Solved Murders - True Crime Stories - Four Disturbing Encounters with Stalkers and Predators That Could Have Ended Worse PART2 #79

Episode Date: October 27, 2025

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Number two. All right, so let me take you back a bit, because this story didn't just happen out of nowhere. It was one of those weird, unsettling, thank God for paranoia, moments that sticks with you for years. I was in my early 20s back then, still figuring out who I was, what I wanted, and how to carry myself in the world. You know that stage of life where you feel like you're technically an adult, but you're also still kind of winging everything? That was me. I worked at this small retail shop inside my town's mall. Not one of those giant chain stores with a million employees and corporate rules for every little thing. Nah, this was one of those cute little custom jewelry stands. Tiny shop. Tiny team. The kind of place where you

learn to polish rings, fix clasps, and sell little charm bracelets to sweet grandmas or nervous boyfriends shopping for their girlfriend's birthday. Now, because of the kind of store it was, I got used to a certain type of customer. Mostly women. Sometimes couples. Occasionally the odd man buying a necklace for his wife or girlfriend, but never groups of old dudes or random men just lurking around. So when I noticed this one older guy, probably mid-50s, maybe pushing 60, passing by my store not once, not twice, but like three or four different times that day. I clocked it.

At first, I brushed it off. You know how malls are, people walk laps, window shop, wander around killing time. Not everything is creepy. But the way my brain works, I notice patterns. I notice when something's off. And this guy, he didn't fit. Fast forward, the day's wrapping up, closing time is creeping in. and I'm ready to piece out. It's around 6.30 p.m., which in my town at that time of year basically

means full-on nighttime already. The air was chilly, that kind of damp cold that sneaks under your jacket and makes you feel like winter's already one. Now, here's the thing about me, I've always been paranoid. I grew up with that, Stranger Danger, mindset drilled into my head. Like, I'm the kind of person who double-checks locked doors, who crosses the strong, if someone behind me feels off, who changes clothes after work so I don't stand out walking home. Yeah, it might sound extreme to some, but trust me, it has saved me more than once. That night was one of those times. So, I'm sitting at the bus terminal outside the mall, bundled up in my don't look at meum-average

outfit. No cute jewelry, no stylish top, just baggy hoodie and jeans, my attempt at camouflage in public spaces. I'm minding my business, waiting for the bus. And guess who I see again? Yup. The older man. At this point, my brain is like, okay, weird coincidence. Maybe he's just another commuter.

Lots of people take the bus. I try to talk myself down, because being anxious all the time is exhausting. So I tell myself, relax. You're fine. The bus shows up, I hop on and, surprise, surprise, he gets on too. That's when my stomach dropped. Because suddenly it wasn't just a guy randomly walking the mall anymore. Now he was in my space, choosing my bus, choosing my route.

And I knew deep down that wasn't random. I sat in one of those inward-facing seats at the front, the ones technically meant for wheelchairs or strollers when they need the space. He chose a seat just a little ways away, near the steps, angled in such a way that he could stare at me without even trying to hide it. And when I say stare, I mean it. Like full-on, eyes burning into me. The kind of stare where you don't even need to look directly at them to feel it. I tried using my peripheral vision to check if he was watching me, but honestly, I didn't even need to. My skin already knew. The entire bus ride, my brain was going into overdrive. Maybe he'll get off before my stop, maybe this is just my paranoia making everything 10 times scarier than it is.

But when we got closer to my stop, I decided to test it. I waited until the last possible second to press the button to signal the driver. And the second I stood up. He stood up too. Nope. That was it. That was confirmation. I started heading toward the front exit, and he went for the rear exit.

At first, I thought maybe that meant he was actually getting off somewhere else. But then, as soon as he stepped on to the street, I caught his face through the bus window as it pulled away. And listen, when I tell you I've never seen hatred like that before, I mean it. His face was twisted, like pure anger and frustration all rolled into one. I swear to this day that if I had gotten off at my usual stop, I wouldn't be here telling you this story. Something terrible would have happened. That look is burned into my memory forever. I don't even need a photograph.

I can picture it perfectly whenever I think about that night. So yeah, paranoia saved my ass that night. And I've never let myself forget it. Number one, another close call. Now, let's shift gears to another experience from a couple of years later. Different job, different place, but same theme. The world can be terrifying sometimes, especially when you're a woman just trying to live her damn life. Back then, I was working as a dancer at a gentleman's club in Virginia.

And before anyone jumps to conclusions, let me clear something up, this was the most upscale club in the city. It wasn't some grimy dive bar, it was a lot. classy, professional, and believe it or not, actually safer than a lot of other jobs I'd had. The money was good, the regulars tipped well, and most of the guys were harmless enough, lost in the fantasy of it all. But then there was George. George was a regular. The type of guy who came in multiple times a week, always asking for me specifically, always

paying for VIP dances, always tipping big. On the surface, he was the kind of client you want as a dancer, steady income, predictable, polite. But underneath that, he gave me bad vibes. He'd say things like, I can't believe you don't have a boyfriend or when are you going to let me take you to dinner. Stuff that might sound harmless, but in the context of a strip club, you learn real quick that boundaries are everything.

My real life was not for sale. My personal life wasn't anyone's business. Thing is, I did have a boyfriend. But like my real name, my boyfriend was not information I shared with customers. Strip clubs are about fantasy. If the men knew too much about the real me, I probably wouldn't have made as much money. Anyway, one night I was finishing up my shift. The club closed at 2 a.m., and usually we had a bouncer walk us to our cars.

But that night, it was dead, slow night, barely anyone around, and the one bouncer left was tied up elsewhere. I didn't want to wait. My boyfriend had just come back from tour, he's in a band, and he was waiting for me at home. So, I hurried out to my car alone. Bad move As soon as I pulled out of the parking lot, another car flicked on its headlights and started following me. At first, I told myself it was coincidence. People leave the club all the time.

But then I noticed, every single turn I made, he made two. Highway. He followed. My exit? Still there. Now, here's where it gets scary. My boyfriend and I lived on the outskirts of the city, in one of those heavily wooded areas where houses are spread out and there's nothing but trees and shadows in between. It's beautiful in the daytime, terrifying at night. And as soon as that car followed

me onto the gravel road leading to our house, I knew. This wasn't random. So I called my boyfriend. And thank God for him, because he didn't hesitate. He's a big guy, tattooed, with a temper that you do not want to test. By the time I pulled into our driveway, with the other car still right behind me, he was already outside, hiding behind his tour van with a baseball bat in hand. Our two dogs were at his side, ready to back him up. He told me to stay in the car. He stormed up to the other vehicle, and sure enough, it was George. George panicked.

My boyfriend slammed the bat against the hood of his car, and George floored it in reverse, tearing down that gravel road like his life depended on it. and honestly, maybe it did. I was shaken, because now George knew where I lived. And no amount of, don't worry, I scared him off, could fully erase that fear. But my boyfriend was confident, said no man in his right mind would come back after that kind of confrontation. The next day, I told my managers at the club.

They banned George permanently. A couple months later, he tried to sneak back in, but the bouncers stopped him at the door. His excuse. I thought she didn't have a boyfriend. Unbelievable. That was the last I ever saw of George. But the lesson stuck, there's always a reason to be cautious, always a reason to stay on guard. Closing thoughts.

Looking back on both of these experiences, the bus incident with the older man and the stalker-ish customer from the club, it's terrifying how quickly things can escalate. One second you're just living your life, going home from work, trying to do your job, and the next you're in a situation where your safety feels like it's hanging by a threat. If I've learned anything, it's this, paranoia isn't always a curse. Sometimes it's the reason you make it home safe. Sometimes those instincts you think are overreacting, are actually spot on. So yeah. That's why, even now, years later, I'm still careful. I still change clothes before going home. I still double-check my surroundings. And I still remember those faces, the hatred in the man's eyes on the bus, and George's car headlights in my rearview mirror.

Because the truth is, there's always a reason to be afraid. The end.