A serious and frightening subject

Meli_fitness

I have no idea if I should even be posting about this on this website (it has nothing to do with weightloss), I am very sorry in advance if the subject is inapropiate or does not go along with what this website is about, but I though since I get such incredible advice and inspiration to meet my goals if maybe someone out there who is knowledge-able could help with this frighting situation.

here it goes:

My bestfriend is being stalked by a dangerous guy, every day he leaves her cds and notes on her car, he even left a GIANT sign on the front of her house saying he missed her, he leaves this overnight wich means he walks around her house at night... he is not just any stalker, they use to be bestfriends, things got wierd and he started controlling her and drawing pictures of her laying in puddles of blood... she has a very particular and wierd way of sleeping bc I have seen her sleep, these drawings show her sleeping this way, they were best friends but he NEVER saw her sleep, so she believes he watches her from outside her window... he has contacted even her parents to talk to her... thing is this is just scary what would you do in a situation like this? he both know he can be aggressive and I love her to death I dont want him to hurt her, he has access to guns should she talk to him and slowly let him down or should she continue not talking to him and ignoring him, the longer she goes without talking to him the crazier he gets... (btw everyone who gets to meet him is always telling her that there is something off about him and that she needs to stay away, not long ago he was hidding in the dark and waited for her to get out of the car to confront her of her whereabouts) thank you for listening and again sorry if the subject is too random...

hayskylar

Go to the authorities. Get a restraining order, it can't stop him from coming close to her, but she can always call the cops and he can be taken to jail for violating them. Also, she needs to move, and get a P.O. box.

shelbym87

She needs to go to the police immediately.

shelbym87

Whoopsie daisy double post.

andrea198721

Yeah thats creepy...Maybe she should invest on some mace or pepper spray or even a tazor. Restraining order...also needs to document this and whatever else he does...maybe tell him to get lost and that she doesn't have those feelings for him.... and also have someone walk her to her car when she gets off work.....

kyrstensmom

She needs to get a stalking order. She needs to call the police. He is not going to leave her alone, no matter if she lets him down easy or if she ignores him. From the sounds of it, she is in serious danger and she NEEDS to call the police EVERYTIME he is around her house, car, school, work, etc.

maryd523

Yes, I agree with the above post. Here in Idaho, we just had a woman killed by a stalker, a man with whom she had a brief previous relationship with. You don't want to mess around with it, or take any chances. Just make sure she takes precautions and definitely get the police involved.

Jennyisbusy

step 1 - restraining order
step 2- weapons, security lights, hell maybe even a few cameras,
step 3- move and repeat

Sounds bad - I would say she should never be alone - within reason of course.

McKayMachina

POLICE. Immediately.

Really? Do people not report this crap?

SailingMike

I am an attorney and would advise her to get a restraining order. Next time he shows up, call the cops and have him arrested. ALSO, you can get fairly inexpensive security cameras sets from Costco, etc. with DVRs. She should get these and install them around her house for evidence.
I would not hurt to hire a tough off duty cop to talk to him as well.

IF he threatens her in any way, she should disappear for a while. Restraining orders do not help when the stalker has violent intentions.

idiocracy

Call the police. Get security cameras. They have them cheap in computer stores, they have apps that you can watch them from any smartphone or online and also take pictures when motion is detected. And that's under $50. She can have one at her window pointing outside. But you really need a police report ASAP!

PS: Do not make any contact with him, do not try to talk to him. Talking would only give him more reasons to be obsessed about.

chuckyp

Unfortunately, not really any crime committed yet so not much the police are going to do. The restraining order is a good idea if she can document the incidents to the court. But he still would have to be served with the order before it is valid, and even then it doesn't really prevent anything if he's intent on doing harm. If he shows up to hurt her, and if she even has a chance to call the police, she will be lucky if the police get there in time to do anything but take a report. I'm an advocate of being responsible for your own self-defense. Have a gun, and know how to use it. Pepper spray and Tasers and baseball bats are fine, but not against an attacker who is armed with a gun.

binary_jester

Buy her the book The Gift of Fear.

Shannoncore

Buy her the book The Gift of Fear.

this is a really good book and a recommended read for all women. she needs to get a restraining order quickly and she should not contact him at all. if she does he is getting a response that he "needs". go to the police. document document document. maybe there is a patter the police can use to catch him.

papastu

POLICE. Immediately.

Really? Do people not report this crap?

exactly my thought !!

binary_jester

Buy her the book The Gift of Fear.

this is a really good book and a recommended read for all women. she needs to get a restraining order quickly and she should not contact him at all. if she does he is getting a response that he "needs". go to the police. document document document. maybe there is a patter the police can use to catch him.

yep. You have read the book. Amazingly insightful.

trooper605

Call the police NOW. Get a restraining order ASAP so that it will give the police the power to arrest him at the first violation. Lights...the more the better. Security cameras are great and DVR tapes can be used as great evidence. She also need to get some type of self defense item (Pepper Spray, Taser or better) and be mentally prepared to use it and to defend herself.

If she can have one...a big dog!!

Her contacting this guy and trying to talk to him could be a big mistake. He may not even listen to the words she is saying or he will turn them into something else. Tell her to remember....she is her best self defense. You usually cant reason with people like him.....safety first. Police for the inital report, then restraining order first thing on monday.......

MisterDubs303

I have known two men who sound like this guy. In one case, the guy took years to get over the girl, and in the other case, the guy sort of got over her, then returned and broke into her house. It didn't turn out pretty for him (RIP). She should write a letter, notarized, requesting that he not contact her in any way, and stay away from her home. Then, if he persists, request a no contact order. If he breaks those, then they can do a restraining order. Whatever she does, she should not communicate with him in ANY way after she requests that he stop making contact.

Blabob

Like the above. Go to the Police and ask for help. Get a restraining order. Report the violations the second she sees him. I know that in some communities (and States) the authorities are not particularly helpful. But at least she has a pattern of requests for help if she or anyone else ends up putting a hole in him.

Like someone else suggested, try to have someone with her, ideally somewhere he doesn’t know. No it isn’t fair and it sure isn’t right, but too many come have down dead wrong on this decision.

noogie98

First, go to the police immediately ~ stalking is a crime, as is harassment. Take all of the crap he has sent her & left for her to show them. Get a restraining order, and document everything from that point on.

Secondly, take a self defense class, get a stun gun or taser and be prepared to use it. As some on suggested, if she can, get a big dog with an even bigger bark. Install motion lights outside her home & invest in a security camera... they are relatively inexpensive, and you can send the feed directly to your computer.

And then, get a PO Box and have her mail forwarded to the PO address. Change her phone numbers. Don't be afraid to call the police every time this idiot contacts her ~ I had a friend who 'didn't want to be a pest', didn't call the police and ended up in the hospital after he attacked her with a baseball bat. He violated her in every way, and ended up behind bars for his crimes.

RangerSteve

9mm in a drawer next to the bed (with hollow points)

If this guy is possibly dangerous and has access to weapons then waiting for the police to arrive or getting a restraining order will do nothing. You must be able to defend yourself. If she doesn't own a gun, now is a good time to get one. (Also, yes, get the restraining order too but it's not going to prevent this guy from becoming violent)

FitJoani

Go to the police, put this on record. Get a PFA/restraining order and I am a big gun supporter, so even a little fire power is good

Meli_fitness

Thank you all for your advice, she seems a litlle scared, I will show her all the things that were said here, hopefully she will understand that her behaviour could be dangerous and that I am not the only one who feels this way... thank you all for you time, advice and support on such a frightening subject! I know shes scared of his reaction if she gets a restraining order, it wont stop him and possible make him violent.

koosdel

POLICE. Immediately.

Really? Do people not report this crap?

I think the question is, do you believe the OP?

...isn't it obvious to you?

ChrisStoney

Doesn't matter if you believe her - advice is the same ! what about both set of parents, can they step in?

SueGremlin

POLICE. Immediately.

Really? Do people not report this crap?

I think the question is, do you believe the OP?

...isn't it obvious to you?

What are you getting at?

Phoenix1401

Tell her to buy a gun. Simple
I live in Texas and we live by the 2nd amendment.

SueGremlin

Tell her to buy a gun. Simple
I live in Texas and we live by the 2nd amendment.

A gun can easily be used against you.

Andythefitfamilyman

Go to the authorities. Get a restraining order, it can't stop him from coming close to her, but she can always call the cops and he can be taken to jail for violating them. Also, she needs to move, and get a P.O. box.

^^^^^AGREED

vaderandbill

Go to the police and buy a can of wasp spray to keep next to the bed...it is cheaper and easier to get than pepper spray, has the same blinding effect and shoots about twice as far.

Gigi_licious

If this is a real post, I vote sleep with a knife under the pillow (after authorities are notified of course) and stab the mutha if he comes into her room. A knife in the purse, glove box and under the seat wouldn't be bad either. Fillet the fuka.

If this is fake and you are trolling, you're one sick fuk. But the good news is they have special hospitals with pretty white rooms and snuggly jackets for people like you.