Talk to the Press help stalker victim share her story with The Daily Star Sunday
Last week we placed stalker victim Mary Nesbitt-Larking’s story in The Daily Star Sunday where it appeared as a page lead.
Mary told how she was stalked by the same man who harassed Atomic Kitten star Liz McClarnon. The 22-year-old woman told how she received 500 texts and Facebook messages from deranged Robin Duke, 35, over the course of three years – while he stalked the pop star at the same time.
Mary only went to the police when Duke sent her sick child porn – terrified he’d hurt a child.
Deranged Duke hit national headlines in January 2013 when he pleaded guilty to six charges of harassment against six victims, including Liz McClarnon – who he had threatened to rape on Twitter.
He was sentenced to three years probation and a community sex offences programme, as well as drug and alcohol counselling. Restraining orders to protect his victims were also imposed.
Mary spoke candidly about how Duke’s reign of terror had affected her, leaving her scared to go out in the fear he might strike.
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