Top 4 True Crime Podcasts About Stalking
Four reviewed episodes reveal how stalking escalates from harassment to homicide
Quick facts
Stalking rarely makes headlines, yet it destroys lives — and in the worst cases, it ends in murder. The KrimiNyt editorial team has gone through episodes already reviewed on kriminyt.dk and selected four that together paint a nuanced picture of the phenomenon: who stalkers are, how they operate, and what victims endure. All four episodes were chosen using the explicit criterion that stalking is a central element of the story.
The four episodes
1. "Episode 180: England's Worst Cyberstalker and Bonus Army"
Podcast: unnamed in the episode title — available on kriminyt.dk
This episode dives into the case of England's most notorious cyberstalker, painting a detailed picture of how digital harassment can completely paralyze a victim's life. The episode combines two stories into one, but it is the cyberstalking case that carries the theme. Listeners get insight into the challenges of investigation when the crime scene is the internet and the perpetrator operates behind screens and anonymous profiles. A strong illustration of how legislation lags behind technology.
Read more and listen at kriminyt.dk
2. "Five Types of Stalking: Psychologist Explores the Patterns Behind Obsession"
Podcast: Anatomy of a Stalker
This episode featuring psychologist Ruchira Sharma offers an analytical foundation for understanding stalking behaviour. Sharma reviews five distinct stalker types — from the rejected ex-partner to the complete stranger — and explains what drives each pattern. The episode is unusual in the true crime landscape because it prioritizes understanding over sensationalism. For listeners who want to know why stalking happens, this is an essential starting point.
Read more and listen at kriminyt.dk
3. "The Murder of Cari Farver: Three Years of Digital Stalking After the Killing"
Podcast: Something About Cari
Cari Farver disappeared in November 2012 — yet her digital identity continued sending messages, emails, and threats for years afterward. The episode follows the bizarre case in which a woman stole Cari's identity and used it to stalk her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend. It is one of the most grotesque forms of digital stalking ever documented, and the podcast tells it with precision and respect for the victims.
Read more and listen at kriminyt.dk
4. "Kasper Stalked for Years and Ignored Repeated Restraining Orders"
Podcast: Mørkeland
Mørkeland here turns to a Danish case that shows stalking is not a distant phenomenon — it happens at home too. Kasper ignored restraining order after restraining order and continued his pursuit for years. The episode examines the legal system and its limitations when a victim tries to protect themselves. For listeners, this is the most immediate and grounded entry point into the stalking issue on this list.
Read more and listen at kriminyt.dk
Editorial note
Stalking is regulated by law in Denmark, but many victims find the system too slow to react. The four episodes above illuminate the problem from vastly different angles — psychological, digital, criminal, and Danish everyday reality. Together, they portray a phenomenon that deserves far more attention than it currently receives.
