Celebrity Stalkers
There are already over 23 known celebrity stalkers. Some of them are just crazy fans others are literally psycho crazy and sadly, have devastating and even fatal outcomes.
Most recently Jennifer Garner feared for her safety. She was granted restraining orders for her stalker who is a mental patient who boasts her involvement in satanic rituals.
The “American Idol” fan who took her obsession too far left her dead outside Paula Abdul’s home. Paula Goodspeed killed herself thanks to an overdose of drugs in her car outside Abdul’s home. She made hundreds of drawings of the “Idol” judge.
Sandra Bullock was the victim of another overzealous fan. Marcia Valentine managed to get onto Bullocks property on 5 different occasions. Valentine would leave palm fronds adorned with “weird signs” and “pieces of animal fur.” Sandra finally testified in court and her stalker was placed on probation.
John Cusack’s stalker has finally been arrested after violating her restraining order. Emily Leatherman was caught continually stalking Cusack after her cab driver reported her to police for failing to pay her cab fare.
Tyra Banks has an love sick fan that is beyond stalking. Brady Green was arrested after continued harassment including nonstop phone calls, letters, flower and visits. Green tried to make his way onto Tyra’s show with a bag full of memorabilia. He was arrested and release in late March of 2008.
What do Steven Speilberg and Jennifer Love Hewitt have in common? Stalker. A delusional stalker. Diana Napolis went ham sandwich crazy and accused Speilberg and Hewitt of “monitoring her life.” Napolis claimed they were part of a group that watches her 24/7. She was deemed incompetent after psychological evaluations.
The List of Celebrity Stalkers Continues After the Fold
One of the most infamous stalkers is still sitting in jail for his devastating crime. Mark David Chapman shot and killed John Lennon on December 8, 1980. The member of the Beatles was fatally gunned down by the fame hungry stalker. He was sentenced to 20 years to life. He has been denied parole five times.
Rebecca Schaeffer also lost her life at the hands of a stalker. The “My Sister Sam” star was shot and killed by Robert John Bardo in July of 1989. Bardo showed up at her home and shot her point blank. He became obsessed with killing her after appearing in a love scene in the film, “Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills.”
Halle Berry was stalked by a man who imagined himself into a world where he and Halle were lovers in 2004. He made numerous phone calls and even continually faxed her to garner her attention. Greg Broussard claimed he was a Navy Seal and threatened the star’s life after failing to “obey God‘s command to be with him.” He was under the beilef that he was betrothed to her. Berry testified in court against her stalker who is currently free.
Britney Spears has numerous stalkers. Two of which started their obsession in 2004. A Candadian man and a Japanese man both found their way onto Spears’ family properties. Both men left her notes and called relentlessly.
Images Via: ABC News
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