, Christy finds herself in the fight of her life.
When train engineer Dinah Lynch rejects the advances of her coworker, Stanley Decker, he launches a crusade to punish her at all costs. With no help from police, Dinah's left to fend for herself, and stalking soon becomes a matter of life or death.
After Vernetta Cockerham kicks her abusive ex, Richard Ellerbee, out of the house, he stalks her with deadly intent. Police won't help, so when Richard threatens murder, Vernetta must face the fight of her life—alone.
Student Christen Naujoks thinks she's met her college sweetheart in John Peck. But when he reveals his cruel nature, she breaks things off. Then a newspaper article exposes his dark past, and John stops at nothing to get revenge.
Dawn Krohn Hillyer is a busy single mother when she dates whip-smart Mike McClellan. When Dawn's ready to move on, Mike's not willing to let her go. He begins a vicious campaign of stalking, online and off, threatening her reputation and even her life.
It may seem like it, but victims of stalking are not just celebrities and those in the public eye; the widely-misunderstood crime affects millions of people in the United States each year, people who are in perpetual fear for their lives; criminal psychologist Dr. Michelle Ward -- a stalking victim herself -- presents stories of the crimes and explores the twisted psychology of those who committed them; victims and their families also recount their personal experiences and provide firsthand insight into effective steps they took to protect themselves; Dr. Ward offers practical tips that viewers can use to keep themselves safe.
Lorri Leighton
Atlas Media Corp. , Investigation Discovery
