The Key to Case Resolution

The key to solving your stalking case is PERSISTENCE. Your involvement is the only thing that guarantees movement, activity and eventually resolution.

If that means you have to call the detective assigned to your case once a week, like I did, then do it. Call for updates but don't complain. Offer any new information but resist the urge to play the role of investigator. Keep the calls short but consistent. And always ask if there's anything else you can do to keep things moving. It lets the authorities know that you are serious about your case and reinforces your concerns and maybe how fearful you are. And they will follow suit. 

Don't sit back & wait in fear. Pick up the key to resolving your case and use it. Often. And soon, the door to your freedom will open up again.

2 weeks

Two call-less weeks have passed. 14 days without the phone ringing in the middle of the night. 336 hours free of any known contact with the stalker.

Is he still watching? Perhaps. Is there a chance he is still lurking around the corner. Of course. Anything's possible

But as of July 4th, 2008, the calls have stopped. And in just a little while, the lurking and watching will stop as well.

night

Once I am asleep, sleeping is easy. It's the falling that's hard. My mind races all the time and I can't seem to get it to slow down enough to dose off. Every little sound grabs my attention. After I've "gone to bed," I get up two or three times to turn the light on and walk the house. I check the doors to make sure they are locked. I look out to see if my car is there and if it's been vandalized. Again. You never know...

Most nights, I lie awake until close to 2 a.m. I "sleep" nearly fully clothed in case I have to jump out of bed and I wear my glasses so I can see. I clutch my phone to my chest and when I awake in the morning, after four or so hours of sleep, it is still in my hand.

One night, I was more tortured in my own head than by my stalker. I had to have someone sit beside me until I fell asleep. I slept for twelve hours that night.

I hate the night.

breakthrough

Finally, a breakthrough! The police have received information leading them to this person who has been harassing me for five months. And I have spoken to a detective twice in one week. That must mean this case is moving along and, perhaps, coming to a close.

Theories abound regarding the who and why of this story. Stalker profiles have been tossed around. Lots of questions have been asked. All parties involved in the investigation seem to be pitching in and fulfilling responsibilities. At last!

All that said, relief is yet to be in sight. In fact, I wonder if I will ever be relieved. Or back to normal...