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What happens when admiration mutates into obsession? Charlie West and Jack Mercer unpack the disturbing case of Ricardo Lopez, the man whose fixation on Björk spiraled into a meticulously documented campaign of hatred, culminating in a terrifying international race against time. Through his diaries, video recordings, and the investigation that followed, they explore the warning signs of untreated mental illness, parasocial attachment, and the dangerous collision between fantasy and reality.

Along the way, Charlie and Jack examine how this infamous 1996 case still echoes through today's internet culture, asking whether modern social media would have prevented the tragedy—or accelerated it. It's a dark journey with difficult questions, but don't worry... there are still enough awkward jokes to remind you that this is Stalkers, not a university lecture.

CHARLIE WEST
Charlie has a lifelong fascination for the psychology behind criminal obsession. Known for her sharp wit, fearless opinions and ability to find humour in even the darkest conversations, she's never afraid to challenge accepted narratives or ask the awkward questions others avoid!

Stalker Spotlight: Charlie's favourite stalker is the bizarre story of the "Hollywood Letter Stalker"; a woman who became convinced she was destined to marry a famous actor, sending thousands of letters over several years. The case perfectly illustrates the blurred line between fantasy and dangerous fixation, and remains one of the examples Charlie returns to when discussing how obsession can spiral into criminal behaviour.

JACK MERCER
Jack is a former investigative analyst with a deep-rooted interest in human psychology, particularly the patterns of behaviour that lead to obsession, fixation and control. Calm, measured and highly credible, he brings structure and clarity to even the most disturbing cases, often translating chaotic behaviour into understandable psychological frameworks.

Stalker Spotlight: Jack's favourite stalker is the case is of the “Watcher Letters” in New Jersey, where an unknown individual sent increasingly unsettling letters to a suburban family over several years. For Jack, the case is a stark example of how anonymity, patience and psychological manipulation can create fear without ever needing physical contact.

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