In this post, we explore some truly creepy real-life stalker stories. These tales will send chills down your spine. After reading, let us know in the comments which one you found the creepiest!
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1. Under the Bed
In July 2014, a 16-year-old girl from Chester, England, faced a terrifying situation. She began receiving strange text messages from an 18-year-old named Kyle Ravenscroft. He claimed he was watching her and even said he was outside her house. One chilling message read, “I hope you find me hanging outside your house.”
As night fell, the girl received another text: “I’m in your house.” Terrified, she decided to sleep in her mother’s room. The next morning, she noticed some shoe boxes out of place under her bed. Feeling uneasy, she checked underneath and was shocked to find Kyle staring back at her.
She quickly alerted her mother, who insisted Kyle leave. He fled the house, but it turned out he had broken in the night before and hid under her bed. When questioned, Kyle claimed he was just sleeping there. He had stolen the girl’s phone to learn more about her life.
Kyle had been stalking her for some time. Despite his actions, he received a two-year suspended sentence, a supervision order, and had to pay £100 in compensation. He also completed 80 hours of community service and was placed under a restraining order.
2. Ex-Girlfriend Stalker
This next story is equally disturbing. In 1985, a 15-year-old named Danny Laplante was heartbroken after his girlfriend dumped him. He went missing for two weeks. One night, while his ex was babysitting, strange things began to happen. After making popcorn, they noticed some had gone missing.
Later, when the youngest girl, just 8 years old, opened her closet, she found Danny inside, dressed in her deceased mother’s clothes and holding a hatchet. He tied up the entire family and threatened to kill them. Thankfully, the 8-year-old managed to escape and alert the neighbors, who called the police.
When the police arrived, they found a disturbing scene. The house was covered in strange writing, and pennies were glued to the ceiling. They eventually discovered Danny hiding in a hole behind the washing machine. He had been stalking the family from within their walls.
Danny received a short sentence in juvenile hall, but his criminal behavior escalated. At 17, he broke into a couple’s home, raped, and killed a woman and her two children. He was sentenced to life in prison. In 2013, he even tried to sue the prison for not providing him with items for his Wiccan practices.
3. Biggest Fan Stalker
One of the most horrific celebrity stalking cases involves Robert John Bardo. In 1986, he became obsessed with 18-year-old actress Rebecca Schaeffer, known for her role in the sitcom My Sister Sam. Bardo wrote her numerous letters and even tried to access the set.
In 1989, after seeing Rebecca in a film, he decided she needed to be punished for a scene he found disappointing. He hired a private investigator to find her address. When he knocked on her door, she politely asked him to leave. But he returned, pulled out a gun, and shot her dead.
Bardo was arrested after confessing to his sister. He received a life sentence for first-degree murder. This tragic event led to stronger anti-stalking laws in California.
4. The Watcher
In June 2015, a couple bought a $1.3 million home in New Jersey, only to receive strange letters from someone calling themselves “The Watcher.” The letters claimed that the writer’s family had been watching the house since the 1920s. The Watcher asked, “Why are you here? I will find out,” and mentioned previous residents.
Instead of moving, the couple decided to sue the previous owners for not disclosing the presence of The Watcher. Theories about the identity of The Watcher range from bored teenagers to upset neighbors. To this day, The Watcher remains anonymous, continuing to send letters.
5. Subway Stalker
In 2014, a 20-year-old female subway worker experienced a terrifying encounter. A man, aged 35-40, came in every day for lunch, fixated on her stretched ears and piercings. He asked for her phone number repeatedly, but she always declined.
One day, while she was alone in the store, the man called and asked if she was in the back room. Feeling uneasy, she hung up and informed her manager. The man called again, asking disturbing questions about what she would do with him in a locked room.
A week later, as she finished work, she saw the man looking inside her car. He crawled into the back seat just as her manager locked the store and called the police. When the police arrived, they found a butcher knife, rope, and chloroform on him.
Conclusion
These real-life stalker stories are chilling reminders of how dangerous obsession can be. From hidden intruders to celebrity stalkers, the fear is all too real. If you’ve experienced something similar or have thoughts on these stories, share your comments below. Which story creeped you out the most?
Stay safe and vigilant, and remember that not all stories end well.
