Stalking in Baden-Württemberg – Detective Operations Assist Victims

Stalker Convicted of Harassment Resulting in Death for the First Time in Germany

In the past year, the Regional Court of Stuttgart convicted a stalker for the first time nationwide of harassment resulting in death. The imposed prison sentence of five and a half years even exceeded the prosecutor’s demand, which had been limited to five years. The 48-year-old perpetrator from Hamburg had harassed his 43-year-old ex-wife from the time of their separation in October 2014 until November 2015 by threatening her and her family, ambushing her, slandering her at her workplace and with the police, repeatedly slashing her car tyres, and terrorising her with up to 111 messages per day – all documented in the Stuttgarter Nachrichten. As a result of this extensive stalking, the woman attempted suicide twice and ultimately died during the second attempt by hanging herself in her basement in Filderstadt. The court considered it proven that the accused was guilty of causing her depression and subsequent suicide through his psychological terror, even though eight months had passed since the last verifiable stalking act – a potentially groundbreaking decision for all victims of harassment.

 

While most stalking cases cannot be resolved satisfactorily for the victims and the perpetrators consequently go unpunished, the family of the victim in this Stuttgart case received delayed justice. Nevertheless, the tragic suicide of the 43-year-old might have been prevented if the provisions of the new anti-stalking law, enacted only in 2016, had already been in force at that time and thus allowed stricter official measures against the perpetrator. It must be noted, however, that the stalker proved to be very defiant, as not even five weeks of pre-trial detention could prevent him from continuing his harassment.

 

Our detectives from Stuttgart conduct investigations into stalking cases on a regular basis and can therefore draw on extensive experience. Practice shows that early detective intervention helps to nip stalking in the bud and to prevent both psychological and physical harm. We know exactly which types of evidence are crucial for securing a conviction and are thus well trained to assist victims of stalking in reclaiming a normal, harassment-free daily life – gladly for you as well: +49 711 7153 0028.

Stalking Poses a Danger to Mind and Body

Many victims of harassment – mostly women – are unaware that continuous intimidation and terror through calls, visits, messages, emails and other forms not only threaten their mental well-being but also their physical safety. It is not uncommon for stalkers, driven by unreciprocated love and hatred, to become physically violent or to cause harm through sabotage: slashing tyres, tampering with brakes on bicycles, motorbikes or cars, etc. As seen in the Stuttgart case mentioned above, repeated threats, text-message terror and slander alone may suffice to turn a once life-affirming, happy woman in her forties into a desperate suicide victim. Police and courts are sometimes powerless when stalkers simply refuse to let go of their victims, and all too often convictions are handed down only when it is already too late and the victim has suffered severe harm or even death. Through the work of private detectives from Stuttgart, court-admissible evidence can be gathered at an early stage, putting police and prosecutors under pressure to act.

 

Victims of stalking frequently wish to avoid public attention, particularly as the perpetrators are often people from their immediate circle: ex-partners, colleagues, friends, rejected admirers. Female complainants in particular are quickly dismissed as oversensitive or paranoid and thus not taken seriously. Especially in the workplace, but even when dealing with authorities, they are often met with ridicule by colleagues or police officers. You can rest assured, however, that the detective agency based in Stuttgart handles stalking cases with the seriousness and sensitivity they require. Every suspicion of stalking is taken seriously and investigated in order to help those affected regain control of their own lives and protect themselves from further harassment.

Who Becomes a Stalker – and Why?

Presumably, almost everyone possesses at least a small amount of stalking potential: many women have at some point scrutinised comments from other women on their partner’s Facebook wall, clicked on their profiles and asked mutual friends about them; some people follow a celebrity they happen to spot for several hundred metres to take a selfie; others listen with relish to the loud arguments of a neighbouring couple who always fight with the window open. Interest in other people – particularly friends and relatives – is natural and human. Who could better understand the urge to know whether one’s partner is really away on a business trip and not on a romantic getaway, or whether an employee is engaged in an illegal sideline job, than detectives from Stuttgart who deal with such matters every day?

 

However, when personal or professional interest turns into an obsessive fixation on a particular person, it is no longer normal or understandable. Stalkers can appear harmless and inconspicuous for a lifetime, yet suddenly reveal sides of their personality that no one around them would ever have expected. While ex-partners, friends and colleagues often act out of unrequited love and the hatred that stems from it, there are unfortunately also cases where the perpetrator lives in such a delusional world that he kills the person he loves in order to preserve eternal love and protect her from others. Every rejection by the victim is then perceived as shyness, which only intensifies the stalker’s obsession and passion. Anyone who even suspects they might be the target of such a stalker should act quickly: investigations by detectives in Baden-Württemberg can reveal in a short time whether the case involves a stalker who must be legally restrained or merely an over-eager admirer who can be firmly turned away with a clear NO.

A Stalker Is Making Your Life Hell? Kurtz Detective Agency Stuttgart Can Help.

Do you feel watched or followed? Have you been harassed? Do you receive (anonymous) emails and letters threatening you, your family or your life? Is there someone in your environment whom you cannot stop from contacting you? Then do not hesitate to seek free and non-binding advice from private investigators based in Stuttgart: +49 711 7153 0028.

 

It is also important to note that private individuals often do not know which pieces of evidence might later be useful in court, or they do not initially expect legal proceedings and therefore delete many of the stalker’s text messages, emails and letters in an attempt to avoid further reminders of the harassment – please keep all such material safe and let us review it.

Author: Maya Grünschloß, PhD

 

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